Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Chennai Schools to Offer Western Australian WACE Curriculum
Some schools in Chennai, India, will start teaching a special curriculum from Western Australia called WACE.
This program is like a certificate that helps students go to college, not just in Australia, but in places like the UK, US, and Canada too.
It's also recognized in India.
The WACE way of learning focuses on students thinking for themselves and learning by doing, instead of just memorizing lessons.
This is to help students be ready for jobs in the future.
Agreements were signed at an education meeting in Chennai, with the Tamil Nadu Education Minister present.
This curriculum is already taught in many countries around the world.
Chennai schools will offer the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) curriculum starting from the 2026-27 academic year.
MoUs were signed at the New India Education Summit in Chennai, attended by the Tamil Nadu Education Minister.
WACE is an internationally accredited senior secondary qualification managed by Western Australia's School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA).
The curriculum emphasizes competency-based, inquiry-driven learning to foster critical thinking and practical application, moving away from rote-based education.
With AIU equivalence and ATAR ranking, WACE graduates can pursue higher education in India and globally.
- Who
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and schools in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- What
- Signed MoUs to offer the WACE curriculum.
- When
- MoUs signed on November 7, 2025; curriculum to be offered from the 2026-27 academic year.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To integrate global best practices, provide international academic exposure, global pathways, transformative learning opportunities, and foster critical thinking and practical application.
Traditional Indian Education
WACE Curriculum
Learning Approach
Traditional Indian Education
Often relies on rote-based education and memorization.
WACE Curriculum
Emphasizes competency-based, inquiry-driven learning, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and practical application.
Future Readiness & Global Opportunities
Traditional Indian Education
Primarily prepares students for academic pathways within India.
WACE Curriculum
Aims to build future-ready learners with global academic exposure, transformative learning opportunities, and pathways to international universities.
- Curriculum Name
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE)
- Governing Body
- School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), Government of Western Australia
- New Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Implementation Year
- 2026-27 academic year
- Key Features
- Competency-based, inquiry-driven learning; critical thinking; creativity; practical application
- University Entrance Qualification
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR)
- Indian Recognition
- Class 12 equivalence granted by Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
- Global Presence
- Offered in over 16 countries
