Tuart and Canning are co-educational government colleges that have provided pre-university studies for local and international students since 1982.  Both are in Perth with Tuart College situated seven kilometres north, and Canning College eight kilometres south, of the city centre. Both Colleges are 10-15 minutes drive from central Perth.

Each College has an enrolment of approximately 1500 with up to 350 being international students.  Over 4,500 international students have graduated from the Colleges and gained places in universities throughout Australia and in Singapore, Malaysia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.

The facilities and range of subjects offered by each College are similar.  The results achieved by each College have been consistently high over a long period of time.

The decision on which College to attend is left to the student and his/her parents.  Some students select a College because they have family living nearby or they have friends at that College. Students and their families are invited to visit each College prior to enrolment to assist in making this decision. 

Tuart College and Canning College are devoted to helping students achieve their goals in education and beyond.  The academic staff are highly qualified and have many years of experience teaching in their specialist areas.  Students’ attendance and performance are closely monitored by class teachers and the International Office staff. Studying with Australian students on the university-style campuses is a real advantage and helps prepare international students for university.

The Colleges believe that all students benefit from small class sizes, so that academic staff can provide more individual attention and support.  Class sizes are restricted to a maximum of 25, except in special English classes, where the maximum class size is 18.

Teaching styles focus on student-centred learning and aim to develop students who are independent learners ready for tertiary level education.  Teachers assist students complete these studies by providing:
*     class instruction, notes and individual assistance on the course content,
*     exercises and research assignments for students to complete independently,
*     assistance with study techniques,
*     ideas on how to best use the recommended textbooks, and
*     the opportunity for students to ask questions and discuss issues related to the course.
Some subjects, including the sciences, computing and visual arts, have a significant practical component.  The Colleges have the facilities and resources to guarantee that all students can participate fully in these activities.