We welcome families considering entry at any year level to join a Scotch College tour. Tours highlight our learning environment, pastoral care, and the breadth of academic and co‑curricular opportunities across the College.
Which tour is best for me?
| Headmaster’s tour | This tour is for families of all year levels. Key intake years: Early Learning Centre (Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten), Pre-Primary, Year 4, Year 6 and Year 7. Learn more |
| Early Years tour | This tour is for families looking at entry from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2. Key intake years: Pre‑Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Pre‑Primary (Other year levels considered subject to availability) Learn more |
| Junior School tour | This tour is for families looking at entry from Pre-Primary to Year 5. Key intake years: Pre‑Primary and Year 4 (Other year levels considered subject to availability) Learn more |
| Middle School tours | This tour is for families looking at at entry from Years 6 to Year 8. Key intake years: Year 6 and Year 7 Learn more |
| Senior School tours | Senior School Tours are offered subject to availability within required entry year. This tour is for families looking at entry in Years 9 to Year 12. Learn more |
| Boarding tours | This tour is available for families looking at entry from Year 7. Key intake years: Year 7; enquiries for other year levels are welcomed and considered subject to availability. Learn more |
Headmaster’s tours
Headmaster’s Tours offer a valuable opportunity to hear from Headmaster Dr Alec O’Connell, and see our College in action.
Tours commence at Collegians House followed by a guided student‑led tour. Families move into smaller groups based on their intended year of entry with opportunities to speak to our Admissions team and Heads of Junior, Middle and Senior School.
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Boarding tours
Boarding (Years 7– 12) offers students a supportive and connected environment where they develop independence, lasting friendships and a strong sense of community.
We recognise that families considering boarding may be visiting Perth from rural and regional Western Australia or overseas. Boarding tours can be arranged at a time that suits your schedule, the tour provides insight into our boarding facilities and daily life as a boarder.
Please allow approximately two hours for your visit. Year 7 is the primary intake year; enquiries for other year levels are welcomed and considered subject to availability.
Please contact our Admissions team to arrange a personalised boarding tour or you are welcome to join a Headmasters or Middle School tour with a boarding tour arranged post group tour.
For a Boarding specific tour, contact our Admissions team on +61 8 9383 6800 or [email protected]
Junior School tours
Early Years tour – Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2
The Early Years is when children are in their peak developmental and learning phase. This is where good quality teaching can have the most significant impact on a child’s cognitive, social and emotional development.
Led by Mrs Maria Hodges, the Head of Junior School, this tour is designed for families considering entry into Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2, this tour allows you to visit the classrooms, meet our staff and gain insight into our tailored teaching and learning of the curriculum, specialist subject opportunities and co-curricular experiences available to our youngest students.
Junior School tour – Pre-Primary to Year 5
Junior School sees the further development of the foundations of learning– it is a time of discovery, growing independence and confidence building.
During this tour, families will hear from Mrs Maria Hodges, the Head of Junior School and learn how our teachers support the academic and pastoral needs of each student. The tour will allow you to observe the teaching in action when visiting the classrooms as well as gain insight into the specialist learning opportunities and the many co-curricular experiences available to Junior School students.
Discovery Mornings: While you explore our campus and engage with our staff, your son will have the opportunity to discover a morning in a Scotch classroom.
Please note: the Discovery offering is for children currently in Pre-Primary to Year 3 (2027 entry).
If your son is outside this intake range, please make contact as we can organise another opportunity.
Middle School tours
Middle School (Years 6 – Year 8) is an important period of transition, as boys develop greater independence and responsibility for their learning. Our distinctive Middle School program supports this stage through innovative teaching, strong pastoral care and a highly engaging learning environment.
During the tour, families will explore Middle School facilities and learn how students are encouraged and challenged academically, socially and personally.
Small‑group tours are held on Wednesday mornings from 8:45am. Bookings are essential through Admissions, please get in touch to book your spot.
Senior School tours
Senior School Tours are offered subject to availability within required entry year.
Senior School (Years 9 – Year 12) is a time when students deepen their learning, explore individual interests and prepare for life beyond school within a supportive community.
This tour will experience our Senior School learning environment and learn about academic pathways in Years 11 and 12, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, WACE and VET.
Scotch College uniquely offers three pathways for Year 11 and 12, allowing us to accommodate a slight increase in Year 11 entry.
Please contact our Admissions team if this is of interest to your family. Please note, this academic year starts in the October prior to a typical academic year.
Can’t make our scheduled tours?
If you are unavailable to attend our scheduled tours, we are always happy to arrange one at your convenience.
Please contact our Admissions team at +61 8 9383 6800 or [email protected] to organise a tour.
