FAQs

At Quintilian School, the academic program follows the West Australian Curriculum, focusing on eight key areas:

• The Arts
• English
• Health and Physical Education
• Languages
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities and Social Science (HASS)
• Technologies

We have a strong emphasis on the development of fluency in fundamental numeracy and literacy as well as the personal character and independent learning skills of all students. Creativity is fostered and the children become confident performers and public speakers.

Quintilian School teachers take an individualised approach during lessons to deliver programs that are child-centred, inquiry-based, include high interest and personalised content. We incorporate a wide range of excursions and incursions to ensure that the children have fun while they learn, and are introduced to the practical applications of learning.

At Quintilian School, we strive to develop each child’s love for learning in a friendly, low-pressure learning environment where children can strive toward their individual best. Our teachers use an individualised approach to  accommodate each child’s needs and interests, and engage them deeply in learning.

Our small class sizes allow staff to build strong relationships with their students, and parents and other family members are encouraged to participate in the life of the school, fostering a culture of community.

Learn more about what makes us different here.

Throughout the school, we maintain a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:20. We believe that a smaller class size allows our teachers to know, understand and cater for the needs of each child.

In the Early Learning Centre, classes are supported by Education Assistants for an adult-to-student ratio of 1:10.

Any class throughout the school with over 20 students may also have extra staff assigned to maintain a teaching ratio of 1:20.

Children make the transition from Quintilian to a wide range of government and independent schools exceptionally well. They leave with highly developed independent learning  skills, positive self-concepts, an excellent grounding in literacy and numeracy skills, and a positive attitude towards learning.

Our current specialist staff includes a Music Teacher, French Teacher, Physical Education Teacher and a Library Teacher. Individual classes also engage with external partners to offer specialist programs throughout the year that regularly include dance, drama, and specialist sports.

We have area coordinators for Upper Primary, ELC and Lower Primary, Sustainability, Inclusive Education, and Gifted and Talented Education.

Quintilian is a very friendly and sociable school and parents often become friends for life. There are numerous social events, fundraisers, student performances, school discos, busy bees and class catch ups so parents and extended families can be involved.

Some parents assist on a regular basis in the classroom, library, garden, events or go on excursions and camps. Others become involved at a Board level and take part in the overall management of the school. In general, our parents at Quintilian are very passionate, committed, friendly people who embrace the school culture wholeheartedly.

At Quintilian we are fortunate to have an outstanding group of highly skilled teachers and teaching assistants. Your child will be exposed to a variety of teachers and teaching methods during their time at the school. Our teachers are all talented, creative professionals who are capable of teaching across the school and work collaboratively to get the best learning outcomes for students.

We are fortunate to partner with Language One to host Dutch language and cultural lessons for children.

Classes can be organised during the school day, or after hours.

For more information, please visit the Language One website or contact Sabina: sabina.meijer@languageone.org