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India Today
5 days ago
- Business
- India Today
India set to introduce western Australian curriculum in 100 schools across nation
The Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), a senior secondary curriculum from the Government of Western Australia, is set to be introduced in 100 partner schools in India in the next three years. The global curriculum is already established in countries like Singapore, China, Japan, and Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has officially granted equivalence to WACE, a senior secondary curriculum from the Government of Western Australia. This move allows WACE to be formally introduced in India, making it the first international government-backed school board to launch in the to a press release, each student will receive a unique ID number from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) -- the official body that manages WACE -- and all certificates will be issued directly by the Government of Western Australia. With AIU's recognition, students completing WACE in India will now also be eligible for admissions to Indian universities with Class 12 curriculum is designed to encourage competency-based and inquiry-led learning, moving away from rote memorisation. It focuses on building critical thinking, creativity, and the practical application of CURRICULUM, RECOGNISED CREDENTIALS, AND ELIGIBILITYWACE also reflects the goals of India's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, especially in promoting holistic and formative assessments. Students will be evaluated through projects, school-based assessments, and moderated grading instead of only traditional of the key highlights is that students in WACE-affiliated schools will also receive the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) -- a globally recognised university entrance score. This score is accepted by universities across Australia, the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and WACE programme provides a complete K-12 education pathway, from early years to senior secondary launch is expected to bring global learning standards to Indian classrooms, opening up international academic opportunities while aligning with India's vision for modern, inclusive International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and French Baccalaureate (FB) are some of the foreign boards that provide curriculums as well as testing in India.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Western Australian Certificate of Education to offer curriculum in Indian schools
The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) has granted foreign board equivalence to the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) – a senior secondary curriculum from the Government of Western Australia. With this, the WACE curriculum will formally be introduced in Indian schools, making it the first international government-backed school board to be launched in India, as mentioned in the press release. WACE is one of the existing international boards, offering K-12 education. In India, WACE is looking to onboard 100 schools in the next 3 years. The WACE programme is administered by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), a statutory body of the Government of Western Australia. WACE is an established board in various countries, including Singapore, China, Japan, and Malaysia. Offered through a network of partner schools across India, WACE will provide students with a unique identification number from SCSA, and all certifications are issued directly by the Government of Western Australia. WACE aims to promote competency-based and inquiry-driven learning among students and move beyond rote memorisation to foster critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application. The programme aims to reflect NEP's emphasis on holistic and formative assessment by integration of school-based evaluations, practical projects, and moderated grading that reduce exam pressure while tracking learning outcomes effectively, stated the press release. WACE-affiliated school students will also receive the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) – a recognised university entrance score used by universities across Australia, the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Asia. The AIU's recognition will help Indian students complete WACE and apply for Indian universities with full Grade XII equivalence, in addition to international admissions around the world. Offering a full-fledged K–12 education framework, WACE provides Indian learners a continuum from early years to senior secondary schooling.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Virginia Giuffre, Jeffrey Epstein Accuser, Laid to Rest After Death
Originally appeared on E! Online Content warning: This story discusses suicide and sexual abuse. One of Jeffrey Epstein's late alleged sex trafficking victims has been laid to rest. Virginia Giuffre was recently honored at a private funeral, People reported May 25, one month after the 41-year-old died by suicide. She was cremated at a cemetery in Padbury, a suburb of the Australian city of Perth, according to the Government of Western Australia's Metropolitan Cemeteries Board records, obtained by E! News. Giuffre, who is originally from California, had been living in the area in recent years prior to her death, which her family announced April 25. "It is with utterly broken hearts that we announce that Virginia passed away last night at her farm in Western Australia," her family said in a statement to NBC News. "She lost her life to suicide, after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking." "Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual abuse and sex trafficking. She was the light that lifted so many survivors," the statement continued. "In the end, the toll of abuse is so heavy that it became unbearable for Virginia to handle its weight." Giuffre—who is survived by children Christian, Noah and Emily—was one of dozens of women who accused Epstein of sexual abuse. The financier was indicted on federal sex trafficking charges in July 2019 and died in jail the following month from what officials said was suicide. More from E! Online Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Weight Loss Transformation After Using Mounjaro Demi Lovato Marries Jordan "Jutes" Lutes in California Ceremony: All the Details Bindi Irwin Shares Update on Healing Journey 2 Weeks After Emergency Surgery Giuffre—who is survived by children Christian, Noah and Emily—was one of dozens of women who accused Epstein of sexual abuse. The financier died by suicide in 2019 in a New York jail while he was awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges. Giuffre had also accused Epstein—who became a registered sex offender after pleading guilty in 2008 to solicitation of prostitution from a minor—of trafficking her to Prince Andrew when she was a teenager. In 2022, Giuffre settled a sexual assault lawsuit she had filed against King Charles III's brother, who had denied the allegations she made against him. Meanwhile, her family is determined to carry on her legacy of helping abuse survivors seek justice. "We know Virginia was not just a bright light to us but to many," her sister-in-law Amanda Roberts wrote on Facebook May 2. "The lives she touched, the strength, and the fight she has given us will live with us always. Though our family and many are experiencing an immeasurable sense of grief, we know that this will make us stronger—that is what Virginia would have wanted." For free, confidential help, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or visit
