Simon Bergin, the Director of Swanonline, invites you to explore our supportive and inclusive community. He expresses his enthusiasm for online learning and its potential to foster both personal growth and academic success in his welcome message.
As an online school supported by Swan Christian College in the Swan Valley, Western Australia, we recognise the importance of relationships, system, and structure for teenagers to thrive—even when learning from home. Our goal is to provide an educational experience that excels in these areas, preparing students to be future-ready.
A dedicated team of over 25 Christian educators, learning support staff, chaplains, and administrators offers a comprehensive Year 7 to Year 12 curriculum, including WACE and ATAR pathways.
Swanonline is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and providing the support students need to thrive both academically and personally. Students are invited to school activities such as the Year 12 Ball, graduation and various sporting and excursion activities that are organised by our affiliated school, Swan Christian College.
Our tailored learning options—Equip, Encounter, and Engage—are designed to meet the unique needs of every student.
I invite you to explore how we do school different.
Mr Simon Bergin
Head of Swanonline
We provide a caring, supportive online environment for students with diverse learning needs, including those managing emotional wellbeing, chronic illness, or other specialised needs. Our chaplains and pastoral team work closely with students to help them thrive in a safe, inclusive, and personalised learning space.
Swanonline caters to students living remotely or frequently on the move—such as elite athletes, rural residents, or those temporarily travelling. We bring world-class education to students anywhere, so they can stay on track academically without compromising their goals or commitments.
This program helps Year 11 and 12 students achieve their WACE and via a General or ATAR pathway goals. It offers flexible learning, with Vocational Education and Training (VET) and workplace opportunities designed to prepare students for life beyond school. Our senior years still enjoy the support from our chaplains, teaching staff and learning support workers where needed.
Students enrolling with Swanonline must meet specific requirements and have supporting documentation to support their application.
Reasons can include but are not limited to:
All students are required to have a permanent address in Western Australia.
Many of our families access funding and you may be eligible through the Assistance for isolated children scheme.
We collaborate closely with families to facilitate necessary psychologist and specialist appointments and adapt our educational programs as required. This personalized approach ensures that every student receives the support they need in a nurturing and responsive online learning environment.
We also emphasize the importance of relationship, connection, and community within our educational framework. To foster these essential elements, we host engagement days where students can gather 2-3 times per term, designed to develop friendships and strengthen our community ties.
Our chaplains lead our mentor groups and the Christian Living program, focusing on building strong, supportive relationships and providing pastoral care.
Additionally, our teachers receive regular professional learning in well-being and learning support to stay abreast of the best practices in education and student care. Through these comprehensive initiatives, Swanonline creates a supportive and inclusive online learning environment that encourages each student to thrive academically, personally, and spiritually.
At Swanonline, student well-being is a priority, and our approach is carefully tailored to meet the specific needs of each family and student.
Our mission is to provide a world-class, flexible education grounded in Christian values, where students are supported through strong relationships, effective systems, and tailored learning pathways. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of our students through:
To be a leader in online education by fostering a supportive, relationship-driven learning community where every student is empowered to thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually, preparing them to be future-ready.
With a team of dedicated Christian educators, chaplains, and support staff, Swanonline aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and provide the tools students need to succeed both in school and beyond.
Swanonline is designed for students who find traditional schooling challenging, including those in remote locations, those with specific physical or mental health needs, and elite athletes or performers who require am online schooling arrangement.
Students enrolling with Swanonline must meet specific requirements and have supporting documentation to support their application.
Reasons can include but are not limited to:
Physical schools offer traditional classroom-based education, homeschooling is parent-led and done at home, care schools provide specialized support for specific needs, and online schools like Swanonline offer a structured education delivered via the internet, by real teachers providing more flexibility than traditional settings. Swanonline is the online sub school of Swan Christian College where the online curriculum follows that of the school.
Yes, Swanonline is a fully accredited part of Swan Christian College, offering the same high-quality education and recognized qualifications like the WACE, ATAR and Certificate courses. Swanonline delivers the Western Australian Curriculum.
Students are encouraged and welcome to participate in Swan Christian College events such as the Visual Arts Exhibition, Year 12 Valedictory Dinner, Year 12 Charity Ball and sports carnivals.
We also emphasize the importance of relationship, connection, and community within our educational framework. To foster these essential elements, we host engagement days where students can gather 2-3 times per term, designed to develop friendships and strengthen our community ties.
Swanonline offers comprehensive support through its learning support team, including additional tutoring, curriculum access plans, learning plans, and regular check-ins.
Students have support from our education assistants, chaplains, subject teacher or Engagement teachers across the week when needed.
Swanonline has over 25 staff members including highly skilled Christian teachers. We provide live lessons and module lessons within the week. Live teachers conduct sessions via Zoom where students can interact in real-time, enhancing the learning experience with direct support and feedback. The live lessons are recorded and utilized to allow students to catch up on any missed lessons.
Yes, Swanonline boasts a qualified academic team that includes subject specialists and support staff dedicated to delivering a comprehensive educational experience and supporting student achievement. Each subject is overseen by the Head of Department, Director of Acadmics at the main campus and the Director of Swanonline.
Yes, Swanonline offers ATAR courses which are designed to meet university entrance requirements, providing students with the opportunity to pursue tertiary education. Furthermore, we deliver the Certificate 4 in Business.
Fees can be found here
There are government funding initiatives available, such as the Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme, which can help offset costs for eligible families.
Swanonline prides itself on its structured timetable, believing teenagers need structure, system and relationships. However, with this in mind we also acknowledge that for some people, flexibility is required. For course flexibility, communication with the Director of Swanonline is required. This is important for our elite sport students and students requiring regular specialist or psychologist appointments.
Yes, students at Swanonline can easily access teachers through live classes, scheduled consultations, and via email for support and guidance. Furthermore, Swanonlines head office is available Monday to Friday with numerous teachers, support workers, and Engagment teachers available for conversation.
Unfortunately, Swanonline is a full-time program and cannot offer part on campus and part online. With this in mind, it is possible for our online students to partake in extra curricular activities online, such as Cadets, sport carnivals, Year 12 Ball, camps, choirs and music lessons. Please chat to our office staff regarding these options.
No, students of all faiths and backgrounds are welcome at Swanonline. The school upholds Christian values but does not require students to be Christian to enrol.
Yes, religious studies (we call this class Christian Living) is part of the curriculum at Swanonline, reflecting the Christian ethos of Swan Christian College. These courses are designed to support students’ spiritual growth and understanding of Christian values. It is not a requirement to be a Christian to attend our school, however, all Swan Christian Education Association schools are required to teach Christian Living classes.
While Swanonline primarily operates as an online school, it is an integral part of Swan Christian College, which has a physical campus in the Swan Valley of Perth, Western Australia. This online ‘hub’ is located at the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) head office in Midland, WA – 1 Padbury Terrace Midland.
For Year 11 and 12 students at Swanonline, the course offerings are structured to accommodate a variety of academic and career pathways. The available courses are divided into General, ATAR, and Certificate pathways, ensuring that all students can find a curriculum that suits their future ambitions.
For our senior students who do not yet have their numeracy, we provide specific targeted support online to guide students to successful completion of OLNA numeracy.
Students in our senior years have opportunities to attend:
