Primary & Secondary Education
Catholic Education
Aboriginal Independent Community Schools
Student Assisted Travel Scheme
Post-Secondary Education
Education Support Facilities

Primary & Secondary Education
Primary and secondary education is provided by both government and non-government schools. The State Government provides education facilities up to Year 10 in all Kimberley towns at district high schools. Fully taught Years 11 and 12 are also available at Broome Senior High School and there are plans for a significant upgrade of post-secondary facilities at the Kununurra District High School. Some senior secondary subjects are offered by distance education at district high schools located in the region's towns and major communities. Alternatively, students may remain in any part of the region and elect to complete secondary schooling by distance education.

The Kimberley School of the Air at Derby services students in remote locations across the region using a range of communications technologies. 

Catholic Education
The Catholic Education Office of WA provides educational programs from Kindergarten to Year 12 at St Mary's College in Broome. Kindergarten to Year 10 is offered at Beagle Bay, Lombadina, Warmun, Balgo, Lake Gregory and Billiluna. Education programs up to Year 7 are offered at Derby, Red Hill, Gibb River, Kununurra, Wyndham and Ringers Soak. Adult education is offered at Lake Gregory and Billiluna. 

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Aboriginal Independent Community Schools
Across the region there are six Aboriginal Independent Community Schools operating in remote communities offering a range of kindergarten to Year 7 and kindergarten to Year 10 curriculum. 

Student Assisted Travel Scheme
Many students from the Kimberley elect to complete their study in Perth or other regional centres, and are assisted by the Student Assisted Travel Scheme operated by the Western Australian Government. 

Post-Secondary Education
The Kimberley College of TAFE offers post-secondary education through its centres in Broome, Derby, Halls Creek, Kununurra and Wyndham. The College is expanding its services to the region and has recently completed the construction of Stage 2 of the Broome Campus. The Broome Campus has also established an Aquaculture annexe at the Broome Tropical Aquaculture Park. Facilities were previously upgraded in Kununurra, Wyndham and Halls Creek. These developments have significantly increased post-compulsory education services available in the region.

The University of Notre Dame established its Broome Campus in 1998 and has been expanding the range of courses on an ongoing basis. Vocational Education and Training programs are available with the Certificate III in Education Teacher Assistant (Indigenous) and the Diploma of Enrolled Nursing. At pre-university level, the Tertiary Enabling Program is an alternative entry program for those wishing to study at tertiary level but do not currently meet admissions criteria. There are also certificates and diplomas in Aboriginal Studies. The campus also offers a unique opportunity to gain tertiary education in the Kimberley region with nationally accredited degrees. Undergraduate bachelor degrees are available in Education and Nursing. Postgraduate studies can be completed at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma level in Education and Aboriginal Studies. Masters programs in Education and Aboriginal Education are also offered.

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Edith Cowan University has a School of Indigenous Studies in Broome and is a contact point for the many students in the Kimberley. Indigenous students utilise the centre for tutorial support, administration, computer access and library services. Courses are available in Business, Education, Social Sciences Indigenous Services, Arts and the Indigenous University Orientation Course designed for indigenous students who wish to gain access to tertiary studies.  

Education Support Facilities
Other education support facilities in the region include Telecentres located in Broome, Halls Creek, Wyndham and Kununurra, which offer access through video-conferencing and other electronic facilities.