Western Australia Education Network Pakistan (WAEN)

What Western Australia Education Network Pakistan (WAEN) does

Western Australia Education Network Pakistan (WAEN) is a private educational network founded in 2023 that operates as the official International Chapter of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), Government of Western Australia. Headquartered at waen.com.au with operational offices in Islamabad, Lahore, and Gujranwala, Pakistan, WAEN licenses the Western Australian Curriculum to schools in Pakistan and other target markets through a franchise model. The company's core product is a four-tier curriculum stack: WA Early Years International (K-2), WA K-10 International, WACE International (Years 11-12, the two-year senior secondary program), and WAM International (Year 12, the one-year pre-university program). Supporting service lines include Curriculum Support, Language Learning, Educational Partnerships, Cultural Exchange, and Future Study guidance, plus an ancillary visa and immigration consulting service priced at $542 per visa application.

WAEN makes money primarily through licensing/royalty fees paid by schools that become franchisees to deliver the WA curriculum, supplemented by student tuition and examination fees tied to the WACE credential. Distribution is franchise-driven: schools, local organizations, and third-party investors apply via an Expression of Interest (EOI) form, while individual parents and students are targeted directly through consultation forms at WAEN's three Pakistan offices. The company benefits from a strong regulatory and brand position — the WACE credential is recognized by Pakistan's IBCC and HEC, and is affiliated with over 50 top universities globally — but operates with a lean team of 11 employees, no disclosed external funding, and no AI/technology product layer. Its customer base spans both B2B (schools and prospective franchisees) and B2C (parents and students), with the SCSA's broader 14-country, 1,100-school international network serving as a strategic platform rather than WAEN's direct operating footprint.

Name

Western Australia Education Network Pakistan (WAEN)

Legal name

Western Australia Education Network

Website

https://waen.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Western Australia Education Network Pakistan (WAEN) is a 2023-founded private education network operating as the official International Chapter of Western Australia's SCSA, licensing the Australian K-12 curriculum (including WACE) to schools in Pakistan through a franchise model, with supporting visa consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB)

Keywords

• International curriculum licensing
• K-12 education services
• School franchise network
• WACE certification programs
• Study abroad consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Gujranwala

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. School Curriculum Licensing Fees: WAEN licenses the Western Australian Curriculum to international schools. Schools pay to become licensed WAEN partners and deliver SCSA-approved curriculum programs. The licensing covers curriculum access, support materials, external examinations, and ongoing professional development.
2. Student Tuition and Examination Fees: Students enrolled in WAEN-affiliated schools pay tuition. WACE examination fees are administered by SCSA and WAEN in partnership. WACE is accepted by IBCC Pakistan as equivalent to local certifications, facilitating university admission.
3. Visa and Immigration Consulting Services: WAEN offers immigration and visa consulting services as part of its broader service suite, including student visa processing, coaching and exam preparation, and immigration consulting. One publicly listed plan is priced at $542.00 per visa service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WAEN licenses and implements the Western Australian Curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 in Pakistan through a franchise model, enabling partner schools to deliver WA Early Years (K-2), K-10, and WACE/WAM programs. Students enrolled in WAEN-affiliated schools can earn the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE), which is recognized by Pakistan's IBCC as equivalent to Higher Secondary School Certificate/A-Level and accepted by 50+ top global universities. WAEN also provides supporting services including curriculum support, language learning, educational partnerships, cultural exchange, future study guidance, and visa/immigration consulting.

Product overview

WAEN operates as a unified educational network platform that delivers the Western Australian Curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 12 across Pakistan. The core offering consists of three curriculum programs (WA Early Years International K-2, WA K-10 International, and WACE/WAM International for Years 11-12), supported by five service offerings: Curriculum Support, Language Learning, Educational Partnerships, Cultural Exchange, and Future Study guidance. These components work together to provide comprehensive international education, with the WACE certification being the primary credential recognized by universities and employers globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WA Early Years International (K-2)
• WA K-10 International
• WACE International (Years 11-12)
• WAM International (Year 12)
• Curriculum Support
• Language Learning
• Educational Partnerships
• Cultural Exchange
• Future Study
• Visa and Immigration Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,100 schools impacted across 14 countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), Government of Western AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWAEN operates as an official International Chapter of SCSA. SCSA is the Western Australian Government certification authority responsible for setting curriculum for over 1,100 schools from Kindergarten to Year 12. SCSA traces its history from 1913 and has been licensing international schools for over 32 years. WAEN is accredited to introduce and implement the Western Australian Curriculum in schools across Pakistan and other target countries. SCSA provides syllabuses, support materials, annotated work samples, external examinations, professional development, and ongoing guidance to WAEN.
• Inter Board Coordination Committee (IBCC) of PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WACE (Western Australian Certificate of Education) prepared by WAEN is accepted by Pakistan's IBCC as equal to the Higher Secondary School Certificate/A level of Cambridge. This recognition is critical for Pakistani students as it enables admission to higher education institutions accredited by HEC Pakistan and eligibility for employment in Central/Provincial Government organizations.
• Higher Education Commission (HEC) of PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WACE certification, recognized by IBCC Pakistan, facilitates admission into higher education institutions regulated by the HEC of Pakistan. This gives WAEN graduates dual pathways: both Pakistani university admission and global university admission through the WACE/ATAR system.
• Western Australian Minister for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WAEN initiative is controlled by the Western Australian Minister for Education, who ensures that the organization meets the maximum accepted standards of learning. This government oversight provides regulatory backing and credibility to WAEN's operations.
• StudyPerth / Western Australian UniversitiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWestern Australian universities regularly visit overseas schools to discuss course options and transitioning for overseas students. SCSA assists schools offering its curriculum programs to be included in these visits. Perth is promoted as a destination city for international students, known for its safe environment and ASX-listed headquarters concentration.
• MIT, Oxford, and Toronto (and 50+ Top Universities)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SCSA curriculum is affiliated internationally with over 50 top universities including MIT, Oxford, and Toronto. This affiliation enables WAEN students to gain entry into these prestigious institutions upon completion of WACE. Students can also gain entry into Western Australia's universities, Australia's Group of Eight universities, and leading universities in the USA and UK.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waenpakistan

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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