Australian International School
International School in Singapore
Quick answer
Australian International School Singapore (AIS) operates from infant care to Year 12 with three pathways — HSC, IB Diploma, and IGCSE — reporting 99% first-choice university acceptance. Accredited by IBO, CIS, and NEASC, with 14 nationalities represented. Annual tuition runs $22,000-$39,000 USD (true cost ~$34,400, +13% — Singapore's 97th cost percentile). Admissions are open; best suited to Australian-curriculum families wanting Singapore's premium tier with HSC/IB optionality.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British, Australian leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $22,119–$38,222/yr published in USD, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 Singapore international school · 2,500 students total.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at Sub-school start times differ to aid with flow in and out of the campus: Early Years starts at around 8:00am - 8:30am Elementary School starts at 8:20am Secondary School starts at 8:15am.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC plus 1 more.
2,500
20 avg
Available
IBO, CIS, WASC, CIE
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About Australian International School
At AIS we live the principles outlined in our Values, which include Achievement, Respect and Opportunity. In Respect, we embrace and celebrate diversity and maximise the learning opportunities for all students through the differentiation of programs and practices. In Opportunity, we capitalise on innovation to enrich our programs and practices and motivate our students in all endeavours and encourage curiosity in their learning. In Achievement, we value personal excellence and encourage a culture which rewards initiative, continuous learning and teamwork.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $22,119 – $38,222 |
| Annual tuition (USD) | SGD 29860-SGD 51600 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $33,551(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $36,051 |
| Cost position in Singapore | 96th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British, Australian
IGCSE and IB Diploma
NAPLAN examinations commence in Elementary, benchmarking reading, writing, spelling and numeracy ability to Australian standards. Year 9 and 10 students study and are examined in the Cambridge IGCSE examinations and students in Year 12 students graduate with either the Australian Higher School Certificate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, recognised by leading universities worldwide.
AIS students celebrated outstanding academic results in 2021, with 100% of our AIS students passing. 2 of our students secured perfect scores and above 43 for these other higher achievers. 36 of our students sat for the HSC in 2021 averaging an impressive 78.5 Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR).
We offer Daily Mandarin for 2-11 year olds, followed by a choice of Mandarin, Spanish, French or Indonesian in Secondary. We also offer a comprehensive Mother Tongue program in Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, French, Indonesian and any language requested.
In collaboration with class teachers and specialist staff, the Learning Enrichment Department offer a continuum of services to support positive learning outcomes for all students. The use of this flexible learning and teaching model, allows for the provision of support in accordance with currently identified student needs. As part of this program, we offer a structured Toe By Toe program designed to help readers who struggle to decode or those with dyslexic difficulties.
AIS offers a Learning Support Program for students who require support for learning differences. The needs of eligible students will be assessed on an individual basis and parents should discuss their situation with the Admissions Office prior to making an application for enrolment.
Yes, AIS welcomes students whose first language is not English. We offer the Intensive English Program that caters for the level of English on application and develops the ability and confidence to communicate effectively. AIS also offers The (AIS) Preparation Course which is an intensive Semester long academic English program that prepares students for academic studies and is designed for students in Year 7 and 8 and Year 9.
Sub-school start times differ to aid with flow in and out of the campus: Early Years starts at around 8:00am - 8:30am Elementary School starts at 8:20am Secondary School starts at 8:15am – Sub-school end times differ to aid with flow in and out of the campus: Early Years finishes at 3pm Elementary School finish at 3:20pm Secondary School finishes at 3:40pm
Our school has two student canteens and a made-to-order sandwich cafe with a menu and food program that is supported by targeted nutritional planning.
Yes
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