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Australian Curriculum International Schools in Adelaide, Australia

Compare 14 Australian Curriculum international schools in Adelaide, Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 11,666), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
14
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
AUD 11,666
Fee range
AUD 760 – 32,910
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (13 schools)
Average school size
964 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Glenunga International High School
Oldest
St Peter's College Adelaide (1847)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Adelaide, Australia

Australian Curriculum international schools in Adelaide teach from the nationally developed Australian Curriculum across primary and lower secondary years, while many senior-year students follow the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or, in some schools, an alternative such as the International Baccalaureate. Languages commonly taught include Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian and a range of European and community languages, and many schools also provide targeted English-as-an-additional-language support for recently arrived students. Fees vary widely: government-run international student programs can be modest (around the mid-thousands of AUD per year for primary places), while independent day and boarding schools commonly charge substantially more, with some full boarding packages reaching the tens of thousands of dollars per year. The school year in South Australia starts in late January or early February with four school terms, so the principal intake is at the start of the calendar year, though many schools accept mid-year transfers; families should allow time for enrolment paperwork, visa requirements and health cover when planning a move.

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How does the Australian Curriculum used in Adelaide schools differ from SACE or the IB?
The Australian Curriculum sets national learning standards for subjects and year levels and commonly underpins teaching in primary and middle years, while SACE is the South Australian senior certificate students typically complete in Years 11 - 12; some schools also offer the International Baccalaureate in senior years as an alternative. Schools will usually spell out which qualification is offered in senior years, so check a school’s senior-secondary programme before you enrol.
What languages and English-support can international children expect in Adelaide schools?
Many Adelaide schools teach languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian and European languages, and the state supports a broad range of community language programmes that students can access. Schools with international intakes typically offer English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) or intensive English support to help newly arrived students settle into mainstream classes.
How much do international places typically cost in Adelaide schools?
Costs vary by sector: some government international student programmes list primary tuition in the mid-thousands of AUD per year, while independent day schools and boarding schools have much higher published international fees, with several institutions’ full boarding packages running into the tens of thousands annually. Always check the school’s international fee schedule for the current year and for what is included (tuition, boarding, levies, materials and homestay).
When is the main intake and how long does admissions take?
The main intake aligns with the South Australian school year, which begins in late January or early February, and the year is divided into four terms; this is the busiest time for enrolments and the clearest entry point for most students. Many schools also accept mid-year or term-by-term transfers, but families should allow several weeks for application processing, provision of academic records, visa documentation and any required pre-payments.
What practical checks should relocating families do before choosing a school?
Confirm the school’s CRICOS registration for international students, the senior qualification offered (SACE, IB or other), published international fee schedules and the availability of EAL and pastoral care services to support settlement. Visit the campus if you can and ask for a written outline of what fees cover and the typical routine for new international student induction and language support.