IB Curriculum International Schools in Adelaide, Australia

Adelaide’s International Baccalaureate (IB) schools sit in both the state (public) and independent sectors and commonly offer the PYP - MYP - DP continuum, with several primary IB sites mapping the PYP onto the Australian Curriculum and senior students sometimes able to choose the IB Diploma or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). English is the language of instruction at almost all IB schools here, with common additional languages including Mandarin (Chinese), Japanese, French and German and varying levels of mother-tongue or ESL support. Fees vary widely: local government IB programmes are part of the public system while independent day schools charge tuition (private day fees are typically lower-to-mid five figures per year and boarding or premium programs can be substantially higher), so check each school’s published schedule for exact figures and for international-student charges. Admissions follow two different rhythms: government schools use address-based catchments and fixed intake windows, while independent schools operate their own application, tour and waitlist cycles - families relocating to Adelaide should confirm catchment lines, ask about language support and start applications early.