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Australian Curriculum International Schools in Brisbane, Australia

Compare 15 Australian Curriculum international schools in Brisbane, Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 16,376), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
15
Curricula
7
Average annual fee
AUD 16,376
Fee range
AUD 143 – 32,890
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (14 schools)
Average school size
1,412 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Indooroopilly State High School
Oldest
Somerville House (1899)
With boarding
4
About international schools in Brisbane, Australia

Australian Curriculum international schools in Brisbane deliver the national Australian Curriculum from the early years through Year 10, with senior students usually moving on to Queensland senior syllabuses, vocational pathways or, in some schools, the International Baccalaureate diploma. Many schools teach English as the language of instruction while offering additional language programs such as Mandarin, Japanese, French, German and Spanish that reflect both ACARA guidance and Queensland language provision. Annual tuition at international and independent schools in Australia commonly falls between roughly A$14,000 and A$40,000, with individual Brisbane schools varying above or below that band depending on campus, year level and boarding options. Admissions are typically organised around Queensland school terms and state application systems for international students, so families relocating should plan applications to align with term start dates, allow time for visas and health cover arrangements, and check for English-language support or bridging programmes.

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How does the Australian Curriculum used in Brisbane differ from the International Baccalaureate or British curricula?
The Australian Curriculum sets nationally agreed learning goals for Prep to Year 10 and leaves senior certification to state authorities or other recognised programmes; in Queensland that means students generally follow Queensland senior syllabuses or choose alternative senior pathways such as VET or the IB Diploma where schools offer it. The Australian Curriculum emphasises agreed achievement standards and learning areas (English, mathematics, science, humanities, the arts, technologies, health and physical education and languages), while the IB and British systems use different subject structures and assessment models.
What ages and year levels do these international schools cover?
Most Australian Curriculum schools cover the full primary and lower secondary range from early years/Prep through Year 10, and many campuses also provide senior schooling (Years 11 - 12) either under the Queensland senior syllabuses, vocational programs or an alternative such as the IB Diploma. Parents should check each school’s published age range because some institutions focus on primary, some on secondary, and others offer Prep - 12 on the same campus.
Which languages are commonly taught alongside English in Brisbane international schools?
Brisbane schools commonly offer modern languages such as Mandarin (Chinese), Japanese, French, German and Spanish, and the Australian Curriculum lists a wider set of language options that schools may choose to teach. Availability varies by school and year level, so families should check which languages are timetabled, whether beginner and advanced streams are offered, and if there are exchange or immersion opportunities.
What should we expect to pay and what extra costs are there beyond tuition?
Annual tuition for international and independent schools in Australia typically sits between about A$14,000 and A$40,000, though particular Brisbane schools - especially those with boarding or extensive facilities - can charge more. In addition to tuition families should budget for one-off enrolment and confirmation fees, resource levies, uniforms, voluntary or compulsory excursions, and for international students items such as overseas student health cover and homestay or boarding fees where relevant.
When should we apply and how do admissions usually work for relocating international families?
Applications are generally processed around Queensland school terms, so it is common to apply several weeks or months ahead of the intended start, and some international admission programmes have published cut-off or lead times that must be met. Schools and state international student offices will confirm placements during term time, and relocating families should allow extra time for visa paperwork, health cover and any required English-language assessment or bridging classes.
What practical things should we look for when comparing Australian Curriculum schools in Brisbane?
Look for clear information about the school’s implementation of the Australian Curriculum (how it sequences learning and reports progress), senior-school pathways on offer (state senior syllabuses, VET or IB), and the availability of EAL/EALD support if English is not your child’s first language. Also consider published fees and extra charges, published term dates and enrolment procedures, the school’s language offerings and how pastoral care and transition support for new international students are organised.