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British Curriculum International Schools in Australia

Compare 3 British Curriculum international schools in Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 32,230), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
3
Curricula
6
Average annual fee
AUD 32,230
Fee range
AUD 24,200 – 40,260
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (3 schools)
Average school size
100 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Adelaide International School
Oldest
Roseville College (1908)
About international schools in Australia

British-curriculum international schools in Australia deliver programmes based on the English system - primary phases mapped to the National Curriculum of England and secondary pathways that commonly include Cambridge International (IGCSE) and UK A-level options, sometimes alongside Australian senior certificates or the International Baccalaureate. Teaching is delivered in English with English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) support and regular modern-language options such as Mandarin, Japanese, French, Indonesian and German. Tuition for international students varies widely by state and school type: public international places are typically at the lower end while independent day schools commonly charge in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of Australian dollars per year and private boarding or high-fee senior programmes can be substantially higher. Families relocating should plan applications several months ahead to match the Australian school calendar (main intake in late January/early February, with some mid-year vacancies around July), check CRICOS registration and student-visa conditions, and confirm school entry testing and language-support arrangements before accepting an offer.

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FAQs for Australia

What does it mean if a school says it follows the British curriculum in Australia?
It usually means the school structures learning around the English National Curriculum and uses UK-style year groups and assessment frameworks, often offering Cambridge International qualifications (IGCSE) in lower secondary and A-levels or UK equivalents in senior years. Schools may adapt content to meet local registration requirements and some combine British programmes with Australian senior certificates or the IB, so check the school’s published programme and senior-year pathways.
Which final qualifications should I expect my child to be able to study?
Many British-curriculum international schools offer Cambridge IGCSEs at Year 10 - 11 and A-levels in Years 12 - 13 or an equivalent UK-style certificate, while others may instead prepare senior students for Australian state certificates (HSC, VCE, QCE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Confirm the school’s senior-year offerings early, because university entry requirements and international recognition differ by qualification.
How much do British international schools in Australia cost each year?
Fees vary considerably by location, school type and whether boarding is included: public schools’ international fees are generally lower (often in the single-digit to low-teens of thousands AUD), independent day schools commonly charge in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of Australian dollars per year, and boarding or high-fee senior programmes can be much higher. Always budget additionally for levies, uniforms, school-transport, excursions and annual fee increases, and request the school’s full international fee schedule when enquiring.
When should we apply and what admissions steps should we expect?
Start the process several months before you want your child to start, aiming for the main intake at the start of the Australian school year (late January/early February) or for commonly available mid-year places around July. Expect an application form, documentary evidence of previous schooling, English language assessment or EAL placement testing, and for international students a requirement that the provider be CRICOS-registered and that visa documentation and proof of sufficient funds are arranged as part of enrolment.
Is instruction in English and what language support is available?
Yes, English is the primary language of instruction in British-curriculum schools in Australia and most offer structured EAL/ESL support for learners who need it. In addition many schools provide modern language programmes and mother-tongue classes - commonly Mandarin, Japanese, French, Indonesian or German - so check the school’s language timetable and options for continuing native-language study.
How should we compare British curriculum schools when relocating?
Compare which senior qualifications the school awards, the strength of EAL and learning-support services, class sizes and pastoral care systems, and the published international fee schedule including extras. Also check the school’s CRICOS registration, typical intake points and waiting-list practice, how the school supports university or tertiary guidance, and whether its location suits your family’s commuting and visa-related living arrangements.