IB Curriculum International Schools in Canberra, Australia

Canberra hosts a small group of schools that offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes at one or more stages of the IB continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma), so families can often find schools that prioritise inquiry-led, internationally portable learning alongside the local curriculum. Languages and bilingual pathways are common in IB schools here - offerings typically include Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Indonesian and Spanish, reflecting both school programmes and the city’s diverse language community. Tuition varies widely: published day-school fees in Canberra independent schools range from a few thousand dollars a year at lower-fee providers up to around AUD 25 - 35k a year at the higher-fee day schools, with additional levies and boarding costs where applicable. The ACT school year runs from early February to December and admissions usually require planning several months in advance; public and independent schools have different application processes and timelines, so relocating families should check each school’s published enrolment rules and international-student requirements.