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IB Curriculum International Schools in Australia

Compare 151 IB Curriculum international schools in Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 18,377), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
151
Curricula
24
Average annual fee
AUD 18,589
Fee range
AUD 110 – 113,560
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (114 schools)
Average school size
1,164 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Wesley College Melbourne
Oldest
The King's School (1831)
With boarding
30
About international schools in Australia

IB Curriculum international schools in Australia form a sizeable, well-established sector: nearly two hundred IB World Schools operate across the states and territories, many authorised to teach the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes (and a small number offering the Career-related Programme). Instruction is usually in English, though many schools run strong language programmes and some offer bilingual or immersion streams with languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, French, Indonesian and Spanish. Fees vary by sector and campus; typical annual tuition for international schools sits around A$30,000 with most schools charging in a mid-range band but with both lower and substantially higher school and boarding tariffs. Families usually plan moves to match the Australian school year (main intake in late January/early February, with some mid-year July entry possible), and should check CRICOS registration, visa rules, English-support provision and the full list of enrolment charges and refund/notice conditions before accepting an offer.

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57 international schools in Melbourne

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26 international schools in Sydney

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16 international schools in Brisbane

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16 international schools in Adelaide

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12 international schools in Canberra

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7 international schools in Perth

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4 international schools in Geelong

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4 international schools in Gold Coast

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2 international schools in Launceston

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2 international schools in Hobart

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1 international school in Darwin

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1 international school in Maitland

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1 international school in Armidale

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1 international school in Albury

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1 international school in Townsville

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FAQs for Australia

Which IB programmes will my child find in Australia and what ages do they cover?
Australian IB World Schools most commonly offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP, typically ages 3 - 12), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, typically ages 11 - 16) and the Diploma Programme (DP, typically ages 16 - 19); a small number of schools also offer the Career-related Programme for older students. Programme age bands and local implementation can vary between campuses, so check each school’s published delivery and year-level map.
How much do IB international schools in Australia usually cost?
Tuition varies strongly by school, sector and whether boarding is involved; an indicative central figure for international-school tuition is around A$30,000 per year, with most schools charging roughly in the mid-range and some well above that for boarding or premium services. The headline tuition rarely includes application/enrolment fees, deposits, uniforms, devices, excursions, English-language support or health cover for visa holders, so budget for these extras and confirm what is and isn’t included.
When should we apply and what are the usual intakes?
The primary intake across Australia is at the start of the school year in late January or early February, which is the cleanest transition point for curriculum continuity; many schools also accept mid-year (July) places where capacity and subject fit allow. Senior years and Diploma entry are more constrained because of assessment timing and subject prerequisites, so plan well in advance and confirm each school’s application deadlines, waitlist practice and expected lead times.
What language(s) will my child be taught in, and what additional languages are commonly available?
Most IB international schools in Australia teach in English, while offering language study as part of the IB curriculum and often running extracurricular or immersion options; widely taught additional languages include Mandarin (Chinese), Japanese, French, Indonesian and Spanish. Availability depends on the school and region, so check the school’s language pathways if continuity in a particular language or a bilingual programme is important for your child.
How does a student visa or CRICOS registration affect admissions and fees?
If your child will study on a student visa, the school or course must be listed on CRICOS and the enrolment will require Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and specific welfare arrangements for under-18s; student-visa status can also change fee schedules and contract terms. Always confirm the school’s CRICOS code, the exact course or campus covered, what the letter of offer requires (deposits, advance fee payments) and whether additional charges apply for international students before signing.