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Affordable International Schools in Perth, Australia

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About international schools in Perth, Australia

Perth’s more affordable international-school options are typically independent schools that offer an international curriculum strand (for example IB programmes or Cambridge/English-medium international classes) alongside the Western Australian/Australian curriculum. Instruction is almost always in English, with language programmes commonly including Indonesian, Japanese, Mandarin, French and sometimes Spanish; many schools also provide English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) support for newcomers. Published tuition for schools advertising an international pathway often starts in the mid-A$10,000s for younger year levels and commonly rises into the mid-to-high A$20,000s for senior years, with boarding, excursions, uniforms and materials billed separately. Families should plan around the Western Australian school calendar (main intake at the start of the school year in late January/early February) and expect an admissions process that includes application paperwork, proof of prior schooling, an English assessment and, for overseas students, visa and health-cover requirements.

Compare 4 Affordable international schools in Perth, Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 11,841), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 4 schools · avg fee AUD 11,841
Schools listed
4
Curricula
6
Average annual fee
AUD 11,841
Fee range
AUD 550 – 22,070
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
861 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Scotch College Perth
Oldest
Scotch College Perth (1897)
With boarding
2
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What curricula do “affordable” international schools in Perth usually offer?
Schools described as international in Perth most often offer one of three approaches: an IB programme (Primary Years, Middle Years or Diploma), Cambridge/IGCSE-style courses or an English-medium international stream running alongside the Western Australian/Australian curriculum. Some schools blend curricula (for instance teaching primary years to an international framework while following state assessment rules in later years), so check each school’s programme for the exact qualification offered in Years 11 - 12.
How much should we budget for tuition and extra costs?
Published tuition for international-curriculum places in Perth commonly begins in the mid-A$10,000s for early years and typically reaches the mid-to-high A$20,000s for senior secondary year levels; very large independent schools and boarding places can be substantially higher. Expect additional compulsory charges for enrolment/confirmation fees, excursions, school camps, subject levies, uniforms and, for full-fee international students, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and visa-related costs.
When is the main intake and how does admissions timing work?
Western Australia’s school year starts in late January or early February, and most schools prioritise placements for the new academic year at that time; many accept applications year-round but mid-year transfers depend on vacancy and subject availability. Typical admissions steps are an online application and fee, submission of school reports and ID, an English language assessment if required, and an interview or school visit; allow several weeks to a few months between application and confirmed enrolment, especially for international student visa processing.
What language support and languages of instruction can we expect?
Teaching is almost always in English, but international schools in Perth generally provide EAL (English as an additional language) programmes or intensive English support for students who need it. Schools offering international curricula typically run additional language classes - common choices in Perth include Indonesian, Japanese, Mandarin, French and sometimes Spanish - and some schools support maintenance of a child’s home language through mother-tongue lessons or community arrangements.
How can parents check whether a school’s fees and support make it truly affordable for our family?
Compare published international-student fee schedules and ask for a full breakdown of compulsory extras (levies, camps, textbooks, excursions, uniform and, if relevant, boarding) so you can total the real annual cost. Also check whether the school publishes EAL provision, scholarship or bursary options, sibling discounts and payment plans, and confirm CRICOS registration and pastoral support for overseas students if you need a visa; these factors affect the true affordability and suitability for relocating families.