Premium International Schools in Australia
Edited by Nik Higgins · Co-founder & CEO
About international schools in Australia
Premium international schools in Australia are typically independent day schools - and in some regions, boarding schools - that combine an international outlook with local context, serving both expatriate families and Australians seeking international pathways. Many offer internationally recognised curricula such as the International Baccalaureate alongside British programmes (IGCSE/A-levels) or the relevant Australian state curriculum, while a smaller number follow national systems (for example French, German or Japanese). Instruction is usually in English with strong second-language programmes (commonly Mandarin, Japanese, French and other European languages), and annual tuition at premium international schools varies widely depending on city, year level and whether boarding is included. Admissions generally require an application with school reports and identity documents, sometimes an entrance assessment or interview, and families should expect different intake windows and deposit/acceptance steps depending on the school and state.
Compare 14 Premium international schools in Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 35,047), location, and more to find the right international school now.
At a glance 14 schools · avg fee AUD 35,047
- Schools listed
- 14
- Curricula
- 6
- Average annual fee
- AUD 35,047
- Fee range
- AUD 25,510 – 61,335
- Most common curriculum
- IB (DP) (11 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,401 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Wesley College Melbourne
- Oldest
- Wesley College Melbourne (1866)
- With boarding
- 6
