International Schools in Australia
Compare 48 international schools in Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 21,821), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 48
- Curricula
- 16
- Average annual fee
- AUD 21,821
- Fee range
- AUD 110 – 113,560
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Australian Curriculum (42 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,133 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Ivanhoe Grammar School
- Oldest
- The King's School (1831)
- With boarding
- 18
About international schools in Australia
International schools in Australia blend local and international pathways: many follow the International Baccalaureate alongside British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-level) programmes or Australian state certificates, and teaching is primarily in English. Language education is commonly strong, with Mandarin, Japanese, Indonesian, French and Spanish frequently offered and some schools running intensive language streams from primary years. Typical annual tuition sits in the mid-tens of thousands of Australian dollars - a commonly quoted typical figure is about A$30,630, with many schools charging roughly between A$13,900 and A$40,400 - but fees vary widely by city, school type and whether boarding or specialised services are included. The Australian school year runs from late January/early February to December and most international schools have a main intake at the start of that year, so relocating families should begin research and applications many months (commonly 9 - 12 months) before their intended start date and be ready with school reports, passport and immunisation records.
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Curricula
There are 48 international schools in Australia covering 16 curricula. The most widely offered are Australian Curriculum (42), IB (DP) (27), IB (PYP) (25), IB (MYP) (12), Waldorf Steiner Curriculum (2). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Australia runs from about AUD 110 to AUD 113,560, averaging roughly AUD 21,821. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Australia run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
18 of the 48 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Australia we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.