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Australian International Academy - Coburg Campus

Australia, Melbourne

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees A$110 - 7,924
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Indonesian
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Australian International Academy – Coburg Campus offers an integrated Australian Curriculum alongside International Baccalaureate programmes across two campuses. King Khalid Coburg Campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Prep to Year 5, while Melbourne Senior Campus hosts the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 11–12. This arrangement blends the IB approach with Australian standards to foster inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and prepares students for global pathways. Language and arts are emphasised, with Arabic and Turkish offered as additional languages and a Calligraphy Programme in Arabic and English. The Visual Arts program within the PYP supports Creating and Making, Exploring and Responding. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS, encouraging critical thinking, research and service. The school promotes community involvement and wellbeing within a caring Islamic environment, with pastoral support, counselling and careers advice to support student development and leadership. Clubs such as Debating, Chess and Eman Forum further enrich the school experience for students and families.

653 Sydney Rd, Coburg VIC 3058, Australia

The Essentials

Australian International Academy - Coburg Campus has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
King Khalid Coburg Campus: 653 Sydney Road, Coburg, VIC 3058. Melbourne Senior Campus (North Coburg): 56 Bakers Road, North Coburg, VIC 3058. Both campuses are in Coburg, Victoria, Australia.

Stages
King Khalid Coburg Campus provides Foundation to Year 5. Melbourne Senior Campus provides Year 6 to Year 12.

Type
IB World School; King Khalid Coburg Campus offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); Melbourne Senior Campus hosts the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (Senior).

Additional learning support
Intervention programmes; Social skills development; Counselling. Special education is available.

Country affiliation
Australia

Religious affiliation
Muslim
Fees

Annual tuition at Australian International Academy - Coburg Campus ranges from AUD 110 to AUD 7,924 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee
- Application / registration fee: AUD 110 per student (non‑refundable, payable at time of application).

Tuition fees — annual and per term (by year group)
- Prep to Year 4: Annual tuition AUD 4,470 — Term tuition (annual ÷ 4) AUD 1,118 per term.
- Year 5: Annual tuition AUD 4,852 — Term tuition AUD 1,213 per term.
- Year 6: Annual tuition AUD 5,162 — Term tuition AUD 1,291 per term.
- Year 7: Annual tuition AUD 5,647 — Term tuition AUD 1,412 per term.
- Year 8: Annual tuition AUD 5,647 — Term tuition AUD 1,412 per term.
- Year 9: Annual tuition AUD 6,529 — Term tuition AUD 1,632 per term.
- Year 10: Annual tuition AUD 7,418 — Term tuition AUD 1,855 per term.
- Year 11: Annual tuition AUD 7,868 — Term tuition AUD 1,967 per term.
- Year 12: Annual tuition AUD 7,924 — Term tuition AUD 1,981 per term.

Note: per‑term figures above are the listed annual tuition amounts divided by four (term fee = annual ÷ 4).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is billed on a term basis; families may pay per term or in advance. A prompt‑payment discount applies when fees are paid in full early (10% discount if full payment is made before the end of January; 5% if paid before the end of February).

Boarding fees
- Boarding facilities are available at the campus (mixed boarding). Boarding fees are set separately from day tuition and must be confirmed directly with the school; specific boarding rates are not published in the standard tuition table.

Other compulsory and common additional costs
- Uniforms: a uniform shop operates for required school uniform purchases; uniform costs are additional to tuition and billed or purchased separately.
- Camps, excursions and pastoral activities: charges for camps and excursions are additional and appear on fee statements or the school fees calculator options.
- eBooks / learning resources / technology items: some year levels incur charges for eBooks or technology resources; these are additional to the tuition figures above.
- Other possible charges: subject levies, specialist program fees, replacement ID or stationery charges, and external exam costs may be charged in addition to tuition.

Refund information
- Refunds for prepaid tuition: where fees have been paid in advance and the student has not commenced that term, the school refunds the portion of fees covering the uncommenced term. Refund requests must be made by the person responsible for paying school fees and refunds are processed within 30 days. Refunds are not payable to third parties. Students who are expelled remain financially responsible for fees up to the end of the current term. Application/registration fees are non‑refundable.

Fee payment options and security
- Online payments: the school accepts online tuition payments through a secure payment portal (128‑bit SSL encryption). Payment methods available for tuition include the school's online payment facility; bank transfer and card payments are used for online fee transactions via the payments portal. Specific accepted card types and bank account details are provided on fee statements or the payment portal.

Key practical notes for parents
- All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD).
- Early‑payment discounts apply as noted above and are applied to local student fee accounts under the school's fee schedule.
- Boarding-related costs (accommodation, meals, supervisory charges) are additional to day‑student tuition and are arranged and billed separately.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school believes student achievement is maximised by academic and emotional support provided by teachers and parents. Each year level has a coordinator and form teachers to support students and families. Counselling services are available to all students and their parents. The school runs group sessions to develop organisation skills, self-esteem, social skills and conflict resolution. Two counsellors are available to support students' emotional wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school recognises that students have different learning styles and educational needs. Inclusive Curriculum Programs include Programs for Students with Disabilities and Enrichment Programs. The Special Needs Program aims to enhance self-esteem, dignity and social interaction, and to provide access to a curriculum with supports to participate in mainstream classrooms. The programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of students. The Special Education provision supports both individualised and group learning.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
E.S.L. (English as a second language) assists students with language difficulties resulting from non-English-speaking backgrounds. The E.S.L. provision is part of the school's inclusive learning approach.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselling services support students' mental wellbeing and are available to all students. The school provides dedicated wellbeing staff who deliver individual and group sessions. Group sessions focus on organisation, self-esteem, social skills and conflict resolution. Counselling and wellbeing services support student welfare across the school.

Safeguarding
The School Community Safety Order Policy and Procedures address safeguarding and child protection. The policy covers physical and mental health, safety and wellbeing of staff, students and other members of the AIA community.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at King Khalid Coburg Campus for Prep through Year 5 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) at Melbourne Senior Campus for Years 11–12. The PYP is a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework that integrates with the Australian Curriculum. The Diploma Programme develops students as active, compassionate lifelong learners and includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The IB learner profile emphasizes attributes such as inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced and reflective.

Arts & Creative
The Visual Arts program is part of the IB Primary Years Programme and includes Creating and Making, Exploring and Responding. During a Unit of Inquiry, all children engage in the arts with a weekly art lesson. The Calligraphy Programme is offered, enabling students to practise handwriting and calligraphy in Arabic and English and design. The PYP framework supports cross-disciplinary, inquiry-based learning that integrates arts with other areas of study.

Cultural & Language
Arabic language and Religious studies are taught at all levels. The Additional Language program offers Arabic and Turkish and aims to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing, and intercultural understanding. The language program uses drama, storytelling, songs and cultural activities to promote intercultural awareness. The IB Learner Profile emphasizes communicators and open-mindedness as part of the global perspective.

Social & Hobbies
Clubs are available for students to explore particular interests and to meet up with students with similar interests. Clubs are usually arranged by a staff member for lunch time or after school, and parental permission is normally required for after-school activities. The Eman Forum, Calligraphy, Esports, Debating and Chess are among the clubs offered.

Community & Service
In the IB Diploma Programme, students participate in Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). The academy aims to develop the whole person—intellectually, spiritually, socially and physically—and to foster engagement with the community. The school ethos emphasizes service and care within a caring educational and Islamic environment.

Leadership & Professional
Careers Advice and Work Experience opportunities are available. The Diploma Programme emphasizes leadership through Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) and collaborative projects. AIAE provides work experience opportunities as part of its careers pathway.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Student Wellbeing and Support is provided, including Intervention Programmes, Social Skills Development, Counselling and Careers Advice. The academy emphasizes holistic development of the student, including social and physical well-being within a caring Islamic environment.
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