Australian International School Singapore is an IB World School on a single Lorong Chuan campus, and one of the larger providers of the International Baccalaureate in Singapore. While the school is best known for its Australian heritage, the IB runs right through it, from the IB Primary Years Programme in the early years to the IB Diploma at sixth form, where it sits as a parallel option to the Australian Higher School Certificate. For families set on an IB route, that continuity from age three to eighteen is the main draw.
Australian International School Singapore at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma; Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and HSC also offered |
| Stages | Infant care to Year 12 (ages 2 months to 18) |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Accreditation | IB World School authorised for the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme |
| Fee band | Upper mid, rising toward premium in the Diploma years |
| Campus area | 1 Lorong Chuan, on the Circle Line MRT |
The IB pathway
The IB story at AIS begins early. The IB Primary Years Programme shapes the early years and primary school, building the inquiry habits the IB rewards later. The middle years move to an Australian Curriculum core with Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9 and 10, before the school offers the IB Diploma in Years 11 and 12 as an alternative to the HSC.
Choosing the IB Diploma at AIS gives students the full six subject framework with Theory of Knowledge, the extended essay and creativity, activity and service, the recognised route into UK and global universities. Because the HSC runs in parallel, IB students share a campus with peers on an Australian track, which keeps subject choice broad. Compare the school against the wider field on our Singapore IB schools hub and our editorial best IB schools in Singapore guide. Ask the admissions team for the most recent Diploma cohort results rather than long run averages.
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Australian International School Singapore fees
Fees place AIS in the upper mid band for Singapore, with the Diploma years among the more expensive at the school. Our Singapore international school fees guide puts the upper mid band at roughly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year, and senior tuition at AIS reaches the higher end of that range. The IB Diploma itself does not carry a separate tuition premium beyond the standard senior fee, though examination registration applies.
As with every Singapore school, plan for a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus and meal costs on top of tuition, and assume fee rises ahead of general inflation across a multi year stay.
Admissions
The academic year runs from August and the main intake follows that calendar, with rolling mid year entry where places exist. Entry into the IB Diploma in Year 11 is the most selective point, since the school needs to confirm that a student's prior subjects and English level support the six subject Diploma load. Families aiming for the Diploma should apply early and discuss subject combinations before accepting a place.
For younger entry the process is lighter, an application with reports and an age appropriate assessment. Across all stages the school looks for a fit with inquiry led learning rather than a single test score.
Location and who goes there
AIS occupies one campus at 1 Lorong Chuan in the north east, on the Circle Line, so IB families across central and northern Singapore can reach it by MRT. The IB cohort is internationally mixed, drawing families who specifically want a Diploma route with the safety net of the parallel Australian pathway. Many live in Serangoon, Bishan and the Thomson corridor, with others commuting from the central districts.
To see how the AIS Diploma compares with other authorised IB World Schools in the city, use the Singapore city hub as your starting point.
Australian International School Singapore reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Does Australian International School Singapore offer the IB Diploma?
Yes. AIS offers the IB Diploma in Years 11 and 12 as an alternative to the Australian HSC, and runs the IB Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, so an IB pathway is available across the school.
How much are Australian International School Singapore fees?
AIS sits in the upper mid band, roughly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year, with the Diploma years toward the higher end. Add registration, a refundable deposit and optional extras, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Is Australian International School Singapore good for the IB?
AIS is an authorised IB World School delivering the PYP and the Diploma, with the advantage of a parallel HSC track that keeps subject choice broad. We publish ratings only from verified reviews, so weigh the latest Diploma results and a visit.
When should I apply for the IB Diploma at AIS?
Apply ahead of the August start, and earlier for Year 11 Diploma entry, which is the most selective point. Discuss subject combinations with admissions before accepting a place.
Where is Australian International School Singapore?
The campus is at 1 Lorong Chuan in the north east of Singapore, served directly by Lorong Chuan MRT station on the Circle Line.
