The Australian International School (AIS) is one of the largest through train international schools in Singapore, teaching around 2,500 children from infant care to Year 12 on one campus at Lorong Chuan. Founded in 1993, it follows an Australian influenced model in the middle years while offering globally portable qualifications at both ends, the IB Primary Years Programme in the early years and a choice of the Australian Higher School Certificate or the IB Diploma at sixth form. On fees it sits in the upper part of the Singapore market rather than at the very top.
Australian International School (AIS) at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years Programme, Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the HSC or IB Diploma at senior level |
| Stages | Infant care and preschool to Year 12 (ages 2 months to 18) |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Accreditation | IB World School; HSC awarded through the NSW Education Standards Authority |
| Fee band | Upper mid, rising toward premium at senior level |
| Campus area | 1 Lorong Chuan, on the Circle Line MRT |
Curriculum and academics
AIS runs a layered curriculum that changes shape as children move up the school. The Early Learning Village and primary years follow the IB Primary Years Programme, an inquiry led framework that suits the mobile families the school serves. From Year 6 the school teaches an Australian Curriculum core, then in Years 9 and 10 students take Cambridge IGCSE alongside Australian subjects.
The defining feature is choice at sixth form. In Years 11 and 12 students sit either the Australian Higher School Certificate or the IB Diploma, an unusual dual track that lets families pick the qualification that matches their next destination, whether that is an Australian university through the ATAR or a UK and global route through the IB. The school reports a strong record on both pathways, though parents should ask for the current year cohort results rather than rely on headline averages. AIS also runs more than 300 activities outside the classroom, from competitive sport to performing arts. For the wider field see our editorial pick of the best international schools in Singapore.
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Australian International School fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery / Nursery (3 day) | SGD 20,136 |
| Elementary (Prep to Year 2) | SGD 42,420 |
| Secondary (Years 6 to 9) | SGD 50,400 |
| Secondary (Years 10 to 12) | SGD 53,148 |
Source: Australian International School Singapore (ais.com.sg). Inclusive of 9 percent GST. Annual (two semesters). Enrolment, facility and technology fees extra. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
AIS sits in the upper mid fee band for Singapore, with senior year tuition pushing toward the premium tier. In our Singapore international school fees guide the upper mid band runs roughly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year, and AIS publishes elementary and secondary tuition within and just above that range, climbing through the school. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Headline tuition is only part of the cost of a place. Budget for a non refundable application fee, a registration or enrolment fee, a refundable deposit, and optional extras such as school bus, lunch and uniform. Singapore schools also tend to raise fees ahead of general inflation, so build in an annual increase when you plan several years forward.
Admissions
Like most Singapore international schools, the AIS academic year runs from August to June, and the main intake is at the start of that year. Places at popular entry points such as the Early Learning Village and the start of primary fill early, so families relocating to Singapore are wise to apply well ahead. Mid year entry is possible on a rolling basis where a place exists, which suits families arriving outside the August window.
Admission usually involves an application with school reports, an age appropriate assessment or readiness check, and a conversation with the admissions team. Senior entry into the HSC or IB Diploma years is more selective on prior subjects, so confirm subject availability before committing.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits at 1 Lorong Chuan in the north east of the island, directly served by Lorong Chuan station on the Circle Line, which makes it reachable from much of central Singapore without a car. Families cluster in the nearby Serangoon, Bishan and Thomson areas, with others commuting in from the central expatriate belt. The school draws students from more than 50 nationalities, with a notable Australian and wider Commonwealth community alongside families who choose it specifically for the dual HSC and IB option.
For a full view of how AIS fits the wider market, including curriculum mix, fee tiers and where families settle, start with the Singapore city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Australian International School fees?
AIS sits in the upper mid fee band for Singapore, broadly SGD 35,000 to 48,000 a year with senior years climbing toward the premium tier. Add a registration fee, a refundable deposit and optional bus and lunch costs, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does Australian International School follow?
AIS teaches the IB Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, an Australian Curriculum core in the middle years with Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9 and 10, and a choice of the Australian HSC or the IB Diploma at sixth form.
Is Australian International School (AIS) a good school?
AIS is an established IB World School with a long track record and an unusual dual HSC and IB pathway. We do not publish a rating without verified reviews, so we suggest you weigh the curriculum fit, the latest cohort results and a campus visit.
When do Australian International School applications open?
The academic year runs from August, and the main intake is at the start of that year. Applications for popular entry points open well in advance, and mid year places are offered on a rolling basis where space allows.
Where is Australian International School located in Singapore?
The single campus is at 1 Lorong Chuan in the north east of Singapore, served directly by Lorong Chuan MRT station on the Circle Line.
