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Australian Curriculum International Schools in Singapore

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About international schools in Singapore

Australian-curriculum international schools in Singapore deliver versions of the Australian national curriculum and, at senior levels, some also offer Australian senior certificates (for example the NSW Higher School Certificate) alongside other pathways such as IGCSE or the IB. Teaching is delivered in English, with Mandarin and other modern languages commonly offered plus English-as-an-additional-language and mother-tongue support for bilingual families. Fees for international schools in Singapore sit toward the high end of regional costs; published annual tuition across the sector typically runs from the low tens of thousands of Singapore dollars to around S$50 - 60k for senior places, and individual Australian-curriculum schools publish detailed, year-by-year fee schedules and sometimes capital or development levies. Many schools take applications year-round but maintain main intake windows (commonly August, and in some cases January); non-Singaporean children normally require the appropriate immigration pass or student’s pass, and schools usually help with that process.

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At a glance 3 schools · avg fee SGD 30,542
Schools listed
3
Curricula
9
Average annual fee
SGD 30,542
Fee range
SGD 16,350 – 50,400
Most common curriculum
Australian Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
1,018 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Australian International School
Oldest
Australian International School (1993)

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FAQs for Singapore

How does the Australian Curriculum used in Singapore differ from the IB or British (IGCSE/A-level) pathways?
The Australian Curriculum sets year-level content and achievement standards and many Australian-curriculum schools follow an Australian state senior certificate (for example NSW HSC) for the final years; this is a different qualification model to the IB Diploma, which is a two-year, internationally oriented pre-university programme, and to Cambridge IGCSE/A-level pathways which use staged external examinations. Choice of pathway affects assessment style, subject breadth and university recognition, so families should check how each school maps its senior-school options to likely university destinations.
What should we expect to pay for an Australian-curriculum international school place in Singapore?
Tuition at Singapore’s international schools is high by regional standards and published guides report headline ranges from the low tens of thousands of Singapore dollars to roughly S$50k - S$60k per year for senior grades, with variation by age, curriculum and campus. Individual Australian-curriculum schools publish their own fee schedules (and commonly list additional one-off registration, deposit or development levies and optional extras), so always check the school’s current published fees for the specific year group.
When should we apply and what are the usual intake points?
Many international schools accept applications year-round but concentrate places around main intakes, typically the August (Northern Hemisphere) start and, less commonly, a January intake aligned with Southern Hemisphere calendars; top entry years and popular early-years places can fill many months in advance. Admissions guides recommend applying six to twelve months ahead for popular year groups and asking each school about waiting lists, assessment requirements and the timing of offers.
Is instruction in English and what language support is available for non-native speakers?
Instruction in Australian-curriculum international schools is overwhelmingly in English, and most schools run Mandarin and other modern language programmes as part of the timetable alongside targeted English-as-an-additional-language or mother-tongue support. Schools publish their language and ESL offerings and sometimes run stronger bilingual or immersion strands, so check a school’s published language policy and support arrangements if maintaining or developing another home language is important for your family.
What practical checks should we do when comparing Australian-curriculum schools in Singapore?
Look for clear published information on curriculum and senior pathways (which certificate the school leads to), up-to-date fee schedules including one-off and recurring extras, inspection or accreditation status and sample timetables for languages and ESL provision. Also confirm the school’s admissions and student-pass support for non-Singaporean children, capacity or waiting-list policies for your child’s year group, and pastoral or learning-support arrangements so you can compare how each school would manage your child’s academic and wellbeing needs.

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