Annual tuition at International School of Western Australia ranges from AUD 15,570 to AUD 22,070 for 2026/27.
Self‑funded fee schedule (July 2025–June 2026)
- Registration Fee (new students): AUD 150 for first and second child; AUD 150 for third child; AUD 0 for fourth and subsequent.
- Confirming Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): AUD 4,260 for first child; AUD 2,400 for second child; AUD 1,600 for third child; AUD 0 for fourth and subsequent.
- Tuition fees (per year and per term):
- Kindergarten: AUD 15,570 per year — AUD 3,892.50 per term.
- Pre‑Primary: AUD 17,210 per year — AUD 4,302.50 per term.
- Year 1: AUD 17,210 per year — AUD 4,302.50 per term.
- Year 2: AUD 17,210 per year — AUD 4,302.50 per term.
- Year 3: AUD 18,200 per year — AUD 4,550.00 per term.
- Year 4: AUD 18,700 per year — AUD 4,675.00 per term.
- Year 5: AUD 20,470 per year — AUD 5,117.50 per term.
- Year 6: AUD 20,470 per year — AUD 5,117.50 per term.
- Year 7: AUD 22,070 per year — AUD 5,517.50 per term.
- Year 8: AUD 24,270 per year — AUD 6,067.50 per term.
- Year 9: AUD 24,900 per year — AUD 6,225.00 per term.
- Year 10: AUD 25,560 per year — AUD 6,390.00 per term.
- Year 11: AUD 27,040 per year — AUD 6,760.00 per term.
- Year 12: AUD 27,040 per year — AUD 6,760.00 per term.
- Other regular charges and inclusions:
- English as an Additional Language (EAL) support: AUD 1,750 per semester.
- Computer device provided to Years 4–12 (iPads for Years 4–5; laptops for Years 6–12). Replacement fees: iPad AUD 700; laptop AUD 300 (first replacement), AUD 600 (second), AUD 1,700 (third and subsequent).
- Some excursions, camps and special events are charged on a cost‑recovery basis; external courses in Years 11–12 carry variable additional charges.
- Yearbook: one copy gifted per family.
- Discounts and financial assistance:
- Sibling discount: 5% on tuition for the second enrolled sibling; 10% for the third and subsequent enrolled siblings (not combinable with other assistance).
- Bursaries for financial hardship may be available at the Principal's discretion.
- Billing, payment schedule and terms:
- Invoicing: invoices issued in the first fortnight of each semester (July and January).
- Payment options: (a) Pay annual tuition in full before Semester One start and receive a 2% discount; (b) Invoiced by semester (July and January); (c) Monthly or termly direct debit (direct debit authority required annually).
- Payment methods accepted: direct bank transfer (BSB: 066‑000; Account: 10770622; Swift: CTB AAU2S), Mastercard/Visa (EFTPOS — credit card surcharge applies), AMEX (surcharge applies), card payments via Xero invoice link (surcharge applies). Cash and cheques are not accepted.
- Card surcharges and payment‑link surcharges apply (percentages specified on invoices).
- Late payment: accounts unpaid 15 calendar days after invoice date incur a 6% late charge; unpaid fees may lead to refusal of admission.
- Notice of withdrawal: one full term's written notice (as per the school calendar) is required; failure to give such notice results in a charge of one term's tuition.
Company‑funded fee schedule (July 2025–June 2026)
- Registration Fee (new students): AUD 150 per student.
- Confirming Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): AUD 8,200 per student.
- Tuition fees (per year and per term):
- Kindergarten: AUD 16,160 per year — AUD 4,040.00 per term.
- Pre‑Primary: AUD 25,100 per year — AUD 6,275.00 per term.
- Year 1: AUD 25,100 per year — AUD 6,275.00 per term.
- Year 2: AUD 25,100 per year — AUD 6,275.00 per term.
- Year 3: AUD 26,420 per year — AUD 6,605.00 per term.
- Year 4: AUD 26,930 per year — AUD 6,732.50 per term.
- Year 5: AUD 29,530 per year — AUD 7,382.50 per term.
- Year 6: AUD 29,530 per year — AUD 7,382.50 per term.
- Year 7: AUD 34,400 per year — AUD 8,600.00 per term.
- Year 8: AUD 34,400 per year — AUD 8,600.00 per term.
- Year 9: AUD 34,400 per year — AUD 8,600.00 per term.
- Year 10: AUD 36,960 per year — AUD 9,240.00 per term.
- Year 11: AUD 36,960 per year — AUD 9,240.00 per term.
- Year 12: AUD 36,960 per year — AUD 9,240.00 per term.
- Other charges, inclusions and billing terms mirror the self‑funded schedule (EAL support, device provision and replacement fees, experiential learning, external course charges, sibling discounts are applicable as described under the self‑funded schedule).
CRICOS international fee schedule (July 2025–June 2026)
- Registration Fee (new students): AUD 150 per student.
- Confirming Fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): AUD 8,200 per student.
- Tuition fees (per year and per term):
- Year 1: AUD 29,990 per year — AUD 7,497.50 per term.
- Year 2: AUD 29,990 per year — AUD 7,497.50 per term.
- Year 3: AUD 30,770 per year — AUD 7,692.50 per term.
- Year 4: AUD 31,170 per year — AUD 7,792.50 per term.
- Year 5: AUD 33,520 per year — AUD 8,380.00 per term.
- Year 6: AUD 33,520 per year — AUD 8,380.00 per term.
- Year 7: AUD 40,120 per year — AUD 10,030.00 per term.
- Year 8: AUD 40,120 per year — AUD 10,030.00 per term.
- Year 9: AUD 40,120 per year — AUD 10,030.00 per term.
- Year 10: AUD 41,620 per year — AUD 10,405.00 per term.
- Year 11: AUD 42,800 per year — AUD 10,700.00 per term.
- Year 12: AUD 42,800 per year — AUD 10,700.00 per term.
- CRICOS specific refund provisions and requirements follow Australian ESOS regulations: detailed refund scales apply for visa refusal, withdrawal times before course commencement, and withdrawal after course commencement (including administrative fees where applicable). Refunds must be paid within specified statutory timeframes.
Refunds, notice and withdrawal (summary)
- For self‑funded and company‑funded enrolments: one full term's written notice is required prior to withdrawal; failure to provide this notice results in a charge of one term's tuition.
- For CRICOS international students: refund percentages and administrative charges depend on the timing of visa outcome or written notice relative to course commencement (for example, full refund less specified administrative amounts in many cases if visa refused or if notice is provided more than ten weeks prior to commencement; reduced refunds or no refund apply in other timeframes). Refunds are processed within statutory timeframes.
Boarding / accommodation
- The school does not offer boarding accommodation facilities. CRICOS students must have approved welfare arrangements (nominated guardian or other approved arrangements) while in Australia.
Uniform and other incidental costs
- Uniform items are additional to tuition and are purchased from JFE Uniform Concepts (ordering and used uniform options are available). Uniform item prices are not listed in the fee schedules and are payable separately.
- Additional incidental costs may include excursions, camps, certain co‑curricular activities with external providers, external course fees in Years 11–12, insurance exclusions for personal effects, device replacement fees, and any other specified cost‑recovery charges.
Payment methods and surcharges
- Accepted payment methods: direct bank transfer to the school's account (BSB 066‑000; Account 10770622; Swift CTB AAU2S), Mastercard/VISA via EFTPOS (credit card surcharge applies), AMEX via EFTPOS (surcharge applies), card payments via Xero invoice link (surcharge applies). Cash and cheques are not accepted.
Key operational note about term and billing structure
- The school operates on a four‑term academic calendar and issues invoices by semester (the school's academic year runs July–June with invoicing typically in July and January); per‑term amounts above are calculated from the published per‑semester figures (semester = two terms).
