Australian International School Pte Ltd is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Singapore, Singapore. Founded in 1993. Annual tuition ranges from $14,901 to $37,296 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Traditional merit scholarships are not explicitly offered. AIS provides financial relief through sibling discounts: 50% discount on enrolment and facility fees for the third child, and a full waiver for the fourth child and beyond. Tuition fee discounts are also available for families with three or more children enrolled concurrently.
Academic Performance
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About
Australian International School Pte Ltd is a private, coeducational day school in Singapore authorized as an IB World School since 2007. The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction and has coordinators for both programmes on campus.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
AIS offers five globally recognised curricula including IB PYP, Australian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IBDP, and HSC with over 55 subject choices. A unique emphasis on vocational education and training (VET) provides students with real-world skills and qualifications. The school has a strong career counselling programme, active alumni network, over 300 CCAs, and a newly built tech hub. It serves students from over 50 nationalities and achieves 100% university placement for graduates.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Prep - Year 5 | SGD 42,410~$ 31,415 |
| Year 6 - Year 9 | SGD 49,170~$ 36,422 |
| Year 10 - Year 12 | SGD 51,600~$ 38,222 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: SGD 20,136 - 50,400. Application fee: $659.
Admissions Process
- 1Speak to admissions team. 2. Book a tour or attend an open house event. 3. Complete application forms and provide required documents (school reports, passport copy, learning support documents). 4. Pay the non-refundable application fee. 5. Attend a family interview (can be conducted virtually for overseas applicants). 6. Child may be invited to an academic assessment. 7. Receive an enrolment offer if criteria are met. 8. Accept the offer, pay relevant fees, and submit further documentation. 9. Complete enrolment formalities.
Admissions Details
If a grade level is fully subscribed, applicants are placed on a waitlist. Priority factors include the applicant's nationality (to maintain diverse international representation), educational background (Australian or international curriculum), and whether siblings are already enrolled at AIS. The school provides regular updates to waitlisted families and reaches out promptly when a place becomes available.
School Day
The school day typically begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. Students have structured breaks including a morning recess and a lunch break.
Student Life
Students must wear the school uniform on regular school days. Uniforms are sold exclusively by Lim Meng Keng Department Store at Holland Village. AIS has an on-campus Uniform Shop providing display, fitting, and ordering services. Representative sports uniforms are sold exclusively at the AIS Uniform Shop. The Uniform Shop is open Monday–Friday with morning and afternoon slots (8:00–12:00 and 13:00–15:45). Shoes are provided by Lims Uniforms with online and in-store options at Holland Village.
Canteen services are managed by Sodexo, with two canteens on campus. Sodexo prepares meals on site. Primary students receive standardised meals delivered to classrooms; Prep to Year 2 lunches must be pre-ordered; Year 3 and above can pre-order for pickup or purchase with an AIS student card; Year 12 students can order from the Billabong Café. Meal prices are typically between S$6 and S$7.50. Fresh, balanced and mindful menus are emphasised.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
AIS integrates Positive Education via the PERMAH model (Seligman), the STRIVE Program for resilience and values-based learning, and conducts C.A.R.E.S surveys each term to monitor student wellbeing. A dedicated Wellbeing Team including school psychologists and counsellors oversees six wellbeing themes: Belonging, Identity and Connection, Healthy Relationships, Global Citizenship, Digital Wellbeing, and Emotional Intelligence and Academic Empowerment. Outdoor Education and over 300 CCAs further support physical and social wellbeing.
AIS has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) overseeing child protection. All staff undergo regular training. The school enforces strict recruitment procedures including background checks and maintains a 24-hour security presence with a visitor management system using colour-coded lanyards. Open communication and community education on child safety are prioritised.
Student Demographics
School Background
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Best International School in Singapore Award (2022) — Singapore Education AwardsExcellence in Education Award (2021) — International Education SocietySustainability in International Education Award (2020) — Green Schools AllianceOutstanding Pastoral Care Award (2019) — International School AwardsBest Innovation in Curriculum Design Award (2018) — Educational Innovations Network