International Chinese School is a Australian school in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 2015. It serves 116 students for students aged 5–12. Annual tuition ranges from $7,643 to $8,707 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
No scholarships offered at enrolment. Bursaries may be offered occasionally to current enrolled families experiencing temporary financial hardship (e.g. death of a spouse, unforeseen loss of employment).
Key facts
About
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School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ICS is the first and only NSW school approved by the NSW Education Standards Authority to deliver half the curriculum in Mandarin. Using a CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach, approximately 50% of teaching is in Mandarin and 50% in English. Children do not need prior Mandarin knowledge. The school has around 33 students, creating a highly intimate learning environment with personalised attention. It was among the top-performing schools on Sydney's Lower North Shore in NAPLAN testing.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 3-Year 4 | AUD 8,077~$ 5,245 |
| Year 5-Year 6 | AUD 8,707~$ 5,654 |
| Kindergarten-Year 2 | AUD 7,643~$ 4,963 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: A$12,132 - 13,820. Application fee: $126.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit Expression of Interest Form and attend a school tour. 2) Complete Enrolment Application Form and pay non-refundable AUD 200 application fee; application placed on waitlist. 3) If a position becomes available, attend a Family Enrolment Interview with the Principal. 4) Successful applicants receive a Letter of Offer; sign Letter of Acceptance and ICS Conditions of Enrolment and pay AUD 1,000 non-refundable Enrolment Fee within the stated timeframe. 5) Receive confirmation of enrolment email from the Registrar.
Admissions Details
After submitting the Enrolment Application Form and paying the non-refundable AUD 200 application fee, applications are reviewed and placed on a waitlist. Not all applicants on the waitlist proceed to an interview; families are contacted only when a position becomes available.
School Day
Before school care available from 7:00am; after school care until 6:00pm during term time.
Student Life
The school has three sporting Houses, introduced in 2022 alongside a lunchtime band and dance group and the inaugural ICS chess championship.
Uniform required; items purchased from Cowan and Lewis School Wear, available to order online and collect from school.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Student welfare is governed by a Welfare Policy read within the National Safe Schools Framework, reinforcing core values to provide a safe and supportive learning environment. Corporal punishment is not permitted.
The school has a Welfare Policy (incorporating behaviour management and discipline), a Child Protection Policy, a Dealing with Bullying Policy, and a Grievance Policy, all operating within the National Safe Schools Framework and applicable child protection legislation.
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent Anglican Christian school, part of Combined Independent Schools (CIS NSW) network.
Anglican