International Schools in Australia
Compare 105 international schools in Australia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average AUD 22,133), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 105
- Curricula
- 25
- Average annual fee
- AUD 22,466
- Fee range
- AUD 110 – 113,560
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- Australian Curriculum (76 schools)
- Average school size
- 1,244 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Wesley College Melbourne
- Oldest
- The King's School (1831)
- With boarding
- 29
About international schools in Australia
Australia offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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28 international schools in Sydney
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21 international schools in Melbourne
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See all 2 →1 international school in Maitland
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Curricula
There are 105 international schools in Australia covering 25 curricula. The most widely offered are Australian Curriculum (76), IB (DP) (55), IB (PYP) (48), IB (MYP) (24), Australian (10). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Australia runs from about AUD 110 to AUD 113,560, averaging roughly AUD 22,466. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Australia run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
29 of the 105 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Australia we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.