Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Australia

Cranbrook School is an Anglican independent day and boarding school for students aged 3 to 18, located in Sydney's Bellevue Hill and Rose Bay. It delivers the International Baccalaureate across the senior years alongside the NSW curriculum, with Years 7–10 taught under the IB Middle Years Programme using a common curriculum and languages chosen from French, Latin and Mandarin. In Years 11–12 students may pursue the IB Diploma Programme or the NSW Higher School Certificate. The school runs the Gifted & High Potential Programme via the Honours Curriculum for Years 7–10, offering differentiation, acceleration and enrichment, plus opportunities for external competitions and seminar-style learning. Facilities include the Murray Rose Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Packer Theatre, Centenary Hall, and dedicated study spaces for Year 12 and Year 11, all within a campus designed to support collaboration, sport and performing arts. A broad co-curricular program covers music, drama, sport, service and leadership.

Geelong Grammar School is an Australia-based co-educational day and boarding school spanning four campuses—Corio, Timbertop, Toorak, and Bostock House—catering to students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate from the Primary Years Programme at Toorak (Victoria's first PYP) and the Diploma Programme in Senior School with VCE, including VCE with Vocational Focus. Year 10 prepares students for the IB Diploma or VCE, with a Chinese language option for second-language learners. Timbertop, the remote Year 9 campus, blends rigorous academics with outdoor education and a dedicated Bunker as a classroom. The school supports a substantial boarding community at Timbertop and Corio, hosting Australia's largest co-educational boarding population. Facilities across campuses include SPACE, an 800-seat performing arts forum and 270-seat studio; Glamorgan Centre science labs; a 25m pool; Equestrian Centre; and a dedicated wellbeing hub. Mandarin is offered as a specialist language within PYP. This supports international-minded learning globally.

Telopea Park School, Lycée Franco-Australien de Canberra, is a binational school for ages 5 to 16 offering a bilingual English–French program with Australian Curriculum, IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the French Curriculum. Opened in 1923, it is Canberra's oldest operating school and a member of the AEFE network under a bi-national agreement. In Kindergarten to Year 2 the program runs 80:20 French to English (four days French, one English), shifting to 50:50 from Year 3. Secondary students follow IB MYP; Brevet is taken in Year 9 and Baccalauréat in Year 12 through Narrabundah College link. The school provides Chromebooks for Years 7–11 and hosts a Gifted & Talented program (GILP). Extras include music activities with a choir and events such as the Primary Disco and Fête de la Musique. The Parents' Association, School Board and Alumni network support community life; Positive Behaviours for Learning supports wellbeing across year groups.

MLC School is an independent girls' school affiliated with the Uniting Church, welcoming students aged 4 to 18. It delivers the Australian Curriculum up to Year 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Years 11–12, with a parallel Higher School Certificate pathway. The school is non-selective and supports students to pursue the pathway that aligns with their interests. Year 10 subject selection gives students agency over their future. Alumnae go on to study at universities including Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Juilliard and London School of Music. Facilities include Senior School Centre, opened 2019, with 21 classrooms, eight science labs, seminar spaces. Meryl Hilda Wright Food Technology kitchens upgraded 2023; Centre for Design, Art and Technology (DART) hosts TAS and Visual Arts; Aquatic Centre and Music Centre support learning. The school participates in Round Square and IDEALS, with co-curriculars in sport, performing arts and community service.

Kardinia International College is an independent, coeducational, non-denominational K–12 school in Geelong, Australia serving students from ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Kindergarten to Year 6 and the Diploma Programme for Years 11–12, with a vertical curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7–10 and both the Victorian Certificate of Education option. The campus spans 52 acres in Bell Post Hill, with a second Kardinia Grove Year 5 Campus on farmland for place‑based learning, permaculture and green energy. Facilities include the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre, a one‑to‑one device program, KICOnline and a laptop program in the Senior School. Kardinia was established in 1996, founded by Yoshimaro and Kiyoko Katsumata, and has grown to accommodate hundreds of students. The co‑curricular program covers sport, drama, music and many clubs, including French and Japanese language groups, debating and robotics. It emphasises international mindedness and community service.

St Leonard's College is an independent, coeducational Australian school serving students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for younger years with the Diploma Programme for senior students, alongside the Australian Curriculum. Prep to Year 4 focuses on inquiry, independence and international mindedness, supported by specialist teachers across English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities, Languages, Wellbeing, DigiSTEM, Drama, Art and Music. The Cove (Years 5 and 6) is an upper-primary program with dedicated teachers across English, Science, Mathematics, Humanities and Languages (Chinese, French or Spanish). Middle School (Years 7–9) offers elective options and an experiential Year 9 SEA program, with curriculum informed by Harvard GSE and Monash and participation in the OECD 2030 project. In Years 10–12 students choose between VCE and IBDP, with course guides published. Since 1914, the school has evolved as a coeducational community, celebrating 50 years of coeducation and the IB Diploma.

St Peter's College Adelaide is a boys' Anglican day and boarding school serving ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and the Senior School follows the South Australian Certificate of Education framework for Years 11 and 12. Year groups from early years to Year 12 enjoy a broad program, with Year 7–8 compulsory subjects and elective options in later years. The college offers languages including Chinese, Chinese Language and Literature and French, alongside EAL/D support. The school's 90‑acre campus sits kilometres from Adelaide, blending heritage and modern facilities, including junior and senior learning spaces, a redeveloped Big Quad and a boarding house. Notable features include music ensembles, drama and visual arts programs, sport with ovals and a swimming facility, and a co-curricular program such as Maths@Saints, Mind Lab and Service Learning. In 2024, 16 IB Diploma students achieved average score of 36.25.

Penrhos College is an independent girls' day and boarding school in Como, Perth, educating students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the IB Primary Years Programme with the Australian Curriculum, and the Senior School follows a dynamic program for Years 7–12 supported by a dedicated Pastoral Curriculum. The campus sits on one site and houses Early Learning through Year 12, with facilities including the Meg Melville Science Innovation Centre (2021), the Creative Arts and Design Centre, the Fandry Centre for Sporting Excellence, and the 700-seat Rixon Theatre. The college offers a broad co-curricular program across sport, performing and visual arts, STEM, and service. Languages include Japanese and French, with language tours to France and Japan. Leadership and service opportunities include Duke of Edinburgh, student councils and library committees. Courage Starts Here guides the school's strategic direction, underpinning global experiences and community engagement. Penrhos nurtures independent learners with empathy.

Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth is a day and boarding school in Australia that welcomes students from ages 2 to 18. The college offers three curriculum pathways: the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Diploma Programme, plus the Australian Curriculum. Three Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) pathways support university entry, vocational training, or further study—the ATAR pathway, the General/VET pathway, and the IBDP. In Year 10, students follow a broad curriculum while building future-ready skills; Years 11 and 12 enable flexibility and depth, with cross-campus subject options through Scotch College. Academic Support and Academic Extension provide targeted learning and enrichment, including Gifted and Talented programmes. The campus combines Junior and Senior Schools with a Boarding House on one site and features the Lighthouse wellbeing hub, including a gym, studios, on-site physiotherapists, and psychologists. A global-minded community, Round Square membership, and extensive co-curriculars broaden leadership, service, arts, languages, and international experience.

Narrabundah College is a senior secondary college in Canberra offering three pathways for students aged 16–18: the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate with ATAR, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Years 11–12, and a French Baccalaureat pathway delivered in a French-language stream. The college educates about 1,000 Year 11–12 students and provides a curriculum anchored in the Australian framework while offering IB and French-language routes to broaden university options. The IB Diploma is a two-year program with six subjects (three Higher Level and three Standard Level) plus core components—Extended Essay, CAS, and Theory of Knowledge. In Year 12, ATAR and IB assessment tasks are integrated within timetabled courses. The French Baccalaureat pathway is taught in French as part of the French-stream pathway. A new Design, Arts, Technology and Science building (DATS), valued at about $31.9 million, is under construction with completion planned for 2027 and a subsequent move-in for staff and students. Seven languages are taught, and the school hosts students from more than 60 countries.

St Johns Anglican College is an Anglican, co-educational day school in Australia serving ages 4 to 18. The school operates four sub-schools: Kindergarten, Junior School (Prep–Year 6), Middle School (Year 7–9) and Senior School (Year 10–12). The Junior School delivers the Australian Curriculum through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, while Kindergarten uses the Early Years Learning Framework alongside the IB PYP. The Middle School offers a broad core program with Year 9 electives, includes The Rite Journey and the SOAR program for high-achieving learners. The Senior School provides tailored learning pathways across a wide range of subjects, with electives and a focus on Future-Ready skills, work placements and industry connections. A seamless Education model connects Junior, Middle and Senior education. Purpose-built learning spaces populate multiple campuses, including a Sporting Centre of Excellence, a Performing Arts Centre and a STEM Institute Design Centre with design labs, graphics and engineering workshop.

Queenwood School for Girls is a day school in Sydney's Mosman area for girls, established in 1925. The campus network includes the Junior School, Rennie Medway Campus, Lawrance Campus and the Art & Design Campus, with language labs, drama theatres, robotics labs and fine arts studios. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum in the Junior School with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Senior School; Years 11–12 students may pursue either the HSC or IB Diploma. In the Junior School, core subjects are taught by specialist staff, with languages (French or Mandarin) beginning in Year 7 and a Latin or World Religions elective in Year 8. Foundational skills such as essay writing, research and information literacy are taught to support independent learning. A cocurricular program spans sport, arts and leadership, including debating, language exchanges and STEM activities; a Catalyst program supports high-potential learners and leadership opportunities throughout the school.

St Johns Anglican College is an Anglican, co-educational day school in Australia serving ages 4 to 18. The school operates four sub-schools: Kindergarten, Junior School (Prep–Year 6), Middle School (Year 7–9) and Senior School (Year 10–12). The Junior School delivers the Australian Curriculum through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, while Kindergarten uses the Early Years Learning Framework alongside the IB PYP. The Middle School offers a broad core program with Year 9 electives, includes The Rite Journey and the SOAR program for high-achieving learners. The Senior School provides tailored learning pathways across a wide range of subjects, with electives and a focus on Future-Ready skills, work placements and industry connections. A seamless Education model connects Junior, Middle and Senior education. Purpose-built learning spaces populate multiple campuses, including a Sporting Centre of Excellence, a Performing Arts Centre and a STEM Institute Design Centre with design labs, graphics and engineering workshop.

Launceston Church Grammar School is an Anglican, co-educational day and boarding school in Tasmania, Australia, with the Junior Campus in East Launceston and the Senior Campus at Mowbray (Hawkes Boarding). Curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Early Learning and the Junior Campus with the Australian Curriculum. From Early Learning to Grade 12, students engage in co-curriculars such as aviation, agricultural science, mountain biking and photography, with results in NAPLAN, TCE and ATAR highlighted alongside wellbeing programs. Facilities include the Aviation Centre, Poimena Art Centre, Design and Technology spaces, Media and Drama and Dance Studio, Learning Hub, Library, and Cafe 1846; Outdoor Education features Maria Island Camp and related expeditions. International students receive English as an Additional Language support and orientation. Historically, the school opened in 1846; 2024 marked the Mowbray campus centenary, the Chapel's 90th anniversary, and the Maria Island Camp's 60th.

Redlands is a coeducational day school in Australia for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum with International Baccalaureate Diploma, giving families a flexible pathway from Preschool through Year 12. The IB Diploma has been offered since 1988, making Redlands the longest‑running IB school in New South Wales. In Years 11–12 students choose six subjects with Higher Level and Standard Level options, and the school also offers a Bi‑lingual Diploma. The HSC pathway provides a broad mix of 1‑ and 2‑unit subjects across Standard, Advanced and Extension levels, with Preliminary courses beginning in Year 11 and internal assessments contributing toward HSC marks. The Redlands Learning Platform supports higher‑order thinking, deep learning, social‑emotional development and independent study, drawing on Harvard University research. The school originated in 1884, moved to its site in 1899, and operates across three campuses with a Master Plan to unite Junior to Senior education.

MLC is a day and boarding school for girls in Melbourne, Australia, delivering a P-12 education across four stages: Junior School, Junior Secondary (Years 7–8); Middle School (Years 9–10); and Senior School (Years 11–12). The curriculum blends the Australian Curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme, offering more than 60 subjects across VCE, VCE VET and IB. Education Outdoors operates at Banksia and Marshmead campuses, focusing on sustainability, environmental learning and outdoor experiences. The Arts and Design area is extensive, offering Art, Photography, Fashion, Product Design and Technology and Visual Communication Design, supported by 13 studios and a technology studio, with opportunities such as an Italy study tour for Years 11–12. The Kew campus, seven kilometres from Melbourne, houses four learning communities, science laboratories, a Music School, Art rooms, libraries, a Health Centre and a Commercial Training Restaurant. The college welcomes students of faiths and backgrounds and supports learning through programs and sister-school partnerships across communities worldwide.