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Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, Turkish, French, Indonesian
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
The Australian International Academy Caroline Springs Campus offers a broad, recognised program that blends the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate. The Primary Campus (Prep to Year 5) delivers the IB Primary Years Programme alongside ACARA in a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework. Arabic language and Religious Studies are taught at all levels, with additional modern languages offered as numbers allow. The Senior Campus delivers the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11-12, with six subjects (three HL, three SL), plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The Diploma prepares students for university study, and the Senior Campus is a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme. The college has a long history, originating as King Khalid Islamic College in 1983, and opened the Caroline Springs Campus in 2014. AIA provides a range of after-school activities including debating, calligraphy, language forums and esports, together with chess and camp activities, each week.
Australian International Academy - Caroline Springs Campus has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Caroline Springs Campus is located in Caroline Springs, Victoria, Australia. The Senior Campus address is 183-191 Caroline Springs Boulevard, Caroline Springs. The Primary Campus address is 5 Stevenson Crescent, Caroline Springs.
Annual tuition at Australian International Academy - Caroline Springs Campus ranges from AUD 150 to AUD 10,406 for 2026/27.
Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of AUD 150 is payable on submission of the enrolment application.
Tuition fees (annual and per-term by year group) - Pre‑Kinder / Prep: AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Kindergarten 1 (KG1): AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Kindergarten 2 (KG2): AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Year 1 (Grade 1): AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Year 2 (Grade 2): AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Year 3 (Grade 3): AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Year 4 (Grade 4): AUD 4,500 per year — AUD 1,500 per term. - Year 5 (Grade 5): AUD 5,147 per year — AUD 1,716 per term (rounded). - Year 6 (Grade 6): AUD 5,127 per year — AUD 1,709 per term (rounded). - Year 7 (Grade 7): AUD 5,916 per year — AUD 1,972 per term (rounded). - Year 8 (Grade 8): AUD 5,566 per year — AUD 1,855 per term (rounded). - Year 9 (Grade 9): AUD 6,866 per year — AUD 2,289 per term (rounded). - Year 10 (Grade 10): AUD 7,172 per year — AUD 2,391 per term (rounded). - Years 11–12 (Victorian / Australian curriculum / VCE): - Year 11: AUD 7,980 per year — AUD 2,660 per term (rounded). - Year 12: AUD 7,631 per year — AUD 2,544 per term (rounded). - Years 11–12 (IB Diploma option — IB fees/levy apply): - Year 11 (IB): AUD 9,418 per year — AUD 3,139 per term (rounded). - Year 12 (IB): AUD 10,406 per year — AUD 3,469 per term (rounded).
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates a term billing structure with the option for early‑payment discounts: a 10% discount applies if all fees due are paid before the end of January and a 5% discount if paid before the end of February (these discounts are shown for local‑student fee calculations). - Sibling discounts are applied: the published discount structure indicates a 15% reduction for the 2nd, 3rd and 4th children and a higher concession for further siblings in the family (organisation's published schedule lists up to a 100% remission for the 5th child in the listing). - The application fee is non-refundable. Tuition and other charges invoiced in advance are refundable only for the unused portion of a term where the student has not commenced that term. Students who are expelled remain liable for fees up to the end of the current term. Refund requests must be made by the person responsible for paying fees; refunds are processed within 30 days.
Boarding fees - The campus is a day school; boarding services are not provided and boarding fees are not applicable.
Other costs and fees (typical additional charges) - Uniforms: uniforms are managed through the school's uniform arrangements (Uniform Shop); uniform purchases are an additional cost. - Booklists, textbooks and e‑resources: booklists and device/learning‑resource requirements are charged separately according to year level and campus booklist. - Excursions, camps and extracurricular activity charges: camps, excursions and optional activities may incur additional fees or levies depending on participation. - Subject levies and IB levies: certain senior subjects and IB Diploma components attract additional levies or fees (senior/IB levies are listed separately). - Stationery, optional uniforms, musical instrument hire, transport/bus fees (where used) and voluntary charges (e.g., school contributions) are additional to tuition and vary by campus and year level.
Refund information (summary) - Refund requests must be submitted to the Accounts Department by the fee payer; refunds are processed and paid within 30 days. Refunds are not paid to third parties. If fees have been paid in advance, the school refunds the unused portion of the term not yet commenced. Students expelled remain liable for fees for the term in which they are enrolled.
Fee payment options - Online payments are supported through a secure payment process (128‑bit SSL encryption) for tuition fees (online credit/debit card payments are processed via the secure payment system). For non‑online payment methods and account queries, contact the school Accounts Department or the campus admissions contact.
Academics
Australian International Academy - Caroline Springs Campus teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP).
Curriculum
Caroline Springs Primary Campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Prep to Year 5; the Academy is an IB World School. The PYP runs alongside the Australian Curriculum (ACARA) in a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework with six transdisciplinary themes and the IB Learner Profile. Arabic language and Religious Studies are taught at all levels, and other modern languages are offered depending on student numbers. Caroline Springs Senior Campus offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 11–12, which comprises six subjects (three HL and three SL) including first and second languages, a humanities subject, a science subject, mathematics and a sixth subject from the Arts or another subject, plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university. Caroline Springs Senior Campus is a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme is designed to prepare students for university.
Gifted and Talented
Within Intervention Programmes, students who are gifted and talented are extended through a variety of programs and processes which cater for individual differences and provide appropriate learning activities. There are opportunities for extended study, including participation in National and State competitions in English and Maths and other curriculum extensions.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere for students to grow emotionally, intellectually, physically and socially. The wellbeing and support program includes counselling services for all students and their parents, delivered by school counsellors. Students access counselling via parent or coordinator requests, teacher referrals, or self-referral; issues addressed include friendship issues, social problems such as phobia, sadness, depression, anxiety, teacher–student relations, family problems, learning difficulties, and communication and conflict issues. Individual counselling is offered and group sessions address organisation skills, self-esteem, social skills and conflict resolution; counselling staff participate in extracurricular activities and facilitate workshops. The counselling team also supports study skills development and assists Special Education students.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
A Special Needs program addresses Maths and English across all age groups. Reading Recovery provides an individual 30-minute daily program for 12 weeks. English as a Second Language (ESL) supports students with language difficulties arising from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Gifted and talented students are extended through differentiated learning activities. There are opportunities for extended study, including participation in National and State competitions in English and Maths and programs at other schools in a variety of curriculum areas.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ESL (English as a Second Language) assists students with language difficulties arising from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Reading Recovery and the Special Needs program support language and English learning, with targeted intervention opportunities for language development.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling supports students' emotional wellbeing with individual and group sessions. Counselling staff are involved in extra-curricular activities and facilitate workshops, with a focus on issues such as friendship, anxiety, sadness, depression, and conflict resolution. The service also supports study skills and offers guidance for students receiving Special Education support, contributing to their overall mental wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is addressed through the School Community Safety Orders Policy and Procedures, including monitoring of orders by designated staff, variation, enforcement, and record-keeping. The policy references the Education and Training Reform Act, the Victorian Guidelines, and interactions with the Reportable Conduct Scheme and Child Safe Standards. Implementation is supported by staff training and incident notification procedures across campuses, with clear contact details for Caroline Springs Senior Campus.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrolment Process: Families may initiate enrolment by submitting a complete online Application for Enrolment. Before applying, families are encouraged to read the Enrolment Policy, Enrolment Agreement, Business Notice, and Fee Schedule. An expression of interest is submitted by an online Application for Enrolment and must be accompanied by: Birth Certificate and/or Passport; Visa Grant Notice (if applicable); Australian English Assessment Standard (AEAS) test report (if applicable); Court Orders (if applicable); NAPLAN results (if applicable); Medical or Specialist Reports (if applicable); and a non-refundable application fee of AUD 150. Submitting the Application for Enrolment and documents does not guarantee a place. Applicants that proceed beyond the waitlist stage are invited to attend an interview, and successful applicants receive a formal Offer of Enrolment.
Scholarships
Scholarships for 2026 open on 5 May. There are 35 Full, Half, and Quarter Scholarships available across Melbourne Senior Campus, King Khalid Coburg Campus and Caroline Springs Campus, open to both local and overseas students. Six categories: Academic Excellence (Grade 6) and Academic Excellence (Secondary Years 7–11); Qur'aan Kareem (Memorisation and Tajweed, Primary and Secondary with defined memorisation levels); Sports; Arts; Special Needs (not applied for by students). Academic Scholarships are tested by EduTest; Qur'aan Kareem tests are internal. Scholarship applications close on Friday 27 June 2025, with testing dates: Academic Scholarships on Tuesday 12 August 2025 and Qur'aan Scholarships on Wednesday 13 August 2025. Downloadable information covers EduTest Academic Scholarship details and subject-specific scholarship information (Arts, Sports).
Waitlist
There is a waitlist stage in the enrolment process; applicants that proceed beyond the waitlist stage are invited to attend an interview.
FAQs
What curriculum does the Caroline Springs Campus follow?
The campus offers the International Baccalaureate alongside the Australian Curriculum. The Primary Campus delivers the IB PYP from Prep to Year 5, while the Senior Campus offers the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11-12.
What is the religious ethos of the school?
The Australian International Academy is grounded in Muslim values. Arabic language and Religious Studies are taught at all levels as part of the curriculum.
What are the tuition fees?
Tuition fees start at AUD 4,500 per year for Pre-Kinder through to Year 2. Fees increase through the year levels with a non-refundable application fee of AUD 150. Detailed fee schedules are available from the school.
Is there support for students with special educational needs?
Yes, the school has a Special Needs programme covering Maths and English across all year groups. Reading Recovery provides a daily 30-minute individual programme for 12 weeks, and gifted students receive differentiated extension activities.
What languages are taught?
Arabic is taught at all levels as a core part of the curriculum. Additional modern languages may be offered depending on student numbers and demand.
Does the school offer counselling services?
Yes, counselling is available to all students and parents. Students can access support through parent requests, teacher referrals, or self-referral for issues including anxiety, friendship problems, and conflict resolution.
What co-curricular activities are available?
The school offers debating through the Debaters' Association of Victoria, a calligraphy programme in Arabic and English, chess club, and various camps and outdoor activities.
How do I enrol my child?
Families submit a complete online Application for Enrolment after reviewing the Enrolment Policy and Fee Schedule. There is a waitlist stage, after which families are invited to an interview.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, 35 full, half, and quarter scholarships are offered across all AIA campuses for 2026. These are open to both local and international students and applications open in May.
What is the school's history?
AIA began in 1983 as King Khalid Islamic College, Australia's first Islamic school. The Caroline Springs Campus opened in 2014 as part of the academy's expansion across Melbourne and Sydney.
How large is the school?
The school has approximately 1,200 students across the Caroline Springs Primary and Senior Campuses. The Primary Campus runs Prep to Year 5, and the Senior Campus covers Year 6 to Year 12.
What ESL support is available?
ESL support assists students from non-English-speaking backgrounds with language difficulties. This sits alongside Reading Recovery and the Special Needs programme as part of the school's inclusive learning approach.
