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Debating is offered as an after-school activity. The Debaters' Association of Victoria hosts one of the largest debating competitions in the world, with AIA teams participating in an after-school format. Our teams have topped the district league and progressed to finals. Debating develops confidence, effective public presentation, logical and critical thinking, teamwork and time management, and is aligned with the Australian Curriculum and IB English.
Calligraphy Programme offers students the art of handwriting and calligraphy based on Arabic, English and design.
Eman Forum enhances awareness of the Islamic world in the modern era.
Esports Club emphasizes teamwork and interpersonal skills. It helps students learn to give and take advice, provide peer support, manage different personalities, and confidently direct action as a group leader.
Debating develops confidence, effective public presentation, and critical thinking. Teamwork and time management are cultivated through debating activities. It aligns with the Australian Curriculum and IB English, supporting students' academic and professional skills.
Clubs are available for students to explore interests and meet peers. Clubs are usually arranged by a staff member for lunch time or after school. Chess Club runs every Friday at lunchtime. Camp and Outdoor Activities are listed under School Life.
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.