Australian International School

Book a tour or attend an open house event.
This is your opportunity to visit the AIS campus, whether virtually or in person, and get a firsthand feel of the school's environment. Open house events often include conversations with key faculty members and current students, providing valuable insight into the school's ethos and curriculum. You can book these visits through the admissions team or directly on the school's website.

Complete the application forms.
Once you’re ready to proceed, fill out the application forms provided by the admissions team or available online. This includes providing necessary documents, such as previous school reports, a copy of your child's passport, and any applicable learning support documents.

Pay the application fee.
A non-refundable application fee is required to process your child’s application. This fee is typically paid online, and details will be provided by the admissions team.

Attend a family interview.
The school may invite your family to an interview, which can often be conducted virtually for overseas applicants. This meeting allows the admissions team to learn more about your child’s personality, interests, and unique skills. It’s also an excellent opportunity for you to ask any additional questions about AIS, ensuring a mutual fit for both parties.

Wait for the assessment or interview outcome.
Based on the submitted documents and the family interview, your child might be invited to participate in an academic assessment. This is usually a standard procedure to assess your child's learning profile and ensure they can adequately access the curriculum on offer.

Receive an enrolment offer.
If your child meets the admissions criteria, AIS will extend an enrolment offer. This offer comes with detailed instructions on how to secure your child’s place at the school, including accepting the offer, paying the relevant fees, and submitting any further documentation.

Complete the enrolment formalities.
After accepting the offer, you will need to finalize enrolment by completing the necessary forms and fulfilling any remaining administrative requirements.

Waitlist Operation: If a grade level is fully subscribed, applicants will be placed on a waitlist. This waitlist is not simply a chronological queue. Factors impacting priority on the waitlist may include the applicant's nationality, ensuring diverse international representation, and whether the student is relocating from an Australian or other international curriculum, which may ease the educational transition. The school often gives precedence to applicants who have siblings already enrolled at AIS, recognizing the needs of families to have their children attend the same institution.

Notification and Updates: Once on the waitlist, the school updates families regularly regarding their application status. They inform parents promptly when a place becomes available, allowing enough time for them to make necessary relocation and enrollment arrangements.

Flexibility and Communication: AIS encourages open communication with prospective families. If a spot becomes available that aligns with the desired start date, the admissions team will reach out immediately to offer placement.

Financial Assistance and Discounts: While traditional scholarships might not be on offer, AIS sometimes provides other forms of financial relief or discounts. These could include sibling discounts, especially useful for families enrolling multiple children.