Yes
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| Number of students |
1100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
35% local : 65% international |
| Max. number of students per class |
Class sizes vary (maximum of 20 to 28) depending on the Year Level. |
| Average number of students per class |
22 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language Programme |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Vietnamese, Koran, Chinese |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance test, interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Middle School Entrance Test (Years 7 to11)
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| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma results in 2017:
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| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Student Support Services |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Extra-curricular activities like music, debating, chess, swimming, soccer and basketball. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Two 25m salt-water swimming pools; two “learn to swim” wading pools; two outdoor basketball and tennis courts; two astroturf soccer fields and a huge air-conditioned indoor gymnasium. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Australian International School provides international education from Kindergarten (2 years of age) to Senior School (16 years+). The School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary years Programme (PYP), the Cambridge Secondary programme in the Middle School, leading to the IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and at Senior School, students study the 2 year IB Diploma Programme. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AIS wants its students to listen to the world around them, to hear it hum, and to grow into young people who are curious, reflective and want to make a positive difference to their world. AIS emphasises the development of each student’s academic ability and encourages well-rounded, confident individuals who aspire to achieve their potential. The curriculum is rigorous and balanced, with appreciation of different learning styles and experiences. It supports the individual strengths and talents of the students so that they are excited by learning and embrace challenges with a belief in their own ability. |