Australian International School Singapore

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Australian International School Singapore
Location
Australian International School Singapore
1 Lorong Chuan
Singapore 556818

Singapore
Coordinates 1°20.740′N103°51.630′E / 1.345667°N 103.860500°E / 1.345667; 103.860500
Information
School type Private international school
Established1993;31 years ago (1993)
FounderCoral Dixon
School districtSingapore
Oversight Cognita
PrincipalAdam Patterson
Head of schoolKarrie Dietz
Gendermixed
Age range18 months - 18 years
Enrolment2,500
Over 50 nationalities, with 50% from Australia and New Zealand [1]
Average class size25
Classes offered Pre-school; K-12
Language
Hours in school day7
Campus Urban
Campus size1,000–1,300 square metres (11,000–14,000 sq ft)
HousesLachan (Devils), Derwent (Storm), Murray (Lions) and Fitzroy (Dragons)
SongReach for the stars
MascotAIS Sharks
Nickname AIS
Accreditations
Affiliations
Website https://www.ais.com.sg/

The Australian International School (AIS), located in Singapore, is a co-educational international school that offers a combination of the International Baccalaureate (IB), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and Australian curricula. The school provides two diploma options for senior students: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Higher School Certificate (HSC). [2] The school caters to students from 18 months old through to Year 12. [3]

Contents

According to the school, its vision is "to be a globally recognised centre of educational excellence whose students consistently exceed expectations and are committed to addressing the needs of our world." [4] Its mission is "to enable students to realise their potential through exceptional opportunities within a nurturing community that equips them to flourish in life and to make a difference for good." [4] AIS promotes the core values of respect, opportunity, and achievement. [5]

AIS operates three sub-schools:

All three sub-schools are located on a single campus at 1 Lorong Chuan, Singapore. The campus, which spans over one kilometre in length, is situated near the Lorong Chuan MRT station and is accessible by foot, bus, or car. [9]

In 2022, AIS students achieved an average IB results of 34.7, [10] and 54% of students received A*-A on the IGCSE exams. [11]

History

The Australian International School (AIS) in Singapore was established on 3 February 1993 at its first campus on Mount Sophia, with 32 students and 7 teachers under the leadership of Miss Coral Dickson. [12] By the end of that year, student enrollment had grown to over 200. [13]

Due to rapid growth, the school relocated to Emerald Hill in 1994, [14] and by 1997, with over 500 students, AIS moved to Ulu Pandan, the former site of the Singapore American School. [15]

In 2003, AIS moved to its current purpose-built campus at Lorong Chuan, which was officially opened by Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson and Singapore's Acting Minister for Education, Tharman Shanmugaratnam. [16] By this time, the school had 1,100 students enrolled. [17]

In 2007, the school was acquired by the Cognita Group of Schools, leading to further expansion. [18] In 2008, a Junior School and Preschool wing were added, and in 2011, a new Senior building was completed to accommodate Year 10–12 students, featuring private study spaces, classrooms, and specialized facilities for Science, Art, Music, and Technology. [19]

The school's growth continued with the opening of the Early Learning Village in 2017, a purpose-built facility dedicated to the Early Years programs. [20]

Currently, there are over 2,500 students enrolled. [21]

Student Body

The student body at the Australian International School (AIS) Singapore represents over 50 nationalities from six continents. The majority of AIS students come from Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Brazil, the United States, South Korea, Japan, China, India, and locally from Singapore. [22]

Campus Facilities

Early Learning Village

The 50,000 square meter Early Learning Village, designed by award-winning Bogle Architects, was purpose-built for early years students. [23] Key features include:

Main Campus

The Main Campus, designed for Elementary and Secondary students, houses classroom pods and spaces tailored for teaching and learning. Specialist facilities include:

Academics

AIS engages different global curricula across its sub-schools. In 2007, the school adopted the International Baccalaureate (IB). Students in Years 11 and 12 can choose to take either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) or the New South Wales (NSW) Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations. [28]

Early Years

Elementary School

Secondary School

Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) / After School Programs

The Australian International School Singapore offers over 300 Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) / after-school programs for students enrolled in the school. Programs include sports, the arts (choir, musical performances), STEM (robotics), sciences, Model United Nations, community service, and more. [32]

Students can compete locally and internationally in athletics through the South East Asia Student Activities Conference (SEASAC) and the Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools (ACSIS). [33] [34]

Leadership Team

The school's executive team [35] comprises:

Ownership

AIS has been privately owned by Cognita since 2007. Cognita is an international independent schools group. Founded in 2004, the Cognita family of schools now incorporates over 100 schools world-wide, with schools in the UK, Spain, South America, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam, covering the age range of 3 – 18 years.

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  1. ↑ "Information to New Staff for 2009". The Australian International School. Retrieved 6 February 2009.
  2. ↑ "Curriculum Overview". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  3. ↑ "School Overview". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Our Vision and Mission". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  5. ↑ "Core Values". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  6. ↑ "Early Years Program". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  7. ↑ "Elementary School Program". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  8. ↑ "Secondary School Program". Australian International School Official Website. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
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  33. ↑ "SEASAC Overview." SEASAC.
  34. ↑ "Athletic Conference of Singapore International Schools." ACSIS.
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