Australian International School

Our Admissions team will ensure the smoothest possible transition for your family. We offer enrolments throughout the year as long as spaces available. Please note that admissions meetings and school tours are available by appointment only. To enquire about availability of places, request more information or to book an admissions appointment, email the Admissions department at admissions@ais.com.sg or contact us at +65 6517 0247.

Application Process

Step 1

Prospective students need to submit all required forms and documents online and pay a non-refundable Application Fee in order to be considered for admission. Applications are considered in chronological order of receipt. Each applicant is reviewed individually and independently.

Step 2

Once the required forms and documents have been submitted and the Application Fee has been received, the Admissions Office and the appropriate school administration will review the application file. More information, tests or interviews may be requested. Families will be notified by email of the outcome.

Step 3

When a place is offered and an email acceptance of a place has been received, payment of the facility fee must be paid within 7 calendar days of the receipt of the invoice. If the Facility Fee is not received within 7 calendar days, priority will be given to other applicants. The Medical Examination Form will need to be completed and returned prior to the student’s start date.

To Apply, Please Submit The Following Mandatory Items:

• Completed online application for Admission*
• Application Fee for each applicant*
• Employment Letter of Guarantee (if applicable)*
• Photocopy of applicant’s passport*
• Official transcripts or report cards for the current year and two years prior to current year level (if needed translated into English and certified)*
• Reference requests completed by a teacher from Prep to Year 12
  • Reference Request Form (Lower Elementary)
  • Reference Request Form (Upper Elementary)
  • Reference Request Form (Secondary)
• Latest NAPLAN results, past 2 years transcripts, or other standardized achievement test – compulsory for students in Prep and above.
• Photocopy of Singapore pass/visa
• Photocopy of applicant’s Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of immunisation record
• *Foreign-born children aged 12 years old and below, who are applying for the Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and the Student’s Pass (STP) issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), are required to submit documented proof of vaccination or evidence of immunity to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for verification. They will have to do so before they proceed with their applications to MOM or ICA for long-term stay in Singapore. Existing pass holders will not be subject to the requirements when renewing their pass or applying for a new pass.
• Application for International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (if applicable)

Wait List

If a place is not available at the time you wish to join, your child’s name will be placed on the wait list and you will be notified as soon as a vacancy is anticipated. Please notify the Admissions Office of any changes of address or other contact details or if your circumstances change. Wait list priority is given to families with siblings.

Sibling Priority

AIS aims to welcome all family members into our community. As such, our first admissions priority is given to families with siblings currently attending AIS. Acceptance into year levels with very limited places will be reserved for children with a sibling or multiple siblings already enrolled at AIS or with applications submitted. Siblings will also be given first priority should there be a wait list in their year level.

Singapore Nationality/Singapore Passport Holders

Approval is required from the Ministry of Education (MOE) before a Singaporean student (6 years old and above) is allowed to attend classes at AIS. The application for approval from the MOE will be sent as soon as a student is accepted, as required. Please note that Singaporean applicants to AIS who are 6 years old and above will be accepted onto our waitlist and no place will be reserved for the student until formal approval has been granted by the MOE.

Student Pass

The following students will require a Student Pass:

• Students whose parents are Permanent Residents of Singapore, but the student is not
• Students who are not eligible for a Dependant’s Pass (for example step children)
• Where neither parent has an Employment Pass

AIS will register a child requiring a Student Pass with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) after acceptance and parents will process the application from there. Please note that applicants to AIS requiring a Student Pass will be accepted onto our wait list and no place will be reserved for the student until the pass has been issued by the ICA. Student Pass holders can commence classes after the student ID has been issued. Student Pass holders must meet the minimum 90% monthly attendance requirements stipulated by the ICA.

Age Guidelines

The date of reference for year placement by birthdate is April 30 for the 4 year old Preschool Program to Year 12. For the 2 year old Nursery Program and 3 year old Preschool Program applicants must be 2 years old & 3 years old respectively, in order to join the school in January, or they may be admitted upon turning 2 or 3 years old.

Apply Online

Thank you for your interest in sending your child to the Australian International School.

Our online admissions process is designed to make your application as convenient as possible. It should take no longer than 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You can save your application at any time and return to complete it later by clicking the ‘Save’ button.

Please note: as class availability is subject to change at any time, we recommend you submit the full application as soon as possible to ensure the greatest chance of your child being accepted. All forms, fees and documents must be received before your application can be reviewed for admission.

If you have any questions during the admissions process, please contact us at +65 6517 0247 or admissions@ais.com.sg

First Time Users

If you are a first time user, you will need to create an account to access our online application form. This is a one-time registration and will take only a minute. Once done, you can login and submit your application(s).

For Returning Users

To continue an existing admissions process, please log in to your account to submit an application and/or upload documents.