International schools in Sydney
32 international schools in Sydney. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
Talk to SamThis city at a glance
Cost of living
Prices similar to the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 94 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
32 international schools · IB 91% · Australian / Canadian / NZ 47%
AUD 3,560 – AUD 64K (≈ USD 2,495 – ≈ USD 44.8K)
Housing costs
Weekly rent: units A$780, houses A$850Time Out Sydney (Domain June Quarter 2026 Rent Report) · checked 2026-10-30
Living
Each item shows its source and the date we checked it. Check the source again before you move.
Housing and rent
Weekly rent: units A$780, houses A$850
Domain's June Quarter 2026 report, as reported by Time Out, put Sydney's median asking rents at A$780 a week for units and A$850 a week for houses, both records. Australian rents are quoted weekly; multiply by about 4.3 for a monthly figure.
- Units A$780/week
- Houses A$850/week
- Asking rents, June quarter 2026
Source:Time Out Sydney (Domain June Quarter 2026 Rent Report)DataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Sydney has no Korean travel advisory in force
Korea's foreign ministry page for Australia (checked 2026-10-30) shows no advisory level in force. It calls Australia relatively safe but asks people in big cities such as Sydney to stay alert to sexual crime, robbery and theft aimed at visitors.
- No advisory level in force
- Stay alert in big cities
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: temporary-visa families pay NSW public-school fees
NSW's education department says most temporary-resident students pay an application fee and tuition in public schools. Exemptions can be requested when a parent is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or on low income, and fees can be refunded pro rata if the visa changes to an exempt category. Applications are online only. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 32 schools in this city (still growing). Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
- Most temporary residents pay fees
- Exemptions and refunds exist
- Apply online
Source:NSW Department of Education (DE International)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 26.5°C, coolest-month low 8.7°C
Normals from Bureau of Meteorology on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1981-2010): the warmest month (Jan) averages a high of 26.5°C, the coolest (Jul) a low of 8.7°C, and yearly rainfall is about 1,223 mm. Southern hemisphere: the warmest month is around January and the coolest July.
- Jan average high 26.5°C
- Jul average low 8.7°C
- About 1,223 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: a A$18.61 station access fee on top of the train fare
Transport for NSW says a station access fee is added to the train fare at Sydney's domestic and international airport stations: A$18.61 for adults and A$16.64 for child/youth with Opal or contactless, with an adult weekly cap of A$37.75 (A$19.00 on an adult single-trip ticket). The stations are owned by the Airport Link Company.
- Adult station fee A$18.61
- Child/youth A$16.64
- Adult weekly cap A$37.75
Source:Transport for NSWOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Private tutoring
Tutoring: tutors in NSW need a Working with Children Check
The NSW Office of the Children's Guardian lists tutors, alongside music teachers, coaches and instructors, among people who work with children and need a Working with Children Check. Ask a tutor for their WWCC number and verify it online.
- Tutors need a WWCC
- Verify the number online
Source:Office of the Children's Guardian (NSW)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Australia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Set (Small Meal) | US$9.57 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$16.67 |
| Kimchi stew · 1 serving | US$14.5 |
| Seafood Pajeon · 1 serving | US$21.02 |
| Coffee (regular size) · 1 cup | US$3.26 |
| Bottled water (supermarket house brand) · 1.5L | US$0.58 |
| Coca-Cola · 1.25L | US$3.04 |
| City bus fare (off-peak) · 0-3km | US$1.67 |
| Subway fare (excluding peak time) · 0~10km | US$2.2 |
| Taxi fare (daytime) · Base Fare | US$2.61 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 6.9
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
AUD 3,560 – AUD 64K
≈ USD 2,495 – ≈ USD 44.8K
Based on 22 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB29 · 91%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ15 · 47%
- Montessori / alternative2 · 6%
- French1 · 3%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese1 · 3%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 29 | 60% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 15 | 31% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 4% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 29 | 60% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 15 | 31% |
| Montessori / alternative | 2 | 4% |
| French | 1 | 2% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| AUD 0 – AUD 8,333 | 3 |
| AUD 8,333 – AUD 16.7K | 4 |
| AUD 16.7K – AUD 25K | 4 |
| AUD 25K – AUD 33.3K | 8 |
| AUD 33.3K – AUD 41.7K | 2 |
| AUD 41.7K – AUD 50K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | 1 |
| 2027-02-05 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Newington College - LindfieldIB · Australian / Canadian / NZFrom AUD 29.6K a year
St Gregory's College CampbelltownIBFrom AUD 3,560 a year
Sydney Japanese International SchoolAustralian / Canadian / NZ · Japanese / Chinese / TaiwaneseFrom AUD 14.9K a year- Al Zahra CollegeIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 3–18From AUD 4,000 a year
Australian International Academy, Kellyville CampusIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ
Australian International Academy, Strathfield CampusIB · Australian / Canadian / NZ
Barker CollegeIBFrom AUD 28.3K a year
Cranbrook SchoolIBFrom AUD 43.7K a year
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov5ThuInfo sessionOn campus18:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Ulladulla Meet and Greet
The King's School, Senior SchoolSydneyCupitt's Estate, 58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla, NSW, AustraliaChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Feb5FriApplication deadlineAll day
2028 Scholarships application close
Tara Anglican School for GirlsSydneyChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for Australia
- Schools in Australia at a glance: structure, public-school fees and the ATARAustralian schooling runs from Foundation to Year 12 and is managed by the states. This guide summarises, from official sources, public-school fees for temporary-visa families and how the ATAR and IB conversion work.
- Australia 482 and New Zealand Work Visas: Families and School FeesIn Australia, a state education department rather than the visa sets public school fees for your child. In New Zealand, domestic or international status decides the fees. This guide pulls together what the official notes (as of 2026-10-29) say and what to check.
- Canada, Australia and New Zealand: Public Schools and International Student Programmes, and How to Read the Fee and Guardian RulesFor families considering public schools in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, this guide summarises what official pages (as of 2026-10-29) say about fee status and guardian rules. Rules change often and differ by region, so confirm with the official body and the school.
- When parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardiansWhen a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
NSW public school enrolment: the local school, proof of address, immunisation, temporary-visa papers
Official sourceNSW Department of EducationChecked 2026-10-31
Australia's My School: the official NAPLAN site, with no league tables
Official sourceACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority)Checked 2026-10-31
Student wellbeing, School community section, NSW Department of Education
Official sourceNSW Department of EducationChecked 2026-10-30
Australia's senior secondary certificate and the ATAR
Official sourceStudy Australia (Australian Government)Checked 2026-10-30
NSW public schools: most temporary-visa families pay fees
Official sourceNSW Department of Education (DE International)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia's 482 Skills in Demand visa and school fees
Official sourceDepartment of Home Affairs (Australia)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia: students under 18 need school-approved welfare or a guardian; the 590 guardian visa
Official sourceDepartment of Home Affairs (Australia)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia: IB scores convert to a Combined Rank comparable with the ATAR
Official sourceUniversities Admissions Centre (UAC)Checked 2026-10-29
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelA Year 10 child who has lived in many countries: "Where am I from?"Let's think through this situation together. An international family has been in Sydney for a year, their third country. Their 15-year-old has become quieter and says, "I don't know where I'm from." The younger sibling settled in quickly. The parents wonder whether to push for more local mixing or hold on to the home culture. Let's hear how each panelist has looked after this.
- AI panelShould our child stay on when we return home? Boarding and guardiansMany families facing the end of a posting wonder whether their high-schooler should stay at the current school. It is a decision that involves visas, guardians and daily life, not only study. Let's hear from families who have faced it.
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