Aitken College
- IB PYP
- Australian
Per yearabout USD 4.97K–6.98K
AUD 7.23K–10.2K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Aitken College is a co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church. It aims to help students achieve their personal best with a focus on learning, citizenship, wellbeing, problem solving and critical thinking, guided by the values of Compassion, Excellence, Honesty, Kindness and Respect.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · Australian
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Religious body
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Prep to Year 6 | AUD 7,232≈ USD 4.97K |
| Year 7 to Year 9 | AUD 9,152≈ USD 6.29K |
| Year 10 to Year 11 | AUD 10,164≈ USD 6.98K |
| Year 12 | AUD 10,164≈ USD 6.98K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Prep to Year 6 | AUD 7,232 (about USD 4.97K) |
| Year 7 to Year 9 | AUD 9,152 (about USD 6.29K) |
| Year 10 to Year 11 | AUD 10,164 (about USD 6.98K) |
| Year 12 | AUD 10,164 (about USD 6.98K) |
Source: school website (aitkencollege.edu.au) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 100
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 2,000
- Capital levy
- AUD 1,100
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
- Service
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- OSHC Kelly Club
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