The Best International Schools in Sydney

Discover the best International Schools in Sydney in this 2025 guide. Explore top-rated schools, tuition costs, parent reviews, and more.

The Best International Schools in Sydney

International Schools in Sydney are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best International Schools in Sydney, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why choose an international school in Sydney?

International schools in Sydney are celebrated not for their magnificent campuses alone, but for the world of opportunities they unlock. These institutions are at the forefront of delivering a curriculum that transcends borders—embracing the International Baccalaureate (IB) and other globally recognized programs. Students at these schools are encouraged to think critically, be creative, and understand the world from a multitude of perspectives. The aim? To mould not just students, but global citizens ready to contribute to and thrive in a diverse world.

The classroom experience in these schools is like a mini United Nations. Imagine your child learning alongside peers from different countries, each bringing their unique stories, traditions, and viewpoints to the table. This melting pot of cultures fosters empathy, open-mindedness, and a deep appreciation for diversity—qualities imperative in today's global society.

Moreover, these schools are bastions of extracurricular excellence. Whether it's robotics, performing arts, or sports, students find myriad avenues to explore and excel in their interests. This holistic approach ensures that learners grow not just academically, but also socially and personally, preparing them for the varied challenges of life.

Why choose an International School in Sydney?

Sydney is not just a city; it's a vibrant, dynamic hub of innovation and beauty. Opting for an international school in Sydney means stepping into a world where education meets opportunity. The city boasts a strong academic culture, underscored by its numerous top-tier universities and research institutions. This academic prowess enriches the educational landscape, making Sydney a beacon for learners from around the globe.

But Sydney offers more than just academic excellence. Its stunning beaches, lush parks, and vibrant cultural scene provide a rich tapestry of experiences outside the classroom. Students enjoy a balanced lifestyle, where learning is complemented by activities that nourish the body and soul. Moreover, Sydney's multicultural ethos ensures that international students feel right at home, embraced by a community as diverse as it is welcoming.

Choosing an international school in Sydney is more than an educational decision; it's a lifestyle choice. It's about immersing oneself in a city that offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, exploration, and discovery. Sydney not only opens doors to academic success but also to a global future, where the sky is the limit.

In essence, Sydney's international schools offer a passport to global success, preparing students not just for college, but for life in a multicultural, interconnected world. This is where future leaders are nurtured, where dreams take flight, and where education truly knows no borders.

Top rated International Schools in Sydney 2025

This International Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

IB Schools in Sydney

  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Suzhou Singapore International School
    2 reviews
    Suzhou - Jiangsu
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 78000
    cny
  • Bavarian International School (BIS)
    5 reviews
    Munich - Bavaria
    IB Diploma
    From 16340
    eur
  • The British School of Brazil
    0 reviews
    Sao Paulo - Brazil
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 90000
    BRL
  • Yago School
    1 reviews
    Seville - Andalusia
    IB Diploma
    From 7200
    eur
  • St. Peter's School Barcelona
    3 reviews
    Barcelona - Catalunya
    From 9800
    eur
  • Institut auf dem Rosenberg
    6 reviews
    St Gallen - Switzerland
    A Level, American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma, IGCSE, TOEFL
    From 150000
    chf
  • Suzhou Singapore International School
    2 reviews
    Suzhou - Jiangsu
    Cambridge, IB Diploma, IGCSE, SAT
    From 78000
    cny
  • Bavarian International School (BIS)
    5 reviews
    Munich - Bavaria
    IB Diploma
    From 16340
    eur
  • The British School of Brazil
    0 reviews
    Sao Paulo - Brazil
    A Level, IB Diploma, IGCSE
    From 90000
    BRL
  • Yago School
    1 reviews
    Seville - Andalusia
    IB Diploma
    From 7200
    eur
  • St. Peter's School Barcelona
    3 reviews
    Barcelona - Catalunya
    From 9800
    eur

US Curriculum Schools in Sydney

  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • International School of Beijing
    4 reviews
    Beijing - China
    IB Diploma, SAT
    From 232800
    cny
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • American School of The Hague
    3 reviews
    The Hague - South Holland
    From 14650
    eur
  • Zurich International School
    0 reviews
    Wadenswil - Zurich
    AP, IB Diploma, SAT
    From 16300
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd
  • Taejon Christian International School
    0 reviews
    Daejeon - South Korea
    American Diploma, IB Diploma
    From 20000
    usd
  • International School of Beijing
    4 reviews
    Beijing - China
    IB Diploma, SAT
    From 232800
    cny
  • TASIS The American School in Switzerland
    2 reviews
    Lugano - Ticino
    AP, IB Diploma
    From 30000
    usd
  • American School of The Hague
    3 reviews
    The Hague - South Holland
    From 14650
    eur
  • Zurich International School
    0 reviews
    Wadenswil - Zurich
    AP, IB Diploma, SAT
    From 16300
    chf
  • Fairfax Christian School
    1 reviews
    Sterling - Virginia
    From 30000
    usd

British Schools in Sydney

  • Préfleuri International Alpine School
    3 reviews
    Villars - Vaud
    From 12500
    chf
  • The English School of Kyrenia
    0 reviews
    Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus
    From 4280
    gbp
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • Sharjah English School
    0 reviews
    Sharjah - Emirate of Sharjah
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 27390
    aed
  • Prince of Wales Island International School
    0 reviews
    Balik Pulau - George Town
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 30,000
    myr
  • Préfleuri International Alpine School
    3 reviews
    Villars - Vaud
    From 12500
    chf
  • The English School of Kyrenia
    0 reviews
    Kyrenia - Northern Cyprus
    From 4280
    gbp
  • Regents International School Pattaya
    4 reviews
    Pattaya - Bang Lamung District
    From 133200
    thb
  • Prime School International
    0 reviews
    Cascais - Lisbon
    From 9900
    eur
  • Sharjah English School
    0 reviews
    Sharjah - Emirate of Sharjah
    A Level, AS, IGCSE
    From 27390
    aed
  • Prince of Wales Island International School
    0 reviews
    Balik Pulau - George Town
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 30,000
    myr

How much do International Schools in Sydney cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $9200 and $16200. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $35600.

The average yearly cost is $13900, around $1400 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $3600.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore International Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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Parent and Student Reviews of International Schools in Sydney

  • We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in school during the tumultuous time of the pandemic and we will be forever grateful. We have been blessed with teachers who are attentive and care about the character and education of our children. The challenging curriculum, diverse student population and a Christian education will keep our family at Fairfax Christian.
    Read more
    Written April 22, 2024
  • Being a student at SSIS has made me realise the importance of learning and how to be a lifelong learner. This school has made me want to be the best version of myself. I am regularly given the opportunity to reflect on my mistakes and my achievements, thus developing a growth mindset. The teachers, students, and facilities here come together to create an environment that ensures my success as a student who will successfully learn and become wiser for years to come.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • I am lucky to be a student at SSIS. Over the years, the school has taught me things beyond just academics. In SSIS, I am offered a variety of extracurricular activities that range from service, and creativity, to activity. Our teachers and classmates encourage each other to participate in these, and it is because of this supportive environment that I have had many new experiences. SSIS has facilitated my development in sport and academic learning, as well as socially. It really is a great place to be.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international development

    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • The warm community at SCIS helped me develop a sense of personal motivation and independence. This facilitated my transition into university where the ability to take responsibility for your own work is essential.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • SCIS played a key role in helping me to develop writing, analysis, and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed at the university level. Spending several years within SCIS’s small-school environment allowed me to receive personalized instruction from my teachers that proved critical in preparing me for life after high school.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • The biggest part of being signed as a college athlete at North Park University in Chicago (an NCAA Division III college in the United States), representing SCIS is being able to really put the school on the map. I really wanted to give back to a community where I’ve been provided with such great opportunities growing up here since fifth grade. There are so many people who have influenced me, past coaches from soccer, volleyball, and basketball. It’s different parts of the components of these sports that made me who I am and a big part of it is SCIS and the commitment to the sports. Without playing basketball or volleyball and the learning experiences I’ve had, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Attending SCIS starting at the young age of 3, I was fortunate to be introduced to many different cultures. Throughout the 15 years, as the school and community grew and evolved, SCIS’s internationally-diverse student body remained a constant. Learning about and celebrating different cultures together with my friends and classmates was normal. The diversity in cultures and nationalities of SCIS students has provided me with a keen sense of cultural awareness, far beyond that of the “average Joe” in today’s world.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Overall, we have been very happy with the school – the friends that our children have made, the parents that we know, the well-balanced and the well-thought-out curriculum, the excellent teaching and the emphasis placed on the character education.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • We have been parents here at Fairfax Christian for the past three years. We now have a child in each level of the school, lower, middle and high school. The school kept our children safe and in school during the tumultuous time of the pandemic and we will be forever grateful. We have been blessed with teachers who are attentive and care about the character and education of our children. The challenging curriculum, diverse student population and a Christian education will keep our family at Fairfax Christian.
    Read more
    Written April 22, 2024
  • Being a student at SSIS has made me realise the importance of learning and how to be a lifelong learner. This school has made me want to be the best version of myself. I am regularly given the opportunity to reflect on my mistakes and my achievements, thus developing a growth mindset. The teachers, students, and facilities here come together to create an environment that ensures my success as a student who will successfully learn and become wiser for years to come.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • I am lucky to be a student at SSIS. Over the years, the school has taught me things beyond just academics. In SSIS, I am offered a variety of extracurricular activities that range from service, and creativity, to activity. Our teachers and classmates encourage each other to participate in these, and it is because of this supportive environment that I have had many new experiences. SSIS has facilitated my development in sport and academic learning, as well as socially. It really is a great place to be.

    Read more
    Written October 20, 2023
  • Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.
    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international development

    Read more
    Written June 8, 2023
  • The warm community at SCIS helped me develop a sense of personal motivation and independence. This facilitated my transition into university where the ability to take responsibility for your own work is essential.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • SCIS played a key role in helping me to develop writing, analysis, and critical-thinking skills needed to succeed at the university level. Spending several years within SCIS’s small-school environment allowed me to receive personalized instruction from my teachers that proved critical in preparing me for life after high school.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • The biggest part of being signed as a college athlete at North Park University in Chicago (an NCAA Division III college in the United States), representing SCIS is being able to really put the school on the map. I really wanted to give back to a community where I’ve been provided with such great opportunities growing up here since fifth grade. There are so many people who have influenced me, past coaches from soccer, volleyball, and basketball. It’s different parts of the components of these sports that made me who I am and a big part of it is SCIS and the commitment to the sports. Without playing basketball or volleyball and the learning experiences I’ve had, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Attending SCIS starting at the young age of 3, I was fortunate to be introduced to many different cultures. Throughout the 15 years, as the school and community grew and evolved, SCIS’s internationally-diverse student body remained a constant. Learning about and celebrating different cultures together with my friends and classmates was normal. The diversity in cultures and nationalities of SCIS students has provided me with a keen sense of cultural awareness, far beyond that of the “average Joe” in today’s world.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Overall, we have been very happy with the school – the friends that our children have made, the parents that we know, the well-balanced and the well-thought-out curriculum, the excellent teaching and the emphasis placed on the character education.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023