When moving through the Senior School, one can quickly sense the feeling of ownership by all members of the school community. As growing young adults, senior students are encouraged to be proud of their individuality and identity and valued for their ideas and creativity. Teachers are encouraged to initiate and try new ideas and the whole community shares a feeling of connectedness, support and a unified vision in a growing learning organisation.

'Expect excellence and encouragement’ is one of the key drivers for work and behavior in the Senior School. It is a double edged approach which provides the basis for all that we do. Excellence in and out of the classroom, work ethic, appearance, effort, and results are all expected without question. Equally, all members of the Senior School community can expect encouragement in all aspects of their development and work. Students and teachers work collaboratively to gain the best outcomes for all those involved. The Senior School is an integral part of the school community and students and teachers constantly strive to enhance the sense of connectedness between all of the sub schools. Student opportunities provide an avenue for students to gain the skills and experience in student leadership positions across the whole school.

Our dedicated teachers provide exciting and stimulating programs that cater for the needs of all students. The Senior School recognises the unique problems and challenges that teenagers face in our multicultural and global environment. The Personal Growth and Development programs form the basis for students to work through the issues surrounding adolescence as well as providing a supportive environment that nurtures individuality and identity.

The Senior School provides the curriculum and high standards offered by the International Baccalaureate Organisation and the New South Wales Board of Studies. Year 10 students work towards the School Certificate and the MYP Certificate while in the Senior years, Year 11 and 12 students select either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program or Higher School Certificate. AISS is a candidate school for the IB DP and planning is underway to offer this to Year 11 students in 2011.

AISS is an authorised International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) School. The MYP draws on research and best practice from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant educational framework for all children from Years 6 to 10 and prepares students for the Diploma Program in Year 11 and 12.

Opportunities for sport, co-curricular activities and community and service are as varied and unique as the individuals in the School. From rugby on the oval to golf on Singapore’s ranges, from visiting Cambodia to build houses to trekking in Nepal, the opportunities abound for senior students to take up old and new challenges. As an international school, much effort is put into recognising each of the different nationalities within the school community. 

I welcome you to the AISS community. Your stay in the Senior School may be short and three years will pass quickly, but they will benefit you greatly through the quality, diversity and challenges that we are able to provide.