Elementary Overview (Primary School)

Welcome to AIS Elementary

At the Australian International School (AIS) Singapore, our Elementary School delivers a robust academic foundation through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), empowering students to become confident, curious, and capable learners.

Specialist teachers bring literacy, numeracy, science, humanities, and the arts to life, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a love of learning. AIS students become independent thinkers and compassionate global citizens.

AIS consistently exceeds national benchmarks in NAPLAN and PAT assessments. Our data dashboard tracks each student’s progress and well-being, ensuring every student is supported to succeed. At AIS, we nurture students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, setting them up for success today and into the future.

“In the last 5 years, 96% of our Year 5 students met or exceeded national Reading standards, compared to 67% nationally in Australia.”

— Emma McAulay, Head of Elementary

AIS Elementary Programme Overview

IB Academic Excellence

AIS Singapore, we combine the strengths of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with rigorous literacy and mathematics instruction, laying a strong foundation in academic achievement and lifelong learning.

The IB Learner Profile helps elementary students grow into thoughtful, independent, and globally minded learners, build essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and self-management to support both academic success and personal development.

Beginner to Elite After School Activities

AIS Singapore offers over 300 Co-curricular Activities (CCAs) on campus, spanning sports teams, performing arts, visual arts, music, and leadership opportunities such as Model United Nations and TEDx Youth.

More than 125 CCAs are tailored for Elementary School students, giving them opportunities to explore new hobbies, develop skills, or train and perform at a competitive level.

Outdoor Education

Our comprehensive Outdoor Education Programme encourages connection with nature, resilience, and growth beyond the classroom.

In addition to daily outdoor time, students participate in local experiences such as camping at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and progress to multi-day camps and week-long expeditions to regional destinations like Malaysia and Indonesia.

Wellbeing & Character Development

Through our Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC), students build emotional intelligence, resilience, and life skills that support success in and beyond the classroom.

Our Big Brother / Big Sister programme fosters meaningful mentorship, while daily mindfulness, digital safety, and healthy relationships lessons prepare students for real-world challenges. Educators use dedicated platforms to monitor well-being and provide timely, student-centred support.

Comprehensive Weekly Timetable

Our elementary school timetable offers a balanced, engaging education supporting academic and personal growth. Specialists lead lessons in the arts, physical education, library skills, and Mandarin.

Daily	Weekly
English Literacy	3x Physical Education
Mathematics	2x Visual Arts
Unit of Inquiry (IB PYP) Focus on: Science, Humanities, History, Health and Geography.	2x Music
Mandarin	1x Library Skills
Mindfulness

Specialist Facilities on One Campus

Students have access to world-class school facilities designed to support excellence in academics, the arts, sports and athletics. The campus includes over 10,000m² of outdoor space.

Optional extras for students include: Healthy lunch cooked on-site daily and door-to-door bus service across Singapore.

AIS Elementary Facility Highlights:

1 x Theatre
3 x Libraries
1 x Canteen
2 x Sports Fields
2 x Swimming Pools
4 x Multi-Purpose Sports Halls
5 x Technology Rooms
38 x Music, Visual Art and Drama spaces and more!

Exceptional Elementary Educators at AIS Singapore

At AIS, our Elementary educators are the heart of a programme that blends academic rigour with personalised care. Highly qualified and deeply experienced in primary education, they bring subject expertise, a passion for teaching, and a strong understanding of how children learn best.

Our educators set high expectations while creating inclusive, engaging classrooms where every student feels seen, supported, and challenged. With a shared commitment to excellence, our educators prepare students not just for the next stage of school but for a lifetime of learning.

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Our Elementary School has developed a rigorous curriculum that empowers every student to achieve personal excellence while fostering a strong sense of global citizenship, ensuring they flourish academically, emotionally and socially.

Emma McAulay - Head of Elementary

Years Avg.
Teaching Experience

Years
Average Tenure

100+

Specialist
Faculty

38%

Master’s Degree
or Above

More about Elementary

Our IB PYP Curriculum | Elementary School - Australian International School (AIS)

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