AIS, an Exceptional IB World School for Children 2 months – 18 years.
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.
— Emma McAulay, Head of Elementary
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.
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.
Our comprehensive Outdoor Education Program 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.
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 program 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.
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 |
Students have access to world-class specialist facilities designed to support excellence in academics, the arts, and athletics. The campus includes over 10,000m² of outdoor space.
Optional Extras: Healthy lunch cooked on-site daily and door-to-door bus service across Singapore.
Facility Highlights:
1 x Theatre
3 x Libraries
1 x Canteen
2 x Sports Fields
2 x Swimming Pools
3 x Multi-Purpose Sports Halls
5 x Technology Rooms
38 x Music, Visual Art and Drama spaces and more!
At AIS Singapore, our Elementary educators are the heart of a program 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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