Australian International Academy

What Australian International Academy does

Australian International Academy (AIA) is an independent, registered co-educational school operating under the legal entity AIA of Education Ltd in New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Strathfield, the school runs two NSW campuses — AIA Kellyville (2 Foxall Rd, North Kellyville) and AIA Strathfield (420 Liverpool Road, Strathfield South) — delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP, Kindergarten to Year 6), the Middle Years Programme (MYP, Years 7–10) culminating in the Personal Project, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP, Years 11–12), with the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) offered as an alternative senior pathway. Its core offering integrates Islamic religious studies (Qur'an studies, daily prayer), Arabic language instruction, and the IB framework into a faith-based K-12 programme marketed primarily to Muslim families in NSW, while remaining open to families of all backgrounds. The school operates a direct-to-consumer enrolment funnel — online enquiry, registration waiting list, parent interviews, offer, and welcome — supported by a $150 non-refundable registration fee, scholarship offerings, and digital infrastructure including virtual tours, a downloadable prospectus, ManageBac for IB curriculum management, TASS Parent Lounge for the student/parent portal, and the Audiri mobile app for school-parent communications. Revenue is generated almost entirely from recurring tuition and enrolment fees across the two campuses, with no disclosed third-party channels, franchises, or external distribution; the entity is governed by a professional Board and operates as a not-for-profit educational institution with 51–100 employees and no disclosed parent company, external investors, or funding rounds.

Name

Australian International Academy

Legal name

AIA of Education Ltd

Website

https://aia.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Australian International Academy is an independent IB World School operating two NSW campuses (Kellyville and Strathfield) delivering the full IB continuum plus Islamic studies and Arabic to K-12 students, primarily serving Muslim families in New South Wales, Australia.

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Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• IB curriculum
• Independent schooling
• Islamic education
• IB World School

Headquarters

HQ city

Strathfield

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrolment Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees charged to enrolled students. Additional revenue from registration fees ($150 non-refundable), enrolment bonds, and associated school fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Australian International Academy is an independent IB World School operating two co-educational campuses (Kellyville and Strathfield) in NSW, delivering K-12 education from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (IBDP) — alongside the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) pathway, with Islamic values, daily prayer, Qur'an studies, and Arabic language instruction woven throughout the curriculum.

Product overview

Australian International Academy (AIA) is an independent IB World School operating two co-educational campuses (Kellyville and Strathfield) in NSW, educating students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school offers a unified educational portfolio anchored by the full IB continuum — the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP/IBDP) — alongside the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) pathway as an alternative senior option. The IB curriculum is delivered in an Islamic faith environment, integrating Religious Studies (Qur'an & Islamic Studies) and Arabic language (LOTE). The MYP culminates with the Personal Project in Year 10, while senior students choose between the IBDP and HSC pathways with dedicated coordinator support. Beyond the classroom, the Service as Action programme connects learning with community engagement. Supporting enrolment, AIA provides a Virtual Tour, a structured five-step Enrolment Process, and Scholarship opportunities. Technology platforms including TASS Parent Lounge, ManageBac, and the Audiri App support administration, curriculum management, and parent communications. AIA's approach intertwines academic excellence with personal development, character building, and Islamic values.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AIA Kellyville Campus Primary campus of Australian International Academy located at 2 Foxall Rd, North Kellyville NSW 2155, serving students from Kindergarten through Year 12 with the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and HSC pathway.
• AIA Strathfield Campus Second campus of Australian International Academy located at 420 Liverpool Road, Strathfield South NSW 2135, serving students from Kindergarten through Year 12 with the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and HSC pathway.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) IB programme for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, focused on inquiry-based learning, transdisciplinary themes, and developing the IB Learner Profile in young learners.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB programme for Years 7 to 10, emphasising conceptual understanding, interdisciplinary learning, and the Personal Project as the MYP culmination.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) IB programme for Years 11 to 12 offering the full IB Diploma alongside the option of the NSW HSC, with dedicated IB and HSC Coordinators supporting university application pathways.
• NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) Pathway Alternative senior pathway to the IBDP, allowing students in Years 11-12 to sit the NSW HSC, with marks influenced by cohort performance and subject scaling.
• Religious Studies (Qur'an & Islamic Studies) Islamic religious education including daily prayer, Qur'an studies, and Islamic character development, woven into school life across both campuses.
• Languages (Arabic LOTE) Arabic language instruction offered as LOTE (Language Other Than English) across primary and secondary year levels.
• Personal Project Culminating project of the MYP completed independently in Year 10, allowing students to explore a personal passion and produce a unique product with a written report and process journal, presented at the Personal Project Exhibition.
• Service as Action Programme enabling students to engage in service-based learning activities, connecting Islamic values with community action as part of the IB learner profile.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students consistently excel in both IB and HSC examinations, with many earning places in top Australian and international universities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIA operates as an official IB World School, authorised to deliver the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP/IBDP). The IB develops inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through education.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cranbrook School: Established Sydney independent K-12 school authorised for IB and HSC. Comparable IB curriculum offering in same NSW geography; broader portfolio positioning and larger scale than AIA.
• Haileybury: Large Australian independent K-12 with multiple campuses delivering IB across Victoria and into NSW. Comparable on full IB continuum; broader multi-state footprint demonstrates the multi-campus scaling benchmark.

Direct peers

• Al Noori Muslim School: Independent Islamic K-12 school in western Sydney serving a similar target segment of Muslim families. Comparable on faith-based positioning; differs on curriculum (not full IB continuum).
• Noor Al Houda Islamic College: Sydney Islamic K-12 school with similar faith-based mission and co-educational structure. Direct competitor for the same Muslim family enrolment pool in NSW.
• Malek Fahd Islamic School: Sydney-based Islamic K-12 school offering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, IBDP) — the most direct competitor to AIA's combined IB + Islamic faith-based model. Targets the same Muslim-faith-seeking families in NSW.
• Al-Faisal College: Large Islamic K-12 network across multiple Sydney campuses. Most comparable faith-based K-12 peer in the same Sydney geography, though not IB-authorised at all campuses like AIA.
• International Grammar School: Sydney-based co-educational IB World School (PYP through IBDP) targeting families seeking international curriculum. Comparable on full IB continuum delivery and accreditation, though not faith-based.

Regional players

• Korowa Anglican Girls' School: Melbourne-based independent girls' school offering IB and VCE. Comparable on IB continuum delivery to senior years; not a direct NSW competitor but a relevant IB-continuum benchmark.
• Beaconhills College: Independent co-educational school in Melbourne offering IB PYP, MYP and DP. Comparable on full IB K-12 model; regional (Victoria) vs NSW operations.
• Alphington Grammar School: Melbourne IB World School with co-educational K-12 offering and reported strong IB results. Relevant IB-continuum benchmark though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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