Principal’s Welcome

Founded with a commitment to global-minded education and student success, Adelaide International School (AIS) is proud to be a vibrant and diverse learning community in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD. Today, students from around the world choose AIS for its strong academic reputation, supportive environment, and dedication to empowering every learner to thrive – every day, through every opportunity.

At AIS, our vision is to nurture confident, capable, and internationally minded learners who strive for personal excellence. Our mission is to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve their best in a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Our school values – respect, integrity, resilience, responsibility, and a commitment to personal growth – shape everything we do. They guide our teaching, our decision-making, and the positive relationships we build with students and families.

AIS is a school where every student belongs. With a strong focus on wellbeing, personalised support, and high expectations, we ensure that each learner’s academic, social, and emotional needs are understood and met. Our inclusive practices honour the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students, while our wellbeing programs promote connection, engagement, and confidence.

Steve Bousfield

At AIS, learning goes beyond the classroom. We support students to develop the skills and dispositions of resilience, critical thinking, collaboration, and independence, that will serve them throughout school, university, and life. As an integral member of Adelaide Education Group we seamlessly provide pathways to vocational training and higher eduction. Our secondary curriculum is built around the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) and Cambridge and is carefully designed to meet the needs of our local and international students. It provided pathways to senior secondary certification, university preparation, and future careers.

With a strong focus on evidence-based teaching, English language development, and high-impact practices across subjects, AIS delivers engaging, relevant, and challenging learning experiences. Students also have access to a range of academic, cultural, and enrichment opportunities, including leadership development, creative programs, digital learning, and career guidance. Our learning technologies and contemporary facilities support students to become confident, future-focused learners. AIS has a commitment to maintaining modern, welcoming, and flexible learning spaces. From technologically enhanced classrooms to dedicated study and support areas, our facilities provide safe and inspiring environments in which students can learn, collaborate, and succeed.

We warmly welcome prospective families, students, and partners to explore our school and discover why AIS is the preferred choice for so many learners.  

If you would like further information, please contact our office on +61 (0)8 8123 1786 or via email at info@ais.edu.au