AIS Graduate Pathways

Pathways to Success: AIS Graduates and University Destinations

Australian International School (AIS) in Singapore is one of the most reputable educational institutions in Singapore. It offers high-quality education that prepares students for their future careers, and its graduates have gone on to achieve great success in various fields. One of the most common questions asked by parents and students interested in AIS is where AIS students go to university and do they graduate with high grades. This article will provide answers to these questions and more.

Overview of AIS

Before delving into the details of where AIS students go to university and their academic performance, let’s have a brief overview of the school itself. AIS is an international school that offers a rigorous and challenging academic program from early childhood to senior years. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students from various cultural backgrounds and to help them develop into well-rounded individuals.

AIS has a diverse student body that includes children of expats and locals, with over 50 different nationalities. At AIS we acknowledge the direct correlation between academics and social, emotional and psychological wellbeing and as such we don’t see them as indifferent but are the same component of student learning – Academic Wellbeing. In addition to the academic program, the school offers over 300 co-curricular activities (CCAs), including sports, music, drama, and community service.

University Pathways for AIS Graduates

AIS is known for preparing its students well for university education in Singapore and overseas. The school’s guidance counsellors work closely with students to help them identify their interests and strengths and to develop a plan for their university education. AIS graduates have gone on to attend some of the best universities in the world, including the Russel Group of Australian Universities like the University of Melbourne, Sydney Australian National University, Ivy League institutions in the United States such as Stanford, the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, and the National University of Singapore. This success is firmly grounded in the school’s steadfast commitment to academic well-being.

 

Universities that made offers to the AIS Class of 2023

Australia

  • Australian National University
  • Deakin University
  • Macquarie University
  • University of Melbourne
  • Monash University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)
  • Southern Cross (The Hotel School)
  • UNSW (University of New South Wales)
  • University of Western Australia 
  • University of Queensland
  • University of South Australia
  • University of Sydney
  • Victoria University
  • Swinburne University
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • University of Adelaide
  • Western Sydney University
  • Griffith University
  • University of Newcastle
  • Australian Catholic University
  • Torrens University
  • University of Canberra

 

New Zealand

  • Auckland University of Technology
  • University of Otago

 

United Kingdom

  • University of Warwick
  • University of Manchester
  • King’s College London, University of London
  • London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
  • Loughborough University
  • University of Birmingham
  • Queen Mary University of London
  • UCL (University College London)
  • Durham University
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Bath
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Southampton
  • University of Nottingham
  • University of Brighton
  • University of the Arts London
  • University of Sussex
  • University of Reading
  • Newcastle University
  • University of Sheffield
  • City, University of London
  • University of Bristol
  • Aberystwyth University
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • University of Winchester
  • Swansea University
  • Lancaster University
  • De Montfort University
  • Bishop Grosseteste University
  • Aston University, Birmingham

 

USA

  • Boston University
  • Brown University
  • Arizona State University
  • University of Southern California
  • Fordham University

 

Singapore

  • Nanyang Technological University

 

Europe

  • Hague University of Applied Science

 

Japan

  • Kanagawa Dental University
  • Keio University

 

AIS has a strong track record of preparing its students for admission to top universities, and the school’s academic program is designed to challenge and inspire students to achieve their full potential. The school offers two pathways, the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Academic Performance of AIS Graduates

In addition to the university pathways that AIS graduates can access, it is also important to examine their academic performance. AIS students are known for their academic excellence, and the school has a reputation for producing students who perform well in their exams and assessments.

The school’s academic program is designed to challenge students and help them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students are encouraged to be independent learners and to take ownership of their education. AIS also provides students with opportunities to engage in research and develop their creativity and innovation skills.

AIS Graduation Results

AIS students have consistently achieved excellent results in their final exams, with many students achieving top marks in their subjects. The school’s IB results have been particularly impressive, with the average score for AIS students consistently exceeding the global average. In 2020, the school achieved a pass rate of 100% for its IB students, with 70% of students achieving scores of 35 and above, which is considered an excellent achievement. 

Our Exceptional Alumni

Amelia Woodward (2011-2017)

  • Achieved the IB Diploma with a perfect score of 45/45 IB Points
  • Graduated with a Master of Science at Stanford University.

Arkie Mandziy (2006-2021)

  • Graduated with the IB Diploma scoring a perfect 45/45 IB Points
  • Awarded a scholarship in Computer Science (Dean’s Excellence) at the University of Melbourne.

Jonathan Ooi (2007-2019)

  • Completed the IB Diploma with a remarkable score of 45/45 IB Points
  • Holds a Bachelor of Economics from Cambridge.

Kaylee Heng (2015-2021)

  • Attained the IB Diploma with an outstanding score of 45/45 IB Points
  • Bachelor of Biomedicine at the University of Melbourne.

Bastien Buwalda (2017-2022)

  • Successfully completed the IB Diploma achieving a perfect score of 45/45 IB Points
  • Clinical Science at Macquarie University.

Alexandra Adamson-Boote (2013-2022)

  • Graduated from AIS with the HSC, achieving an impressive ATAR of 91.8
  • Nutrition Science Dietetics Pathway (Scholars Program) at Monash University.

Learn more about AIS Pathways

AIS is an excellent school that provides its students with a rigorous academic program and a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school’s graduates have gone on to achieve great success in various fields, and many have attended some of the best universities in the world. AIS students are known for their academic excellence, and the school has a strong track record of preparing its students for university education in Singapore and overseas. If you would like to learn more about the different pathways AIS offers please contact us here