Academic Wellbeing

At AIS we acknowledge the direct correlation between academics and social, emotional and psychological wellbeing and as such we don’t see them as different but the same component of student learning – academic wellbeing. We know that students with higher levels of psychological and emotional wellbeing show higher levels of academic achievement.

“To provide our students with an environment where they feel happy, healthy, safe and can be at their best.”

Our Wellbeing Team is led by highly qualified and experienced educators and involves a multi-faceted system of support and guidance provided by The Assistant Head of Secondary (Wellbeing), Wellbeing Coordinators, Heads of Year, Homeroom Teachers, Counselling team,  International Students Coordinator, Boarding and Student Support Co-Ordinator, Head of Inclusion, Multi-lingual Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Learning Enrichment Team and our Health Care Unit. Together, they create a nurturing environment that promotes the wellbeing of all students.

At AIS, we are committed to fostering a supportive community where each student can thrive. As part of our Academic Care philosophy, students participate in a bespoke Wellbeing Program specifically tailored to the AIS context. This program features sessions developed and delivered by our School Psychologists, Heads of Year, Homeroom teachers and guest speakers. This Student Growth Model is centred around 6 key themes including: Belonging, Identity and Connection, Healthy Relationships, Global citizenship, Digital wellbeing, Emotional Intelligence and Academic Empowerment.. We have created specific outcomes for each year level that align with our wellbeing objectives, ensuring they are appropriate for the students’ age and developmental stage. These essential skills are developed gradually as students progress through their education and provide them with important life long skills.

The Australian International School makes the Academic Wellbeing of our students an absolute priority. One of the many tools we use to support our world class, holistic education is our C.A.R.E.S survey. The data derived from this is used to have informed conversations about students academic wellbeing and provide the appropriate support and interventions where required. C.A.R.E.S is designed so that student voice can shine through about how students are feeling about schooling, relationships and themselves.