Careers & Pathways Counselling for Students

At the Australian International School (AIS), we understand that preparing students for the future is a journey that begins well before they step into their final year of schooling. Through our comprehensive Careers Program, we provide tailored support to students, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future pathways and meet the key deadlines as they navigate applications to different schools and countries. Our experienced Careers Department works closely with students, families, and teachers to ensure every step is purposeful and personalised. We are proud to send our graduates to over 7 different countries yearly to top institutions such as the University of Cambridge, University of Sydney, Stanford University, Brown University but most importantly with confidence our students have secured their best-fit offers.

Throughout the academic year, the Careers Program offers a wide range of initiatives, including university visits, sample lectures, workshops, and application support. Highlights include:

• January: Orientation week and IB/HSC curriculum overviews.
• March: AIS Tertiary Educational Fair, welcoming institutions from around the world.
• April: Lunchtime workshops on UCAS, Common App, and UAC applications.
• August: UCAT testing preparation and workshops for medical school aspirants.
• Year-Round: University visits, parent coffee mornings, and a bi-monthly Careers Newsletter.

Our students pursue higher education and other opportunities worldwide (data from 2021–2023):

• Australia: 62%
• United Kingdom: 16%
• Singapore: 6%
• National Service: 6%
• United States: 3%
• Europe (various countries; Switzerland, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal): 2%
• New Zealand: 2%
• Japan: 2%
• Other (UAE, Canada, Korea): 3%

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. Some of the universities are listed below: 

• Singapore: NUS, NTU, SMU, JCU, Curtin University Singapore
• Australia: University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Australian National University, Monash University 
• United Kingdom: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, LSE, University of Brighton, University of Glasgow, University of Exeter, University of Winchester, Oxford Brookes University, Durham University, London School of Business and Finance
• United States: Stanford University, Brown University, University of California, New York University 
• Canada: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Ottawa 
• Netherlands: Leiden University, University of Amsterdam, The Hague Academy of International Law
• Japan: Waseda University, Keio University, Sophia University
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The Careers Program at AIS ensures every student is empowered to explore their interests, set ambitious goals, and achieve their dreams. With a dedicated team of advisors, robust resources, and a focus on holistic development, our students graduate as confident, capable, and globally-minded individuals, ready to make their mark on the world.

For more information about the AIS Careers Program or to explore the opportunities we offer, please contact us to arrange a meeting with our Admissions Team.