Careers & Pathways Counselling for Students

At the Australian International School (AIS), we  equip students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to thrive in their futures and receive offers to their top Australian universities as well as institutions in the US, UK, and beyond such as the University of Melbourne, Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore (NUS). 

Our comprehensive Careers Program provides tailored guidance, empowering students to navigate their graduation pathways—whether the IBDP or HSC—and make well-informed decisions about their post-graduation options. We ensure they are fully prepared to secure offers from their top-choice universities.

As an international school, we offer unwavering support to families, helping them meet key deadlines and successfully manage applications across various schools and countries. Our expert Careers Department works closely with students, families, and teachers to deliver a purposeful and personalised approach at every stage.

We take pride in our graduates’ success, with students earning scholarships and early offers to top institutions yearly. For example in 2024, students received early offers to University College London (UCL), University of Melbourne, Pennsylvania State University and one graduate secured a spot in the highly competitive Bachelor & Doctor of Medicine program at the University of Sydney—one of only 40 admitted annually—along with a $10,000 per year scholarship.  Most importantly, our graduates leave AIS with the confidence that they have secured the best-fit opportunities for their aspirations.

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.