List of Top Best Cambridge CAIE Schools in Australia 2025 Ranking

Checkout list of Top Cambridge Schools in Australia 2025 offering CAIE Cambridge International programme 2025. IGCSE schools in Australia. Find below the complete list of Cambridge CAIE (CIE) Schools in Australia offering Cambridge Primary, Secondary, IGCSE and AS & A Level of Cambridge Assessment International Examinations (CAIE) board with information on Fees, Admission procedure, Ranking, Rating & Reviews, Curriculum, Facilities, Contact Details and address. This list of Top Best IGCSE Schools in Australia covers Cambridge affiliated Schools in Australia.

Click on the name of the Cambridge CIE school for information on Admission, Fees, Curriculum, School Contact Details, Ranking, Reviews and Ratings of Best Cambridge Schools in Australia. List contains both National and International Cambridge Schools in Australia covering list of Daycare, Playschool/Pre School/Pre Primary, Primary, Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools and K12 Schools. The below list of Cambridge schools in Australia covers Girls Schools , Boys Schools and Co-ed schools providing Day or Boarding/Residential schools in Australia.

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School education in Australia

School education system is almost similar across all states of Australia. School education in Australia includes preschool, preparatory or kindergarten, primary school, secondary school or high school and senior secondary school. School education is 13 years (Prep/KG to Senior Secondary) and divided into:

Primary school - Runs for seven or eight years, starting at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7.
Secondary school - Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10.
Senior secondary school - Runs for two years, Years 11 and 12.

Language of instruction in schools in Australia

English is the official language of Australia and the main language of instruction in the education system.

What are the different types of schools in Australia?

Australia has both government schools (also known as public schools or state schools) and independent schools (Catholic or private schools). As per 2019 data, out of the total ~10,600 schools in Australia around 7100 are government schools. Majority of students (65-70%) attend government schools in Australia. All Government schools follow national curriculum.

Which curriculum schools follow in australia

The Australian Curriculum is the national curriculum for all primary and secondary schools in Australia. All Government schools follow national curriculum

Are government schools in Australia free?

All public schools in Australia are free. Government schools (public schools) are free to attend for all Australian citizens and permanent residents, while Catholic and independent schools charge fees to students.

What is the typical school year in Australia?

School year lasts from late January to mid December.

About the Cambridge programmes

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE or simply Cambridge and formerly known as CIE).It is part of the University of Cambridge. Refer to below table for the Cambridge pathway from primary to pre-university (k-12).

Programme	Age Range
Cambridge Primary	5 to 11 years old
Cambridge Lower Secondary	11 to 14 years old
Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE or O Level)	14 to 16 years old
Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Level)	16 to 19 years old

Cambridge Primary

Typically for 5 to 11 year old students. Cambridge Primary develops skills in 10 subjects including English, Mathematics and Science.

Cambridge Lower Secondary

Cambridge Lower Secondary is for students aged 11 to 14 years. It offers 10 subjects (including English, Mathematics and Science).

Cambridge Upper Secondary

Cambridge Upper Secondary is for learners aged 14 to 16 years. It offers students two routes: Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level.

Cambridge Advanced

Cambridge Advanced is typically for students aged 16 to 19 years who need advanced study to prepare for university and higher education. It offers two routes: Cambridge International AS & A Level, and Cambridge Pre-U.

CAIE Cambridge Programme - Age Requirement and Grade Placement

Refer to below table for Age and Grade Mapping with various Cambridge International Programmes. As different school systems use different names for grades, years and levels, we have created this table to make it easier for parents to compare their current school grade/year with cambridge stages and grade.

Age of Child	IB Programme	International Grade	UK Grade
3	Cambridge Early Years
4	Cambridge Early Years	Pre-KG	Reception
5	Cambridge Primary	Kindergarten	Year 1
6	Cambridge Primary	Grade 1	Year 2
7	Cambridge Primary	Grade 2	Year 3
8	Cambridge Primary	Grade 3	Year 4
9	Cambridge Primary	Grade 4	Year 5
10	Cambridge Primary	Grade 5	Year 6
11	Cambridge Primary	Grade 6	Year 7
12	Cambridge Lower Secondary	Grade 7	Year 8
13	Cambridge Lower Secondary	Grade 8	Year 9
14	Cambridge Upper Secondary	Grade 9	Year 10
15	Cambridge Upper Secondary	Grade 10	Year 11
16	Cambridge Advanced	Grade 11	Year 12
17	Cambridge Advanced	Grade 12	Year 13

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