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Strengths IB Programme (PYP, MYP, DP), Islamic Values, Holistic Development
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary, Middle School, Secondary
Introduction
Al Zahra College is an IB World School in Arncliffe, Sydney, offering the full IB continuum from ages 3 to 18. Led by Dr Ken Darvall, the school provides the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes within an Islamic educational framework emphasising holistic student development including intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical growth.
3-5 Wollongong Road, Arncliffe, NSW 2205, Australia
The Essentials
Al Zahra College has 614 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English.
Location
3-5 Wollongong Road, Arncliffe, NSW 2205, in southern Sydney.
Stages
Early Learning Centre (ages 3-5), Primary (K-6 PYP), Middle (7-10 MYP), Senior (11-12 DP).
Type
Independent IB World School within an Islamic educational framework.
Additional learning support
The school has an inclusive environment. Students with mild learning support needs may receive support from the class teacher and learning support teachers. Al Zahra College has some contact with specialists to refer for one-on-one support outside of school.
Country affiliation
Australia
Religious affiliation
Islamic. The school operates within an Islamic educational framework supporting spiritual wellbeing.
Fees
Annual tuition at Al Zahra College ranges from AUD 600 to AUD 4,920 for 2026/27.
Enrolment / Acceptance Fee
- Enrolment Acceptance Fee: AUD 600. This fee is payable when a place is offered and accepted and is non-refundable.
Tuition Fees (Kindergarten – Year 12)
- Tuition per semester (all year levels K–12): AUD 1,900. - Full tuition per academic year (all year levels K–12): AUD 3,800. Due dates (2026): Semester 1 due by 10 February 2026; Semester 2 due by 3 August 2026.
Curriculum Fees (per semester and per academic year by year level)
- Kindergarten: AUD 220 per semester — AUD 440 per year. - Year 1: AUD 220 per semester — AUD 440 per year. - Year 2: AUD 230 per semester — AUD 460 per year. - Year 3: AUD 230 per semester — AUD 460 per year. - Year 4: AUD 230 per semester — AUD 460 per year. - Year 5: AUD 240 per semester — AUD 480 per year. - Year 6: AUD 275 per semester — AUD 550 per year. - Year 7: AUD 560 per semester — AUD 1,120 per year. - Year 8: AUD 560 per semester — AUD 1,120 per year. - Year 9: AUD 595 per semester — AUD 1,190 per year. - Year 10: AUD 595 per semester — AUD 1,190 per year. - Year 11: AUD 1,100 per semester — AUD 2,200 per year. (Includes DP-related charges where applicable.) - Year 12: AUD 1,100 per semester — AUD 2,200 per year. (Includes DP-related charges where applicable.)
- Curriculum fees include subscriptions, resource levies, co-curricular activities and IB fees. The Diploma Programme (DP) exam component of the curriculum fees includes a non-refundable DP exam charge of AUD 1,200. Additional fees will apply for IB courses delivered by external providers and for activities such as camps, interschool events, school functions and specialised trips; these are invoiced separately as required.
Family Discounts
- Families with two (2) or three (3) children enrolled receive a tuition fee discount of AUD 150 per child per semester. Any additional younger sibling(s) after the third child receive a 100% tuition fee discount.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Tuition and curriculum fees are billed at the beginning of each semester. Semester due dates (2026) are 10 February 2026 (Semester 1) and 3 August 2026 (Semester 2). Fees are due 14 days after the start of each semester. Additional fees are billed as required and must be paid by the specified due date on each invoice.
- Non-payment may result in withdrawal of enrolment, referral to a collection agency and additional costs. Families experiencing financial difficulty must contact the Finance Committee at finance@azc.nsw.edu.au at least 10 days prior to the due date.
Re-registration and School Fee Deposit
- Re-registration for the next academic year must be confirmed by 1 November. A school fee deposit of AUD 500 is payable by the end of Term 4 once re-registration is confirmed. This deposit is credited against school fees and is non-refundable if a withdrawal notice is received after 15 January following the commencement of Term 1. Failure to pay the deposit by the due date may result in withdrawal of enrolment.
Student Withdrawal and Refunds
- If a student withdraws voluntarily, the following portion of the annual tuition and curriculum fees becomes payable (no refund beyond the retained portion): - Withdrawal before 1 April: 30% of the annual tuition and curriculum fees. - Withdrawal before 1 July: 55% of the annual tuition and curriculum fees. - Withdrawal before 1 October: 80% of the annual tuition and curriculum fees. - Withdrawal on or after 1 October: 100% of the annual tuition and curriculum fees.
- If enrolment ceases for reasons other than voluntary withdrawal, tuition and curriculum fees are calculated pro rata based on the number of weeks enrolled. The enrolment acceptance fee (AUD 600) is non-refundable. The AUD 1,200 DP exam fees included in curriculum fees are non-refundable. The AUD 500 re-registration deposit is non-refundable if withdrawal notice is received after 15 January as noted above.
Late Enrolment, Surcharges and Liability
- Students enrolling during the first four weeks of the school year are billed the full school fee. Students enrolling after the first four weeks are billed proportionally for the number of full or partial weeks remaining and incur a late enrolment surcharge of 5% of the annual fees. If both parents signed the enrolment form, each parent is fully responsible for paying all school fees unless a court order specifies otherwise. Requests to vary the agreement must be made in writing and approved by the College.
Other Costs and Requirements
- Booklists for Kindergarten to Year 12 are advised by the College and billed or purchased separately. Uniforms are to be purchased from Midford School Uniforms. A library bag must be purchased at the College Administration Office. Additional charges will apply for camps, excursions, co-curricular activities, specialist trips and any externally provided IB course fees; such charges will be invoiced when required.
Boarding Fees
- Boarding facilities are not listed for Al Zahra College; boarding is not applicable. No boarding fees are charged.
Fee Payment Options
- Accepted payment methods: direct deposit (bank transfer), BPAY, cash/EFTPOS and payments via the Sentral Parents app. Specific card-payment options via Sentral or EFTPOS may be available at the College administration; check your invoice for payment instructions.
Academics
Al Zahra College teaches International Baccalaureate for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten to Grade 6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 7-10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11-12.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Focus on holistic development supporting intellectual growth, spiritual wellbeing, emotional resilience and physical health within the IB learner profile.
Admissions
Admissions
1. 2. Arrange a visit to the campus. 3. Complete the enrolment process for the relevant year group and IB programme.
Scholarships
Al Zahra College invites applications for scholarships for entry in Years 5–11. The College offers full and partial scholarships for tuition fees (other fees apply). Five types of scholarships are available: Academic; Sporting; Indigenous; Quranic; and Orphans. Academic scholarships are awarded for academic merit and are based on outstanding achievement in state and/or national testing programs, academic excellence from previous years based on school reports, and evidence of involvement in the wider life of the college. Quranic scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding memorisation and recitation ability of one section (volume). An AZC Scholarship Application Form is downloadable.
Waitlist
Al Zahra College reserves the right to postpone admission if a class is full; the applicant is placed on a waiting list. Qualified applicants are then accepted in order of date of application, subject to the stated priorities (children of governing body, children of staff, siblings, then all other applicants). Entry to other year levels depends on vacancies, and early entry onto the waiting list is advised.
FAQs
What curriculum does Al Zahra College follow?
Full IB continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme from ages 3 to 18.
Is Al Zahra College an Islamic school?
Yes, the school operates within an Islamic educational framework emphasising holistic development.
What age range does the school accept?
Ages 3 (Early Learning Centre) through to age 18 (IB Diploma).
