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Canberra Girls Grammar School

Australia, Canberra

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Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

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Languages taught include Latin, Chinese and French in the Junior School (Year 7–9). In the Senior School, Group 2 language acquisition offers Chinese B, English B, French B, Latin and Spanish ab initio (SL only). The school provides the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12, with Group 1 languages English A Language and Literature and Chinese A Literature, and Group 2 languages Chinese B, English B, French B, Latin and Spanish ab initio (SL only). Elective options include Chinese, French and Latin.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees A$27,255
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1926
Bus Service No

Canberra Girls Grammar School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 18 in Canberra. It is Canberra's first authorised IB Continuum School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme alongside the Australian Curriculum. The school operates from two Deakin campuses and Grey Street junior site, with lakeside facilities at Lake Burley Griffin and a three-storey science block added in 2012. Students access facilities for science, performing arts, design and textiles, ICT, and libraries on each campus. The IBDP combines six subject groups with core Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, while Years 11–12 can follow the ACT BSSS pathway. The co-curriculum spans sport, music, drama, debating, service learning and leadership, including rowing and sailing at Yhuuramulum and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The school marks 100-year centenary in 2026 and welcomes a diverse community with 30+ nationalities.

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ELC & Junior School Open Morning – 2026-05-21
ELC & Junior School Open Morning – 2026-05-21
Campus-specific morning for prospective families to see CGGS Early Learning Centre and Junior School...
Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 10:00 GMT+10 CGGS Early Learning Centre & Junior School, Deakin, ACT

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