Canberra Grammar School

Australia, Canberra

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Infant Year 1 (Age 1)	1	13,775 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550. One-time enrolment charges on first enrolment: Registration AUD 220; SRC AUD 3,200.
Infant Year 1 (Age 1) – Full-time option	1	27,550 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550. One-time enrolment charges on first enrolment: Registration AUD 220; SRC AUD 3,200.
Infant Year 2 (Age 2)	2	13,775 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550.
Infant Year 2 (Age 2) – Full-time option	2	27,550 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550.
Infant Year 3 (Age 3)	3	13,775 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550.
Infant Year 3 (Age 3) – Full-time option	3	27,550 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550.
Infant Year 4 (Age 4)	4	13,775 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550.
Infant Year 4 (Age 4) – Full-time option	4	27,550 AUD	Infant - Early Learning	(Part-time annual) AUD 13,775 or (Full-time annual) AUD 27,550.
Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)	5	24,825 AUD	Primary	Kindergarten – Year 2 (per year).
Year 1 (Ages 6-7)	6	24,825 AUD	Primary	Kindergarten – Year 2 (per year).
Year 2 (Ages 7-8)	7	24,825 AUD	Primary	Kindergarten – Year 2 (per year).
Year 3 (Ages 8-9)	8	27,875 AUD	Primary	Years 3 – 4 (per year).
Year 4 (Ages 9-10)	9	27,875 AUD	Primary	Years 3 – 4 (per year).
Year 5 (Ages 10-11)	10	29,050 AUD	Primary	Years 5 – 6 (per year).
Year 6 (Ages 11-12)	11	29,050 AUD	Primary	Years 5 – 6 (per year).
Year 7 (Ages 12-13)	12	33,705 AUD	Secondary	Year 7 (per year).
Year 8 (Ages 13-14)	13	34,350 AUD	Secondary	Years 8 – 10 (per year).
Year 9 (Ages 14-15)	14	34,350 AUD	Secondary	Years 8 – 10 (per year).
Year 10 (Ages 15-16)	15	34,350 AUD	Secondary	Years 8 – 10 (per year).
Year 11 (Ages 16-17)	16	34,880 AUD	Secondary	Year 11 (per year).
Year 12 (Ages 17-18)	17	34,880 AUD	Secondary	Year 12 (per year).

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 AUD	Registration Fee payable with each application; SRC payable on confirmation of enrolment.

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 AUD	Enrollment involves SRC as above; see SRC.

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Registration Fee	220 AUD	Non-refundable, payable with each application.
School Renewal Charge (SRC)	3,200 AUD	Compulsory, non-refundable, payable on confirmation of enrolment. For students entering in Year 11 who have not previously paid the SRC: AUD 1,600.

Fee Breakdown

Fees

Enrolment / Application fees

- Registration Fee: AUD 220 (non‑refundable, payable with each application).
- School Renewal Charge (SRC): AUD 3,200 (compulsory, non‑refundable, payable on confirmation of enrolment). For students entering in Year 11 who have not previously paid the SRC: AUD 1,600.

Tuition fees (annual and per‑term / instalment by year group)

- Early Learning (Pre‑School / Pre‑Kindergarten):
- Part‑time (annual): AUD 13,775. Invoiced fortnightly in arrears (Early Learning and CGS Care).
- Full‑time (annual): AUD 27,550. Invoiced fortnightly in arrears (Early Learning and CGS Care).

- Primary School (annual / per term = annual ÷ 4):
- Kindergarten – Year 2: AUD 24,825 (per term: AUD 6,206.25).
- Years 3 – 4: AUD 27,875 (per term: AUD 6,968.75).
- Years 5 – 6: AUD 29,050 (per term: AUD 7,262.50).

- Senior School (annual / per term):
- Year 7: AUD 33,705 (per term: AUD 8,426.25).
- Years 8 – 10: AUD 34,350 (per term: AUD 8,587.50).
- Year 11: AUD 34,880 (per term: AUD 8,720.00; Year 11 tuition is billed in four equal instalments).
- Year 12: AUD 34,880 (billed in three equal instalments over the first three terms; per instalment approximately AUD 11,626.67).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Early Learning and CGS Care: invoiced fortnightly in arrears. Kindergarten – Year 11 tuition: billed in four equal instalments; Year 12 tuition: billed in three equal instalments over the first three terms. Boarding follows the same instalment pattern (Years 7–11 billed in four instalments; Year 12 boarding billed in three instalments). Statements are emailed monthly and are available on CGS Connect.
- 2026 tuition/boarding due dates (terms): 3 February (Term 1), 20 April (Term 2), 21 July (Term 3), 12 October (Term 4). Tuition and boarding fees are to be paid in full on the first day of term unless paying by direct debit. Additional charges are billed on monthly statements and are due 14 days from statement date.
- Late fee: a late fee of AUD 160 may be charged if an account is not paid in full by the first day of term or where payment arrangements lapse.

Boarding fees

- Senior School boarding (annual):
- Full‑time (annual): AUD 36,485.
- Weekly (annual): AUD 30,975.
- Casual boarding: AUD 250 (casual rate).
- Boarding billing: Years 7–11 billed in four equal instalments; Year 12 boarding billed in three instalments over the first three terms. Year 12 boarders are expected to continue boarding until the end of their exams in Term 4; boarders who leave prior to exams are not eligible for boarding fee remission.

Compulsory ancillary charges and levies

- School Resource and Excursion Charge (compulsory, non‑refundable): applied in four equal instalments to student accounts. Per term charges: Pre‑School (per term) AUD 95; Kindergarten – Year 2 (per term) AUD 92.50; Years 3 – 4 (per term) AUD 112.50; Years 5 – 6 (per term) AUD 117.50. This charge covers book packs, core student resources and compulsory incursions/excursions (does not cover outdoor education or voluntary activities).
- School Learning Device Programme (SLDP) levy (compulsory, non‑refundable; applied in four equal instalments): Year 3 (per term) AUD 125; Years 4–5 (per term) AUD 117; Year 6 (per term) AUD 102; Year 7 (per term) AUD 200.
- Music and co‑curricular charges: instrument hire (per semester) AUD 200; refundable bond for instrument hire AUD 300; private music tuition billed by teacher; Instrumental Opportunities Programme AUD 1,050; Co‑curricular levy (Kindergarten – Year 12) AUD 200 per year. Parents and Friends Levy: AUD 35 per family, charged annually.

CGS Care and Early Learning additional fees

- Before School Care (per session): permanent booking AUD 27; casual booking AUD 30. After School Care: permanent booking AUD 45; casual booking AUD 48. School Holiday Programme: AUD 120; expanded School Holiday Programme AUD 150–AUD 175. Late pickup fee (after 6:00pm): AUD 60. Early Learning and CGS Care charges are invoiced fortnightly.

Other likely family costs (estimates where listed)

- Uniform (approximate on commencing at the School): AUD 1,000 – AUD 1,500 (estimate shown for full‑fee overseas students schedule).
- Textbooks (Years 7 – 12): approximate family purchase cost AUD 300 – AUD 600.
- Co‑curricular sport charges (approx per semester): AUD 350 – AUD 500. Outdoor Education: charged by number of days and billed separately; typical range shown AUD 175 – AUD 300 per day for domestic schedule and AUD 350 – AUD 1,500 in the overseas schedule depending on program; outdoor education fees are billed separately to school fees over four instalments. Additional excursions, camps, medical/travel costs for boarders and optional activities will be charged to the student account as applicable.

Refunds, remissions and special cases

- General refund policy: tuition and boarding fees are non‑refundable and are not subject to pro‑rata payments. There is no discount for pre‑payment of fees. Special consideration for remission may be given in circumstances such as long‑term student illness, but no general remission is offered for absences due to leave or suspension.
- Leave of Absence / Withdrawal / Change of boarding status: written notice one full term prior to absence, withdrawal or boarding change is required. In the absence of required notice, half a term's applicable tuition and/or boarding fees may be payable (and other specific conditions apply for re‑entry or change of status).
- Overseas student (FFPOS) refund and provider default rules: specific protections and refund processes apply for full‑fee overseas students, including provider default provisions and references to the Tuition Protection Service for unresolved refund issues. Overseas students must also maintain private health cover for the duration of enrolment in compliance with visa requirements.

Payment methods and charges

- Early Learning and CGS Care fees: payable by direct debit only. Kindergarten – Year 12 fees: payable by direct debit, cheque, BPay or credit card. Credit card surcharge at time of payment: Visa/Mastercard 0.755% plus GST; AMEX 1.95% plus GST. If direct debit payments fall more than two payments in arrears the School may cancel the direct debit agreement and standard payment terms will apply. All signatories to the Enrolment Contract are jointly and severally liable for fees. Family discount on tuition and boarding for K–Y12: 7.5% for second child, 15% for third child, 20% for fourth and subsequent children (Pre‑School / Pre‑Kindergarten students are not eligible for the family discount).

Additional notes on billing frequency and account handling

- Kindergarten – Year 11 fees and most ancillary charges are applied in four equal instalments across the year; Year 12 tuition and Year 12 boarding are split into three instalments (first three terms). Statements are issued monthly; additional charges are billed on those statements with a 14‑day payment term. Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the Business Office if experiencing difficulty meeting payment dates. Outstanding fees may result in discontinuation of enrolment and debt recovery action.

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Instructs in English

Fees A$13,775 - 34,880

Ages Not listed

Pupil numbers 2250

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1929

Bus Service No

Canberra Grammar School is an independent Anglican day and boarding school in Canberra, Australia, educating about 2,000 students on two campuses. The Red Hill campus houses girls' boarding and refurbished boys' housing, with Wi-Fi, study spaces and modern bathrooms. The school offers an IB World School program—PYP, MYP (candidate in Years 7–9) and DP—integrated with the Australian Curriculum. Year 11–12 provides a choice between the IB Diploma Programme and the NSW Higher School Certificate, making CGS the only Canberra school to offer both options. Facilities include the Snow Concert Hall and Music Centre (1,400 seats), Tim Murray Theatre, on-site libraries, a Health Clinic, and an indoor heated pool, plus eight tennis courts and six ovals. Signature features include the co-curricular Education Programme linked to IB CAS, extensive performing arts, languages with international tours and exchanges, and a broad outdoor education and service program.

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