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Australia, Canberra
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The school knows and nurtures students as individuals, focusing on intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations. Educators, Campus Directors, the Chaplain, the Individual Learning Team and other staff work in partnership with families to help each child reach their full potential. Parental and community partnerships create a strong sense of connectedness and belonging based on shared expectations, values and respectful communication. Knowledge of the child is central; educators forge positive relationships to foster belonging, security and wellbeing, listening to students' feelings and backgrounds. The school challenges learners with curiosity and courage, supports persistence, and encourages learning from mistakes to sustain independent learning. An international perspective is embedded in the program to prepare students to be global citizens in a connected world.
Support for learners with individual needs is delivered through the Individual Learning Team with involvement of Support Services and families. Educators build positive relationships to foster belonging, security and wellbeing. The program emphasises challenging students with curiosity and persistence while supporting learning from mistakes to optimise potential. The school strives to ensure each child can achieve their full potential in partnership with families.
Overseas students receive English as an additional language (EAL) support. The school offers specific EAL assistance to students for whom English is a second language. Counselling and mental health support are available on site through psychologists and counsellors. Overseas admissions include capability and achievement tests to assess language proficiency and course readiness. These supports are part of CGS's approach to welcoming international students.
Mental health support is provided on site through psychologists and counsellors. Support staff, including Campus Directors, the Chaplain and the Individual Learning Team, work to promote wellbeing. The Student Care & Development program emphasises positive self-concept, belonging and security. The Chaplain and support services collaborate with families to support students' emotional and social growth.
The school has a Child Safe Policy and a Child Safe Programme. These safeguarding policies are publicly listed under CGS School Policies. The school commits to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people.
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.
