Australia, Sydney
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1. Submit an Enrolment Application online to place a child on the waitlist. The application is electronically signed by both parents/guardians and requires uploading the child's birth certificate; passport/visa details are needed for non-Australian citizens; school reports are required for entry to Year 1 onward. An application fee of 250 AUD per child is payable at submission. The International Student Application form is used for international student visa cases; contact Admissions for this form. 2. The application is reviewed by the Admissions Office in accordance with the Enrolment Policy. 3. Offers of Enrolment are made in writing by the Principal and accompanied by a contract of conditions to be signed by both parents/guardians and returned to the Admissions Office. 4. Enrolment is confirmed upon receipt of the signed contract and completion of the offer requirements.
The waitlist is established by submitting an Enrolment Application signed by both guardians. The process requires uploading the child's birth certificate and, for non-Australian citizens, passport/visa details; school reports are required for entry to Year 1 and above. An application fee of 250 AUD per child applies. The waitlist is managed through the enrolment process, with offers issued in writing by the Principal and contracts sent to be signed by guardians.
Academic Scholarships are offered through the Australian Council for Educational Research Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (ACER CSTP). Scholarships are for entry into Year 7 (CSTP Level 1) and Year 11 (CSTP Level 3) in 2027; testing for entry occurs on February 28, 2026, with applications open until February 8, 2026. Indigenous Scholarships are provided for First Nations students under the Indigenous Scholarship Program, funded by the Indigenous Scholarship Fund; applications follow IGS schedules. The Indigenous Scholarship Program covers tuition and related provisions for eligible students.
International Grammar School (IGS) Sydney is an independent, coeducational, secular day school following the Australian Curriculum. From Early Learning a bilingual program places Languages and Music at the center of learning, with six languages taught and second language study compulsory through Year 10. The Primary School offers rich, challenging opportunities in a supportive environment, while the High School uses an interdisciplinary approach that extends beyond NSW standards. A standout feature is SAGE, a cross-disciplinary project-based program with week-long learning experiences outside the classroom, complemented by a school-wide emphasis on outdoor education and hands-on STEAM learning. The campus comprises Reg St Leon House for Early Learning and science labs; the Wright Building for IT, drama and design; Kerrie Murphy Building for language learning; and the Renaissance Centre with a university-style theatre, dance studio, libraries and studios. With 70+ clubs, the school delivers language, arts and sport opportunities and intercultural exchanges globally.