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Curriculum IB (MYP), Reggio Emilia Approach, Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English, German, French
Strengths Sport, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Oakleigh Grammar is an independent, co-educational Australian school delivering a K–12 program that combines the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme with an inquiry-driven Early Learning Centre inspired by Reggio Emilia. The school is an IB World School and a Round Square member, connecting students to a global citizenship program and experiential leadership opportunities. In Pre-Prep, a bilingual Greek language program supports early language development, while the Arrowsmith Program for cognitive enhancement, the largest site in the Southern Hemisphere, supports students with learning differences in small classes. International students can enrol under a CRICOS license, with dedicated orientation, English language support and a Buddy system. The campus features extensive Visual and Performing Arts facilities, a Makerspace, a Centre for Academic Excellence, private music tuition, and dedicated drama and dance spaces. Outdoor education, leadership programs, annual arts productions and Round Square conferences enrich academics with service, teamwork and real-world responsibility for students.
Oakleigh Grammar has 800 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Located in Oakleigh, Melbourne's south-east. It sits between Oakleigh and Hughesdale railway stations and is a short 10-minute stroll from bus hubs. Oakleigh Grammar offers door-to-door private bus services to selected suburbs.
Stages
Early Learning Centre; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School. The school also hosts International Study and the Arrowsmith Program.
Type
Independent, co-educational, open entry school
Additional learning support
Arrowsmith Program addresses learning difficulties with cognitive exercises; Oakleigh Grammar has offered the Arrowsmith Program since 2016 and is the largest Arrowsmith site in the Southern Hemisphere.
Country affiliation
Australia
Religious affiliation
Orthodox Christian
Bus service
Door-to-door private bus services across Melbourne; morning and afternoon options; booking via School Bus Booking form.
Fees
Annual tuition at Oakleigh Grammar ranges from AUD 200 to AUD 36,030 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Application Fee (international applicants): AUD 200 (non-refundable).
Tuition fees — annual and per-term (day students)
- Junior School (Prep – Year 6): AUD 24,312 per year. Per term (4 terms): AUD 6,078.00.
- Middle & Senior School (Year 7 – Year 12): AUD 36,030 per year. Per term (4 terms): AUD 9,007.50.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Families who commenced in 2020 or later are billed in advance by term on these dates: Term 1 – 9 January 2025; Term 2 – 21 February 2025; Term 3 – 13 May 2025; Term 4 – 12 August 2025 (Term 1 2026 – 9 January 2026 listed as the next term date).
- Families who commenced in 2019 or prior (Prep to Year 11) have these installment due dates: Term 1 – 21 February 2025; Term 2 – 13 May 2025; Term 3 – 12 August 2025; Term 4 – 28 October 2025. Year 12 families in this cohort are billed across three installments: 21 February 2025, 13 May 2025 and 12 August 2025.
- Acceptance/payment requirement: acceptance of an offer requires signing the enrolment agreement and payment of one semester's tuition (international students) or payment in advance as per the school's enrolment terms.
Boarding / Homestay
- The school does not operate on-campus boarding; homestay is used for international students. Homestay placement is charged at approximately AUD 460 per week. Homestay fees are separate from tuition and are not included in the tuition figures above.
Other charges and typical additional costs
- School books: included in the international tuition figure for Middle & Senior School (Year 7–12) but uniform, excursions and homestay are excluded.
- Uniforms: families must purchase official uniform items. The school operates a Uniform Shop and a Secondhand Pop-up Store where secondhand uniform items and textbooks are sold (secondhand items may be sold for up to 60% of new prices). Expect separate charges for new uniform items when purchased.
- Incidental and subject-specific charges: camps, excursions, subject levies, VCE materials, instrument hire/tuition, excursions and short trips may be charged in addition to tuition as applicable. International tuition figures explicitly exclude excursions and homestay.
Discounts and sibling concessions
- Pre-payment discount: a 4% discount on the current year's tuition is available for domestic students Prep–Year 12 when the full amount of all fees owing is paid by the school's stated prepayment date.
- Sibling discounts: second child – 20% reduction; third and subsequent children – 30% reduction (sibling discounts do not apply to the Early Learning Centre).
Refunds and withdrawal terms
- Application fees are non-refundable for international applicants. Tuition payments and any entitlement to refund are governed by the school's enrolment/business terms and the signed enrolment agreement; international students are required to pay a semester's fees in advance as part of acceptance and the fees listed exclude homestay and uniform costs.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include BPAY and direct deposit (bank transfer), EFTPOS and major credit cards, and direct debit arrangements. Specific payment reference details and BPAY/direct deposit details appear on statements.
Notes for parents (factual summary)
- Tuition figures listed above are the published annual tuition amounts for the school's listed cohorts and are charged as described in the school's billing schedule; books are included for international tuition in the Middle & Senior School figure but uniform, excursions and homestay are additional costs. Payment timing varies by family commencement cohort and some year levels (for example Year 12) have a different installment pattern.
Academics
Oakleigh Grammar teaches IB (MYP), Reggio Emilia Approach, Australian Curriculum.
Curriculum
Oakleigh Grammar is an IB World School and is associated with Round Square. The Early Learning Centre uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired, inquiry-based curriculum and views the environment as the third teacher, with a daily program that includes visual arts, music, storytelling, outdoor learning, social-emotional learning and early numeracy. A bilingual Greek language program operates in the Pre Prep stage. Oakleigh Grammar offers the Arrowsmith Program for cognitive enhancement since 2016 and is the largest Arrowsmith site in the Southern Hemisphere; classes are small, approximately 10 students per teacher and assistant.
Gifted and Talented
The school recognises giftedness and provides extension opportunities and higher-level challenges for identified students.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Oakleigh Grammar uses a holistic Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Framework with seven core pillars to weave wellbeing into all aspects of school life. The pillars include Character Development and Growth, Child and Youth Safety, Christian Life, Digital Connectedness, Positive Community Engagement, Relationship Building, and Student Agency. The school provides Counselling & Emotional Support with personalised counselling and a dedicated Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Team that oversee wellbeing across the school.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Oakleigh Grammar has a Learning Enhancement team that identifies and supports students with difficulty learning. It offers the Arrowsmith Program for learning differences (e.g., dyslexia, dysgraphia, auditory processing, memory difficulties) and works with Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists to deliver targeted programs. A dedicated Student Support Unit provides interventions for students needing individualised learning plans, with Early Years Literacy Intervention, the MultiLit Reading Program and Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment among the intervention options. Gifted students may access enrichment and extension programs.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Oakleigh Grammar has non-English speaking students and provides English language support through an Intensive English Language Program (IELP). English-medium instruction is delivered with integrated support for English as an Additional Language to help students settle and succeed.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling and emotional support are available; students can self-refer from Year 6 to Year 12, with confidential counselling and, for younger students, referral through teachers and parents. A Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Framework includes health and wellbeing content, and a team provides ongoing wellbeing supervision and guidance; First Aid is available for health issues.
Safeguarding
Oakleigh Grammar is a Child Safe School with zero tolerance for child abuse. It has policies and procedures to safeguard students, a commitment to promptly address child safety concerns, and a focus on protecting the needs of Aboriginal students, CALD and international students, students with disabilities, and others at risk.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1 – Read: Read the Conditions of Entry and Student Admissions Guidelines. Step 2 – Apply: Complete the Online Application Form; International Agent Applications use the International Application Form. Provide copies with the Application for Enrolment: birth certificate photocopy; the student's two previous school reports and/or relevant NAPLAN reports; Registration Fee of $100 (non-refundable); Family Admission Fee $500 (non-refundable); immunisation records (ELC enrolments only); visa copy (visitors and temporary residents only). A separate application form must be lodged for each student. Step 3 – Interview: You and your child will be invited to the campus to meet Admissions staff and the Principal, and you'll have the opportunity to ask questions about life at Oakleigh Grammar. Step 4 – Offer: You will be advised if the application is successful; if you accept the offer, pay a Tuition Contribution Fee of $1000 to guarantee a place for your child. This fee is non-refundable but credited to the first year of tuition fees. Priority for admission is given to: siblings of existing or past students; children of permanent staff members; children who attended the Early Learning Centre and continue to Prep; children of former students; and by date of application.
Scholarships
Academic and General Excellence Scholarships: Oakleigh Grammar offers scholarships to students who are talented, motivated and civic-minded, and who have the potential to make a positive contribution in a leadership and academic capacity, becoming part of our close-knit community. 2027 Scholarships: Registrations for the exam for our 2027 Scholarships are now closed. For more information regarding Scholarships, contact our Admissions Office on (03) 8554 0014 or admissions@oakleighgrammar.vic.edu.au
FAQs
What curricula does Oakleigh Grammar offer?
The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 6-9 and VCE in the Senior School, with the Junior School using the Quartet model.
What are the school's values?
HARK values of Humility, Aspiration, Respect, and Kindness, founded in Orthodox Christian faith, guide the school's approach to education and character development.
What is the Arrowsmith Programme?
The Arrowsmith Programme provides specialised cognitive training and learning support for students with diverse learning needs, targeting specific challenges.
What are the school's recent academic results?
Oakleigh Grammar achieved its best VCE results in 21 years and outstanding NAPLAN growth across year levels.
Who is the Principal?
Mark Robertson serves as Principal, emphasising education that develops hearts that serve, minds that question, and souls that aspire.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students from Early Learning Centre (approximately age 3) through to Year 12 VCE (age 18).
Does the school have a house system?
Yes, the House System organises student engagement, community building, and friendly competition aligned with HARK values.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, Academic Scholarships and a Bursary Programme are available. Contact the school for details and eligibility criteria.
What is the Academic Mentoring Programme?
In Middle School, the programme formally develops relationships between students and academic mentors to support learning and personal growth.
Does the school accept international students?
Yes, the school holds CRICOS registration and welcomes international learners through a dedicated enrolment pathway.
