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1. Submit an Application for Enrolment. Parent(s)/guardians submit an enrolment application with the required documentation, including a non-refundableAUD 100 application fee. Applications are reviewed by the Enrolments Office. 2. A Conditional Place or Waitlisted Application. A conditional place may be offered, or the application may be waitlisted for future consideration. If a conditional place is offered, the Enrolments administration fee of AUD 500 is payable to accept the conditional place; this fee is non-refundable unless a confirmed place is not offered after pre-enrolment. 3. Pre-Enrolment Information. The School requests up-to-date information 9 to 24 months prior to commencement, including year-entry questions, school reports, health and wellbeing and independent information. A pre-enrolment review and possibly an interview may occur. 4. Interview. Families are invited to an enrolment interview with a Head of School. 5. Confirmed Place Offer. A letter of offer for a confirmed place may be provided within 14 days of the interview. 6. Acceptance of Offer. Parents/guardians sign an Enrolment Contract and pay an Enrolment Deposit within the prescribed timeframe; the deposit is non-refundable and not used toward fees.
If a conditional place cannot be offered at the time, the application is waitlisted for future consideration. A waitlisted application may only progress by moving to the Conditional Place stage.
The Friends' School offers scholarships and bursaries based on multiple criteria. The Friends' Fellowship Bursary is a two-to-three year bursary for a new student entering Year 10 or 11 in 2027; recipients do not sit an exam but demonstrate commitment through an online application, interview, and references. Applicants must be Australian Citizens. The value can be up to 75% of school fees. The Mather Endowment Trust considers students entering Years 7–12; selection includes demonstrated academic commitment, portfolio work, and evidence of co-curricular involvement, with interviews. Merit Scholarships (Year 7 and Year 11 in 2027) provide a 25% tuition reduction and are tenable for enrolment; these are currently closed, with 2027 guidelines and an exam held on 28 February 2026. Boarding Scholarships ( Years 7 and 11 in 2027 ) provide a 25% reduction to tuition and boarding fees and are currently closed. Music Scholarships (Year 7 and Year 11 in 2027) provide a 25% reduction to tuition fees and are currently closed. The Old Scholars' Memorial Grant offers a one-off grant for Year 11 tuition (historically) and is currently closed. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Bursary opportunities exist for new students in Years 7–12 and are needs-based; these are currently CLOSED. For inquiries, contact the Enrolments Manager.
Situated in Hobart, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school offering the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme and the Australian Curriculum. It educates students from 0 to 18 years across four campuses, including Argyle Street Primary and the Commercial Road Senior School. The curriculum is organized around eight learning areas: The Arts, English, Health, Humanities, Languages, Mathematics, Science and Technology. In Years 8–10, English, Mathematics, Science and Health and Physical Education are compulsory. Outdoor Education features regular whole‑day activities about every three weeks. The school has a Quaker heritage, established in 1887, and remains connected with its Quaker values under the leadership of Esther Hill since 2024. Facilities include the Farrall Centre (an 800‑seat assembly hall), Revell Sports Centre, and the Health & Fitness complex. The Friends' School emphasizes Rowing and a broad co‑curricular program, including international enrolments for students from around the world.
