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About Canberra Grammar School
In short: Canberra Grammar School is a private, religious, co-ed international school in Canberra, Australia. It offers the IB. Stages: preschool, primary, middle school and high school (ages 3–18). Taught in English.
Established in 1929, Canberra Grammar School is a co-educational Independent Anglican School in Red Hill, offering academic education, co-curricular opportunities and pastoral care to day and boarding students of all backgrounds and faiths. It is an International Baccalaureate World School and the only co-educational boarding school in the ACT, and the only school in the ACT to offer the NSW Higher School Certificate. CGS aspires to develop curious, creative, confident and compassionate citizens of the world, nurturing each student's intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social and physical aspirations across its Primary and Senior Schools.
- Type
- Private
- Faith
- Religious
- Gender
- Co-ed
- Ages
- 3–18
- Approach
- General Curriculum
Fees at Canberra Grammar School
Curriculum and languages
International programmes
Canberra Grammar School is an International Baccalaureate World School. Senior students may also study towards the NSW Higher School Certificate, and the School supports overseas students (CRICOS provider no. 00580G).
Languages
English is the language of instruction at Canberra Grammar School, which also emphasises the ability to communicate in multiple languages.
Stages and ages
Educational approach
Principles
As a co-educational Independent Anglican School, CGS respects and nurtures all students as individuals of all backgrounds and faiths, aspiring to develop curious, creative, confident and compassionate citizens of the world who serve others before self.
Extracurricular activities
Culture 1
Arts 3
CGS offers a wide co-curricular programme spanning sport, music, drama and the arts. It runs a distinctive computing and technology programme — the first school in Australia to teach iOS app development and the Swift language — with the Code Cadets group (Python) and participation in informatics and programming competitions.
Facilities and services
Learning facilities
Other facilities
Located on the Red Hill campus, the School offers outstanding facilities supporting academic, co-curricular and pastoral programmes, including the Snow Concert Hall and dedicated spaces for its computing and technology programmes, alongside boarding accommodation.
Services
Frequently asked questions
Which curriculum does Canberra Grammar School follow?
International Baccalaureate.
What language is Canberra Grammar School taught in?
Lessons are taught in English.
How do I contact Canberra Grammar School?
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