International Grammar School
- All Ages
Founded on principles of bilingual learning and unity through diversity, IGS is dedicated to shaping future generations of globally conscious citizens. As a co-educational and secular independent school from Preschool to Year 12, it embodies the values of diversity, authenticity, connectedness, personal achievement, and vibrancy.
International Grammar School
Located in Ultimo, IGS is perfectly placed in the centre of Australia’s most creative, dynamic, digital precinct, a short walk to the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney. Their idyllic Kangaroo Valley Retreat offers students a host of immersive experiences; language camps, science and sustainability field studies, Shakespeare in the Glade, music camps, writers’ retreats, art en plein air, and leadership programs.
A Focus On Languages
Its unique language program broadens students’ cultural understanding and communication skills. Each day from Early Learning onwards, students experience partial bilingual immersion, becoming familiar with their additional languages, which can include French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish. Families from all backgrounds immediately feel at home in the IGS community, where difference is celebrated.
Early Years Learning Framework
IGS harness the natural curiosity and energy of their youngest learners. They draw upon a broad mix of theories and philosophies in early childhood education to ensure children enjoy new and exciting opportunities for developmental play and in-depth learning. Their program is underpinned by the Early Years Learning Framework, the national curriculum of early education and care services.
The Primary Program
The Primary program provides opportunity, challenge, and support to learners from Kindergarten to Year 6. Meeting individual learning needs has a positive effect on self-esteem and development. IGS’s vibrant range of learning activities provides rigour, promotes acceptance of difference, and encourages research in students’ areas of interest. Students develop an understanding of themselves and their worlds through various forms of expression including Languages, Music, Visual Arts, and Drama.
The High School Program
IGS’s program for Years 7 and 8 aims to create a smooth transition into High School and maximise student engagement. Courses for Years 9 and 10 provide opportunities for enriched learning and are grounded in critical thinking and the ongoing development of literacy and numeracy skills, while the expanded Senior program features stimulating choices across all faculty areas and many leadership opportunities. HSC results are consistently impressive.
Beyond the Classroom - Learning Without Limitations
From Early Learning and Primary right through to High School, language, music, performance and the arts are the threads that bind IGS. They are the cornerstones of human connection that we see as key to our students’ successes both at school and in society. IGS offers a host of opportunities for students to be active, learn teamwork and good sportsmanship, compete together and make friends outside their class group.
Offering immersive, award-winning education programs, like SAGE, and real-world opportunities for students to learn beyond the classroom, their highly engaging cross-disciplinary curriculum prizes personal growth, focus and effort alongside academic achievement and creative expression.
IGS: A Snapshot
Facilities: Early Learning, Centre, Rooftop play areas and basketball court, Centre for the Dramatic Art, Bibliothèque, Imaginarium, Literarium, Peace Garden, Design Centre, gym with climbing wall, extensive music rooms, senior study centre and more.
Boarding: No
Scholarships: Yes, see details here.
Fee Range: View details here.
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