Canberra Grammar School

Canberra Grammar School aspires to develop students who are curious, creative, confident, and compassionate citizens of the world. The school aims to nurture students as individuals, supporting them in realising their intellectual, spiritual, cultural, social, and physical aspirations. It emphasises the importance of critical thinking, communication in multiple languages, adaptive creativity, and the integrity to serve others.

The school offers a comprehensive academic programme that integrates the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with the Australian Curriculum. The Primary School (Pre-K to Year 6) follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). The Senior School (Years 7-10) is a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). In Years 11 and 12, students may choose between the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC).

The school provides personalised teaching to cater to all student abilities, offering both learning enrichment and targeted support. In the primary years, this is facilitated through collaborative learning, differentiation, and assessment for learning to ensure students are challenged at their appropriate level. Additionally, a Defence School Mentor is available to support students from defence families.

Families are encouraged to explore the school website to understand the offerings before submitting an enquiry via the online form. The school provides opportunities for prospective families to book phone calls with the enrolment team, attend open days, or visit the campus. Detailed information regarding the enrolment process, fee schedules, and scholarships is available through the school's dedicated enrolments portal.

The school operates on a four-term academic year. Terms typically commence in early February and conclude in early December, with breaks between terms and public holidays observed throughout the year. Orientation days for new students are held at the start of the first term each year.

The school operates across multiple campuses, including the Red Hill campus and the Northside campus in Campbell. Key facilities at the Red Hill campus include the Snow Concert Hall and Music Centre, the Tim Murray Theatre, a heritage-listed dining hall, and the Chapel of Christ the King. Sports facilities include six ovals, eight tennis courts, a PDHPE centre with basketball courts and a weights room, and a heated indoor swimming pool. The school also maintains a health clinic, a primary school library, and boarding houses for both male and female students.