International Grammar School
International School in Sydney
Quick answer
IGS is Sydney's only K-12 co-ed bilingual school with compulsory second-language instruction from kindergarten. Best fit for inner-city families wanting languages and music-focused education.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Australian, IB, HSC leaving qualifications include NSW HSC, IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $22,000–$32,000/yr published in AUD, US$ equivalent.
- 30 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: 4-18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: NESA, IBO verified.
1,300
30
Rolling
1984
NESA, IBO
NSW HSC, IB Diploma
About International Grammar School
Founded in 1984 with a unique vision for bilingual languages-and-music focused education. Co-educational K-12 with a curriculum emphasising languages (compulsory second language K-12) and the arts.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $22,000 – $32,000 |
| Fee year | 2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $28,210(+4%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $29,710 |
| Cost position in Sydney | 40th percentile(mid-range) |
Australian, IB, HSC
NSW HSC, IB Diploma
French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
unknown
Yes
Yes
Recommended neighborhoods
Ultimo, Surry Hills, Pyrmont, Glebe
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Student Diversity
Highly diverse
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