Full-fee paying overseas students
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Canberra Grammar was established as a boarding school in 1929 and our boarding community provides a warm welcome to boys from many countries. We are pleased to be able to offer a number of places for full-fee paying overseas students for 2008. Boys may commence as boarders in Year 7.

Proficiency in English is preferred but the School endeavours to provide English support through ESL classes and tutors where required. To discuss your needs please contact Ann Jory in the Admissions Office on +61 2 62609744 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

School Shop Purchases and Additional Charges

School uniform costs are detailed in the Uniform Price List. Additional charges for boarders may include travel, medical and pharmaceutical costs, excursions, camps, concerts etc. The approximate cost of these additional charges, including school uniform, is 15% of the annual tuition fee for boarding students.

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Textbook Hiring Service

The School conducts a textbook hiring service. The cost of this service is included in the tuition fee. Books not returned or unreasonably damaged are charged for.

Medical Insurance

Each overseas student is required to take health insurance cover for medical and hospital expenses before a Student Visa will be issued. The annual premium for Overseas Student Health Insurance is $A342 and is payable at the time of enrolment.

Property Insurance

It is the responsibility of parents to obtain property insurance for their sons, as they may consider appropriate. The School does not accept responsibility for damage to pupils’ property. The School does invite parents to be a part of a group insurance policy relating to personal injury to their children. Details are available from the Accounts office.

Withdrawal or change from Boarding to Day Student:

A term's notice is required. For example, if a pupil is not returning for Term 3, the Headmaster must receive written notice by the first day of Term 2. In the absence of such notice, one half of the Term 3 fee is chargeable.

Absence for one term :

A term's notice to the Registrar is required. A half term's fees are payable.

Absence for more than one term: