Senior School
The BGS academic program aims to fulfil the School's academic mission by providing quality teaching across core subjects, sciences, cultural studies, humanities and creative arts.
The School stresses the importance of the continuity of curriculum from Middle School to Senior School. Students study a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science and Physical Education to Year 10.
In Years 11 and 12, students construct a course of study consistent with the principles of breadth, personal fulfilment and meeting tertiary prerequisites.
Courses and Electives
Brisbane Grammar School is committed to providing its learners with an academic, discipline-based curriculum that develops breadth and depth of knowledge and higher-order thinking. BGS pedagogy encompasses the best elements of both traditional and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
Beginning in Year 7 and carrying through to Year 10, all students undertake the study of a set of subjects that meets the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and prepares them for the demands of QCAA senior syllabuses.
Years 9 and 10
All students continue studying English, Science, Mathematics and Physical Education.
Students then choose two of: History; Geography; or a modern language (one of Chinese, French, or Japanese).
In addition, students choose two of: Visual Art; Drama; Music; or Design.
Years 11 and 12
Students construct a course of study from a range of subjects that are designed and moderated by the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).
All boys are required to study English and at least one Mathematics subject. A balanced course, consistent with the School's philosophy of a liberal education, must be maintained throughout the senior years of study.
Students select their six subjects from the following: Visual Arts, Design, Drama, Economics, English, Literature, Geography, Ancient History, Modern History, Chinese, French, Japanese, General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Specialist Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering.
