Contact the Enrolments Office before applying to determine the availability of places. It is also important to understand the School’s English language requirement for entry, listed below. As Brisbane Grammar School has limited assistance available for students acquiring English, this condition of enrolment will be strictly adhered to. 

To proceed with an application, overseas students are required to complete the following:

• provide copies of the student’s two most recent school reports
• provide copies of any certificates of public examinations (where applicable)
• provide a letter of reference from the student’s current or most recent school Principal is also required if the student’s reports do not record student behaviour or commitment to studies
• provide written evidence of proficiency in English as a first or second language
• provide a photocopy or scanned copy of the student's passport page with name, photo identification, passport number and expiry date; and
• provide details of the student's involvement in cocurricular activities. 

Where the above documents are not in English, certified translations in English are required, with the necessary costs to be met by the applicant.

An application for enrolment can only be processed when the Director of Enrolments has received all of the above. 

Applications from International Students are processed according to established policy and procedures and are dealt with on their merits.

Assessment procedures include an evaluation of reports from previous schools and of English language proficiency. In cases where reports are unavailable or inconclusive for any reason, the School may require relevant testing of the applicant to assess the application.

Prior to offering a place at the School, applicants will be interviewed, either in person or by telephone. We may also contact your son’s current Principal, but we will not do so without your prior consent.

 Having considered all records and any further information which may be requested, the Headmaster of the School will make the final decision on the acceptance of any overseas student into the School.
 

Students must provide evidence of satisfactory academic performance appropriate to entry to the year level requested on the Application for Enrolment or offered as an alternative point of entry by the School in a Letter of Offer.

For all students:

• evidence of application to school work
• achievement in literacy and numeracy areas of the curriculum; and
• a pass level or 'C' grade or better for the majority of core subjects.

Brisbane Grammar School requires evidence of sufficient proficiency in English to successfully meet the curriculum demands of the enrolled course. This is a requirement under the 2018 National Code of Practice (Standard 2).

Evidence of English Language Assessment must meet the requirements of the Migration Regulations, where required. In the case of AL4 applicants 16 years of age or older, as of 1 April, 2004, Migration Regulations must be met.

This evidence may be presented as proof of a previous study in English as the medium of instruction, or as results of an acceptable English language proficiency test. 

The minimum proficiency level in English that must be met for an application to be considered are:

In addition to a satisfactory result in AEAS or IELTS (International English Language Testing System), applicants will be asked to provide a piece of extended writing in English, completed under supervised conditions.

These minimum levels must apply to each of the four areas: Writing, Speaking, Literacy, and Reading or Viewing.

As Brisbane Grammar School offers a very demanding academic program, students below these levels in any of the four areas of language - Writing, Speaking, Literacy, and Reading or Viewing - will experience significant difficulty in accessing course materials and completing assessments.

Students should note that if their language proficiency is below the level outlined above, they may be required to undertake an intensive English language course before commencing mainstream studies.

Students wishing to enter the School outside these year levels are assessed individually based on the contents of their report cards and personal references. They may also be required to undertake a language proficiency test set by the School.
 

If a place in the School is available, we will forward a Written Agreement and invoices for payment of the Application and Confirmation Fees and the first instalment of Tuition and Boarding fees, based on the current year's schedule of fees. For students commencing at the start of a school year (January) the first instalment will be 50% of the total cost of Tuition Fees for Semesters 1 and 2 of the first year of study and 75% of the total cost of Boarding Fees, if applicable, for Semesters 1 and 2 of the first year of study. The first instalment for students commencing part way through a school year will be adjusted to reflect the length of the study period for that year.

A copy of the Written Agreement, along with your online application, and other documents as requested in the Written Agreement must be signed and returned to the School along with your fee payments

Upon receipt of the required documents, signed by both parents, and the associated fees, we will send you an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment Certificate which is required for your son’s application for a Student Visa.
 

For International Students, the Board of Trustees endeavours to set fees which will cover, as far as possible, all expenses except textbooks and uniforms. The Schedule of Fees for International Students is higher than for Australian students, as Australian students receive both Federal and State Government per capita grants. There are also additional administration costs for International Students

Schedule of Fees for Overseas Students 

It is compulsory for all International Students to contribute to Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

The School provides a range of options for the payment of fees. You may pay your fees by cheque or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or Bankcard). Credit card payments attract a surcharge of 0.8% for Visa, Mastercard and AMEX. The full range of payment options and methods is explained on your School Fees account each year. Note: The School reserves the right to withdraw an enrolment if fees are not paid when they are due, unless prior arrangements have been agreed in writing. Fees are subject to change. 

The School provides a range of options for the payment of fees. You may pay your fees by cheque or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX or Bankcard). Credit card payments attract a surcharge of 0.8% for Visa, Mastercard and AMEX. The full range of payment options and methods is explained on your School Fees account each year. Note: The School reserves the right to withdraw an enrolment if fees are not paid when they are due, unless prior arrangements have been agreed in writing. 

The School is located on the edge of Brisbane's central business district, close to major road and rail links and 20 minutes’ drive from the domestic and international airports. Further information about Brisbane and Queensland can be obtained from Tourism Queensland or Visit Brisbane.