Inside the
Classroom
We are committed to delivering a world-class education and preparing our students for academic success at the highest levels.
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Junior School
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Senior School
Junior School
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24
Maximum students in a class
1 to1
Devices
0
Composite classes
Specialist Subjects
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Japanese and Mandarin
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Physical Education
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STEM
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Library
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Biblical Studies
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Music
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Targeted English Program
Senior School
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A Wide Range of Subjects
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Geography
- Music
- PDHPE
- Biblical Studies
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Year 7 students choose one language to study:
- French
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Music
- PDHPE
- Biblical Studies
- Technology
- Visual Arts
From 2025, Year 8 students will select two elective courses:
- Grand Designs
- Heroines and Heroes
- Japanese – continuing from Year 7
- Mandarin – continuing from Year 7
- French – continuing from Year 7
- Jewellery Making
- Musical Theatre
- Visual Culture
- Extra English – by invitation only
- Finding Time – by invitation only
Students continue their study of the following core subjects:
- English
- Mathematics
- Geography
- History
- PDHPE
- Biblical Studies
- Science
Year 9 students select two elective courses from a range of subjects offered including:
- Japanese – continuing from Year 8
- Mandarin – continuing from Year 8
- French – continuing from Year 8
- Physical Activity and Sports Studies
- Commerce
- Philosophy
- Industrial Technology Multimedia
- Industrial Technology Timber
- Design and Technology
- Photographic and Digital Media
- Visual Arts
- Drama
- Dance
- Music
- Food Technology (from 2026)
- Extra English – by invitation only
- Finding Time – by invitation only
Students study Preliminary (Year 11) and Higher School Certificate (Year 12) subjects and sit the HSC Examinations in these courses at the end of Year 12. English is compulsory in Years 11 and 12. Students also select additional courses to study, to total at least twelve units of study in Year 11 and at least ten units in Year 12. All students will take part in a Christian Living course.
- English EAL/D
- English Advanced
- English Standard
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Health and Movement Science
- Community and Family Studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12 only)
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Ancient History
- Modern History
- History Extension (Year 12 only)
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Society and Culture
- Chinese Continuers
- Chinese and Literature
- French Continuers
- Japanese Continuers
- Design and Technology
- Food Technology (from 2026)
- Industrial Technology Multimedia
- Industrial Technology Timber
- Drama
- Dance (from 2027)
- Visual Arts
- Music 1
- Music 2
- Music Extension (Year 12 only)
- VET Entertainment
3
Languages
Offered
65
Years of
Excellence
24
Maximum students in a class
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Languages
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Cambridge Science
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Year 8 Electives
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Finding Time
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Extra English
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VET Courses
For students in Years 11 and 12, Illawarra Grammar runs the Entertainment Industry VET course internally. Students interested in staging, production and technical aspects of live events and performances benefit greatly from this course and the practical opportunities provided by School Production.
Upon successful completion of the course students will be awarded a Certificate III in Live Production and Services.
From 2026, VET Hospitality will also be on offer. As students will complete HSC examination in these subjects, one or both VET courses can contribute to a students’ ATAR.
Languages
Starting in 2025, Year 7 students will have the opportunity to enrol in either advanced or beginner streamed classes for all three languages offered, subject to demand.
For students in Years 8 to 10, proficiency testing will be available to ensure they are placed at the appropriate level for the DELF (French), HSK (Chinese), and JLPT (Japanese) exams. These certifications will not only enhance students’ language learning but also provide valuable credentials that can benefit their future studies in Australia and in countries where these languages are spoken.
Languages from 2025 at Illawarra Grammar:
- Prep – Japanese
- Kindergarten to Year 4 – Japanese
- Year 5 to 6 – Japanese or Mandarin
- Year 7 – Japanese, Mandarin, or French (language compulsory)
- Year 8 to 12 – Japanese, Mandarin, or French (elective)
In 2026, we are excited to introduce Spanish Beginners as a new subject for Years 11 and 12.