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Facilities
- APGS provides students with some top-class facilities to encourage academic growth and creativity in the performing arts including:
- Main Hall: lighting, audio, and visual equipment
- 10 Dedicated classrooms
- All learning spaces installed with smart boards/AV
- Music rooms equipped with instruments and keyboards
- 4 Dance studios
- 1 Science room
- 1 Visual Arts room
- Music Recording Studio
English Language Requirement
Students with limited English skills are required to undertake an independent language assessment to assess their readiness for enrolment at APGS such as ASEAS www.aeas.com.au (Years 7-10) or IELTS www.ielts.com.au (Year 11 & 12).
Overseas Enquiries
Please be advised:
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For overseas applicants, enquiries may be sent directly to admissions@apgs.nsw.edu.au or phone
APGS Admissions (02) 9518 5123
- We do not supply boarding or accomodation.
- We only accept International students that will be living in Australia with a family member.
APGS requires at least:
- Junior Secondary – for enrolment in Years 7 to 10 English language proficiency will be assessed through AEAS or IELTS. The minimum English language proficiency level required for enrolment in Years 7 to 10 is [65% for English with AEAS or IELTS 5.5].
- Senior Secondary - for enrolment in Years 11 and 12 English language proficiency will be assessed through AEAS or IELTS. The minimum English language proficiency level required for enrolment in Years 11 to 12 is [75% for English with AEAS or IELTS 6.0].
Course Requirements
- Record of School Achievement (RoSA): Years 7-10 (4 years)
- Higher School Certificate (HSC): Years 11-12 (2 years)
Online Application
To apply for enrolment into APGS you must submit an Online Application Form.
Course Requirements
- Record of School Achievement (RoSA): Years 7-10 (4 years)
- Higher School Certificate (HSC): Years 11-12 (2 years)
Application Fee: $250
This fee covers administration costs associated with processing the application and reserving a place for audition. This fee is non-refundable and is inclusive of GST.
Enrolment Fee - $1,800
This fee when paid confirms acceptance of the offer of a place in the nominated year group at the school. This fee is not refundable. The Australian Performing Arts Grammar School is registered by the NSW Board of Studies to accept overseas students (CRICOS Provider Code: 02647M). The Australian Government classifies an overseas student who is neither an Australian citizen nor one who holds an Australian Residency Visa, and who attends an Australian school, as an ‘Overseas Full Fee Paying Student’.
Pre-Enrolment Fees
2026 Supplementary Fees
- Years
- Excursion Fee
- Learning Resource Fee
- Performing Arts Fee
- HSC Fee
- Years 7 and 8
- $ 360
- $ 670
- $ 900
- Years 9 and 10
- $ 360
- $ 670
- $ 900
- Year 11
- $ 500
- $ 1,050
- $ 480
- Year 12
- $ 500
- $ 1,050
- $ 480
- $ 1,450
Tax Deductable Donations
It is hoped that all families will support the ongoing development of the school through the contribution of tax-deductible donations to the Building Fund or Scholarship Fund. These contributions are especially appreciated and essential for the future of the school.
2026 Overseas Students Tuition Fees
- Years
- Per Term
- Per Annum
- Years 7 and 8
- $ 5,622
- $ 22,488
- Years 9 and 10
- $ 5,960
- $ 23,864
- Year 11
- $ 6,377
- $ 25,508
- Year 12
- $ 9,088 (3 Terms)
- $ 27,264
Further Information
Fees are payable as per the Conditions of Enrolment. A student will not be able to start a new term whilst fees from the previous term remain outstanding. Tuition fees may be made by EFT, cheque, cash or credit card (3% surcharge). Please contact the Accounts Department regarding any queries related to fees: (02) 9518 5123.
No receipts are issued unless specifically requested. Payments received after the due date will incur late fees of 10%. The School reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings to recover outstanding fees after due procedures have been followed. In the event that outstanding fees remain unsettled, the student’s enrolment may be terminated.
The Schedule of Fees does not include the following:
School uniform; private music lessons; textbook and stationery costs; excursions; or, any costs associated with distance education or external programs such as SDEHS, Open High School, TAFE etc.
If a student is withdrawn from the School one full term’s notice in writing must be given to the Principal. The notice must be given no later than one week prior to the end of the proceeding term. If the required notice is not provided, Parents and/or Guardians will be required to pay fees for one term in advance. The date of application for withdrawal will be as per the date of submission of the official APGS Withdrawal Form. Please refer to the Conditions of Enrolment for further information.
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