The original buildings on Grammar School Hill are listed by the National Trust. This fine gothic structure is nestled among a complex of modern facilities including a Precinct of The Arts, Auditorium, science building, music school, classroom complex, Information and Technology Centre, Library and Resource Centre, Junior School, industrial technology and design workshops, gymnasium, heated pool, multi-purpose Sports Dome and a Junior School Library.
The Risson Centre and Brassall Sporting Complex are just a five minute drive away. The centre caters for sporting functions and is a leading conference and seminar venue. The facility hosts cricket, football, cross country and other outdoor activities and has eight international standard tennis courts and a modern clubhouse.
Facts about Ipswich
Proclaimed a city: 1904
Location: South-East Queensland
Area: 1,090 km2
Estimated population: 170,000
Ipswich Grammar School（http://m.liuxue360.com/au/ipswichgrammars/）is steeped in history. The original buildings from 1863 sit proudly on Grammar School Hill and are listed by the National Trust.
This fine gothic structure is nestled amid a complex of modern facilities including a Precinct of The Arts, Auditorium, science building, music school, classroom complex, Information and Technology Centre, Library and Resource Centre, Junior School, industrial technology and design workshops, gymnasium, heated pool, multi-purpose Sports Dome and a Junior School Library.
The Risson Centre and Brassall Sporting Complex are just a five minute drive away. The centre caters for sporting functions and is recognised as a leading conference and seminar venue. The facility hosts IGS cricket, football, cross country and other outdoor activities and has eight international standard tennis courts and a clubhouse.
Opened on 25 September 1863, Ipswich Grammar has the honour of being Queensland's first secondary school. For generation after generation, this fine school has produced distinguished citizens, innovators and leaders in the fields of politics, engineering, education, literature, military, science, music, medicine, law, sport, commerce and industry.
Established under the Grammar Schools Act and administered by a Board of Trustees, Ipswich Grammar School has a reputation for leadership, innovation and academic achievement.
The pioneering spirit which led to the establishment of IGS spans three centuries and continues to be fuelled by our understanding of the dynamics of change and our passion for excellence.
Our Lifeskills Program is part of every student's weekly timetable from Years 1-12 and covers protective behaviours, safety, friendships, stress and time management, the role of families, resilience, conflict resolution, gender issues, sexuality, drug education, mental health, and the transition from secondary school to the world of work, careers and tertiary education.
With full-time counsellors and staff in the student services department, programs are developed to enhance the strengths and overcome the weaknesses of individual students. Students have the opportunity to participate in a gifted and talented program in the student support centre with specialised resource teachers.
Tuition per year (Year 7) $19,000
Tuition per year (Year 8) $21,500
Tuition per year (QSA included) (Years 9-12) $22,750
# Boarding Fee per year $12,500
Administration fee $300
Enrolment application fee $100
General levy $200
Enrolment deposit (refundable) $2,000
