Study abroad at TIGS
The Illawarra Grammar School is a co-educational Anglican school located just south of Sydney in the vibrant city of Wollongong.
Meet our Principal
"Our purpose at TIGS is to educate young people to be the very best version of themselves and to have a clear sense of their place in the world, the positive impact they have and an identified pathway for a flourishing life."
Dr Julie Greenhalgh
Principal
Our mission
The achievement of Academic excellence in a Caring environment that is founded on Christian belief and behaviour, so that students are equipped to act with wisdom, compassion and justice as faithful stewards of our world.
Why TIGS?
Academic excellence
The Illawarra Grammar School is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) in our Junior School, Kindergarten to Year 6. The NSW Government curriculum is studied in the Senior School in Years 7 to 10 with the NSW Higher School Certificate Course offered for Year 11 and Year 12.
Students excel across a range of disciplines. Each student is supported with a focus on their personal best in a culture of high effort and achievement. TIGS students regularly feature in the Higher School Certificate (HSC) Merit Lists which recognise the top Year 12 achievers in NSW. Typically, 85-90 percent of TIGS graduates are accepted into university courses in Wollongong, Sydney, throughout Australia and overseas.
English language tuition
TIGS offers English language tuition for international students within our ELICOS Centre. Our High School Preparation (HSP) Course teaches English and academic skills that students need, combining intensive English language study with English for specific Australian high school subjects. While studying this course, international students also study alongside Australian students as they participate in academic, cultural, sporting and social activities at the School.
Learning opportunities
Students have access to an extensive co-curricular programme, encouraging students to pursue their passion. TIGS offers a diverse range of activities including sports, community service, visual and performing arts, academic challenge, language and culture clubs, chess, outdoor education and overseas tours.
Teacher quality
Our staff are of the highest calibre, handpicked for their extensive level of expertise and dedication, providing your child with the ideal environment to achieve their best.
Your home away from home
Homestay offers a unique opportunity for students to experience the Australian lifestyle and culture in a safe, friendly and caring ‘home away from home’ environment.
This experience gives international students the opportunity to practice their English on a daily basis.
Students are accommodated throughout their entire experience, in carefully selected homestays with a local family. These families are reputable and provide quality accommodation.
Explore Wollongong
TIGS is situated in Wollongong, in the picturesque Illawarra region of New South Wales, bounded by stunning natural beauty and unparalleled views.
Wollongong is one of Australia’s most liveable regional cities, situated just one hour south of Sydney. Located along the coast, Wollongong is home to over 300,000 residents, beautiful landscapes and one of Australia’s best universities, the University of Wollongong.
TIGS is centrally located in Wollongong. At TIGS, your child will have access to specialised classroom facilities, learning spaces, recreation and sporting facilities, creating a dynamic and engaging environment to support their learning.
What our international student have to say
Adrian | Hong Kong
"TIGS is a great School. The people, the teachers, the facilities, the school system - everything is great!"
Ellen | Korea
"TIGS has provided me many experiences... sports carnivals, snow camps. My homestay parents have helped me a lot."
Jaxin | Shanghai
"The life[style] between Wollongong and Shanghai is very different... Wollongong is very peaceful and quiet."
Jenny | Thailand
"I love going out on excursions... Last term, we went to Cockatoo Island with Art students... it was a very nice time."
Discover more
For more information, download our International Student Programme brochure or view our Schedule of Fees.
Come and meet us
We understand sending your child to study abroad is a big decision, and you may have many questions. We're here to help.
Applications for enrolment can be made directly with TIGS or via an approved international agent.
View the list below to find an agent in your country to assist with applying to study in Australia.
International student tertiary destinations
TIGS brings about many opportunities for further education, with 26 percent of our international graduates choosing to study at the University of Wollongong. To discover more about which courses and universities destinations are popular with our international graduates, click the button below.
How to apply
1. Complete the online Application for Enrolment.
Along with the application please upload the following:
- Copy of applicant’s two (2) most recent school reports
- Copy of applicant’s birth certificate or passport
- Copy of English testing results
- Letter of recommendation from the Principal of the applicant’s present school, if readily obtainable
- Copies of recent references
2. The School will require any proposed student to attend an Interview via Zoom or in person.
3. Successful applicants will be provided with an Offer of Enrolment. To accept the offer of a place, the following must be forwarded to the School:
- Payment of fees as requested on the Offer of Enrolment
- Signed Acceptance of Offer
4. An electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) will be issued on receipt of the above which should be used to support an application for a student visa.
Contact us below
+61 2 4220 0260
international@tigs.nsw.edu.au
PO Box 225, Figtree NSW 2525, Australia
For more information, please visit
tigs.international
tigs.nsw.edu.au
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