Canberra Grammar School has always been a proud boarding school, and we are now the only co-educational boarding school in the ACT. Our tight-knit group of 130 boarders are a make-up of students from surrounding rural and coastal areas, local students whose families are on overseas postings with Parliament, Foreign Affairs and the Australian Federal Police, and from countries all over the world. Here, young people from very different backgrounds are brought together for a shared experience in an environment of respect and inclusion, and develop a sense of camaraderie that is difficult to match in another setting.
“Boarding has not only allowed me to attend CGS but also allowed me to utilise so much this School has to offer outside of the classroom… I have gained strong independence skills and self-motivation; I am part of a community which I believe has given me a great advantage for when I leave school and move into the real world.” – 2022 Boarding Graduate
Our boarders enjoy a home away from home, with all the resources of the School and our National Capital at their doorstep, as well as access to academic support, assistance from peers and mentors, and consistent routines that help navigate School life.
We invite you to look through our Boarding Brochure.
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Our boarders have 24 hour, seven day a week support from an incredible team of dedicated and caring professionals, led by the Heads of Boarding. The team also includes live in and visiting tutors, a registered nurse and visiting doctor. Academic tutors offer that little bit extra to support our commitment to academic excellence while our Boarding Coordinator assists in the day-to-day care of boarders by providing pastoral, domestic and administrative support to boarders, their families and the Boarding House staff. CGS Boarding also offers a range of dedicated pastoral care staff, including counsellors and psychologists who are on-staff.
All CGS Boarders have access to not only a variety of sporting facilities, but to a wide range of leading sporting programmes from rugby, soccer, tennis, cricket, netball to water polo and extra-curricular programmes like Code Cadets and student-based academic support groups like the CGS Academy. Additionally, students have the opportunity to apply for international exchanges as a part of their academic programme, or may even participate in an international-trip as part of a sporting commitment.
Staying in touch with family is important to Canberra Grammar School and we welcome parent contact and involvement. The Boarder Parent Committee Group meets each term where feedback, initiatives and inquiries are openly discussed. And of course, parents and students have unlimited access to one another.
The Registrar provides guidance and support with enrolment procedures and arrangements prior to entry to the School, including guardianship and accommodation matters, health insurance, and visa. Most overseas students seeking a place at Canberra Grammar School as boarders will need to undertake capability and achievement tests which will help to assess the student’s ability to manage the courses offered and their English proficiency.
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We’re delighted to share that Primary and Senior students Ethan, Mason, and Oscar participated in the Water Polo U13 National Development Carnival in Tasmania these school holidays, representing the ACT. They expressed CGS core values in their sportsmanship, support and encouragement of their teammates, both in and out of the water. Well done!
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House Music 2025 blew the roof off the Snow Concert Hall to cap off an extraordinary Semester One at Canberra Grammar School! Well done to everyone who performed, as well as staff and students behind the scenes who made an incredible two days possible, and – of course – congratulations to Sheaffe House for coming away on top!
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What an amazing week Primary School had with their ‘Colour-a-thon’ themed Walk-a-Thon! It was fantastic to see such excitement from our students and community.
A huge thank you to Steve K. in Year 5, for campaigning for the ‘colour’ component to be a part of this year’s Walk-a-Thon. He has worked tirelessly since last year to make this event happen, and it was a huge success.
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A huge congratulations to Year 12 students Sidney, Harry, and Victor who are the winners of the 2025 Bond University National High School Mooting Competition!
After months of preparation and a gripping Grand Final on Saturday at Bond University against worthy opponents, Prince Alfred College, the team from Canberra Grammar School rose to the occasion, demonstrating outstanding legal reasoning, courtroom advocacy, and teamwork under pressure. Both Sidney and Harry received Honourable Mentions for Advocacy in the Preliminary Round. Harry was also awarded Runner-Up Best Oralist in the Semi-Finals, and Best Oralist in the Grand Final. Both advocates were ably supported by Victor, the team’s instructing solicitor.
This prestigious national event saw 63 schools from across Australia compete, making this achievement even more remarkable.
We are incredibly proud of our students, and grateful for the support of their coaches who have guided them along the way. Thank you for inspiring excellence and representing our school with such integrity and intellect.
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