“I chose Toowoomba Grammar School because I liked the look of the environment and community in Australia, and Toowoomba is a typical Australian-type town without being another massive city like Melbourne or Sydney. I have learnt so much about life coming to TGS, not just education, but friendships and experiences I would never have had. I miss my family sometimes, but I do feel like this is my home too.”Baihan "Kimmie" Zhou - Shanghai, China
Toowoomba Grammar School (TGS) is home to boys from Papua New Guinea, China, Hong Kong and South Pacific Islands. They are attracted here because TGS offers all the facilities and opportunities of equivalent schools in metropolitan areas, but we have the advantage of being based in a beautiful, relaxed regional area. Toowoomba is situated just an hour and a half from Queensland’s capital, Brisbane, only two hours from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts and is known as being a warm and inclusive community with strong, traditional family values.
Why study as an international student at Toowoomba Grammar School?
Academic excellence
Toowoomba Grammar School has consistently achieved strong ATAR results. In 2023, 7.2% of students received an ATAR over 99, 27.9% of our students had an ATAR between 95 and 99.95 and 42.3% of students recorded an ATAR over 90.
Our facilities
Spanning almost 21 hectares, Toowoomba Grammar School is just one kilometre from Toowoomba’s city centre. The campus is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque in Queensland with its heritage buildings and expansive, tree-lined grounds.
Toowoomba Grammar School boasts five sporting ovals on-site in addition to an outstanding Sports Centre and an Aquatic Centre. The Glen McCracken Sports Centre includes two basketball courts and three volleyball courts. The lower level is a large indoor netted facility that can be converted to six cricket nets for specialised training. There are eight tennis courts on the campus and the Aquatic Centre includes a ten-lane 25m indoor swimming pool.
Boarding facilities
Toowoomba Grammar School has six boarding houses on campus, each with the Head of House and their family residing within the boarding house to create a true family environment for our international students. This is complemented by a dining hall for all boarders’ meals and the on-site health centre that has 24/7 health care nurses, along with GP and specialist services available.
Support for students
Toowoomba Grammar School has a range of services to support boys’ overall physical, academic and pastoral wellbeing. Here are the support services available to international students and all Toowoomba Grammar School boys:
- Two onsite school counsellors who are available for individual appointments to assist boys with any issues or concerns they may be experiencing.
- 24/7 health care nurses located on campus.
- Each student has a Mentor who is a member of the teaching staff.
- Boys can obtain assistance and advice about any aspect of school life from their Head of House.
Post-school opportunities
Toowoomba Grammar School’s diverse curriculum allows our students to explore a variety of pathways for life after school. The dedication and experience of our teaching staff and careers team provide continuous support to deliver opportunities for all students, no matter their passion. Toowoomba is home to UniSQ and Tafe Queensland providing students with a seamless post-school pathway.
Application for enrolment
Toowoomba Grammar School will consider enrolment applications from students wishing to apply for a Student Visa, subject to compliance with minimum requirements and conditions set by the School, and with legislative requirements of the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia, including any requirements to undertake extra tuition to learn English to meet the English language proficiency standard needed to enter mainstream classes.
Application for enrolment must be made on an Application for Enrolment – International Student form and must be thoroughly completed, and be accompanied by the following documents to support the application:
- Copies of student report cards from the previous 12 months of study, including a copy of the student’s latest report card. A completed reference form from the student’s current or most recent school Principal is required if the student’s report cards do not record student behaviour or commitment to studies;
- A completed subject choices form if appropriate;
- Appropriate proof of identity and age;
- Written evidence of proficiency in English as a second language;
- Photocopy or scanned copy of passport page with name, photo identification, passport number and expiry date;
- A non-refundable enrolment Application Fee; and
- Application for course credit if applicable.
An enrolment application can only be processed when all of the above are received by the Registrar.
Applications from overseas students are processed according to established policy and procedures, and are dealt with on their merits.
A student may be offered enrolment for a specific time in the future which may be conditional on the satisfactory completion of an ELICOS program. Overseas students will only be offered a place at Toowoomba Grammar School if they provide evidence of English proficiency to specific levels (please refer to our Overseas Student Policy).
A complete international student enrolment package can be found here.
Offer of a place
Successful applicants will be forwarded a Letter of Offer and Written Agreement which will include a tax invoice outlining all tuition and non-tuition fees, the course duration, refund policies, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), etc. Overseas students must ensure their OSHC is for the length of their visa.
Confirmation of enrolment
Once the School receives the completed Confirmation of Enrolment Form and Written Agreement, and the fees have been paid in accordance with the tax invoice, Toowoomba Grammar School will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment for the student’s visa application (which is a separate document to Toowoomba Grammar School’s Confirmation of Enrolment form). A student welfare letter will also be provided for students under 18 years of age who will be boarding at Toowoomba Grammar School.
CRICOS courses offered
Toowoomba Grammar School accepts enrolments from overseas students in the following CRICOS registered courses:
| CRICOS Course No. | Years |
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82952F
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Years 5 – 6
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082953E
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Years 7 – 10
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004981C
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Years 11 – 12
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Contact
For further information regarding international student enrolments, please contact our enrolments team on enrol@twgs.qld.edu.au
International student agents
Toowoomba Grammar School has appointed a number of International Student Agents.
OKC Pty Ltd
- Principal – Akihiro Yamamoto
- Address – Shinjuku Centre Bldg. 39 Floor, 1-25-1 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0639, Japan
- Website – https://www.koryu.co.jp/
- Phone – +03-3340-5300
- Email – okcg4@koryu.co.jp
Hwait International Education
- Principal – Feng (Nelson) Ni
- Address – Room 3013, Level 30, No.580, Nanjing West Road, Shanghai, P.R. China 200041
- Website – hwait.com
- Phone – +86 21 6218 0300
- E-mail – nelson.ni@hwait.com
AEC Education Consultancy Limited
- Principal – Emily Cheung
- Address – Room1402, Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
- Website – http://www.aecl.com.hk
- Phone – +852 2598 6166
- E-mail – emily@aecl.com.hk
ACES Education Consultancy (Hong Kong)
- Principal – Flora Chan
- Address – 703A, Opulent Building, 402-406 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Website – www.aces.com.hk/index
- Phone – +85 22 1229359
- E-mail – flora@aces.com.hk
AAS Education Consultancy
- Managing Director – Fu Sam Kwong
- Address – Room 302, 3/F, On Hong Commercial Building, 145 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Website – aas.com.hk
- Phone – +852 2570 5711
- E-mail – sam.kwong@aas.com.hk
AAS Education Consultancy
- Managing Director – Alex Lau
- Address – Room 302, 3/F, On Hong Commercial Building, 145 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Website – aas.com.hk
- Phone – +852 2570 5711
- E-mail – alex.lau@aas.com.hk
AAS Education Consultancy
- Managing Director – Sandy Ho
- Address – Suite 1501 Office Tower Two, Grand Plaza No 625 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
- Website – aas.com.hk
- Phone – +852 2323 3287
- E-mail - sandy.ho@aas.com.hk
Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre Ltd
- Principal – Jimmy Wong
- Address – Room 1229-1230, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
- Website – http://hkosc.com.hk
- Phone – +852 2730 2068
- E-mail – jimmy@hkosc.com.hk
Aston Education
- Principal – Dahlia Leng
- Address – 5th Floor, Office Plus @ Wanchai, 303 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
- Website – http://www.astoneducation.com/
- Phone – +852 286 69933
- E-mail – dleng@aston.edu.hk
For further information regarding international student enrolments, please contact our enrolments team on enrol@twgs.qld.edu.au
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