The full name of IB is International Baccalaureate. It is an internationally accepted high school diplomas. With the IB diploma, students can apply for universities around the world because it is highly recognised internationally and very popular. Under this trend, many schools in different countries have opened IB courses. For example, many schools in Australia offer IB courses to students. Among them, some schools enjoy very good reputation. Then, what are these schools? Just read on! This IB school ranking in Australia will show you the top 6 IB schools in Australia.

#1 St. Paul's Grammar School

St. Paul's Grammar School is located in western Sydney. It is a co-educational Christian grammar school that ranks among the top private schools in Australia. This school offers New South Wales government courses as well as PYP, MYP and IBDP courses - it is one of the few schools in Australia that offers all of these courses. St. Paul's Grammar School has a beautiful environment and a quiet campus with modern teaching facilities, providing a relaxed and elegant learning environment for students.

#2 St. Andrew's Cathedral School

St. Andrew's Cathedral School is located in the central business district of Sydney. It is a co-educational private Anglican day school with multiple campuses, and it has both primary and secondary sections. This school has been committed to cultivating students' academic excellence, enthusiasm for learning and deep thinking skills beyond the curriculum. In addition, it provides students with a unique learning environment. In 2009, St. Andrew's Cathedral School became an IB school in Australia, providing students with an International Baccalaureate. Students who hold the IB diploma can enter the UNSW Sydney and other higher education institutions.

#3 Trinity Grammar School

Another top IB school in this IB school ranking in Australia is Trinity Grammar School, which is located in Sydney with multiple campuses. It is a private Anglican day and boarding school that provides early education, primary and secondary education for boys. It is one of the oldest and best boys' schools in Australia. The school has a wide range of world-class courses, including HSC courses, IB courses, VCE courses and the most extensive extracurricular activities, providing every boy with a wealth of opportunities to develop skills.

#4 Australian International Academy

Australian International Academy is the first Muslim college in Australia, dedicated to providing high-quality education from kindergarten to grade 12 for Australian and overseas students. It is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Except for that, it also has 5 campuses in other regions. The school offers a large number of courses, including International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), IB Diploma Programme (IB Diploma)and Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE).

#5 Ravenswood School for Girls

Ravenswood School for Girls, one of top IB schools in Australia, is located in the Gordon area on the North Shore of Sydney. It is a Uniting Church private school that currently accepts kindergarten (four years old) to 12th grade students. It is also a leading independent girls' school in Australia, providing integrated education with academic goals. This school has excellent academic performance and is the only girls' school in North Sydney that offers both the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) courses for high school students.

#6 Geelong Grammar School

Geelong Grammar School is a private, co-educational secondary school with both residential and day systems, and has a reputation for providing leading modern education. Geelong Grammar School provides students with world-class facilities, courses and sports support. All its campuses have facilities for students in specific grades and curriculum areas, including modern libraries, music schools, and multimedia centers. It is a member of the Junior School Heads' Association of Australia (JSHAA), Australian Boarding Schools' Association (ABSA), Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), Association of Independent Schools of Victoria (APSV), and is also a member of the G20 School Group. What's more, it is one of the earlier providers of IB courses.

Other Top IB Schools in Australia

Except for the schools mentioned above, there are also other schools listed on the IB school ranking in Australia, such as:

- Kardinia International College

- Somerset College

- St. Peter Lutheran College

- Scotch College

- Concordia College

- Immanuel College

- Mercedes College

- Melba Copland Secondary School

- Southern Christian College

- MLC Sydney

- Newington College

- ...

All these schools provide IB courses and enjoy good reputation in Australia. If you want to know more school details, you can go to the School Finder section of CatEight to find out these schools and view the school details. Or you can search for the schools on Google or other search engines then check the details.

The Bottom Line

The IB schools listed on this IB school ranking in Australia all provide high-quality as well as recognised IB courses for students and they can help students enter the famous universities in the world. Hence, if you expect to be able to study at a world-renowned university in the future, it is beneficial for you to complete high school courses and obtain an IB diploma from an IB school in Australia - this can help increase your chances of success.

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