Excellence in education for boys 

Brisbane Grammar School offers education for boys from Year 6. There are no selection procedures - boys are accepted in the order in which they are enrolled - however the School reserves the right to make special consideration in certain circumstances (such as interstate and overseas transfers).

The Middle School caters for boys from Years 6 to 7 and the Senior School, boys from Years 8 to 12.

A number of scholarships and bursaries are available each year for boys who are entering at Year 8. Scholarships are awarded upon an interview with the Headmaster, and on the basis of academic merit - as demonstrated through performance in an examination set and marked by the Australian Council for Educational Research.

This examination is designed to ensure that differences in standards and educational experiences will not necessarily affect students' results. Bursaries also take into account financial need or other special hardship.

A diverse and innovative academic programme

Brisbane Grammar's academic programme is intended to provide a well-rounded education for boys, most of whom will proceed to further study after completion of Year 12. In recent years, around 95% of seniors have received a first-round offer to a tertiary institution. The broad general education which boys receive at BGS gives them the knowledge and skills to move to a vocationally specific course upon leaving school. More broadly, students are taught competencies in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking and communication.

First class facilities

As befits a school which places the highest priority on learning, Brisbane Grammar School has outstanding learning and teaching facilities. Apart from ample general classroom and other teaching spaces, the School has an air-conditioned, computerised library which accommodates 200 readers and around 100 000 books and other reference resources.

Specialist learning facilities include well-equipped science laboratories, four computer rooms and additional computer workstations within various subject areas. All computers are networked and have permanent access to the Internet via a fast DSL connection. Language teaching and learning are enhanced through a fifth computer room dedicated to this area.

A spacious music building with air-conditioned practice rooms and a rehearsal gallery provides the ideal environment for music, and is also the setting for a significant selection of the School's fine collection of contemporary Australian art. Similarly spacious and well-equipped facilities exist for art and photography.

The Centenary Hall accommodates the entire school for weekly assemblies. Its gallery can accommodate a Year group for lectures and other large meetings.

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