Join Hills Grammar
Hills Grammar is a truly independent, intentionally co-educational, proudly diverse, and inclusive school providing an education for children from Pre-K to Year 12.
We appreciate that every child and young person is different. Our aim is to identify, nurture and expand on each person’s passions, skills and capacity in order for them to graduate into the world as confident, and accomplished.
Hills Grammar has a non-selective (no entrance tests) admission policy where each application is considered on its merits. Priority is given to siblings of children already enrolled and to the children of former students. Our main entry points are ECEC, Kindergarten and Year 7.
Our approach to enrolments
Our year groups are intentionally small, to ensure that each child is known for their unique abilities. Junior School (Kindergarten to Year 6) is 80 per grade and Senior School (Year 7 to Year 12) is 120 per grade.
As a co-educational school, we provide equal places in each year group for boys and girls. Our enrolments procedures and processes ensure we maintain this balance.
All applicants are expected to demonstrate a willingness and ability to support the School’s mission and values, to apply themselves to academic study, and participate fully in school life. The School’s educational program aims to prepare students for opportunities of life-long learning, including (though not limited to) further education at university and other tertiary institutions.
We believe that the safe and supportive environment of Hills Grammar has a lot to offer students. Through a combination of our challenging academic program and diverse co-curricular opportunities, students embark on a learning journey that will prepare them well for whatever future they may choose.
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APPLICATION
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WAITLIST
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DOCUMENTATION AND INTERVIEW
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OFFER OF ENROLMENT
How to enrol –
K to 12 and ECEC
Hills Grammar has a:
- non-selective admission policy where each application is considered on its merits.
- comprehensive intake and is open to all students regardless of cultural, socio-economic or religious background.
- priority given to siblings of children already enrolled and to the children of alumnae.
- practice of providing an equal number of places for boys and girls to ensure gender balance.
- enrolment procedure and practice that complies with the various state and federal anti-discrimination laws.
We have significant interest and waitlists for our key intake years of Early Childhood, Kindergarten and Year 7.
Enrolling is generally a four-step process.
Application
Applications for enrolment can be made by completing the Enrolment Application Form.
Prior to submitting an application, families are advised to familiarise themselves with the School’s current Fee Schedule and our Tuition Collection Policy. Tuition fees are reviewed annually.
International Students, including Overseas Students studying on a 500 Student Visa, should refer to the International Applications section prior to completing an application form.
An Application Fee of $275 is payable when submitting the online application. An Application Fee of $220 is payable for each subsequent child. Hills Grammar Alumni are not required to pay an application fee.
Entry-year groups of Kindergarten and Year 7 have significant interest. Families are advised to ensure their child is on the waitlist – ie submitted an application and paid the application fee – for these year groups as early as possible.
Waitlist
Once a completed Application Form and the Application Fee have been received by the Enrolments Office, families are placed on the formal Waitlist for the particular year group and starting year.
PLEASE NOTE Entry-year groups of Kindergarten and Year 7 have significant interest. To avoid disappointment, families are advised to ensure their child is on the waitlist for these year groups early – in particular we recommend Year 7 applications are received at least 3 years prior to desired commencement.
Documentation and interview
Two years prior to entry, we begin the first round of preadmission steps. Working through the waitlist, prospective students and their parents will be required to complete a Student Information Form and provide supporting documentation – including birth certificate, references, school reports and NAPLAN results (if applicable), results of public tests, immunisation papers, as well as information relating to any special needs of the applicant.
Once the documentation is submitted students and their parents will be invited to attend an interview. These interviews are conducted by the relevant Head of School. At this interview, we get to know the students and their families and discuss the School’s expectations of parents and students.
Elective choices for older students will be discussed and clarified prior to confirmation of enrolment.
Offer of enrolment
Following the interview, an Offer of Enrolment may be made.
A signed acceptance of this Offer of Enrolment is required, accompanied by a payment of the non-refundable $2,500 Enrolment Fee. This fee secures your place within that year group. The time frame for acceptance of an offer varies based on the timing of your commencement and will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
The Offer of Enrolment is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. All enrolments are conditional upon the School being satisfied in its discretion that the Student’s needs can be met by the School.
The School may cancel the enrolment if it determines prior to the start of the enrolment that the student’s needs cannot be met.
Application
Applications for enrolment can be made by completing the Enrolment Application Form including the priority of access information.
An Application Fee of $275 is payable when submitting the online application. An Application Fee of $220 is payable for each subsequent child. Hills Grammar Alumni are not required to pay an application fee.
Prior to submitting an application, families are advised to familiarise themselves with the School’s current Fee Schedule and our Tuition Collection Policy. Tuition fees are reviewed annually.
Waitlist
Documentation and interview
Enrolments are processed each year from July, unless a place is available throughout the year.
Prospective students and their parents will be required to complete a Student Information Form and provide supporting documentation – including birth certificate, immunisation papers, as well as information relating to any special needs. Once the documentation is submitted students and their parents will be invited to attend an interview.
These interviews are conducted by ECEC staff. At this interview, we get to know the students and their families and discuss the School’s expectations of parents and students.
Offer of Enrolment
Following the interview, an Offer of Enrolment may be made.
A signed acceptance of this Offer of Enrolment is required and accompanied by a payment of the non-refundable $1,750 Enrolment Fee.
The Offer of Enrolment is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. All enrolments are conditional upon the School being satisfied in its discretion that the Student’s needs can be met by the School. The School may cancel the enrolment if it determines prior to the start of the enrolment that the Student’s needs cannot be met.
Application
Applications for Overseas Students studying on a 500 Student Visa can be made by completing the International Students Application Form.
Prior to submitting an application, families are advised to familiarise themselves with the School’s current Fee Schedule and our Tuition Collection Policy. Tuition fees are reviewed annually.
A non-refundable Application Fee of $275 is payable when submitting the online application. Hills Grammar Alumni are not required to pay an application fee.
Entry-year groups of Kindergarten and Year 7 have significant interest. Families are advised to ensure their child is on the waitlist – ie submitted an application and paid the application fee – for these year groups as early as possible.
Document and Interview
Should a place become available, our Enrolments office will collect and compile the required documentation related to international enrolments which will include:
- Student Information form
- A copy of the student’s birth certificate, translated into English if necessary
- A copy of the information page of the student’s passport
- A copy of the student’s latest school report translated into English
- A copy of the student’s English Proficiency test results (ISTART Online or AEAS).
- Character references
- Handwritten essay
The Enrolments Office and the Head of International Students will review the paperwork and confirm if the student is suitable for interview. This is usually arranged over Skype or WeChat at a mutually convenient time. At this interview, we get to know the students and the families and discuss the School’s expectations of parents and students.
Offer of Enrolment
Following the interview, an Offer of Enrolment may be made.
The conditional letter of offer will state the conditions that must be reached prior to entry. These may include where appropriate the period of time in HIE.
A signed and witnessed acceptance of Offer of Enrolment is required. For international students, this must be accompanied by a payment of the non-refundable $2,500 Enrolment Fee; a refundable enrolment deposit of $6,000 and payment of the first term’s fees.
Upon successful receipt of these documents and after payment has been cleared, a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and, where required, the Confirmation of Approved Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) will be released.
The Offer of Enrolment is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment . All enrolments are conditional upon the School being satisfied in its discretion that the Student’s needs can be met by the School.
The School may cancel the enrolment if it determines prior to the start of the enrolment that the student’s needs cannot be met.
International students are required to
- have overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the length of their student visa and must show evidence of this before commencing enrolment
- be living with a parent for the duration of their enrolment
- appoint a Student Advocate, who will assist with all aspects of on-going communication with the School whilst residing in Australia.
Prior to the commencement date, the School will send the student information about their first day, as well as and general requirements regarding uniforms, books and subject choices.
Contact the Enrolments Office
For further information about enrolments, please contact the Enrolments Office via the details listed below.
Got questions?
Can I visit the school to see it ‘in action’?
We host regular campus tours of our Junior and Senior Schools. Please click here to Book a Tour.
Are there any entrance tests?
Hills Grammar is a non-selective school and as such entrance tests are not required.
Do I need to pay the $2500 enrolment fee for every child enrolled at Hills Grammar?
Yes the Enrolment Fee is applicable to each child enroling at Hills Grammar.
Can my child change schools now and come to Hills Grammar straight away?
This is subject to availability. We cap our year group numbers – 80 per grade in Junior School and 120 per grade in Senior School. Our key entry points are ECEC, Kindergarten and Year 7. Places are very limited and generally reliant on families leaving the school.
Does my child need to attend an interview?
Yes, all students (ECEC through to Year 12) and their parents / guardians are required to attend an interview.
Will there be an orientation day before my child starts at Hills Grammar?
Yes. ECEC students enjoy a play afternoon in the December prior to their January commencement. Kindergarten orientation involves 4 Friday morning sessions in the November prior to their commencement of school. Year 7 attend an orientation day in Term 4 prior to their commencement. Students commencing in other year groups participate in an orientation morning.
Does Hills Grammar accept exchange students?
To be considered for an exchange, students must have an existing connection to the School.
Does Hills Grammar offer sibling discounts?
As per our Fee Schedule and Tuition Collection Policy , sibling discounts are offered for the 3rd, 4th and subsequent children enrolled at the same time.
Speak with our Enrolments team
Rebecca
Brown
School Registrar
ECEC | Junior School
Nicole
Bennett-Santon
School Registrar
Senior School | International
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