IB Scholarships

GISS is proud of supporting young people through our academic scholarships. Each year GISS offers a limited number of scholarships to students for outstanding academic potential.

GISS is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and providing students with the tools they need to succeed in a globalised world. Our scholarship program represents our ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of leaders and learners. 

Our scholarships cover tuition fees up to 50% for the entire duration of the two-year International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Year 11 and 12).

Who can apply?

These scholarships are open to existing students and new students with English native speaker fluency, entering in Year 11 in 2025.

Application requirements:         

  • Applicants need to be entering Year 11 in 2025.
  • All scholarship applicants need to register and apply to sit an exam with the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER). Following the ACER exam, short-listed students are invited to an interview at GISS.
  • Applicants preferably spent at least two years in an Australian school and have a continuous record of high academic achievements and learning success. 
  • All scholarship applicants need to have a high standard of spoken and written English and excellent Maths skills. Please note that German language knowledge is not a prerequisite.

How to apply? 

GISS participates in the Cooperative Scholarship Testing Program (CSTP) run nationally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). GISS is offering scholarships for entry into Year 11 (CSTP Level 3) in 2025. 

Scholarship applications are accepted between late September and early February for commencement the following school year. Following the ACER exam, short-listed students are invited to an interview and then scholarships are offered during Term 2 the year prior to commencement. 

Please note that all applications are made online via the ACER website. 

Click here to apply

Important Dates 

  • Applications close at midnight on Sunday 4 February 2024.
  • Scholarship testing for entry in 2025 is on Saturday 24 February 2024.
  • The cost of registration is $130 (inc gst).

More Information 

Kindly peruse the frequently asked questions provided below. Should you have additional inquiries regarding our scholarships, please get in touch with our Registrar at Registrar@giss.nsw.edu.au. For comprehensive details on the CSTP, we encourage you to visit the ACER website.

    IB Scholarships 2025
    How much does it cost to sit the ACER scholarship test?
    Why do I have to pay a fee to sit the scholarship test?
    Why do you use ACER for scholarship tests?
    What should our child bring to the test?
    What does the scholarship cover?

    How much does it cost to sit the ACER scholarship test?

    The cost to sit an ACER Scholarship Test is $130 (inclusive of GST). Additional costs may be applicable for an applicant requiring an overseas or non-standard test centre. Phone ACER for more information on +61 3 9277 5555.

    Why do I have to pay a fee to sit the scholarship test?

    The application fee covers administration of the test by the Australian Council for Education Research (ACER), which is an external provider of service.

    Why do you use ACER for scholarship tests?

    GISS works with an independent company to manage the scholarship process and administer scholarship test papers. They are used by the majority of private schools in Sydney to assess students for scholarships.

    Research has shown that ACER scholarship tests recognise and measure students’ capabilities more effectively than other methods.

    What should our child bring to the test?

    Your child should bring:

    • Pens (black or blue)
    • Food and drink for the recess break

    Make sure they arrive 15 minutes before the test starts. Entry for late arrivals is solely at the discretion of the test supervisor.

    What does the scholarship cover?

    GISS offers partial scholarships for up to 50% of the tuition fees. Incidentals and all other expenses are charged at the usual rate. Please see our School Fees for more information.