The International Baccalaureate, more commonly known as the IB, is a secondary school credential founded in 1968 in Geneva, Switzerland. It was designed to provide a universal, standardised and more importantly, transferable diploma for students who would move abroad. The IB program is different from the ATAR, Australia's conventional secondary education scheme. Upon entering year 11, students can choose the educational curriculum (ATAR or IB) they would like to pursue in order to complete their high school diploma. While in the past most have found themselves sitting the ATAR, now, more and more students are opting to undergo the IB program for its challenging curriculum and potential benefits upon applying for university.
Want to learn more about the difference between IB and ATAR so you can choose the best option for you? Check out our article IB vs ATAR: What's the difference?
But which schools offer the IB in Sydney?
See below a comprehensive list of schools that offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma program in 2025.
- Al Zahra College (Arncliffe, NSW)
- Australian International Academy of Education - Kellyville Campus (Kellyville, NSW)
- Australian International Academy of Education - Strathfield Campus (Strathfield South, NSW)
- Central West Leadership Academy (Dubbo, NSW)
- Cranbrook School (Bellevue Hill, NSW)
- Elonera Montessori High School (Mount Ousley, NSW)
- German International School Sydney (Terrey Hills, NSW)
- Kambala (Rose Bay, NSW)
- Lycée Condorcet Sydney: The International French School (Maroubra, NSW)
- MLC School (Burwood, NSW)
- Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College (North Sydney, NSW)
- Newington College (Stanmore, NSW)
- Queenwood School (Mosman, NSW)
- Ravenswood School for Girls (Gordon, NSW)
- Redlands (Cremorne, NSW)
- Santa Sabina College (Strathfield, NSW)
- St Andrew’s Cathedral School (Sydney CBD, NSW)
- St Paul’s Grammar School, Penrith (Cranebrook, NSW)
- St Ursula’s College Kingsgrove (Kingsgrove, NSW)
- The King’s School (Parramatta, NSW)
- The Riverina Anglican College (Wagga Wagga, NSW)
- Trinity Grammar School, Sydney (Summer Hill, NSW)
- Westbourne College, Sydney (Ultimo, NSW)
Candidate Schools: Schools that have applied to the IB Organisation for permission to teach the IB programs and are awaiting authorisation.
- Central Coast Steiner School (Fountaindale, NSW)
- Hunter Valley Grammar School (Ashtonfield, NSW)
- Living School (Lismore, NSW)
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