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Fees, Scholarships & Financial Support

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Thank you for considering Westbourne College Sydney. Choosing the right school is an important decision, and we aim to make our fees structure as clear and inclusive as possible.

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Students and parents find great value in the unprecedented richness of education on offer at Westbourne. Across the global Westbourne group, we are proud of the outstanding outcomes achieved by our students, and very much hope you will join us in your educational journey.

2026 Tuition Fees & Enrolment Costs

Enrolment Fee: $2,000
Annual Academic Fees: $35,822

We understand every family’s circumstances are unique. If you have questions or need guidance, our Admissions Team is here to help.

Scholarships

Westbourne offers partial scholarships (offering 10 to 50% reduction in tuition fees).

Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance in a scholarship examination. These opportunities recognise students who show exceptional potential and alignment with our values.

Scholarship applications are now open for entry into Year 9, 10 and 11.

Please note: full scholarships are not available. Book a time with our Admissions Team to get started.

Financial Hardship Support

We believe access to a future-focused education should never be limited by short-term financial challenges. Families experiencing genuine hardship are encouraged to apply for fee support, assessed confidentially on a case-by-case basis.

If you’d like to discuss options, please book a time to discuss your personal situation with our Admissions Team.

Family Discounts

We’re committed to supporting families with more than one child in the Westbourne community.
If more than one sibling is enrolled at the College, a family discount on tuition fees is available.

Discount levels vary depending on the number of siblings enrolled.
To learn more about how this may apply to your family, please contact our Admissions Team — we’re here to help you understand all available options.

Why Westbourne? Compare the Difference

Westbourne IB Diploma vs Traditional HSC Schools

Experience	Westbourne IB-only	Traditional HSC Schools
Curriculum	IB Diploma is globally recognised and university-aligned	NSW HSC is a state-based curriculum
Learning Model	Highly challenging and independent learning culture	HSC varies widely across schools
STEM Experience	Use of UTS SuperLab with state of the art faciliites and staff	Limited school lab facilities
Teacher access	Open-plan campus with no staff rooms. Teachers always accessible for support and feedback	Traditional “staff room” model with limited access outside class
Assessment Style	Coursework and external exams with an emphasis on critical thinking	Heavy focus on final exams
Business Experience	Real-world challenges with industry speakers and mentors	Limited or theoretical only
Future Pathways	Opens doors to universities globally	Primarily Australian tertiary pathways

FAQs

Are there application or enrolment fees?

Application Fees

There are no fees to start an application.

Enrolment Fees

Upon acceptance of an offer, families will receive an invoice for the amount of 1x term’s academic fees. This amount is inclusive of a $2,000 enrolment fee with remaining funds received contributing to the student’s college fees as advance partial payment when they commence enrolment.

Academic fees are subject to change for 2027 and onwards. They will be announced every year in January and any difference will be invoiced to families prior to start of Term 1 that year.

What is included in the academic fees

Academic fees quoted are per the current academic year and include all tuition for the IB Diploma Programme.

Additional costs to expect when enrolled at Westbourne College Sydney include:

Excursions
Textbooks
Laptop & IT resources including stationery and calculators
Lunches, and
IB examinations and international trips.

For further questions, please contact the admissions team with questions relating to the additional fees.

Do students wear school uniform?

No.

Students at Westbourne wear business attire and are treated as young professionals to best prepare them for university and their eventual careers.

Year 12 students have the option to purchase a College rugby jersey.

Are scholarships available?

Part of Westbourne College Sydney’s mission is to contribute to Australia’s future success by making STEM careers more attractive and appealing to the widest possible student base.

A number of academic, cultural, gender and socio-economic partial scholarships are awarded annually to ensure a balanced and diverse intake. Girls with a passion for STEM are encouraged to apply.

Scholarship candidates will be required to sit a further examination paper and interview with the principal.

Ask about our 2026 scholarship applications. Limited scholarship awards available.

I have family members who wish to enrol at Westbourne. What is the process?

We love how brilliance runs in the family! Please contact Admissions by calling or Whatsapp +61 413 970 944. We can support all your family members through the application process and answer your family’s questions along the way.

Our family friends are keen to enrol at Westbourne. What is the process?

Brilliance is all around us! Please have your friend contact Admissions by calling or Whatsapp +61 413 970 944. We can support all your family members through the application process and answer your family’s questions along the way.

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Important note.

Westbourne College Sydney is authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer the IB Diploma Programme.

Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer its programmes. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.

Westbourne College is registered with NESA to accept Australian citizens, permanent residents and select student visas determined on an individual basis. For international students, with CRICOS registration, who are interested in Westbourne’s unique brand of academic excellence may wish to consider our sister boarding school, Westbourne UK.