An IB Diploma and Year 10 experience like no other
“Success was testimony to the support of the staff team and the Westbourne model of academic excellence.”
WILLIAM, 44 IB POINTS
FIRST GRADUATING COHORT
WESTBOURNE COLLEGE SYDNEY
Our mission is clear
To best prepare leaders of the future for STEM careers on the global stage. Our results speak for themselves.
With graduates consistently ranking within the top 1% world-wide, Westbourne has a century-long history of facilitating student access to the world’s leading universities, including Oxbridge, Imperial and the Australian Go8.
Westbourne College Sydney, launched in 2021, already ranks 1st in Australia for the highest proportion of students achieving 44+ points. We expect no less for every cohort.
Offering a wide-ranging global support mechanism uniquely tailored to benefit Australia’s most ambitious STEM & Business focused students.
From Westbourne UK and Singapore exchange trips, leadership programmes with INSEAD professors - the world’s leading MBA school and university application preparation second to none, the development of our students’ global leadership skills starts from the very first day.
Accelerating student success
Westbourne College is specifically designed for academically elite, globally minded students seeking pathways to the best universities in Australia, the UK, the US and around the world.
INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Treated as young professionals from day one, Westbourne’s unique global culture fosters a highly supportive environment of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and an exceptional drive for excellence.
Joint projects with classmates in UK and Singapore
Tutorial classes with UK and Singapore teachers
INSEAD professor led masterclasses Oxbridge and Russell Group Open Days
Westbourne UK study week
UK, Australian and US university applications managed by market experts with long standing admission director relationships
Future Leaders Lab featuring lecturers from INSEAD and other leading business schools
results in Australia with both graduating cohorts
IGCSE
Highest percentage of students achieving 44+ IB Points in the UK five years in a row
Daily Telegraph/Best-School League Tables, smaller schools
90% of graduates achieve Top 20 university places
Westbourne School, Russell Group entry
% of graduates entering top 20 UK universities or equivalently elite international institutions
Future-focused curriculum
Uniquely STEM-centric. Preparing 15 - 18 year olds with the skills, mind-set and knowledge to thrive in a constantly evolving global environment.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The ‘gold standard’ in secondary education. The Westbourne IB Diploma Programme is tailored to fully prepare students for the careers of the future.
Core subjects
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Philosophy for 17 year oldsdevelops critical thinking.
Extended Essay (EE)
4000 words - provides independent research and writing skills; give students a significant advantage during the university application process.
Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
Develops creativity, social responsibility, teamwork and leadership skills.
Academic subjects
Mathematics
Analysis & Approaches
Science
Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Individuals & Societies
Business Management
Language & Literature
English
Language Acquisition
Chinese, Spanish
YEAR 10
Mathematics
English Language
Commerce
Computer Technology
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth and Environmental Science, incorporating Scientific Research
Languages (focus on Spanish)
Theory of knowledge course that prepares students for the IBDP
students
WHAT to think. teaches them HOW to think.
Academic Accelerators
YEAR 10
Specially designed to springboard students into the IB Diploma Programme. Start Year 11 strong, with a broad subject-specific knowledge base plus, valuable skills and study habits. Boosting confidence, study skills and IB Diploma success.
ACCELERATED UNIVERSITY PATHWAY
Fast-track careers with access to the global stage while developing advanced skills, incl. research and writing.
Be Curious, Be Bold, Be Future Ready
A rolling application process with limited places, our admission process involves three simple steps.
1. School reports
Email your last two years of school reports to apply@westbournecollege.com.au
2. Entrance Testing
Supervised by our admission team
Aptitude test & call with Chairman of Westbourne International
English exam
Mathematics exam
3. Interview
With our Principal.
Applications are typically processed – start to finish – in less than two weeks. Limited academic scholarships are available for highly talented students. A further scholarship paper will be required.
FEES FOR 2025
Application fee
$0
Enrolment fee
$2,000
Academic fee
$32,864
There are no application fees. Enrolment and academic fees for subsequent years are subject to change and set in January, prior to Term 1.
