Central West Leadership Academy
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 4.2K–7.24K
AUD 6.11K–10.5K · 2026 fees · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Co-educational independent primary and high school (K-12) in Dubbo, NSW, focused on 21st Century Skills, leadership, and student-driven learning. Offers the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11 and 12.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Moderately selective
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 fees
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 0 | AUD 6,108≈ USD 4.2K |
| 1 | AUD 6,384≈ USD 4.39K |
| 2 | AUD 6,384≈ USD 4.39K |
| 3 | AUD 7,412≈ USD 5.09K |
| 4 | AUD 7,412≈ USD 5.09K |
| 5 | AUD 7,884≈ USD 5.42K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 0 | AUD 6,108 (about USD 4.2K) |
| 1 | AUD 6,384 (about USD 4.39K) |
| 2 | AUD 6,384 (about USD 4.39K) |
| 3 | AUD 7,412 (about USD 5.09K) |
| 4 | AUD 7,412 (about USD 5.09K) |
| 5 | AUD 7,884 (about USD 5.42K) |
| 6 | AUD 7,884 (about USD 5.42K) |
| 7 | AUD 8,484 (about USD 5.83K) |
| 8 | AUD 8,484 (about USD 5.83K) |
| 9 | AUD 9,080 (about USD 6.24K) |
| 10 | AUD 9,080 (about USD 6.24K) |
| 11 | AUD 10,530 (about USD 7.24K) |
| 12 | AUD 10,530 (about USD 7.24K) |
Source: school website (theacademy.nsw.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 2nd child 15%, 3rd child 30%, 4th+ child 60% (tuition only, not activity levy)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- STEM
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