Merici College
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 4.2K–5.24K
AUD 6.12K–7.62K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
Merici College is a Catholic college for young women in Years 7 to 12, established in 1959 in Braddon, Canberra. It is an authorised IB World School for the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, and describes itself as a proudly all-girls school.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026
Curriculum
IB MYP · IB Diploma
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1959
- Gender
- Girls
- Religion
- catholic
- Ownership
- Religious body
- Financial aid
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 7 | AUD 6,116≈ USD 4.2K |
| 8 | AUD 6,116≈ USD 4.2K |
| 9 | AUD 6,284≈ USD 4.32K |
| 10 | AUD 6,284≈ USD 4.32K |
| 11 | AUD 7,624≈ USD 5.24K |
| 12 | AUD 7,623≈ USD 5.24K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 7 | AUD 6,116 (about USD 4.2K) |
| 8 | AUD 6,116 (about USD 4.2K) |
| 9 | AUD 6,284 (about USD 4.32K) |
| 10 | AUD 6,284 (about USD 4.32K) |
| 11 | AUD 7,624 (about USD 5.24K) |
| 12 | AUD 7,623 (about USD 5.24K) |
Source: school website (merici.act.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Merici College (this school) | AUD 6,116 (about USD 4.2K) | AUD 7,624 (about USD 5.24K) |
| Canberra Grammar School | AUD 41,564 (about USD 28.6K) | AUD 52,322 (about USD 36K) |
Source: school website (merici.act.edu.au) · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Capital levy
- AUD 625
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 2026-11-03)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
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 MYPOffered
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
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Visual arts
After-school activities
- Music
- Dance
- Visual arts
- Sport
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