About
Melbourne Jewish day school, widely recognised as one of the world's leading Jewish day schools. Serves the Melbourne Jewish community for over 75 years, from early learning and kindergarten through Primary and the Lew Family Secondary School.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
- Religion
- jewish
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
One-off costs
- Enrolment fee
- AUD 150
- Deposit
- AUD 1,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Admissions
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- Entry process
- Interview, Externally administered academic exam
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
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)Not here
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
- Performing arts
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Co-curricular programs
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Gandel campus, Burwood, Victoria, Australia (main campus); further campuses in Caulfield South, St Kilda East and Fink Karp Ivany Campus
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