About
Founded in 1887, The Friends' School is an independent, coeducational day and boarding school in Hobart, Tasmania. It is the second-largest Quaker school in the world and the only Quaker school in Australia, offering education from Early Learning through Year 12. It is an IB World School.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB PYP
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1887
- Religion
- other
- Boarding
- Yes
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 100
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
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)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
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Boarding
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