Opened in 1959, The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) is an independent co-educational Anglican day school located on the eastern coast of New South Wales in the City of Wollongong, approximately 70km south of Sydney.
The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) is a dynamic educational centre that encourages each student to pursue the highest level of academic excellence, personal achievement and fulfilment of which they are capable. They aim to encourage independent thought and serious study, a high level of personal presentation and responsibility, the ability to lead and work with others, and develop individual talents and interests.
The Illawarra Grammar School (TIGS) is a happy and positive place with a strong commitment to high standards, hard work, an adventurous spirit and a thoughtful concern for others. Their students are not sheltered from the many philosophies of our age, nevertheless the School is clearly conducted within its commitment to a Christian world view.
The School employs highly qualified, university trained teachers, integrates the latest technology extensively throughout the curriculum and has well-resourced classrooms and laboratories.