Global Education

Developing globally aware and responsible citizens has been a focus at Ivanhoe Grammar School since our foundation in 1915. Today, this commitment extends beyond national citizenship to preparing students to engage thoughtfully with an increasingly interconnected world.

Global Education at Ivanhoe is a compulsory program spanning Years 7 to 9. Grounded in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and informed by leading global education research, the program equips students with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to understand complex global issues and take meaningful action.

Across the three-year program, students explore themes such as sustainability, equity, cultural understanding and global systems, developing critical thinking, collaboration and a strong sense of responsibility. In Year 9, students graduate as an Ivanhoe Global Citizen, earning a micro-credential that recognises their learning, engagement and capacity to contribute positively to the world.

This program is further strengthened by Ivanhoe’s connection to the Round Square International Network and experiences such as Model United Nations, which provide authentic opportunities for students to apply their learning in real-world contexts.

Global Education at Ivanhoe is not simply a subject, it is a defining element of our commitment to developing young people of character who are informed, compassionate and ready to make a difference.

Groundbreaking Global Education Initiative at Ivanhoe Grammar School