Northern Beaches Christian School

Northern Beaches Christian School is an independent non-denominational Christian co-educational primary and secondary day school, located in Terrey Hills, Sydney, Australia. Established in 1981, the school enrols approximately 1,200 students from Pre-K to Year 12.

Learning at NBCS

At Northern Beaches Christian School learning is at the centre of everything we do. When students know how to learn, they’re equipped for life and can step into the future with confidence. Our aim is to shape a culture that brings out the best in our students – in their learning, in their character, in the opportunities they take, the friendships they make, and in understanding the message of the God who loves them.

Excellence in Education

Pursuing and celebrating academic growth and excellence. Learning is at its best in a culture of high expectations and strong support, celebrating progress and valuing academic excellence in the context of each student’s personal best.

Christianity in Action

Clearly articulated Christian values, service and community. We foster community with a deep sense of belonging, worth and purpose that allows students to flourish, grow and serve, whilst giving them space to explore faith and life’s big questions.

Exceptional teachers

Caring, professional staff who love teaching. Dedicated, passionate teachers prioritise building positive relationships with students, to encourage and enhance their learning, resilience and independence.

Inspiring learning spaces

A campus created to encourage and inform learning. Purposefully designed to bring our learning values to life, spaces are flexible and dynamic and full of light and space, inspiring our students to engage and learn.

Curriculum and Opportunities at NBCS

NBCS Pre-K follows a curriculum that combines Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the NSW Early Stage 1 Curriculum. It includes a bush kindy program. Students graduate from Year 12 after studying the NSW HSC curriculum. All students in Years 1 and 2 learn violin or cello in small group lessons. Woodwind instruments are added in Years 3 and 4. In Secondary, the camps program allows students to choose the activity of their preference during camp week. Groups of students from Year 8 to Year 11 can choose from activities like scuba diving, mountain biking, surfing, golf, photography and more. The school has a Global Opportunities Program which aims to build global bridges through community partnership, cultural understanding and shared learning. Secondary students can choose from study tours, language immersions, service and sports tours.