Open Days 2025: Explore Sydney Schools & Universities

neighbourhoodmedia
Jul 22
4 min read

Your go-to guide to get behind the gates at some of Sydney's best School & University Open Days.

🌏 International Grammar School

📍4-8 Kelly St, Ultimo

📆 Thurs 4 Aug & Thurs 14 Aug

⏰ 9am - 10am

Be Among the First to Explore IGS’ New Kindergarten Space. In May 2025, IGS launched its new Kindergarten Centre – a vibrant, purpose-built space designed to nurture the creativity, curiosity and confidence of IGS’ young learners in their very first year of School.

You and your child are invited to an exclusive Open Morning at IGS, hosted by Head of Kindergarten to Year 2 Julia Preece, and Deputy Head of Primary School, Gerard Elms. Step into the heart of Kindergarten life with a joyful morning of play, storytelling, language, music and creativity.

Register now: igssyd.nsw.edu.au/open-mornings

🎥 Australian Film, Television and Radio School

📍130 The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

📆 Sat, Aug 9

⏰ 9:30am - 4:30pm

Interested in the world of film, television, radio and podcasting? The Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) welcomes future creatives to its state-of-the-art purpose-built campus. Discover everything you need to know about AFTRS and its courses, including the Bachelor of Arts Screen: Production, Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting; Master of Arts Screen: Business; and the nine disciplines of the Master of Arts Screen.

Register at: aftrs.edu.au/event/aftrs-open-day-2025

🎮 JMC Academy

📍561 Harris St, Ultimo

📆 Sat, Aug 16

⏰ TBC

Thinking about a career in music, film, animation, game design, acting, audio engineering, or entertainment? Mark your calendars now and head to the Sydney campus for their Open Day. Explore courses, meet industry-connected lecturers, check out student work, and get a feel for campus life. Whether you’re ready to enroll or just curious, it’s the perfect chance to see where your creative future could take you.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 International College of Management, Syd (ICMS)

📍151 Darley Road, Manly

📆 Sat, Aug 23

⏰ 10am - 2pm

ICMS is inviting future students to their 2025 Open Day — a chance to experience their personal, mentoring-focused approach to tertiary education. Held at the college’s iconic campus overlooking Manly Beach, the event offers an opportunity to explore a range of business and hospitality degrees, meet academic staff and students, and pick up practical advice for getting the most out of university life.

Register your interest: icms.edu.au/about-us/open-day

🏰 The University of Notre Dame

📍128/140 Broadway, Chippendale

📆 Sat, Aug 30

⏰ 9am - 3pm

Explore Notre Dame’s Sydney Campus on Broadway and get all your questions about uni life answered. Learn more about the early offer program, scholarships, degrees, work placements and the support on offer to students. Discover the global community and see why Notre Dame is more than just a university.

Register your interest today: notredame.edu.au/engage/visit-us/openday

🏰 The University of Sydney (USYD)

📍 University Pl, Camperdown

📆 Sat, Aug 30

⏰ 9am - 4pm

The University of Sydney is inviting locals to explore campus life, study options, and student support services at their upcoming Open Day. Visitors can build a personalised schedule of talks, tours and workshops, meet academics and current students, and get a feel for the mix of modern facilities and historic landmarks that make this campus one of Sydney’s most iconic.

Find more details and start planning your day here: openday.sydney.edu.au

🎓 University of Tasmania

📍 Corner Church & Glover St, Lilyfield

📆 Sat, Sept 6

⏰ 10am - 2pm

The University of Tasmania’s Sydney Campus is opening its doors to those interested in exploring what UTAS has to offer. Tour the Rozelle campus, connect with academic staff, and learn about the study options available in Sydney. Whether you’re finishing school, starting a new degree, or considering a career change, it’s the perfect chance to get a feel for campus life and have your questions answered. Attendees can also discover the wide range of study pathways across UTAS’s Sydney, Hobart, and Launceston campuses.

Register your interest today: utas.edu.au/about/events/open-day

🎮 The Athena School

📍28 Oxford St, Newtown

📆 Fri, Oct 24

⏰ 10am - 12pm

All are welcome to explore the Athena School grounds, meet the welcoming community and see the dedicated teachers in action. This Open Day is a chance to experience firsthand how the school inspires and supports every child to reach their full potential. The day will include entertainment, guided tours, information packs and a complimentary morning tea. A warm, inclusive environment and a strong sense of community are at the heart of what makes The Athena School a place where students thrive.

🎮 SAE Sydney

📍39 Regent St, Chippendale