Christian Brothers Lewisham is proud to announce an exciting partnership with FC Internazionale Milano, with the official launch of Inter Academy Sydney — the first Inter Academy program established in Australia.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to excellence, character formation and the holistic development of our students and is part of the ALFA Football Pathway.

CBHS Lewisham has a long and proud tradition of football achievement and the development of well-rounded young men. Through Inter Academy Sydney, students will have access to a high-performance football development program based on Inter’s globally recognised training methodology, while continuing to prioritise academic learning, values and personal growth.

The program is designed to support students not only as aspiring footballers, but as individuals of strong character, aligning elite coaching standards with a structured educational environment grounded in Catholic values.

Principal Dr Michael Blowes welcomed the partnership as a natural extension of the school’s mission.

“CBHS Lewisham has always believed in educating the whole person — academically, physically and morally. Partnering with Inter Academy provides our students with a unique opportunity to access world-class football coaching within an environment that prioritises education and character. As we celebrate 135 years of our school, this collaboration represents an exciting step into the future,” Dr Blowes said.

FC Internazionale Milano also highlighted the significance of the partnership and the potential of the Australian football landscape.

“The opening of Inter Academy Sydney represents a significant milestone in the global growth of our project,” said Luca Adornato, Brand & Marketing Director of FC Internazionale Milano. “Australia is a country with a strong passion for football, and we are pleased to share our experience and values with the local community. We see great potential in our collaboration with CBHS Lewisham, who share our commitment to the development of young athletes.”

Inter Academy Sydney will follow Inter’s official training framework, developed in Milan and delivered by qualified coaches aligned with the club’s technical and educational standards. The program further strengthens the connection between Australian and European football while reinforcing Inter’s global mission to support the education and development of young players worldwide.

This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for CBHS Lewisham, enhancing opportunities for students and further reinforcing excellence in education, sport and focusing on the boy to grow the man.