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Queensland Government Schools ... my choice, my experience, my future Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Number 00608A SCHOOL PROFILES 2011/2012 Contents Fees PROGRAMS 01 2012 PROGRAM Fee (AUD$) PERIOD High School Preparation Primary School (Years 4-7 ) 10 635.00 1 academic year (12 months) Graduate High School - Graduate 11,650.00 1 academic year Primary (Years 8-10) (12 months) Study Abroad High School - Graduate 13,170.00 1 academic year International Baccalaureate (Years 11 -12) (12 months) International Baccalaureate 14,987.00 1 academic year (Years 11-12) (12 months) REGION AND SCHOOL PROFILES 7,818.50 1 semester (6 months) Region profile – Brisbane 02 High School Preparation 355.00 1 week (each school Brisbane map 03 term is approximately 10 weeks) Brisbane schools 04–25 High School - Study Abroad1 11,650.00 1 academic year (Years 8-10) (12 months) Region profile – Cairns 26 9,180.00 3 terms (9 months) Cairns map 27 6,120.00 1 semester (6 months) Cairns schools 28–31 3,200.00 1 term (3 months) High School - Study Abroad1 13,170.00 1 academic year Region profile – Gold Coast 32 (Years 11-12) (12 months) Gold Coast map 33 10,365.00 3 terms (9 months) Gold Coast schools 34–43 6,910.00 1 semester (6 months) 3,900.00 1 term (3 months) Region profile – Sunshine Coast 44 Homestay: Brisbane, Cairns, Gold 245.00 per week Sunshine Coast map 45 Coast, Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast schools 46–53 Homestay: All other regional centres 205.00 per week Overseas Student Health Cover 480.00 1 year (OSHC)2 Region profile – Toowoomba 54 360.00 9 months Toowoomba map 55 240.00 6 months Toowoomba schools 56–57 120.00 3 months Holiday Adventure: Cairns TBA 1 week (approx) GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 59 (ex Brisbane) July/Sept Holiday Adventure: Sydney TBA 1 week (approx) SUBJECT MATRIX (ex Brisbane) July/Sept TBA Authority subjects 60–61 Holiday Adventure: Southern Safari – 2 weeks (approx) Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra Authority registered subjects 62–63 (ex Brisbane) Nov–Dec Holiday Adventure: Red Centre – TBA 2 weeks (approx) EQI CONTACT DETAILS Back Cover Central NSW, SA, NT, QLD (ex Brisbane) Sept–Oct Note on fees – all courses 1. All extensions to Study Abroad programs will be charged according to the current fee and duration of the extension. 2. This is an annual fee determined by the health cover provider, which may rise subject to pricing conditions. • 2011 published fees will apply from 1 January – 31 December 2011. All fees and charges are subject to change after this date. • All fees must be paid in Australian dollars in advance for 12 months or the duration of the course (if less than 12 months). SCHOOL TERM DATES 2010 2011 2012 Term 1 27 January – 1 April 24 January – 15 April 23 January – 30 March Add school calendar Term 2 13 April – 25 June 26 April – 24 June 10 April – 22 June Term 3 12 July – 17 September 11 July – 16 September 9 July – 21 September Term 4 4 October – 10 December * 3 October – 9 December * 8 October – 14 December * *2010 – Year 12 students finish on 19 November. Years 10 and 11 students finish on 26 November. *2011 – Year 12 students finish on 18 November. Years 10 and 11 students finish on 25 November. *2012 – Year 12 students finish on 23 November. Years 10 and 11 students finish on 30 November. MKT005_10.indd 2 20/07/2012 12:41:17 PM Programs HSP HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION (HSP) Students receive additional English support throughout their course of study (if required). EQI’s High School Preparation (HSP) program is an intensive English language program that prepares Requirements: Students must live with a parent or close students for mainstream high school studies. relative (step parent, aunt, uncle or grandparent) for the duration of the enrolment. Students develop their English proficiency, academic language and study skills required for subjects such as Program length: Minimum 6 months to 4 years Mathematics, Science, Technology, Studies of Society Age: 9–12 years and Literature. The HSP program features: School year level: 4–7 › 10 week modules Visa requirements: Student visa maximum of 18 students per class › Program entry: Years 4– 7 › 25 hours of instruction per week › school integration › qualified English teachers STUDY ABROAD | Programs / Fees Contents Program length: 10–40 weeks* The Study Abroad program is a high school experience Age: 13–18 years providing opportunities to pursue personal, cultural and academic goals. School year level: 8–12 Visa requirements: Student visa Students integrate into the school community, improve their English proficiency and learn about Australian Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of culture before returning home to continue their studies. any school term Study in Queensland is re-validated by several education * Depending on student’s English level. systems abroad.** Program length: 1 term – 3 terms or one academic year. GRADUATE Age: 13–18 years The Graduate program is designed for students seeking School year level: 8–12 to graduate high school in Queensland and qualify for Visa requirements: Student visa tertiary study in Australia or abroad. Travel: As per EQI’s travel policy Students can choose from over 50 schools throughout Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning Queensland. Each school provides the highest standard of any school term. of teaching and care and also offers specialised courses, Schools Government Queensland sports, arts and languages. ** EQI recommends that students verify credit recognition in their home country. Students who successfully complete Years 11 and 12 will receive the internationally recognised Queensland IB Certificate of Education. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Program length: Minimum 1.5 years The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program is a world recognised curriculum available in selected Age: 13–18 years Queensland schools.*** School year level: 8–12 Upon successful completion of Years 11 and 12, students Visa requirements: Student visa are awarded the Queensland Certificate of Education in Program entry: Years 8–11 addition to an IB Certificate. Students wishing to enrol in the IB program should have PRIMARY achieved high academic results in a range of subjects prior to entry. EQI has several schools that offer programs for primary *** Additional fees apply. school students. All international students receive support from caring teachers as they participate in regular classroom activities. 01 Brisbane ... a modern international city ABOUT BRISBANE The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a modern, diverse city that offers a perfect blend of lively city life and relaxed, friendly lifestyle. With a culturally diverse population of nearly two million people, Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city behind Sydney and Melbourne. It is serviced by a convenient public transport system including an extensive ferry system that helps you make the most of this ‘river city’. There are world-class sporting venues, cultural precincts, beautiful parks, and festivals all year round that make living in Brisbane exciting and rewarding. Many visitors come for the excellent climate, even more stay for the lifestyle! PLACES OF INTEREST Student experience Some of Brisbane’s many places of interest include: • Southbank Parklands – including a riverbank When I first arrived in Brisbane I was promenade, city beach, waterways, themed attractions, surprised to see how big it is. Before I came cafes, restaurants and many international events to Queensland I knew about Sydney only, but • Queensland Cultural Centre – two of Australia’s finest Brisbane is so beautiful and clean compared to art galleries – the Queensland Art Gallery and the Vietnamese cities. Gallery of Modern Art, the excellent Queensland I go out every weekend with my friends to do Museum, State Library and the Queensland Performing something different. We usually take the bus Arts Complex to Chinatown or go by ferry to Southbank for • Mount Coot-tha summit lookout – the best view of a picnic. Brisbane can be seen from this lookout. I’d like to stay in Brisbane after high school, TERTIARY EDUCATION PROVIDERS IN THE I plan to study at university here. BRISBANE REGION Nguyen Lan • Queensland University of Technology Vietnam • University of Queensland • Griffith University • Central Queensland University • Australian Catholic University • Bremer Institute of TAFE KEY HIGHLIGHTS • Brisbane North Institute of TAFE • Brisbane is the capital city of one of Australia’s fastest • Logan Institute of TAFE growing state economies • Metropolitain South TAFE • Moreton Institute of TAFE • In 2008, Loughborough University classified Brisbane as • Southbank Institute of Technology a global city in its World Cities Study Group’s inventory • Yeronga Institute of TAFE • Brisbane is just hours drive to beautiful Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast beaches • It is also the largest Australian provider of the multi- million dollar digital games and biomedical industries • The city has extensive experience in the film, Television and aviation industries. Large movie productions are filmed at Warner Brothers film studios and Brisbane is also home to a key Boeing Aircraft facility. Brisbane schools Cairns QUEENSLAND Sunshine Coast Ipswich / Toowoomba Brisbane Gold Coast Region profile | Brisbane map | Brisbane profile Region Brisbane region Brisbane KEY HSP CBD (SHS) State high school Suburb Main road High School Preparation Central Business District (SS) State primary school Airport Train line IB International Baccalaureate (SC) State college 02 03 Alexandra Hills State High School Year established 1987 Phone +61 7 3820 1444 Number of students 1400 Fax +61 7 3820 1400 Street address Windemere Rd, Alexandra Hills Website www.alexhillshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4161, Australia SCHOOL overvieW Alexandra Hills SHS is set amidst native vegetation with our own resident koalas. Our school provides a quality education where students are both challenged and supported, achieving outstanding results, in a well ordered, caring environment. Experienced, highly qualified teachers work individually with students of all ability levels, while being well supported with good facilities and equipment.