Queensland Government schools
Queensland Department of Education International trading as Education Queensland International CRICOS provider code 00608A Queensland
Where success begins
Choose Queensland for your Australian study experience. Our academic excellence, safe and healthy lifestyle, and affordable living costs make Queensland your best choice. At Education Queensland International (EQI) we have extensive and proven experience delivering international student programs. Table of contents Our culturally diverse team specialise in the needs of international students, providing ongoing support to ensure your learning success and enjoyment. Experience our unrivalled lifestyle and Queensland’s unique natural beauty. 6 Studying in Queensland 14 Brisbane 122 Queensland Academies We look forward to welcoming you to Queensland. 8 Your study options 58 Cairns 126 Study tours 11 High School study abroad 70 Central Queensland and Fraser Coast 128 EQI Holiday Adventure Programs 11 Program options 78 Gold Coast 131 School subjects 12 Higher education pathways 96 Sunshine Coast 132 Appendix A: ATAR general subjects 13 Homestay 114 Townsville 136 Appendix B: ATAR applied subjects 138 Appendix C: Sport subjects Study in a Queensland Government school
Experience our world-class education, beautiful environment and relaxed lifestyle that attracts more than 85,000 international students from 160 countries each year to Queensland. Benefit from our many unique opportunities and superior options.
Be ready. Develop knowledge and skills for your future Here in Queensland your classroom can be in the rainforest or on Fulfil your academic and personal potential with our future-ready the Great Barrier Reef. High schools in Cairns work with James Cook study programs. University to conduct research in the Daintree Rainforest Observatory and on the Great Barrier Reef – swimming with turtles and jungle Choose from our diverse range of academic and sports subjects surfing in the rainforest canopy. Seeeqi.com.au/study-options/ and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the most special-programs/classroom-in-the-rainforest to find out more. desirable jobs of the future. Prepare your pathway to tertiary study and beyond Choose your location – we have one for you Take the next step in achieving your dream career with post-secondary Decide what you want, from the best choice of locations. education and training to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. You can live and study in a city or a small country town, at the coast or near the rainforest. You can take advantage of our fast-tracked, experiential and even direct-entry pathways to Australian universities, TAFEs and vocational Here in Queensland we have beautiful beaches, pristine rainforest, education institutions. coastal islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Succeed with our dedicated student support Many schools offer niche subjects such as marine science because of We support you with everything you need to succeed. their location or regional industries, or due to their research strengths. Our professional staff ensure you are happy and confident with first- Most of our schools are close to universities and Technical and Further class care so you can focus on studying and enjoying life. Education (TAFE) institutions and often have partnerships with them that can benefit you. You will also have access to 24-hour emergency assistance and multilingual support. It is easy to get anywhere you want to go with our four international, 17 domestic and 48 regional airports. Enjoy life in Queensland Join us in our wonderful subtropical climate and enjoy our active Learn with the most modern facilities and programs outdoor lifestyle. Get a 21st century education with our innovative eLearning technology; computer, science and multimedia laboratories; and academic, In our capital city of Brisbane, there are an average of 283 sunny days vocational, creative arts and sports facilities. each year*.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses are Our international visitors come to Queensland to see our natural available at most schools including robotics, coding, drone technology, environment – from our modern, green cities to our iconic ‘outback’, engineering, digital media, 3D printing, biotechnology, industrial beaches, reef and rainforests. technology and aviation. In 2018, our quality of life in Australia was ranked fourth on the world At some of our schools you can also participate in unique programs scale, well exceeding that of the United States, Canada, the United like She Flies – teaching girls about drone technology and encouraging Kingdom and most European countries**. girls to explore STEM careers.
Step outside the classroom for a real world education We prepare you for a career in your chosen field by taking you outside the classroom to do practical research and learn how to apply theory * www.choosebrisbane.com.au/invest/why-brisbane/lifestyle?sc_lang=en-au to solve real problems. ** www.numbeo.com/quality-of-life/rankings_by_country.jsp
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Each state in Australia has its own education system, and the Australian Government oversees the quality of education in each state. Our schools may run differently to your school at home, so here are some things you may need to know.
Our school year Your options may include health and physical education through Quality assurance How to apply Our school year is divided into four terms — from late January until sports such as football and netball; arts, including music, dance and All EQI schools provide quality assured programs for international If you wish to study at a Queensland Government school you may December. drama; clubs such as chess, coding and robotics; and community or students. This quality assurance ensures consistent high standards in: apply directly to us at EQI or seek the assistance of an education charity activities. agent in your country. We have a short holiday between terms and a long summer holiday in ›› teaching practices and school management December and January. Student support ›› accommodation, health and safety We work with accredited agents who have the appropriate We provide a range of support services to help you adjust to your new ›› student counselling and guidance knowledge and understanding of the Australian international During the holidays you can explore Australia on one of our Holiday school, accommodation and location: ›› school facilities. education system to guide you through your study options and the Adventure Programs. Choose from safari tours that cover most of admission application process. Australia, including Cairns, Sydney, The Outback, Fraser Island, ›› Every EQI school has an international student coordinator who Student visas Northern Territory and the east coast. You can snorkel on the Great is the contact point for all international student enquiries. There To study in Australia as an international student you must have an You can find details of our application process ateqi.com.au/apply-now Barrier Reef, see the Blue Mountains, explore Coober Pedy or see Uluru is also an emergency contact person who is available 24/7. Most approved visa issued by the Australian Government. You can find — plus much more. Tour durations vary from about three to 15 days. international students can access our phone support service information about student visas on the Australian Department of Home To find an EQI agent in your country visiteqi.com.au/apply-now/ To book, visit eqi.com.au/holiday-adventures outside school hours — 1800 QSTUDY (1800 778 839). For more Affairs website athomeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/500- findanagent information visit eqi.com.au/for-students/1800QSTUDY Our school day ›› School staff provide assistance and advice with many types of Overseas Student Health Cover In Queensland you will attend school from Monday to Friday each week. education matters including extracurricular activities, health and You must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the personal concerns. entire time you are studying in Australia. Your school hours will usually be from 9.00 am to 3:00 pm each school ›› Your school’s homestay coordinator is responsible for organising day (note: at some schools the hours may be different). your homestay and ensures you have an enjoyable homestay Before we can confirm your enrolment you must provide proof of experience. your OSHC. Find out how to arrange your OSHC at eqi.com.au/ High school students move between classrooms for different lessons ›› The guidance officer at your school is a trained counsellor who can studentservices and usually go outside at break times. assist you with personal issues and provide academic advice on school studies and future tertiary pathways. Program entry requirements You can choose to attend lunchtime activities and clubs at break times too. ›› Our International Student Program team is there to support agents, You must meet the entry requirements to enrol in a course or program, families and students applying to join an EQI program. and you must provide current and accurate information to support your Sports and extracurricular activities application, including: We encourage you to participate in activities that support and enhance English as an Additional Language/Dialect support your studies and we provide opportunities for you to experience and You will receive English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) ›› your minimum level of English language proficiency enjoy new activities where you can develop skills, make more friends support to develop your English writing, listening, speaking and ›› evidence of your academic qualifications or work experience. and practise your English outside the classroom. reading skills to enable you to fully participate in classroom activities. Qualified and experienced EAL/D teachers deliver this service so you You can find the entry requirements for each EQI program at can achieve your full academic potential. eqi.com.au/for-students/policies-procedures/enrolment
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University and/or vocational education and training
International Baccalaureate EQI Scholarships Primary school High School Preparation Junior and senior high school Diploma Our scholarships give exemplary students Our primary school program gives your child a (intensive English) Study at a Queensland Government high The International Baccalaureate (IB) the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding positive start to their early development and Our High School Preparation (HSP) is a school to improve your English proficiency, Diploma is an internationally recognised and life-changing study experience learning. Your child can study at a government highly successful intensive English language experience Australian culture and qualify for pre-university qualification that prepares in a Queensland Government school. school from Prep to Year 6, giving them a program that prepares international students entry into universities all over the world – with you for university study. Scholarship recipients receive a portion of strong foundation for future study and the for mainstream high school studies. a Queensland Certificate of Education. the tuition fees for their study program. support they need to become accustomed to IB study fulfils many national and state our Queensland school routine. HSP enables your child to build language Choose from over 70 accredited schools education system requirements and allows To apply, you must enrol in an EQI fluency and use their vocabulary in different located throughout Queensland. Each school you to transfer from a Queensland IB school International Student Program for at All students from a non-English speaking lesson contexts such as mathematics and offers a wide choice of academic, creative and to any other IB school in the world. When least one year. You must submit your background receive specialist English as science, so they can understand the language sports programs delivered by high-quality you successfully complete Years 11 and application via an approved education an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) used in the mainstream curriculum. teachers using 21st century learning facilities. 12 in a Queensland IB school you will also agent. High School lessons to enable them to fully participate be awarded a Queensland Certificate of Junior High School for 4 years (Years 7–10) in classroom and extracurricular activities. We offer the HSP program in 10-week Program length Study abroad option: Education — in addition to the IB. For information about our current Senior High School for 2 years (Years 11–12) To enrol, your child must live with a parent, modules that provide a minimum of 20 hours One to four terms scholarships please visit eqi.com. International Baccalaureate (Years 11–12) approved relative or legal custodian for the of English language instruction per week. Graduate option: Before you can enrol in the IB program you au/scholarships, or contact an EQI Queensland Academies (Years 10–12) duration of their study. Guided by specialist EAL/D teachers, your Two to six years must achieve high academic results in a authorised agent in your country. child will learn and make friends through fun Age range 12 to 18 years range of subjects. The IB is only offered at Program length One semester to activities, excursions and sports. Your child School year Years 7 to 12 selected schools. seven years must complete a minimum 20-week stay. Program entry At the start of any school Age range 6 to 11 years term in Years 7 to 10 Program length Study abroad option: School year Prep to Year 6 Program length 10 to 40 weeks One semester or one Program entry You may enrol your child (depending on the academic year to start at the beginning student’s English level) Note: Entry in Term 3 or 4 of Year 11 or 12 is subject to Graduate option: of any school term Age range 12 to 18 years* school approval. Two-year program Program entry At the beginning of any CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7–10 Age range 15 to 18 years school term. An extra 082521G Years 11–12 School year Years 11 and 12 semester (Term 5) is also Program entry Semester 1 (January) or available Semester 2 (July) HSP Note: Entry in Term 3 or 4 of Year 6 is subject to In locations where HSP is not offered your but only January for Intensive English school approval. CRICOS Course Code: 082519A child can study with an EQI partner. graduate option Program to prepare For more information visit eqi.com.au/elicos for high school List of IB schools studies List of HSP schools ›› Benowa State High School ›› Indooroopilly State High School ›› Cairns State High School ›› Whites Hill State College ›› Calamvale Community College ›› Mitchelton State High School ›› Cleveland District State High School ›› Indooroopilly State High School * Visa implications apply ›› Mountain Creek State High School Primary School CRICOS Course Code: 078785F ›› Queensland Academies - see page 122 Preparatory to Year 6 CRICOS Course Code: 079324E
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Study at high school (Years 7 to 12) for three, six, nine or 12 months with our Study Abroad program. Improve your English and make global connections while immersed in Australian culture. Prepare for your career and build your confidence with our practical approach to learning. Enjoy specialised programs like marine studies and surfing— depending on your school’s location and natural environment. Choose from more than 70 schools in metropolitan or regional areas from the surf to the rainforest, outback and reef.
Watch the Classroom on Studies in Queensland are validated by several overseas education systems. * the Reef video eqi.com.au/sp/classroom-reef We look forward to meeting you. Program options High School Study Abroad Regional High School Study Abroad Come to Queensland for a short-term study experience at one of our Experience regional Queensland while you study in junior or senior metropolitan high schools. high school for up to one year.
Study in the Brisbane area for three, six, nine or 12 months during Choose from unique locations throughout Queensland offering junior or senior high school. spectacular natural environments and authentic cultural experiences.
Choose from 32 metropolitan high schools in greater Brisbane each Enjoy high-quality programs within friendly, safe and relaxed with something unique to offer from the pet turtles at Springfield communities from rural country towns to thriving coastal cities. Central to the Koalas at Alexandra Hills. Benefit from affordable program fees, lower living costs and Take advantage of the learning opportunities and facilities at some of personalised programs. the world’s best universities, located right here in Brisbane, through their partnerships with our metropolitan schools. Extend your learning through school partnerships with regional universities such as James Cook University and Central Queensland University. Enjoy all the services, shopping, entertainment, transport and convenience of our city as well as our relaxed outdoor lifestyle. You can see other parts of Queensland and Australia too with our optional school holiday adventures**.
Program length One to three terms or one academic year Program length One to four terms (three to 12 months) Age range 12 to 18 years Age range: 14 to 18 years School year Years 7 to 12 School year: Years 9 to 12 Program entry At the beginning of any school term in Years 7 to Program entry: Term 1, 2, 3 or 4*** 11, and at the start of Term 1 and 2 in Year 11 ** Additional fees apply. CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7–10 | 082521G Years 11–12 *** Year 12 students cannot commence in Term 4 due to end-of-year exams * EQI recommends that you verify credit recognition in your home country Watch the Classroom in the Rainforest video eqi.com.au/sp/classroom-forest
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Graduation from high school University pathways at school TAFE study after high school Most students will receive a Queensland While you are an EQI student during Years 11 TAFE courses can prepare you for a career or Certificate of Education (QCE) when they and 12 you can enrol in university pathway further study. graduate at the end of Year 12. You may and experience programs and earn tertiary also be eligible for an Australian Tertiary course credit through our strong partnerships You can chose to: Admission Rank (ATAR) or an Overall Position with Queensland’s top universities. Through ›› study to improve your ATAR or OP score (OP) and Field Positions (FPs)*. When you these programs you can also access university and then qualify for entry to university graduate, you can then apply for higher-level facilities including sports, libraries and courses study at a university, Technical and Further study spaces. Other benefits may include ›› study towards a degree Education (TAFE) institute or vocational guaranteed or early university offers, a bonus ›› study a TAFE diploma and university education provider. university admission rank, or credit towards a degree together through a Dual Award degree or higher education program. program. Study and career guidance Our high schools have guidance officers that Queensland is a centre of excellence for provide counselling and advice on academic education and research and we have High school to vocational pathways, subject choices, and career and many world-class universities https:// education and training pathway higher education options. Guidance officers australianuniversities.click/queensland/ Vocational Education and Training (VET) can help you to find university courses and courses can equip you with the skills and scholarships and provide information about High school to TAFE pathway knowledge to work in specific industries. VET application dates, documentation and course TAFE providers offer a range of short courses, qualifications can also be used as partial entry requirements. certificates, diplomas, and associate and credit towards a QCE, which you can then use bachelor degree programs that combine to access higher education pathways such as * OPs and FPs will be discontinued for all theoretical and practical job-focused training. university or TAFE. students from 2020. OPs and FPs will be Australian TAFE study provides graduates with replaced by the ATAR system for students job-ready skills and internationally recognised The benefits of studying VET courses include: What is it like to live in Queensland? To ensure your safety and happiness, your If you need any assistance with your starting Year 11 in 2019. qualifications. The TAFE Queensland ›› practical work experience Discover what it is really like to live in school will carefully select a homestay homestay arrangements, your school’s network is made up of seven regions across ›› job-ready skills Queensland with your Australian host family. family, interviewing and screening them; homestay or international coordinator will be High school to university pathway Queensland https://tafeqld.edu.au/ ›› a chance to try different careers. including police identity and criminal history available to help. If you wish to continue your education at a Become part of their family and they background checks. Queensland university you need to complete TAFE at high school Many EQI schools offer VET and some have will introduce you to our welcoming EQI and our schools comply with the Year 11 and 12 at high school to obtain a At some EQI schools, you can study a TAFE their own Trade Training Centres. multicultural community. What do we provide? Australian Government Schools International Tertiary Entrance Statement (TES) and QCE. subject during Year 11 or 12. Your homestay host will provide you with a homestay standards. The TES shows your ATAR or OP score which Experience our lifestyle in a way that would safe, welcoming and friendly home; including is used to assess and rank your application These programs provide you with access to not be possible as a tourist. three nutritious meals every day, a private to university. You must also meet any other TAFE campus facilities and other benefits that bedroom with a bed, storage space and a desk course entry requirements. may include credit towards the QCE, direct Your homestay family can show you the for study, and assistance to access transport to entry into a TAFE program, or credit towards a local area and help you to discover more of and from school and to school activities. If you are a Year 12 student and did not degree or higher education program. Queensland. study the subjects needed for an ATAR or OP, When you arrive in Queensland to commence your results from other subjects (including Live in a safe, caring and supportive home study, a representative from your school will approved vocational education and training) close to school where you can study, practise meet you at the airport and arrange transport can help to determine your selection rank. English, enjoy family life and make new to your homestay or school; free of charge. friends in your homestay family. Your school will find a host family that is best Many homestay families also have children for your needs, based on the preferences you who are enrolled at your new school, so they supply in your application. can help you to feel at home. Support and monitoring Quality care in good homes To ensure everything goes well and in case The quality of your accommodation, and your you need any assistance, your school will care and welfare while you are studying with provide ongoing homestay support and Find out more about us are our primary priorities. monitoring. EQI Homestay CRICOS Provider: 01241G eqi.com.au/for-students/homestay
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Living in Brisbane you can have a perfect Brisbane’s large stadiums and sport centres, smaller suburban shopping centres. Brisbane is also home to major commercial The University of Queensland (UQ) Queensland is also home to the World lifestyle with easy access to everything you including soccer, rugby, cricket and tennis and industrial areas, and the largest medical ›› Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef and Wet need and a world of opportunity at your games in large-capacity centres where you have Immerse yourself in our culture at outdoor research institute in the southern hemisphere. ›› Griffith University (GU) Tropics rainforest areas, and many of our doorstep. a very good chance of purchasing a ticket. art, craft and produce markets, and enticing ›› Australian Catholic University (ACU) schools run student trips to see these and alfresco and laneway cafés as well as many As a ‘university town’ Brisbane has a thriving ›› Central Queensland University (CQU) other natural wonders. With our mild climate and an average of 283 Experience our plentiful attractions including multicultural festivals each year. education economy and six universities, ›› James Cook University (JCU) sunny days per year you can enjoy our famous Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Australia’s most contributing valuable research to the ›› TAFE Queensland *QS World University Rankings®2019 outdoor lifestyle all year round. popular museum, the Brisbane Planetarium, Industry and research world such as two vaccines for the human www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world- scenic lookouts, and free art galleries and Approximately 18 percent of homes in papillomavirus (HPV) — developed at The Getting here and around university-rankings/2019 Things to do museums. Brisbane are multilingual as Brisbane is an University of Queensland. Brisbane is easy to get to as Brisbane airport Explore using our extensive and safe public attractive destination for migrants from all is serviced by 34 airlines, with direct access transport, well-maintained roads, and walking In the centre of Brisbane is the Queensland over the world. Tertiary education providers to Asia, Europe, Latin America and the and cycling networks. You can also see Brisbane Performing Arts Centre where you can see Queensland has a wide range of high United States. from another angle on our river ferries or go river international and Australian ballets, musicals Our multicultural city is well-located as a performing universities, including The kayaking right in the centre of town. and operas. Also in the inner-city is the South business hub, especially for the Asia-Pacific University of Queensland which is ranked Venture just a short distance outside Bank Parklands beach with picnic areas and region, and we benefit from Government within the top 50 universities in the Brisbane to feed dolphins on Moreton Our green leafy city has many parks and restaurants that have spectacular views of the support for business and infrastructure world.* Brisbane is a popular destination Island, surf at North Stradbroke Island, see gardens, wildlife reserves and conservation Brisbane River. spending. for international university study and whales in Moreton Bay, visit a farmstay, walk parks. In the suburbs you can sometimes see research. You can take advantage of the in our spectacular national parks or see native wildlife, such as possums, cockatoos Keep up with the latest films at more than 30 Known for our lower cost of living, we have many partnerships our schools have with nature up-close at Australia Zoo. Only one and scrub turkeys. cinemas in Brisbane including a drive-in cinema high employment and a thriving economy. universities, including direct entry and early hour away by car you can visit the famous Find out more about and seasonal open-air cinemas. We also have Brisbane has the highest employment growth university study options, and specialist surf beaches of the Gold Coast, and the studying in Brisbane Enjoy outdoor sports competitions all year at more than 17 major shopping malls, plus many of any Australian capital. training organisations like Aviation Australia. Sunshine Coast. eqi.com.au/why-study/where-to-study/brisbane
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