Queensland Government schools provide students with a wide range of high quality study pathways, enabling them to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals in a supportive and healthy environment. Safety, support, academic excellence and competitive costs make Queensland Government schools an outstanding choice for an overseas study experience. Education Queensland International (EQI) is the Queensland Government's dedicated team of professionals that specialises in managing the needs of international students and their families. We look forward to welcoming you to Queensland!
About Us
Academic excellence and integrated university pathways
- Internationally recognised high school qualifications that combine theoretical and practical learning to equip students or tertiary studies and professional careers.
- 89.8 per cent of Queensland Government high school students gain an offer to a tertiary institution.
- Strong and flexible pathways with universities and TAFE colleges.
Quality assurance
- Teachers at Queensland Government high schools hold a minimum of a four year undergraduate university degree, many have postgraduate qualifications.
- Capped class sizes: maximum 25 students per class in Senior High Schools and 28 students per class in Junior High Schools.
Extracurricular activities
- Students are encouraged to undertake additional cultural and sporting activities. Schools offer a variety of sports including swimming, tennis, golf, football, volleyball, basketball and athletics.
Facilities supporting innovative
learning
- Computer laboratories linked to university libraries, recording studios, photographic laboratories, multimedia technology and video-conferencing facilities.
- Business education centres featuring state-of-the-art technology.
Location and lifestyle
? Modern, cosmopolitan cities and unique country towns.
? Stunning and diverse landscape with national parks and World Heritage rainforests, reefs and beaches.
Student Services
- caring and safe family environment provided by Queensland Government screened homestay
- free airport pick-up to all EQI international students arriving in Queensland for the first time
- pre-departure orientation and school arrival orientation
- each EQI school has a specialised international student support team:
- International Student Coordinators - provide academic and pastoral guidance to international students, and assist with school subjects, work experience and overall student life
- Homestay Coordinators - organise placement and ensure students have an enjoyable homestay experience
- Guidance Officers - provide specialist cross-cultural communication and counselling, and advice on academic pathways, career options and personal wellbeing.
- 24-hour multilingual emergency assistance
- after-school English classes and exam support with English language specialist.
Courses
EQI provides various programs to international students at over 60 registered schools across Queensland. Excellence programs are available in golf, aviation, dance, soccer, tennis, basketball, performing arts, fine arts, science and mathematics. Approximately 400 schools offer study tours.
The range of courses include:
- high school preparation
- primary program (Year 1 to Year 7)
- graduate program (Year 8 to Year 12)
- study abroad program (Year 8 to Year 12)
- study abroad - regional (Year 10 to Year 12)
- International Baccalaureate
- study tours program
- holiday adventures