Information before you apply

​There are many things to understand before you enrol in our International Student Programs (ISP). To help you, we have prepared the following information for you to read.

Course requirements

• ISP entry and course requirements standards (PDF, 630KB) for requirements for acceptance into a course
  
• ISP entry and course requirementsstandards (PDF, 630KB) and Course progress – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure for information about course credit
  

Course codes

• Important course codes are on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses of Overseas Students website, which is called the CRICOS website.

Course information

• Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) website for curriculum documents and information for Prep–Year 10
  
• QCAA website for
• subjects offered in Queensland state schools in Years 11 and 12
• Queensland’s formal program of standards-based assessment
  
• Distance education – subclass 500(schools) visa procedure for information about distance education as part of our programs.
• ISP entry and course requirement standards (PDF, 630KB) for
• entry requirements
• course length and progress information
• age restrictions
  
• Your study options for details of course qualifications and other outcomes
  
• ISP EQI guidelines for deliveringVocational Education and Training to overseas students (PDF, 376KB) for
• information about VET courses arrangements with another registered provider, person or business who will provide the course, or part of the course
  

School information

• The find a school tool on our website will help you choose a school which offers subjects and courses you require. Information about school facilities, equipment, and learning resources is also available in our school profiles.
• School terms and school holiday dates are set by the Department of Education for all Queensland Government schools and are in the school calendar.
  

Cancellation, deferral, suspension

• International Student Program –subclass 500 (schools) policy and the standard terms and conditions (see Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation Policy and Refund Policy sections) for cancellation and refund policies
  
•  Additional information regarding cancellation and refund process in
• Student management – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure
• Attendance – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure
• Course progress – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure
  
• Enrolment – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure for deferring your enrolment
  
• Attendance – subclass 500 (schools)visa procedure for suspending your enrolment
  

Refunds

• EQI’s refund policy is defined in the ISP standard terms and conditions (PDF, 476KB) (see refund policy section). The amount you are refunded depends on the circumstances outlined in the refund policy.
  
• To obtain a refund, you must submit a completed refund request form (PDF, 253KB).
  

Student welfare

• Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework - Student factsheet) for rights, responsibilities and important contact details to protect international students
  
• International student support services and Change of welfare – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure for approving the accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements for younger international students
  

Fees

• Refer to our fees for information about tuition and non-tuition fees, including possible changes to fees during a course.
  
• Some schools offer specialist programs that may incur an additional cost on acceptance into the course. Please contact the school directly regarding entry requirements and course costs.
  
• An example of the costs of studying and living in Queensland is outlined in the table below. Accommodations options include
  
• students studying in a primary school must live with a parent, legal custodian or relative approved by the Australian Government department responsible for immigration
• students in a high school program must have suitable arrangements in place for their accommodation and general welfare. Please see
  
• Change of welfare – subclass 500 (schools) visa procedure
• homestay procedures listed in International student support services on the department's Policy and Procedure Register.​

Sample costs of studying and living in Queensland

Example 1: junior high school (study abroad for 2 terms)

Example 2: senior high school (1 academic year)

Notes

• Costs are indicative estimates only and may vary depending on each student's individual circumstances.
• Uniform costs will vary from school to school. Please refer to the school's website.
  
• The estimated uniform cost above assumes 1 sports uniform, 1 winter and 1 summer uniform. Please note shoes are not included in this estimate.
• Student visa 500 (schools) tuition and non-tuition fees provides more detail about what is and what is not included.