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Information before you apply

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​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

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

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

Refunds

Student welfare

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

Sample costs of studying and living in Queensland

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

Item
2024 cost estimate A$
2025 cost estimate A$2026 cost estimate A$
Junior high school study abroad 1 semester (24 weeks) tuition fee
$8,444
$8,444 $8,444
Homestay x 24 weeks (including placement fee) $8,431
$9,316 $9,316
6 months of Overseas Student Health Cover
$327
$327 $327
Stationery$150
$150$150
Uniform$400
$400$400
Public transport x 24 weeks$1,200
$1,440 $1,440
Additional spending money @ A$85 per week$2,400
$2,400$2,400
Total $21,325 $22,477 $22,477

Example 2: senior high school (1 academic year)

Item 2024 cost estimate A$2025 cost estimate A$2026 cost estimate A$
Senior high school 2 semesters (46 weeks) tuition fee
$18,160
$18,160 $18,160
Homestay x 46 weeks (including placement fee)
$16,732$18,172 $18,172
12 months of Overseas Student Health Cover
$652
$652$652
Stationery$250$250$250
Uniform$500$500$500
Public transport x 48 weeks$2,880
$2,880$2,880
Additional spending money @ A$85 per week$4,800
$4,800$4,800
Total $43,974 $45,414 $45,414

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.

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Last updated 09 July 2024