Welcome to Caloundra State High School. We take special care so your time with us is one to remember. You will receive a world class education from our experienced teachers studying subjects like Marine Science, Tourism, Hospitality, Mathematics and English. Outside of class, you can join sporting teams and do other activities like gym, Arts (Dance, Drama, Music) Surf Lifesaving and surfing lessons at the 6 local beaches you can walk to. To help you settle into school, you will have a buddy, access to the International Student room, staff to support you and a host family who will welcome you into their home.

While you are at our school, we will make sure that you experience some of Australia so will organise trips to places like Australia Zoo and Sydney. Our International students enjoy their time with us and you will too! I look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Three reasons to choose Caloundra State High School

Experienced staff delivering a broad curriculum that caters for academic and vocational pathways
A positive school culture, with an atmosphere of tradition and high achievement
Programs to nurture excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement to ensure students reach their full potential

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At Caloundra State High School we are located near the southern border of the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance to 6 beaches.

You can see the beach from our school and also access an adjacent natural bushland.

We have a separate curriculum for each of our junior, middle secondary and senior secondary schools.

Our broad curriculum has options to suit your interests, and we provide direct pathways to employment, training or further education after Year 12.

We provide significant information and communication technology capacity and you can also use your own devices to access to our wireless network.

We have a large international student program, offering you our Sunshine Coast hospitality.

We value our safe, nurturing environment where we have a sense of community belonging.

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Homestay

Homestay* enables EQI students to truly experience Australia's famous lifestyle.

By living with an Australian host family international students become part of the local community and have a fantastic opportunity to practise their English in a safe and caring home environment. International students often develop lasting friendships with their homestay families.

Students have their own bedroom with study facilities, three meals a day, and access to transport to and from school, and to school activities
Host families are carefully selected from within the school community and undergo a police check as required by Queensland law

Standard Homestay fees have been set and these are listed on the EQI program fees page.

Read more about accommodation and welfare.

* Students enrolled in Primary School must live with a parent or close relative as defined by the Australian Immigration Regulations.

University or vocational pathways

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) direct entry program
Tertiary programs with USC and Central Queensland University
Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Queensland East Coast

School facilities

Science laboratories
Performing arts centre, including two dance studios
School gymnasium
Hospitality kitchens and dining room
Self-serve canteen
Modern resource centre
Film, TV & New Media Green Room
Engineering & construction workshops
Netball & basketball courts, cricket pitch
Indoor sports stadium for volleyball, basketball and badminton
Extensive outdoor sports fields for Rugby league, soccer, cricket and tennis

Extracurricular activities

Performance groups – string ensemble, concert band, vocal ensemble, rock band and dance extension groups
Debating and public speaking
Senior, Middle and Junior student leadership programs
Local sports clubs
Surf lifesaving clubs
Gym and health clubs
Student Zonta Club (Z Club)

Holiday adventure programs

EQI Holiday Adventure Programs are an exciting and safe way for International Students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

There's an EQI adventure to suit every taste - from visiting city landmarks and riding camels on an unforgettable Australian 'outback' adventure, to exploring ancient rainforests and swimming with turtles off Queensland's pristine white sand beaches.

All EQI Holiday Adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified Queensland Government teachers and staff to ensure student safety. These programs are open to international students enrolled in an EQI high school, and additional fees apply. To find out more visit the holiday programs page

Languages

French (Year 7 to 9)
Chinese (Years 7 and 8)
Italian (Year 7 & 8)

Special programs

Academic excellence programs
Volleyball, Rugby league and surf excellence programs
Sunshine Coast Technical Trade Training Centre
Arts extension programs – dance, music, instrumental music and visual art
Film, Television and New Media
Certificate in fitness, sport and recreation, IT, business, hospitality, justice studies, early childhood, arts, manufacturing, furnishings and event management
Science, biology, chemistry, physics, marine science
Digital Media and Technology
Science and robotics clubs
Book club
Aerial Technology
Drone club
Aerial Technology (Remote Pilot Licence)

Disclaimer

The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or
particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.

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Last updated 06 November 2018

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