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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.
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
Caloundra State High School is located on the coast, at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance to six local beaches. Students are able to view the beach from the school and have access to a bushland reserve next to the school.
The school has a distinct junior, middle secondary and senior school curriculum and student program with all grades catered for.
The school offers a broad curriculum catering for students’ interests in academic and vocational areas, with the School aiming to provide a direct pathway to employment, training or further education on the completion of year 12. Through the study of hospitality or tourism, students are provided with immediate links to employment. Significant information and communications technology capacity is provided in the school with students using their own devices and accessing both the wireless and network of the school.
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.
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.
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
The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:
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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