Kenmore State High School

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Principal's Welcome

​Welcome to Kenmore State High School. We are a globally-minded learning community, committed to helping our students reach their potential. Our school enjoys an excellent reputation with outstanding student results across academic, cultural, citizenship and sporting areas. Our professional and dedicated staff contribute much to the lives of our international students. They support and guide students to achieve academic goals as well as help them to plan for their futures. Our international program staff, teachers, and members of the administration team, work together to ensure that our international students have a positive and successful Australian high school learning experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

Three reasons to choose Kenmore State High School

  1. Kenmore SHS has very strong academic results. In 2015, 91% of the Year 12 cohort was eligible to receive an Overall Position (OP). Of those students, 21% received an OP1–5; 51% received an OP1–10; and 77% received an OP1–15. In 2015, international students received tertiary places in dentistry, engineering, commerce, business and architecture
  2. Kenmore SHS offers a very broad variety of subjects and activities
  3. Kenmore SHS actively celebrates cultural diversity, and is a pleasant, welcoming environment in which to learn​

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​Kenmore State High School is a well-regarded Independent Public School in the western suburbs of Brisbane. It is one of the highest performing academic schools in Queensland. Its high quality academic reputation is further enhanced by the outstanding extracurricular programs and links to the University of Queensland, Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology.

Kenmore State High School is situated within ten kilometres of the central business district, close to the University of Queensland in the leafy suburbs of Brisbane. The diverse mix of international students are cared for in the school with a strong emphasis on the values of belonging, partnerships, integrity, excellence and learning. These values allow Kenmore to live up to its motto, "Education for Life".

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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

  • Most of Kenmore’s students further their education at university, including The University of Queensland (UQ), Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Griffith University (GU)
  • Extension studies program in partnership with UQ and the QUT
  • Students can undertake university subjects while at school​

School facilities

  • State-of-the-art science facility
  • Networked laptops for all senior students
  • Film and television studio and green room
  • Modern performing and visual arts centre
  • Activities centre​

Extracurricular activities

  • Instrumental music – symphonic band, string ensembles, choir 
  • Leos Community Service Club
  • Camps
  • Debating and public speaking 
  • Wide range of sports​

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

  • ​German
  • German extension
  • Japanese

Special programs

  • University-level science and mathematics 
  • Accelerated mathematics program
  • Mentoring program for gifted students 
  • One-to-one (IT) devices across all ​year levels
  • Information, Communication and Education (ICE) laptop program for Years 7, 8 and 9
  • Zenith program (extension and enrichment studies) – Years 7, 8, and 9
  • Music Extension (MEX) program Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 
  • German Immersion and Extension Program (GIEP)​

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 reviewed 03 April 2017
Last updated 03 April 2017