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Miami State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​Dedicated staff who support each student to achieve outstanding academic results.
  2. An attractive school campus located in the heart of the Gold Coast and just steps away from world-famous beaches.
  3. Experienced international team and caring homestay families who provide a safe, nurturing experience.​

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Principal's welcome

​​I am delighted to welcome you to Miami State High- a proud Independent Public School located on Queensland's beautiful Gold Coast.

You can rest assured knowing you’ll be given every opportunity to reach your full potential, wherever your interests and talents lie.

Our passionate and extremely supportive mentors have the knowledge, patience and motivation to guide you along a path to your brightest future.

We offer new and exciting opportunities for international students, keen to improve their English language skills in a fun and stimulating environment.

Our impressive academic record makes our school the ideal destination for graduate students, who are university ready.

Enjoy the Australian home experience by becoming part of a welcoming Australian host family.

I invite you to ask any of our current students what they love about Miami State High and I’m confident they will proudly tell you of the school’s support network, and of the quality of relationships between students and staff.

School overview

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Discover Miami State High School—where the world meets the waves!

Nestled 100 metres from the sparkling shores of the Gold Coast, Miami State High School (SHS) offers international students an unforgettable, world class education experience, in a truly first class location. Here, students not only sharpen their English language skills, achieve high academic success but also build lasting friendships with local peers in a vibrant and supportive school community.

With a proud tradition of academic excellence and a truly unique school culture, it's no surprise that up to 40 students from across the globe choose Miami SHS each semester. From Japan to Germany, Brazil to Vietnam, our international family is as diverse as it is inspiring.

We welcome applications from Graduate students and Study Abroad students for a minimum of 6 months, with intakes in Term 1 and Term 3.

Miami SHS have been proudly hosting international students for over 20 years. We offer accommodating subjects dedicated to international students including English for internationals, sport and recreation for internationals, and Spanish for internationals.​

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Academic excellence (Years 7–9)
  • Athlete excellence (Years 7–9)
  • Australian football specialisation (Years 7–10)
  • Dance excellence (Years 7–9)
  • Girls rugby 7s excellence (Years 7–12)
  • Surfing excellence (Years 7–12)
  • Tennis excellence (Years 7–12)
  • Touch football excellence (Years 7–12)
  • 2 academic stellar and ideas—technology
  • Cultural excellence dance and contemporary instrumental music
  • Sports excellence—rugby 7s boys
  • Sports specialisation—AFL​

Extracurricular activities

  • For international students
    • Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island
    • K'gari (Fraser Island)
    • Melbourne excursion or a regional excursion
    • Lady Elliott excursion
    • Indigenous education incursion
    • Learn to surf lessons
  • International school trips
    • Japan
    • Spain​
    • French speaking country​
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School facilities

  • First-class location 100 ​metres from the beach
  • Gymnasium
  • Swimming pool
  • Specialist science laboratory
  • Robotics workshop
  • Wireless internet access at school
  • Dance studio
  • Manual arts workshop
  • Two large-sized commercial kitchens
  • Four full size basketball courts
  • Sporting field
  • Sports Centre of Excellence
  • Outdoor swimming pool

Tertiary pathways

Languages

  • ​Japanese
  • Spanish
  • French​

Homestay and accommodation

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.

Students have their own bedroom with study facilities, three meals a day, and access to transport to and from school, and to school activities.

Read more about homestay and accommodation options.

Holiday adventure programs

Holiday adventure programs are an exciting and safe way for students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

All holiday adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified teachers and staff to ensure student safety.

Find out more about our holiday adventure programs.

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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.
Last updated 16 September 2025