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Queensland Academies Creative Industries

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​Co-direct your education with world-class educators and study the international Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
  2. Collaborate with like-minds: high-achieving, critical, creative, and global thinkers
  3. Develop influence as a communicator who leads with innovation and cultural awareness in a rapidly changing world​
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Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) is a proudly inclusive community of innovative and creative thinkers who seek opportunities to ignite their curiosity, develop global and intercultural perspectives and foster a love of lifelong learning.

Enjoy our campus life in a safe, multicultural village environment with shared green, business and education spaces located in the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) creative industries precinct.

As we attract a diverse range of students with shared interests, you can immerse yourself in our rich and integrated academic International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme curriculum.

Flourish in our culture that encourages creative and critical thinking, innovation and enterprise, where we approach learning as a limitless opportunity to enhance understanding and perceptions.​

EQI programs offered

IB
International Baccalaureate
QA
Queensland Academies

Special programs

We exclusively offer the rigorous International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised pre-university level qualification, enabling learners to work toward achievements based on merit in a non-competitive environment.

Extracurricular activities

  • QUT Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI)
  • Department of Education Creative Generation State Schools Onstage
  • Griffith University State Honours Ensembles Program
  • University of Queensland Enhanced Studies Program and QUT Start Program
  • Language competitions
  • District sports
  • Volunteering
  • International study tours
  • Choirs and contemporary music ensemble groups
  • Youth advisory groups​

School facilities

  • Our school spans 7 levels of a purpose-built building in the centre of the Kelvin Grove Urban Village and QUT precinct
  • Fully equipped science labs with research space and preparation lab
  • Design technology prototype lab equipped with industry-grade machinery and resources
  • Specialised visual art studios, dedicated dance studio, green screen special effects room, music recording studio, 2 theatrette studios and a double-height visual art gallery—Gallery 61
  • 350-seat performance theatre
  • Refectory
  • International student lounge with kitchenette​

Tertiary pathways

  • Australian and international universities

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Korean—students who study Korean need a prior proficiency level in the subject. Students will undertake an informal proficiency test to determine course suitability

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 May 2025