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It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to Tropical North Learning Academy Smithfield State High School. It is a privilege to be the Principal. We achieve quality outcomes, offer an extensive range of curriculum subjects, and strive to see every student succeed.
We operate as an Independent Public School and through the Tropical North Learning Academy work closely with our feeder Primary Schools, in particular Trinity Beach State School, and with James Cook University.
We are proud to offer an Accredited International Student Program as a member of the Queensland Schools International network and currently are host to students from many parts of the world.
We have a proud record of students achieving high academic success with over 30% of our Year 12 leavers entering University. We also see many of our students achieving Vocational awards moving to successful career pathways.
We offer a caring and supportive environment for all our students. We will not shy away from our responsibility to look after and develop positive, active, thinking young people who understand the importance of being “global citizens”.
I hope you enjoy browsing our web page. I am confident you will find Smithfield State High School a great school!
Smithfield State High School has a proud history of outstanding educational outcomes for students with high performance levels within private and state school regional academic competitions.
Our unique partnership with James Cook University and Trinity Beach Primary School provides a seamless pathway from primary school to university. Our
James Cook University Academy Programs provide quality outcomes for university aspirants.Coupled to this is a comprehensive curriculum offering pathways to success for all students. The school is proud of its vocational pathways, commitment to life skills and active citizenship.
The school is located in the beautiful Northern Beaches area of Cairns, approximately fifteen kilometres from the centre of Cairns.
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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