Queensland welcomes international students from Papua New Guinea to study at Queensland Government schools. Our academic, excellence and extracurricular programs help students to achieve their future goals while experiencing the Australian way of life.
In Queensland, our international students are given plenty opportunity to choose their education journey. Enjoy study programs and subjects you can't study at home and pave the way for easy entry to further study beyond school. Choose to live in a beautiful beachside community, the warm tropical north, or enjoy cooler climates in the south of the state. Plan your stay and the length of your study experience to suit your needs now and your future goals.
Study in Queensland Australia in 6 easy steps:
There are many reasons to study in Queensland—the safe Queensland lifestyle is one of them! Queensland people are friendly and outgoing. They will always be ready to show you something new or help you out.
Queensland is a very large place—it is the second-largest state in Australia. It has 1.7 million square kilometres and there is so much to see and experience. It has cities, bush country, beaches, reef and rainforests. It is warm most of the year and almost never has snow! It is known for lots of outdoor activities, like sports and swimming, and is a great place to study, relax and play.
'My aspiration is to one day work with an international organisation such as UNICEF, under the United Nations Organisation,' says Litamele.
Simaema has become an inspirational leader at Redlynch College in Cairns. She has also played on the school volleyball team since Year 11 and has represented her school in inter-school sport competitions.
A love of football and the chance to play in top competitions inspired Ethan from PNG to study in Queensland. While here, he found a new sport to love – surfing!
Living with an Australian family is one of the best ways to experience the Australian way of life close to your school. You will be treated like family and your hosts will make sure you feel happy and that you have everything you need to do well at school.
Find out more about the homestay and accommodation options available to you.
There are fees for our International Student Programs. You may also need to pay additional fees for school uniforms, homestay, excursions and tours.
Read more about fees.
All our study programs have entry requirements. They include things like a good level of English and good academic results in your previous years of schooling.
For more information please refer to the entry requirements standard (PDF, 630KB).
Our skilled and experienced education agents in Papua New Guinea will thoroughly explain the steps to enrol in a Queensland education program. They know the latest policies, immigration changes, accommodation options including staying with an awesome Queensland family and most importantly personalise and direct you to the most beneficial global education journey and career.
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Read more about the application process and information before you apply.
*Numbeo Quality of Life Index by Country and Australian cities 2022