High School Preparation program

Program benefits

Our High School Preparation program will make your future study in Queensland easier and will help you to settle into the Aussie way of life quickly.

• Study at the level and the pace that suits your level of English.
  
• Achieve better results in your high school studies.
• Make your study journey from high school to university seamless.
• Use a range of learning methods including textbook, video, group discussion and practical activities.
• Study in Australia, where in 2022 the quality of life was rated 5th on the world scale*.

*Numbeo Quality of Life Index by Country and Australian cities 2022

Entry requirements

To enter our High School Preparation program, you must show you have passed all core subjects in your previous two years of schooling. There is no English language proficiency or testing requirements.

For more details please refer to the entry requirements standard (PDF, 630KB).

Program fees

Fees apply to our High School Preparation program. You may also need to pay additional fees for school uniforms, homestay, excursions and tours.

Read more about fees.

Application and start dates

Different application open and close dates apply, depending on when you want to start studying in Queensland. It is important to allow sufficient time for your application and student visa to be processed prior to arriving in Queensland.

You can start your study at the beginning of any school term—January, April, July and October.

Read more about school terms.

Find a school and apply

1. If you have not studied your school subjects in English, you will most probably need to complete 2 terms of High School Preparation prior commencing your high school program.
   
2. High School Preparation is offered at Indooroopilly State High School, Whites Hill State College or Mitchelton State High School.
3. Find an agent to get advice and help preparing your application or submit your application directly with us.

* There might be some rules about going to a specific school close to the student’s home address in Queensland—this is called a catchment area. Find out more about school catchments.