Queensland Academies

Are you a high-achieving student? Do you want to be a step ahead in reaching your career goals?

Consider studying the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB) at Queensland Academies for Years 10, 11 and 12, located across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia.

Queensland Academies are 3 individual selective-entry government high schools for highly capable students seeking to complete the rigorous IB.

A bridge between high school and tertiary study, the Academies are designed to maximise the potential of bright students and prepare them for university.

Entry into a Queensland Academy is through a selective entry applications process.

Find out more by downloading the Queensland Academies brochure​ and contact your nearest education agent for application assistance.

Which Academy campus is for you?

Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI)

Located within 2km of inner-city, Kelvin Grove, Queensland Academies Creative Industries Campus (QACI) students in Years 10, 11 and 12, enjoy campus life in a multicultural village environment.

Ideally located with shared green, business and education spaces, the campus is within the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) creative industries precinct.

You will discover a proudly inclusive community of innovative and creative thinkers seeking opportunities to ignite curiosity, develop global and intercultural perspectives and foster a love of lifelong learning.

Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus (QAHS)

Located on the Gold Coast for students in Years 10, 11 and 12, Queensland Academies for Health Sciences Campus (QAHS) is co-located with Griffith University, within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP) and allows for unique opportunities and enrichment activities.

Students are connected with professionals in the health sciences, research, science and academic industries, setting them up for success in their careers beyond the Academy.

QAHS students are involved in a broad range of challenging enrichment activities - some include the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) CREST Research Awards, BHP Billiton Science Research Awards, regional, state and national mathematics and science competitions, regional sport, leadership development programs, Australian Business Week, Language and Linguistics competitions, a comprehensive instrumental music program and various community projects.

They focus on local and global perspectives to broaden a student's view of their place in the world. You'll love it there!

Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT)

Located in Toowong, only 4km from central Brisbane, the Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) provides a focussed IB curriculum for international students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Students benefit from a formal collaboration with The University of Queensland, to provide transition between senior school and university for highly capable students and to enrich our STEM program. Students and staff engage in a strong research-based model of learning and teaching in collaboration with university and industry partners.

They are committed to and passionate about nurturing our students' academic, social and personal development in a caring and safe community.

Contact your nearest education agent in your home country who can assist you with application details.