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Regional Study Abroad Program

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Our Study Abroad program gives you a real Aussie experience while you’re studying in Years 7 to 12. Choose the subjects you study and have your study in Queensland recognised in your home country.

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Students can enjoy unique experiences such as marine science lessons on the Great Barrier Reef, environment and conservation, as well as agricultural classes in in one of the world's most beautiful and unique study destinations – Queensland, Australia.

Choose from the outback, rainforest, coral coast or beach regions. Students receive the same quality education while developing their English conversation skills and making new friends for life.

Experience the lifestyle with a shorter commitment from 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.

There are 15 government high schools in regional Queensland that are eligible to enrol international students in the Regional Study Abroad option.

Regional Study Abroad 2-in-1


We've now added a flexible option where you can choose 2 regional locations and divide your time equally, experiencing 2 places in 1 program. So, you get to choose 2 regional high schools – what a unique opportunity.

Maybe a semester at the Hervey Bay State High School where watching the winter humpback whale migration from Antarctica (July to November) is a once in lifetime experience. Your second semester could then be in the tropical north at Atherton or Malanda State High Schools – an hour from Cairns, where the most spectacular combination of rainforest hikes and snorkelling is on offer at Norman and Flynn reef.

For more information, download the Regional Study Abroad brochure.

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Key program facts

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Age

13–18 years old
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Duration/length

From 1 term (3 months) up to 2 semesters (1 year)
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Course options

Regional study abroad (Years 7–12)
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School choice

Choose from 15 regional high schools in various regional areas. Read about Queensland’s cities, regions and lifestyle.
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Curriculum

Our schools offer academic, creative and sports programs including many subjects and extracurricular activities. Read about the choice of subjects.
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Accommodation

Access a range of options including homestay with a caring Queensland family. Read about your accommodation options.
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Program benefits

Studying in Queensland is recognised by several education systems abroad.

Our Regional Study Abroad program lets you have a high school study experience in regional Australia and learn about our culture before returning home to continue your studies.

  • For choosing to travel and study in our regional schools, we can offer you a lower porgram fee.
  • Have your Queensland study recognised by your home country (check with your home country first).
  • Decide whether you stay for 1 term (3 months) or up to 2 semesters (1 year). Study subjects that interest you which you can't study in your home country.
  • 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

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Hear about the great experiences of past students

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Entry requirements

To enter the Regional Study Abroad program, you must show you have passed all core subjects in your previous 2 years of schooling and have completed 1 of the following:

Sometimes, we may allow students to demonstrate English language proficiency by proof they have studied English as a subject for a minimum of 2 years and achieved satisfactory results.

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

Program fees

Fees apply to our Regional Study Abroad Program. Course fees may vary depending on the location and school you choose.

As an added bonus for choosing to travel and study in our regional schools, we can offer you a lower program fee.

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.

For Regional Study Abroad Years 7–11: Start at the beginning of any school term, except for Year 12 which can only start at the beginning of Term 1 (January).

Read more about school terms

Find a school and apply

  1. Decide what subjects you are looking for and what area of Queensland you'd like to study in.
  2. Use our search tool to find a school with the programs and features* you want.
  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.

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Our High School Preparation (HSP) program provides an intensive and in-depth English language program that prepares you for high school studies.
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Three ways to apply

Read more about the application process and information before you apply.

CRICOS course codes:

  • Years 7 to 10 (junior high) 082520G
  • Years 11 to 12 (senior high) 082521G
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Last updated 09 April 2024