Temporary Residents Admissions

​​​​​​​​The Department of Education's (DoE) Temporary Residents Admissions Centre (TRAC) assists families with temporary resident visas to enrol in Queensland state schools.  

Who does the temporary residents admissions centre assist?  

• Dependants of international students 
  
• Bridging visa holders 
  
• ​Tourist visa holders​
  

Application and enrolment fees

Information about application and enrolment fees can be found in the Fee Structure and Exemption Criteria (PDF, 167KB) factsheet.  

Terms and conditions

The terms and conditions of application to enrol as a Temporary Resident  in a Queensland Government school are outlined in the Terms and Conditions (PDF, 250KB) factsheet.​

How to apply

The application process is outlined in the Temporary Residents Admissions Centre – Application Process (PDF, 337KB) factsheet.  Applications must be submitted using the appropriate application form.  

Please apply using the  EQI TRAC Application form (PDF, 624KB​) ​​​

English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) Support  

• Dependant children are not entitled to enrol at designated migrant reception centres unless referred by a local school. 
  
• Access to in-school or in-class support from EAL/D staff is determined by the school. If EAL/D support is required the school will make arrangements for the delivery this service. 
  
• EAL/D support is included in the tuition fee. 
  

​Accommodation  

• Homestay accommodation is not available to students holding a Tourist Visa. 
  

• All dependant/bridging visa students must reside with and be under the care  of a parent/legal custodian for the duration of their enrolment. 
  

Refund policy  

Temporary Residents Admissions Centre Application for Refund​ (PDF, 293KB)​​

Client service standards  

The Temporary Residents Admissions Centre aims to consistently deliver quality  services to stakeholders of our international student programs delivered in Queensland Government schools.  Please take the time to check our commitment to provide you with the highest level of service possible. 

More information can be found by at EQI International Student Programs Client Service Standards.​​​​