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High School program

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Our High School program helps international students excel academically and improve their English language skills while enjoying the beauty of Queensland and experiencing our Aussie lifestyle.

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Our High School program gives you a chance to have different study experiences to what you can have at home. The program is designed for students seeking to graduate high school in Queensland and qualify for university or further study in Australia or another country.

If this program is not exactly right for you, other options include shorter Study Abroad programs and the International Baccalaureate Diploma program for high achieving students.

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Key program facts

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Age

12–18 years old
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Duration/length

2–6 years duration covering school Years 7 to 12
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Course options

Full 6 year program or junior high school (Years 7–10) or senior high school (Years 11–12)
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School choice

Choose from over 70 high schools in many locations including cities, country, outback and by the beach.
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Curriculum

Our schools offer academic, creative and sports programs including a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities.
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Accommodation

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

Our High School program is designed to help you achieve well academically and to assist with your personal growth and independence.

  • Receive the internationally recognised Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) on successful completion of Years 11 and 12.
  • Make your study journey from high school to university seamless and get the eventual career outcome you want.
  • Study subjects that interest you which you can't study in your home country.
  • Use modern resources and facilities supporting innovation and 21st century learning.
  • Make friends for life at your high school and through your homestay family.
  • 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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Entry requirements

To enter junior or senior high school as part of this program, you must show you have passed all core subjects in your previous 2 years of schooling and have completed 1 of the following:

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

Program fees

Fees apply to our High School 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.

Different school start dates also apply:

  • For Years 7–10: Start at the beginning of any school term (January, April, July and October)
  • For Year 11: Start at the beginning of Term 1 (January)

Read more about school terms External link.

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 External link.

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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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How to apply

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

CRICOS course codes:

  • Junior high school (Years 7–10) 082520G
  • Senior high school (Years 11–12) 082521G
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Last updated 03 February 2025