Department of Education Trading as Education Queensland International, CRICOS Provider Code: 00608A
Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) is an Education Queensland selective entry co-educational senior state high school for students in Years 10 to 12.
We believe
that students will become analytical, critically thinking leaders who
demonstrate an enthusiasm for entrepreneurship, lifelong learning and
engage in measured risk-taking.
Each student is offered an
integrated, parallel support structure to foster a sense of belonging
that supports, encourages and celebrates success. Our teachers and
support staff work closely with students in small groups and in
one-on-one mentoring to ensure students balance the challenges of the IB
Diploma with other pursuits. This is further supported by our Principal, Mrs Shannon Carter who
personally manages and monitors the welfare arrangements for any
international student enrolled at QACI who are not under the direct
care and supervision of their parents or a close family relatives.
For international students, our schools offer:
an Education Queensland Curriculum extension program that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate Program for both domestic and international enrolments in Year 10, and
the IB Diploma Programme for both domestic and international enrolments in Years 11 and 12.
International student applications are only accepted to commence enrolment into Term 1 Year 10. All students must complete Year 10 with us, in preparation for completing the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12.
We are excited to open up opportunities for international students to join our vibrant community and expand our global connections. All of our students study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), a rigorous learning and assessment program recognised globally, providing access to the world's leading universities. We also believe our community members will benefit and gain enrichment from the homestay exchange experience.
Our campus has the capacity to enrol a total of 519 students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
Locally, students benefit from unique partnerships with the Queensland University of Technology, the University of Queensland and Griffith University to provide a seamless transition between senior school and university for highly capable students. Students and staff engage in strong research-based models of learning and teaching in collaboration with university and industry partners.
International Students Applying to QACI
All students seeking enrolment into Queensland Academies must be undertake a selective entry applications process. Students must demonstrate strong
performance in each of the components of the application process
(academic reports, Entrance Test and interview) and be assessed as the
most suitable candidate for a vacancy. Highly capable students with a
record of strong academic performance are welcome to apply.
Important:
The application process for an international student is therefore:
- Contact Education Queensland International External link. Complete an EQI Application if advised to do so by Education Queensland International (cut-off dates apply).
- EQI will inform Queensland Academies when you have an approved EQI application.
- Queensland Academies will then contact you and invite you to submit an application directly to Queensland Academies.
More information for International students considering applying for a place at our campus can be found:
Fees
- The Queensland Academies On-time application fee
for entry into Year 10 in 2027 is $270, which includes the on-campus
Entrance Test conducted by independent testing body, Edutest. If you
need to sit the Entrance Test remotely (interstate or overseas), Edutest
has a Remote Testing Service for an additional fee (remote testing
venues may also charge a separate fee for use of the venue and service):
refer to Edutest's Remote Testing Service eligibility External link before you lodge your application.
- Non-tuition
fees: Like any state school, students are required to meet their own
uniform and equipment costs which are comparable to other state schools.
International Program staff
General information for international students about studying in Queensland State Secondary Schools can be found on the Education Queensland International website or families can make contact via email:
eqinternational@qed.qld.gov.au
We invite you to become part of our international community. Please feel free to email our admissions office if you have any further questions.
At QACI, our international staff are dedicated to providing our international students with the best possible experience during their time with us.
Contact information
At Queensland Academies, our international staff are dedicated to providing our international students with the best possible experience during their time with us.
Admissions Office Phone Number: +61 7 3377 9366
Admissions Office Email: admissions@qa.eq.edu.au
Admissions and Homestay Coordinator: Cathryn Sarjito
International Student Coordinator, QACI: Pam Govender +61 7 3552 9333.
1800QSTUDY - (1800 778 839)
Emergency and Out of Hours Contact Support
The 1800QSTUDY service provides support for students and their authorised contacts and Education Queensland International (EQI) homestay hosts, and responds to incidents that involve international students outside school hours.
For more information read the 1800QSTUDY Brochure or visit the 1800QSTUDY website.