Department of Education Trading as Education Queensland International (EQI), CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A
Queensland Academies Creative Industries (QACI) is:
- an Education Queensland selective entry co-educational, government high school for students in their senior years (Years 10 to 12).
Our students study:
- an Education
Queensland Curriculum extension program that prepares students for the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for both domestic and international
enrolments in Year 10, and
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 offer opportunities for international students to join our vibrant community and expand our global connections.
All of our students are highly capable learners - they have high academic ability, are high achieving, and are highly motivated to learn.
All students at QACI study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), a rigorous learning and assessment program recognised globally, providing access to the world's leading universities.
Our graduates study at universities across Queensland, Australia and internationally in all areas of study; science, arts, law, business, health, education and more.
Our students benefit from:
- learning with and from other like-minded, highly capable learners.
- our 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.
- working closely with our teaching and non-teaching staff, in small groups and in one-on-one mentoring, to ensure students balance the challenges of the IB Diploma Programme with other pursuits.
- our wellbeing and academic support programs, and co-curricular opportunities: that foster a sense of belonging, and encourage personal growth and academic success.
- our non-competitive environment. All of our students are recognised as highly capable learners, and valued as individuals who are motivated to learn, develop collaborative skills and aspire to achieve personal excellence. Our students are not competing for a finite number of top scores.
- our unique learning environment: we are a senior years only school, with world-class learning facilties, in the Queensland University of Technology creative industries precinct.
Our campus has the capacity to enrol 519 students in Years 10, 11 and 12, accepting up to 15 international students across the senior years.
Our international students are fully immersed in our inclusive classes and campus community. They learn together with students who value critical thinking, creative thinking, international-mindedness and the attributes of the IB Learner: being open-minded, balanced, knowledgeable, principled and reflective communicators, thinkers, inquirers and risk-takers. Our inclusive and supportive culture is highly regarded by international students.
Apply to QACI
All students seeking enrolment into QACI must undertake a selective-entry application process. Students must demonstrate strong performance in each of the components of the application process (Academic Reports, Entrance Exam and Interview) and be assessed as the most suitable candidate for vacancy. Highly capable students with a record of straong academic performance are encouraged to apply.
The application process for an international students is:
- Contact Education Queensland International. Complete an EQI Application if advised to do so by Education Queensland International.
- EQI will inform Queensland Academies - Admissions when your EQI Application is approved.
- Queensland Academies - Admissions will then contact you and invite you to submit an application directly to Queensland Academies - Admissions.
Fees
- Application: The Queensland Academies application fee
for entry into Year 10 in 2027 is $270, which includes the on-campus
Edutest Entrance Exam. If you
need to sit the Entrance Test remotely (interstate or overseas), Edutest
has a Remote Testing Service for an additional fee: refer to Edutest's Remote Testing Service eligibility External linkbefore 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.
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.
- Queensland Academies Admissions Office
- QACI International Student Coordinator
- Pam Govender +61 7 3552 9333
- Queensland Academies Homestay Coordinator
- Cathryn Sarjito +61 7 33779366
Homestay
We believe our community members will benefit and gain enrichment from teh homestay exchange experience. Students in Homestay are further supported by the Principal, International Student Coordinator and Homestay Coordinator, who personally manage and monitor homestay arrangements and student wellbeing.
Please visit our Homestay Page if you are interested in homestay, or becoming an Education Queensland International homestay host.