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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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:

  • Before lodging an application directly to Queensland Academies, an international student or temporary resident must first contact DoE International External link (trading as Education Queensland International - EQI), and may first need to submit an EQI Application (cut-off dates apply).
  • Any applicant or enrolled student who is not an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident must ensure that:

    • they hold and maintain a valid and appropriate visa for the duration of their studies (i.e. until at least the December of the year of Year 12 Graduation)
    • current visa details are provided with the application and, if successful, on enrolment
    • any changes to visa details are provided to Queensland Academies within 48 hours of the change
    • Queensland Academies is not able to provide visa advice or assistance.  Contact EQI and the  External linkAustralian Government Department of Home Affairs External link External link for assistance.

The application process for an international student is therefore:

  1. Contact Education Queensland International External link.  Complete an EQI Application if advised to do so by Education Queensland International (cut-off dates apply).
  2. EQI will inform Queensland Academies when you have an approved EQI application.
  3. 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:

Please visit the international homestay page if you are interested in becoming an Education Queensland International homestay host.

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.

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Last reviewed 24 July 2025
Last updated 24 July 2025