Get to know Queensland Government Schools

There are about 90 schools for students to choose from based on their ability and interest.

Get to know Queensland Government Schools

• For primary and elementary schools

• By Ministry of Education Queensland Australia

• For parents who want their children to live and study in Australia

• Available to Thai and international students

• Currently, there are 2,718 students from 62 countries

Want to study at government school Queensland, where to start?

• Favorite city

Choose the city in which you want to live and study according to your preferences and interests. For example, Brisbane because you like the capital city or choose the Gold Coast. because you want to live by the sea and enjoy outdoor activities. Match according to your lifestyle and live freely.

• Favourite course

Favourite subjects will guide you to a school that performs best in that subject. You might be interested in music, sports, or academia. There are many schools in Queensland for your choice that are run by the government where they are encouraging children to maximise skill development.

• Choose the city where your relatives live

If you have family or relatives in that city, it can make the decision to choose a school easier. Students can drop out from nearby places or travel easily. Also, living with your relatives can lighten the load of your expenses.

Why choose a public school in Queensland?

• Queensland is the only state in Australia that offers an IB program in government school

• There are more than 90 schools for students to choose according to their specialties and interests

• There are various subjects to choose from, all of world-class quality

• There is a staff dedicated to taking care of international students in every school

• Prioritise the well-being and safety of students

• The Ministry of Education takes care of the safety and well-being of international students themselves, not by using a private company

• All government schools in Queensland find and select their own homestays to ensure the safety of students

• There are tutoring classes for students who need help outside of school hours

• There is a programme to predict the score that will be used for entrance exams at top universities, starting from year 10 (term 4) until the end of year 12

• No application fee is collected. Only tuition fees and related expenses, such as homestay accommodation and insurance,

• Complimentary airport pickup on first arrival

Education system in australia

• Daycare - 0-4 years old

• Preparatory, Year 1-6 - 6-11 years old

• Junior High School ,Year 7-10 - 12-15 years old

• Senior High School, Year 11-12 - 16-18 years old

• Certificate and Diploma (TAFE/VET)

• University

Academic Calendar 2022 of public schools in Queensland

Queensland Government School Scholarships

• Partial scholarships

• The scholarship amounts to AUD$5,000 per student, one-time grant.

Scholarship Qualification

• Enrol for a period of 1 year or more

• GPA of 3.75 or more or have special skills in any field such as sports or acting etc

• Supporting evidence, such as work results, certificates, portfolios, or photographs, is required if applying with special skills

• Students must have English language scores ready for regular entry, for instance, IELTS scores or language scores if studying in the international or bilingual programme for at least 2 years

• Write a 1-page A4 essay in English explaining your aspirations for studying abroad and why you think you are suitable for the scholarship

Examples of interesting specialised programmes in government schools in Queensland

• aviation

• marine education

• Robots, Drones, Coding

• Small Business Ownership Skills

• STEM subjects

• Sports such as golf, tennis, baseball, football, volleyball, etc.

• Foreign languages such as French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, German, Italian, etc.

• music

• leadership skills

• art

• Gifted program

• humanities

• IB courses in QA and normal school

Admission Criteria

Required English proficiency or scores

1. Apply to study directly when you have studied an English course at a school in your home country for at least 2 years or have English results such as IELTS, as required for each year of enrollment.

2. Study English at a recognised educational institution, a language school under the Queensland Government School, or a private language school recognised by the Ministry.

Note: Students applying for elementary school, English language results are not required for enrollment.

Cost of attendance

Tuition fee

1. Tuition fees are calculated annually. which is charged twice a year (or every 2 semesters), the tuition fee depends on the year of enrollment, for example:

• Year 7 to Year 10 - AUD$14,640 annually

• Year 11 to Year 12 - AUD$16,552 annually

1. High School Preparation or English foundation programme: AUD$446 weekly

Other expenses In the first invoice from the ministry (EQI)

• Homestay $309 weekly

• Accommodation service fee $268 *pay only once

• Health insurance Approximately AUD$560 per year according to the price set by the insurance company

*Pay according to the number of years of enrollmentSummary Expenses 1 million baht/year/per student *For students who come to study for 4 semesters or 1 academic yearHowever, various expenses depend on the exchange rate at the time of the payment of tuition fees.Find out more about costs https://eqi.com.au/study-options/fees

Documents required for application

• Application form

• Academic results for the past 2 full years and the current year as available

• Passport copy

• English language test results as required for each grade level, or letter of recommendation for at least 2 years of study in an English language course

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