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Study In Queensland

Primary Schooling Program

• Course Details
• Participating Schools
• Special Requirements
• Course Fees
• Terms and Conditions
• How to Apply

Course Details

Currently primary aged students from overseas countries may access Queensland Government schools in one of the following ways:

• as a dependant of an adult studying in Queensland
• as the younger sibling of a student enrolled in the Secondary Schooling program
• as a visitor visa attendee
• as an independent primary school student

This last option has been created in response to numerous requests from agents and parents wanting to enrol students in the final years of primary school. Students can enter the Primary Schooling Program in Year 6 or Year 7.

Key Offerings:

• Opportunity to enrol at a specially selected government accredited primary school in Queensland
• School staff are specially trained in care and support for primary age international students
• Small class sizes
• World-leading curriculum
• Highly trained, 4-year university educated teachers
• Safe, friendly and multicultural environment
• Clean, green, learning environment

The schools provide English as a Second Language (ESL) support to students with language backgrounds other than English, as well as dedicated guidance officers and international student coordinators, who will assist in cross-cultural communication advice on education and school related subjects and general student life matters including: medical, extra curricular activities, visa/immigration and personal matters.

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Participating Schools

Brisbane

• Aspley East State School
• Sunnybank State School

Gold Coast

• Merrimac State School
• Upper Coomera State College

Sunshine Coast

• Sunshine Beach State School

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See EQI International Student Program Schools List for further information.

Special Requirements

English Language Support

All students will receive intensive English support throughout their course of study if required.

Living Arrangements

Primary school students must reside with either their parent, aunt, uncle or grandparent. To ensure ongoing care and support of the student, EQI and the schools will monitor the residency status of the accompanying relative.

Length of Study

The minimum program length offered will be 6 months (2 terms).

Students may commence school at the beginning of any of the terms in Year 6 or in Term 1 (January) or Term 2 (April) in Year 7.

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Course Fees

Program costs are listed on our fees page.

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Terms and Conditions (for students)

Full terms and conditions including; Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, Payment Policy, Terms and Conditions of Enrolment and Privacy Statement can be found in the International Student Program Application Form (new window) 651k document.

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How to Apply

Complete the International Student Program Application Pack (new window) 651k and return it to Education Queensland International.

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