Centenary Heights State High School is located in Toowoomba and is one of Queensland’s most respected international schools, with a reputation for academic excellence and achievement in the top 1% of schools in Queensland.
The city of Toowoomba is beautiful, the school is wonderful and has a lot of support for our international students. You will make many friends here.
Centenary Heights State High School has students of 60 nationalities, and is a recipient of prestigious state and national awards for fostering leadership and crosscultural awareness. While continuing its strong academic tradition, the school offers multiple pathways to individual success as it nurtures students in a safe, supportive environment.
Centenary Heights State High School values personal achievement, lifelong learning, self-discipline, technology and diversity
3 reasons to choose Centenary Heights State High School
- Queensland’s first International Student Program school in Toowoomba (1991)
- Principals’ University Scholarship and direct university entry partnerships
- Consistently among the leading academic schools in Queensland – top 1% across all sectors
Curriculum
The school offers Authority, non-Authority & vocational subjects.
Faculties
- English
- Physical Education
- Business
- Information Technology
- Mathematics
- The Performing Arts
- Science
- Social Science
- Home Economics
- Art
- Special Education
International Students
International Students at Centenary Heights State High School have access to an International Student Coordinator and special support services and programs. These include :
- The English Program
- The Chinese Program
- Homestay Programs
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
- Instrumental music and music extension
- Mentor program for international students to assist integration
- Orientation program for international students
- Peer mediation and support training
- Seniors as Leaders program
- International student excursions
- School to Skills (S2S) with a combination of school and vocational subjects
- Agricultural science program offering access to the Wilsonton Agricultural Field Study Centre​
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Annual ski trip
- Cross-cultural captains
- School musical
- Art exhibitions
- Public speaking and debating
- International Ambassador
- Participation in state and national competitions in science, mathematics, English, business and humanities subjects is encouraged
Languages
- Chinese
- German
SCHOOL FACILITIES
- Film and television editing suite
- Learning facilitation centre
- Sporting fields, gym, swimming complex
- Six networked computer laboratories
- State-of-the-art science laboratories
- Modern languages centre
- Performing Arts Complex
- Kitchen for senior and international students
- WIFI coverage and high speed internet
AWARDS
- National prize winner in Australian Mathematics competition
- Queensland state champion in Pedal Prix Endurance
Other highlights
- Visits to universities and tertiary expos for senior students
- Guest speakers from tertiary institutions
- Staff are expert at writing programs forinternational learners
- Extensive ESL support
- Hosts the Offshore Curriculum Centre responsible for delivering the QLD Year 10 Curriculum into overseas centres
- Well established pastoral care network
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