High School Brisbane

Queensland, Beautiful One Day and Perfect the Next. With saying this, there is no other place a teenager dreams of living then in sunny Queensland, and the capital city of Queensland the cultural hub is Brisbane. Brisbane is not just a big city in a sunny state, it is a friendly, laid back and nurturing city which would be a great place for any teenager to start it's secondary education. It is a much more affordable city for families to live in and study in then Sydney and Melbourne.

There are three types of schooling available for high school students these are government or public schooling, private schools and independent schools. With large campuses and more out door and environmental education available then most other states in Australia. Brisbane is a great place for students to broaden their minds.

We hope the following pages will help to make your decision in finding a great High School a little bit easier. With all the options available in schooling and subjects there is alot to find out.

There are over many government and non-government funded high schools in Brisbane to choose from. After completing secondary school students may have the opportunity to continue studying in tertiary institutions. Brisbane has been a popular choice for international students wanting to continue their studies, after secondary school, in Australia.

Education Queensland International (EQI) is responsible for offering international student programs at selected state high schools in Brisbane and the rest of Queensland.

The International Schools Program offered at the state high schools in Brisbane gives students from around the world the opportunity to develop personally, culturally and professionally during a memorable stay abroad. The schools in Brisbane are known throughout Australia for their high standards.

You don't have to be afraid if your English skills are not perfect, there is the possibility to take part in the "High School Preparation Program", this course prepares you for high school studies in English language.

The school year at the state high schools in Brisbane are divided into four terms. If you want to take part in an international school program, this can always take place at the beginning of a new term, either in January, April, July or October.

A study abroad in Brisbane means an unforgettable experience for young people with inestimable value for their own personality and development.

Brisbane state schools offer the ideal environment for this: The sun-drenched climate on the Australian east coast is the main travel destination for locals and international visitors all year round. Students can expect breathtaking city life with the friendly flair typical of Australia.

The subjects available exceed the educational offerings typical for other countries, such as Europe. Courses such as dance, theater, philosophy or design can be taken in the higher grades in addition to compulsory subjects such as English, mathematics and biology.

The schools in Brisbane also score in terms of quality. The school curriculum was far more successful in the PISA studies than that of German schools for example.

Those who opt for a student exchange in Brisbane can live with a host family (most popular), relative or other approved arrangement in close proximity to the high school. The city center and all entertainment and leisure facilities, such as the public pools of South Bank, are always easy to reach by public transport.

The following high school programs in Brisbane are available with Education Queensland International (EQI):

Complete high school in Brisbane
Study at a Brisbane Government high school to enhance English proficiency, experience Australian culture and gain a globally recognised qualification. Choose to complete the Queensland Certificate of Education or the International Baccalaureate.

High School Preparation (Intensive English)
An intensive High School Preparation program to improve English proficiency and enable students to join mainstream high school classes.

Study Abroad (metro High School)
Enhance your English language skills and experience Australian culture for three, six, nine or 12 months in the High School (Study Abroad) Program.

Study Abroad (metro) + Regional Study Abroad

Students can combine a study abroad at a metro high school in Brisbane with a study abroad at a regional high school. This gives students an opportunity to study and experience Australian life and culture in a city and also a beautiful coastal or countryside community. Better yet, the price is cheaper than just studying at a metro high school (study abroad program).

Parents: Join your child in Brisbane with the Student Guardian Visa.

Value-Added Role of Parents Accompanying School-Going International Kids

Hundreds of minor international students come over to Brisbane to study in popular high schools. Parents of such students can come over to the country and reside under Student Guardian visa as long as the student remains a minor. However, there are many responsibilities and expectations from the parents. Here are some useful aspects one must check out before staying on as a foreigner in Australia with a child studying at a school in a social city, such as Brisbane.

Support Function
Many parents’ associations have come up in Queensland to address issues and concerns about international students who are not yet adults. Security, traveling, education, and similar issues are discussed and solutions are implemented with coordination from like-minded parents.

Parents take part in fundraising events, functions in school and after-school hours, and training the kids in school in subjects such as numeracy and literature. Many parents associations help parents and school come together to enable the kids develop useful skills during vacations and enjoy a satiating camping session.

Voluntary Service
Parents of international students are invited from time-to-time by various state schools, Catholic-managed schools, and private schools to help in various events. Apart from looking after their own kids, parents are asked to help in after – school hours, support services, such as in canteen, and community service. Few organizations help parents to voice their opinion through newsletters. The parents staying in Australia under Student Guardian visa can reside in the country as long as the student – under Student visa -- remains a minor.

Study Programs
Some parents often engage themselves in a study program or a summer camp. Although, holders of Student Guardian visa can only study for 3 months (ELICOS excluded), there are options to participate in short camps in Brisbane. Music classes as short as 10 days are available during summers that invite parents and caregivers of international students to participate and learn. Early childhood music sessions allow parents to learn ways to teach music to children in the nascent years.

Other classes include English learning programs, spoken English courses, and sessions on Business English. Parents taking up ELICOS courses can study for unlimited time during their stay in Australia.