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High School Preparation

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

Education Queensland's High School Preparation (HSP) program is an intensive English language program designed to prepare international students for Queensland high school studies and is undertaken prior to commencing high school.

HSP provides international students with an opportunity to practise English communication skills and learn the vocabulary used in high school subjects, such as Science, Mathematics, English, Technology and the Arts.

Through interaction with Australian high school students and direct access to qualified high school teachers, students not only develop their language skills but are also much more likely to develop the learning skills necessary for success in high school and tertiary studies.

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Course Details

Minimum duration of 1 term (approximately 10 weeks) but usually 2 terms of approximately 10 weeks per term
25 hours of language instruction per week
Maximum class size of approximately 18 students
Cater to all levels of English competency
Enrolling students are assessed by qualified staff and are offered a place in the course most suitable to their needs.

If students are not able to meet the required English language proficiency on completion of the course, they may have the option of a further term's consolidation course.

HSP Course Units Include:

English communication
English for Mathematics, Science, Technology and the Arts
investigation of different genres - book reviews, short stories, drama, poetry
listening skills for note taking
analytical skills
cooperative learning skills
report writing and presentation skills
excursions and sporting activities

HSP Course Assessment

HSP course assessment is similar to assessment in high school classes. These consist of essays, reports, oral tasks and research assignments.

Students are rated according to the Australian benchmark of NLLIA Bandscales (National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia) at the end of their course to determine their level of English language proficiency. If students successfully complete this program they are able to commence their High Schooling Program.

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Participating Schools

EQI offers HSP study locations in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Please see the EQI Schools List for details.

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Course Fees

Program costs are listed on our fees page.

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Entry Requirements

Applications are assessed primarily on the basis of a student's academic records and English language proficiency.

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Terms and Conditions

Students under the age of 14 must live with a parent or close relative while they attend school in Queensland. That parent/relative must live in Queensland during the period the student is attending school (until the student turns 14, when they may move to homestay accommodation if they wish).

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