International Baccalaureate at a Queensland state high school

The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is a globally recognised school certificate that can be obtained at selected government schools in Queensland.

Education Queensland International (EQI) offers international students the opportunity to study the IB Diploma in selected Queensland Government high schools. The department is responsible for delivering international student programs at Queensland schools for over 30 years.

The following IB courses are available:

• Two-year course
• Study Abroad course (20 weeks or 1 year)
• Preparatory Pathway Program (offered during Year 10)

Program length:
IB Study Abroad: 20 weeks or 1 year
IB Diploma: 2 years
Age range: 15 to 18 years
School years: Years 11 to 12
Program entry: At the beginning of Term 1 (January) or Term 3 (October), but only January for the graduate option.
Fees: Can be found here
Entry criteria:

• Student must have successful academic results in Years 9 and 10.
• Teacher recommendations in mathematics, science, social sciences, first language and an additional discipline of choice are required.
• IELTS 5.5 Academic or at least IELTS 6 General or equivalent.

• Benowa State High School​
• Calamvale Commun​ity College​
• Cleveland District State High School
• Indooroopilly State High School
• Mountain Creek State High School​
• Queensland Academies - QA Creative Industries, QA Health Sciences, QA Science Mathematics and Technology - In the Queensland Academies, highly talented and outstanding students are prepared in the best possible way for further academic careers. The focus areas  available are Creative Industries, Health Science or Science / Mathematics / Technology.

Study Abroad (6-12 months)

Get a taste of the IB program with a Study Abroad (student exchange 6-12 months)

If you are planing to study an IB diploma (International Baccalaureate) in your home country, then you could plan a high school semester abroad in Australia after you start 10th grade, to get a taste of the IB program in Australia.

For example, if you start 10th grade in Germany in Aug-Sep, you can join 11th grade in the IB program in Australia from January and see what the program is like. Furthermore, if you decide you love it in Australia and want to complete the IB diploma here, you can extend your stay.

Students who want to enroll in the IB study abroad program are required to have a very good knowledge of English.

The advantages of a IB Study Abroad Program with EQI

Get a first impression of the IB program
If you haven't quite made up your mind whether you want to get a normal high school degree in your home country or an IB diploma, we recommend coming to Australia whilst you are in the middle of 10th grade and enter in 11th grade IB program. This gives you a clear overview of how the program works and after 5 months you can decide whether or not you want to do the IB.

Gain knowledge of the English language
Regardless of whether you are completing the IB program in Australia or returning to your school in your home country after 6 months, you will have excellent knowledge of English. This will help your during your studies and later on in your professional and personal life.

Adventure and experience
As an exchange student you will learn more about other countries and cultures. You learn to be open to the world, become more adaptable and open to new and unknown challenges. In Australia you can combine your academic goals with a wonderful natural environment and make friends with many like-minded people.

Critical thinking
If you take part in the IB program, you develop into a critical thinker. Throughout the program, you will be encouraged to express your opinions and ideas, express your appreciation independently, and think proactively. This way of learning specifically leads to an active member in our corporate structure and is the first step towards striving for a management position.

High motivation
Guided by your own interests, talents and abilities, as an IB student you set your own goals and are highly motivated to implement them.

Option to end IB in Australia
If you like the IB program in Australia, you can decide to extend your stay and complete the rest of the IB in Australia.

IB Diploma Program (2 years)

The IB Diploma Programme is an internationally recognised qualification that prepares students for success at university and life beyond.

If you want to acquire the IB diploma in Australia, you can do so in the 11th and 12th grade. After successful completion you receive the IB diploma and the Queensland Certificate of Education.

We recommend starting in 10th grade (at the beginning or in the 2nd semester) so that you get special preparation for the IB and improve your English skills.

Students who want to enroll in the IB diploma program must have very good grades in various school subjects and a very good knowledge of English.

The advantages of a IB Diploma Program with EQI

Choice of curriculum
If you start in the 10th grade in Australia and find that the study load of the IB is too high, at the end of 10th grade you can decide whether you really want to do the IB diploma OR an Australian high school degree, which has a variety of specialisations.

Recognition of academic achievements
If you want to study at university after completing the IB diploma, you will receive recognition of prior learning for the IB courses you studied, which can amount to up to 1 semester credited.

Cheap prices
The IB program costs a little more than a normal high school certificate program, BUT when compared to the IB program in private schools, it is offered a lot cheaper at a public high school.

Recognised worldwide
With an IB degree you can apply for a degree anywhere in the world without having to worry about additional, country-specific admission requirements.

Gain knowledge of the English language
Since the IB diploma is taught in English, you do not have to take an additional language test to be admitted to further studies in any English-speaking countries.

But even without further studies abroad, you will acquire excellent English skills during the IB program, which helps with your training, studies, and later on in your professional and personal life.

Second foreign language
In addition to English, you will also learn a second foreign language, which can further develop your career.

Critical thinking
Students who take an IB program develop into critical thinkers. Throughout the entire program, you are encouraged to express your opinions and ideas, express your own appreciation and think proactively. This way of learning specifically leads you you becoming an active member in the corporate structure and is the first step towards striving for a management position.

High motivation
Guided by their own interests, talents and abilities, IB students set their own goals and are highly motivated to implement them.

Alumni network
There are more than 3,500 IB schools around the world. As an IB student you develop global connections and are connected with all other IB students for a lifetime.