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Queensland Government Schools

Queensland Government Schools. Australia. Population = approx. 19 million Politically and economically stable Unique natural environment World class infrastructure in health, education and technology Federal and State legislative controls on education Multicultural society.

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Queensland Government Schools

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  1. Queensland Government Schools

  2. Australia • Population = approx. 19 million • Politically and economically stable • Unique natural environment • World class infrastructure in health, education and technology • Federal and State legislative controls on education • Multicultural society

  3. Queensland - Smart State • Population = 3.6 million • 2nd largest state in Australia • Investing in industries of the future • World renowned natural attractions • Multicultural atmosphere • Low crime rate and safe environment • Competitive living and tuition costs • 9 universities • 350 State High Schools • 1100 State Primary Schools

  4. Education Queensland International • Division of Education Queensland that provides schooling programs and services to international students • Links schools, students and families • 32 EQI-registered schools deliver secondary studies programs • 360 EQI-registered schools offer study tours • Manage the delivery of offshore programs: Year 10 and Unilearn • Manage consultancy projects in many parts of the world

  5. Qld Government Schools • Over 10 years of offering international student programs • Owned and managed by government • Co-educational • Excellent academic standards • High university entry rate • Joint university programme delivery • Qualified, QLD-registered teachers • Wide variety of subjects and extra-curricular activities • Special care and support for international students

  6. High Teaching Standards • Minimum 4-year university degree • Teachers registered with Qld Government Board of Education • Many teachers receive special cross-cultural communications and TESOL training • Class size • Senior Year: maximum 25 students per teacher • Junior Year: maximum 30 students per teacher • Solid training from highly-qualified teachers

  7. Distinctive Programs • Sports - golf, soccer, basketball, hockey and many more (Olympic Sports Coaches) • Arts - music and choral music, performing arts program, drama, dance, fine arts, photography, visual arts (enhanced by resident artists and music programs at Griffith University) • Aviation

  8. Distinctive Programs • Information Technology • Languages - English as a Second Language, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Modern Greek, Spanish, Vietnamese • Programs for Gifted and talented students • Maths - Extension Maths • Vocational Education and Training

  9. Multicultural Awareness • Some schools have approx. 40 different nationalities • International Student Welcome Day festivals • Diverse multicultural communities • Qld government support -Multicultural Affairs Division, over 66 multicultural development projects Over 22.2% of Queensland residents were born overseas (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2001)

  10. Qld School Structure Tertiary Education Start: End of January Finish: Mid December

  11. EQI Programs • Secondary Schooling • Secondary English Preparation Program • Study Abroad • Group Study Tours • Offshore Programs

  12. Study Tours • Short term cultural exchange programs for groups of students and adults. • Visitor/Tourist Visa • Duration 1 day to 10 weeks • Insight into Australian Cultural and academic life • Conversational English and interaction with local students • Tourism activities

  13. EQI Study Tours • 14 years experience arranging study tours. • Dedicated multi-lingual team of 5 full-time employees.

  14. Study Tour Schools • Trained and accredited by EQI personnel. • 450 staff accredited to coordinate study tours. • 360 primary & secondary schools accredited across Qld.

  15. Products • Homestay Programs • Day and Half Day Visit programs • Professional Visits • New Products: • Themed programs • ISP Holiday • Parent & Child

  16. Homestay Programs Sample 1 Week Program

  17. Safe and Enjoyable Homestays • A unique opportunity to experience the lifestyle of a Queensland family environment • Coordinated by qualified homestay coordinators at each EQI school • Thorough homestay screening and orientation • Stay with school families in a safe and caring environment. • Excellent language environment • Long lasting friendships • 3 meals per day and daily transport to/from school

  18. Standard Inclusions • Homestay accommodation • Buddy system • Integration with local students • Welcome & farewell functions, participation certificates and gifts • Pre-departure Orientation Package

  19. Pre-departure Orientation Package • Includes: • Electronic Presentation • Student Pre-Departure Booklet • Aim: • Introduce Queensland • Introduce study tours • Assist with preparation • Inform responsibilities / expected behaviour • Reduce anxiety • http://education.qld.gov.au/marketing/eqi/tours/study-tours.html

  20. Optional Components • English Lessons • Delivered by qualified and registered teachers • Focus on conversational English • Lessons designed to suit each group • Curriculum developed by EQI • Excursions • Discover Queensland’s world famous tourist attractions, unique wildlife and natural beauty. • Airport transfers and reception

  21. TIME PROGRAM DETAIL 9:15am Welcome and exchange of greetings. 10:00am Welcome morning tea and introduction to Australian buddy 11:00am Classroom integration with Australian buddy 1:00pm Lunch 2:00pm Activities or classroom integration with buddy 2:30pm Formal farewells and exchange of giftsDepart school Day Visits • Welcome function • School tour / orientation • Integration sessions with buddies • Lunch catering • Gifts / certificates

  22. Professional Visits • Education professionals can gain experience and knowledge of education in Qld through some of the following activities: • School visits / orientation • Observation / participation activities • Lunch catering and/or refreshments • Presentations on topics of interest • Discussion forums • Information packs

  23. New Products

  24. Themed Programs • School and camp based themed study tours: • Reef and Rainforest • Outback • Surf and Turf • Survivor

  25. ISP Holiday • All-inclusive packaged tour for ISP students • Cairns & Sydney • During school holidays • Fully escorted and supervised by EQI personnel • Opportunity to interact with other international and local students

  26. Parent and Child • Preschool or primary school based. • Children aged 5-9 years + parent. • Programs include: • English lessons. • Buddy system. • Cross-cultural and school activities. • Sightseeing excursions. • Spend a day with an Aussie family. • Flexible accommodation options.

  27. Products under development • Intensive ESL • Qld/NSW programs: • Professional Visits • Sydney tourism add-ons • Co-hosted group programs

  28. Booking Process • Agent contacts EQI with enquiry • EQI prepares quotation • Agent accepts proposal and confirmation notice sent to EQI • EQI locates suitable host school • 10% Deposit Invoice payable to secure host school • Agent can now contact school to discuss finer details of program

  29. Further information • Please contact the Study Tours team for further information. • Phone: 61 7 3224 6042 • Email: eqistudytours@qed.qld.gov.au • We look forward to working with you • Sharyn Maskell, Manager • Delia Terpstra, Senior Project Officer • Wendy Ashcroft, Project Officer • Karen Heusner, Project Officer • Uyen Pham, Support Officer

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