International Projects Unit (IPU)
The International Projects Unit (IPU) is renowned for contributing world-class education management and curriculum to offshore clients, including:
The IPU also facilitates Aid and Development education projects in developing countries.
Funding and facilitation
The IPU draws on the resources of the Department of Education and Training. Projects are usually funded by private investors, consortiums and international development agencies, including the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) and Asian Development Bank.
Projects may be facilitated independently or in association with partner organisations.
EQI Working Offshore
Through the provision of progressive solutions for offshore clients the IPU also provides excellent opportunity for Queensland teachers and consultants, who are encouraged to participate in IPU projects as part of their professional development.
Find out more about EQI Working Offshore.
Consulting Services
The highly specialised requirements of offshore clients are delivered by IPU consultants with excellent academic and professional qualifications. IPU consulting services are available in many areas, including (but not limited to):
- Project management (including institution establishment)
- Curriculum development and curriculum licencing
- Professional development (including pre-service and in-service training)
- Education management and administration
- Policy, planning and sound governance
- Distance education and decentralised models of delivery
- Program review and assessment appraisal
International Quality Assurance
IPU consulting services operate within the International Quality Assurance system to ensure compliance with whole-of-government regulations.
IPU Curriculum Product Suite
IPU offshore clients are granted access to Queensland’s world-class curriculum, which is represented in eight syllabi:
- English
- Health and Physical education (HPE)
- Languages Other Than English (LOTE)
- Mathematics
- Science
- Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)
- Technology
- The Arts
Offshore Student Programs
EQI offshore programs are for students located offshore, wanting to complete studies in Queensland education curriculum to enable them to access Australian Universities. Available curriculums include:
- EQI Year 10 Offshore
For students in Year 10 who want to study the Queensland Year 10 curriculum in their home country. - Unilearn Foundation Program (UFP)
An education pathway for ESL students who want to study tertiary education in Australia.
Find out more information about EQI Offshore and Distance Education.
Information and Communication Technology
Innovative projects and curriculum materials help to ensure that students are using technology as a learning tool to prepare them for the technological world.
Education Reform Projects
Queensland is leading the way in a range of innovative curriculum and schooling reforms for all levels of education.
Education Management Solutions
The International Projects Unit facilitates quality Education Management Solutions for offshore clients, enabling them to achieve their identified project objectives.
Professional standards for leaders and teachers
For the ongoing professional development of leaders and teachers.
Performance review and measurement
The strategic measurement of offshore clients' project objectives.
Productive pedagogies
A professional development program for teachers.
School-based management
A flexible approach to school management.
Innovative Designs for Enhancing Achievement in Schools (IDEAS)
A journey of self-discovery for schools and their communities.
Last updated 20 January 2010
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