EQI Year 10 Offshore - Frequently Asked Questions
Why should parents choose this course and how is it different from other Queensland high school preparation courses?
The Year 10 Offshore Program perfectly prepares students to study Years 11 and 12 in Australia. Students living offshore study from the same curriculum as Year 10 students in Queensland – this means all students have the same foundation.
The Year 10 Offshore Program differs from other high school preparation courses in that students have the opportunity to study the Queensland curriculum in their home country for approximately one year before making the transition to living and studying in a Queensland high school. This provides students with valuable exposure to Australian culture and landscapes, the Queensland curriculum and Queensland teaching and learning styles.
Positive testimonials from students who have completed the course confirm that the skills and learning gained from the Year 10 Offshore Program made the task of achieving further academic success in their Queensland high school so much easier.
What academic pathways are open to students who complete this course?
More than 80 per cent of students who have completed the Year 10 Offshore Program have gone on to further academic success at universities and colleges in Australia and overseas. Some of our graduates have also won scholarships to Australian universities and prizes in national education competitions such as the Australian Maths Competition.
- How long has this course been operating and how many students have graduated?
The Year 10 Offshore Program has been successfully operating since 1995. In this time more than 800 students have graduated from the program and gone on to achieve further academic success at Queensland and Australian universities and colleges.
How old must a student be to enter the Year 10 Offshore Program?
Students entering the Year 10 Offshore Program are generally aged between 15 and 16 years of age. They have successfully completed Junior Middle School but have completed no more than the first year of senior high school.
How long is this course?
The Year 10 Offshore Program is completed over four terms, each term continues for approximately 10 weeks. Prior to commencing the program students participate in a 4-6 week English Preparation Course. Start dates for each English Preparation Course vary according to the school site..
Will completion of this course give me automatic entry into Australia?
No. To be eligible for entry to Australia you must meet all Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship requirements.
- Why don’t I get to choose which Queensland high school I will be attending?
Graduates of the Year 10 Offshore Program who are eligible for entry to a Queensland high school will be enrolled in specially selected receiving schools in Queensland. These schools have developed a close relationship with both the Chinese school and parents in China to ensure the best academic future for students on their transition to Australia. The support program in these schools has been tailored to support Chinese students. Enrolment in these schools also provides students with the opportunity to maintain friendships with some of their Year 10 Offshore peers which helps ease the transition to living and studying in Australia. For more information about the high quality schools graduates can transition to, please visit the www.eqi.com.au website.
- What are the academic components of this course?
You will study four subjects from the Queensland Year 10 Curriculum. These include:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- SOSE (1 semester Australian Studies and 1 semester Business studies)
Where will I stay while completing the Year 10 Offshore Program?
All accommodation and meals are provided by the Year 10 Offshore Program in your home country.
- How will I be supported when I come to Queensland to study Year 11 and 12?
The Queensland Department of Education and Training understands the needs of international students and provides a special support team at each school. This includes an International Student Co-ordinator who provides academic and pastoral guidance to international students; Homestay Co-ordinator who organises your homestay placement and ensures students have an enjoyable homestay experience; and a Guidance Officer who provides specialist counselling and advice on academic pathways, career options and personal wellbeing.
- How much will this course cost?
For information about course costs please email internationalprojects@deta.qld.gov.au
- I’ve decided to enrol, how do I do it?
For further enrolment information please contact:
Education Queensland International
Phone: +61 7 3237 9974
Email: internationalprojects@deta.qld.gov.au
Visit: www.eqi.com.au
Last updated 26 July 2010
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