STEP International
STEP International is the Southbank Tertiary Entrance Program for International students. Southbank Institute of Technology is proud to work with Education Queensland International to bring STEP International to you.
Education Queensland International (EQI) develops and promotes programs for international students who want to study at a Queensland Government School. EQI programs provide a variety of study pathways to choose from, so that international students can fulfil their academic potential, develop character and achieve their personal goals in the way that best suits their individual needs.
To view EQI's programs for school age international students please visit EQI Programs
Southbank Institute of Technology is the leading public provider of vocational education in Queensland offering high quality education, well established personal and study support arrangements, the finest campus and facilities available in Queensland and an innovative environment for students to acquire the skills needed for success in the 21st Century. STEP is a unique solution for students on the fast track from school to higher education.
What is STEP International?
STEP International allows students to start one of the selected Diploma programs at the Southbank Institute of Technology while enrolled in Years 11 and 12 at a Queensland Government school. When they finish Year 12, STEP International students may complete the remaining units of their Diploma without further applications. STEP International students have a guaranteed place in the Diploma and upon successful completion they can progress to university. Once again the student will have a confirmed entry to their identified university program and credit for what they have studied in their Diploma
How Does STEP International work?
STEP International students study their STEP Diploma units on campus at Southbank Institute for one day each week. They will study alongside Southbank Institute of Technology's full-time and part-time students who are studying towards the same Diploma. During the other four days of the week, STEP International students will attend their Queensland Government school and study for their Queensland Certificate of Education.
What are the benefits of STEP International?
Confirmed Entry to Southbank Institute of Technology
Upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 and their STEP courses, STEP International students are offered a confirmed entry first to Southbank Institute of Technology and, after completion of their Diploma, then into University. This means that when a student enrols in the STEP International program they know they have a guaranteed place at Southbank Institute and University and don't need to apply to study at either Institution.
Reduced fees/timeframes
By studying as a STEP International student at Southbank Institute while in years 11 and 12 at a Queensland Government school, students will take six months of full-time study off the Diploma duration when they transition to full-time tertiary study to complete their Diploma. On graduating from Southbank Institute students have the opportunity to receive six months to 1.5 years of credit towards their university degree which means they may be able to go straight into the second year of their chosen Bachelor degree!
Pathways to University
All of the Diplomas offered to STEP International students have pathway options to University. Southbank Institute partners with a number of major Queensland universities to provide students with a quality highly focussed learning experience which means they graduate with a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Accruing points towards the Queensland Certificate of Education
STEP International forms part of a student's high school curriculum. This means that STEP International students are achieving points towards their Queensland Certificate of Education. STEP International students accumulate one point towards their Queensland Certificate of Education for every Diploma unit they complete, up to a maximum of 8 points.
A place to stay
STEP International students have access to accommodation options depending on the stage of their studies and age. Students can select homestay facilities or purpose built student accommodation right next door to the Southbank Institute campus. More information can be found at www.southbank.edu.au/urbanest.
What Diplomas can I choose from?
Education Queensland International - High school |
Southbank Institute of Technology |
University - current pathways |
Year 11 and 12 |
Diploma of Hospitality |
Griffith University - Bachelor of Business (Hotel Management) |
Diploma of Business |
Griffith University - Bachelor of Business QUT - Bachelor of Business QUT - Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management |
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Diploma of Nursing |
Griffith University - Bachelor of Nursing QUT - Bachelor of Nursing |
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Diploma of Interactive Digital Media (Games) |
Griffith University - Bachelor of Digital Media Griffith University - Bachelor of Multimedia QUT - Bachelor of Games & Interactive Entertainment QUT - Bachelor of Fine Arts (Interactive & Visual Design) |
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Diploma of Accounting |
Griffith University - Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) QUT - Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) |
How do I become a STEP International student?
STEP International is available only to International students commencing year 11. All International students who would like to participate in STEP International must have both parental and school consent. Some programs may include additional entry requirements.
Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Number 00608A
Southbank Institute of Technology CRICOS Provider Number 03020E
Last updated 9 June, 2010
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