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International Students Programme (2009 update coming soon) PDF Print E-mail
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS PROGRAMME
Ph: 617 3323 8119 Fax: 617 3323 8190 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Hi! My name is Catherine Pound. I am the International Students Program Head of School at Sunnybank State High School. Welcome! Follow the link www.ourbrisbane.com and you will find Sunnybank in the maps and suburbs section to find out more about the area that the school is situated in. This website also gives you lots of information about Brisbane and all the great things you could experience if you came over here to study with us at Sunnybank State High School.

 

Sunnybank is recognised as a multicultural school of excellence – (State Award Winner 2005) and warmly welcomes students from all round the world on both long term and short term stays. Presently the school is hosting students from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Vietnam, Germany, Brazil, Switzerland and Canada.
95% of Tertiary eligible students received an offer for 2007
Students chose to study at Universities and TAFE colleges in Sciences, Engineering, Management and Commerce, Law, Economics, Education, Hospitality, Health, Creative Arts, Psychology and Sport and Recreation
SunnybankStateHigh School offers International students:
Award winning (Showcase Winner 2007) curriculum offerings that support University entrance, TAFE and School based apprenticeships.
An International Faculty dedicated to the care and learning support of its International students. Click links above: International Students Handbook 2007 and International Students Program Brochure. and
An ideal location to access Major shopping centres, Griffith University and easy transport to the city, nearby beaches and tourist attractions like Dreamworld.
International Programs:
Junior and Senior Secondary School Programs
Study Abroad
Study Tours
Homestay
The Homestay coordinator carefully matches students with Homestays and continually monitors the suitability of this arrangement
Homestay providers are checked and undergo training by Sunnybank staff
Homestay houses must meet safety audits
Being an International student at Sunnybank means:
  • Weekly get togethers with the International students group and staff
  • Student care as the priority of the International faculty and wider school community
  • Excellent academic support
  • Distinct Year 12 International Graduation ceremony
  • Fun trips each semester
International Graduation Paradise Country excursion
Help for International Students

Takshashi Chen
Takshashi Chen
International Student Support Teacher

Health
Better Health Channel -Health and medical information for consumers, quality assured by the Victorian government. www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
Health Translations Directory www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au
Libraries
State Library of Queensland www.slq.qld.gov.au
Brisbane City Council Libraries – Garden City Shopping Centre, Sunnybank Hills Shopping Centre.
Interpreter Service
Queensland Interpreting and Translating Service Ph: 3835 3777
Tertiary links
Takshashi Chen www.uq.edu.au
International Student www.international.qut.edu.au
Enrolment for International Students
Application must firstly be made to Education Queensland International.
The Application Form can be downloaded from their Website www.eqi.com.au or you can phone them on 617 3224 6958.
The Application Form then allows you to indicate Sunnybank State High School as the preferred destination school for your overseas study experience.
 

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