Centenary SHS is fully accredited by EQI and has authorised school staff responsible for the management of the International Student Program. International students join us at Centenary SHS from overseas destinations on both short-term and long-term programs. All International students enrolled in an EQI high school program are required to have suitable accommodation and welfare arrangements in place.
These International students choose to study at Centenary SHS due to our diverse curriculum, cultural heritage, advanced facilities and our proximity to Brisbane. The aim of this program is to gain further English proficiency and experience another culture. At the conclusion of their studies, a report is issued, detailing subjects studied and grades achieved. Students have the opportunity to select from the full range of subjects available at that time and study with Australian students in mainstream classes.
If you are an overseas student who wants the fun and excitement of short-term or long-term study in a foreign country, we can offer:
- A wonderful Arts program (Music, Drama, Dance, Art, Film and TV and Musical Productions)
- Excellence programs in Mathematics, Science, Music and Performance
- Subjects you haven't tried before, such as Engineering, Hospitality, Digital Solutions, and Dance
- Continued development of your home country academic subjects
- A chance to participate in EQI Adventure holiday programs External link
- Opportunities to complete VET Certificates in Active Volunteering, Business, FSK and Vocational Pathways
Our International Program are proud to offer all our International Students support:
Academic Wellbeing
- Access to additional English support classes each week
- Online drafting and assessment assistance
- Academic mentoring and goal setting each term
- In-class support
- Homework Hub available Monday and Wednesday afternoons
- Lunchtime support
Social Wellbeing
- International BBQs and social activities
- Cultural excursions
- International Student meetings
- Opportunities for leadership as International Captains and Ambassadors
- Positive Education through the PERMAH mode, reinforcing positivity
Mental Health
Access to Connections with our Guidance Officers, Psychologist and Youth Health Nurse, offering study program and career advice, mental health and personal relationships support:
- Our International Team offer all our students' academic and welfare support
- Close relationships between students, staff, parents/carers and homestay parents
- Centenary SHS have a much-loved therapy dog named “Betty"
- At Centenary SHS, we are an "International Family"
Meet the Team – Our International Team comprises of International Student Coordinator, International Homestay Coordinator and International Student Support.
International Student Coordinator
Our International Student Coordinator monitors and works with our students' academic progress (including appropriate subject choices) and their welfare. The International Student Coordinator will assist students to adjust to our Australian culture and school life through our orientation program. The focus for the International Student Coordinator is to work closely with students during their time at Centenary SHS, at a school level as well as at a personal level.
For all International student programs and enrolment enquiries, please contact our International Student Coordinator:
Mel Evans, mevan265@eq.edu.au.
International Homestay Coordinator
Our International Homestay Coordinator arranges suitable accommodation and welfare arrangements for EQI approved students that have chosen to do their studies at Centenary SHS through the International Student Program. The Homestay Coordinator works closely with homestay families, assisting students to settle in to their new homestays, ensuring their time is an enjoyable experience. The International team offer ongoing guidance and support to all our homestay providers to assist them to meet their responsibilities as a homestay host. Throughout the orientation process, all of our homestay providers are screened in accordance with the Department of Education International stringent guidelines. Once a homestay provider has been approved, our team works closely with them to ensure we match students to the families that will best accommodate the student. Our aim is to provide quality homestay hosts to our International students, ensuring a supportive and safe homestay environment is provided.
If you would like to make a Homestay enquiry, please contact our International Homestay Coordinator:
Maria Chadburn, mchad34@eq.edu.au.
International Student Support – EAL/D
At Centenary SHS, we care for and value our International students by supporting them in all areas of their lives: academics, wellbeing and a healthy school work/life balance. Support staff are available to ensure that students engage in their learning. The International team assist all International students to improve their study skills, time management, monitoring of their personal development and social interactions. All of our International students are given opportunities to succeed and are supported in the areas of academics, EAL/D, welfare and overall wellbeing. Collaboration between teaching staff and the International team ensures students receive the assistance and support they need. In-class support and small group conferencing is provided across many year levels, especially in the Senior English realm/faculty. All International students are encouraged and invited to participate and experience the wide variety of extra-curricular activities our school has on offer.