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Applications and Fees

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​​​​​Information for International Students

The information on this page is for International students.

Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents: click here

Temporary resident visa holders: click here External link

How to apply - International students

International students must apply through an On-time applications process.

We are accepting applications now for Year 10 in 2027.

  1. Select your chosen Academy: QACI, QAHS or QASMT (You can only apply to one Queensland Academy for a given year of entry)
  2. Check the EQI application close dates below
  3. Submit an EQI Application External link
  4. Wait.  EQI will inform Queensland Academies when you have an approved EQI application.
  5. Queensland Academies will then contact you, and invite you to submit an application directly to Queensland Academies

Academy
Submit your EQI application External link by:


Submit your Queensland Academies 
On-time 
Application by:
Testing date
Testing Venue
Interview
Notice of outcome
QAHS
Thursday 15 January 2026Wait for confirmation that you have met EQI requirements, and then... 
Friday 27 February 2026, 4pmSaturday 14 March  2026*QAHS
Saturday 7 March  2026
During term 2
QASMT

External linkThursday 15 January 2026
Wait for confirmation that you have met EQI requirements, and then... 
Thursday 12 February 2026, 4pm
Friday 27 February 2026*
QASMT
Shortlisted candidates only
During term 2

QACI
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Wait for confirmation that you have met EQI requirements, and then...  
Friday 5 June 2026, 4pm 
Saturday 20 June 2026* 
QACI
Shortlisted candidates only
During term 3

*remote tests can be arranged

Fees

Application Fees:

  • The Queensland Academies On-time application fee for entry into Year 10 in 2027 is $270, which includes the on-campus Entrance Test conducted by independent testing body, Edutest.  
  • If you need to sit the Entrance Test remotely (interstate or overseas), Edutest has a Remote Testing Service for an additional fee (remote testing venues may also charge a separate fee for use of the venue and service): refer to Edutest's Remote Testing Service eligibility External link before you lodge your application.

Tuition fees: 

Non-tuition fees: 

  • Like any state school, students are required to meet their own uniform and equipment costs which are comparable to other state schools.  For further details, refer to your chosen campus:

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Last reviewed 16 February 2026
Last updated 16 February 2026