Every year, over 35,000 international students from more than 70 different countries come to Queensland to study. From English language training to diploma and degree courses to short-term study programs, these students experience limitless education and training opportunities.
Queensland is the only place in the world where students have the opportunity to dive on the Great Barrier Reef, collect research specimens from ancient tropical rainforests, trace the tracks of dinosaurs in the Outback, and participate in cutting edge medical research or experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture as part of their studies.
Queensland schools are world leaders in applying technology to education. Technology such as computers, internet access and multimedia materials are a part of everyday learning. At a Queensland school, students will be given every opportunity to be part of the global education community. Queensland offers a wide choice of both government and non-government schools. Whether one is looking for a boarding school, a religious school, a school in one of Queensland's vibrant regional areas, a school for girls only, boys only or both boys and girls, Queensland can offer the right choice.
All schools offer English, mathematics, science, arts, technology and languages. Students will also have a diverse range of additional subjects to choose from, such as graphic design, music, catering, accountancy and multimedia studies.
Queensland's technical and vocational education and training institutions can provide students with the skills that will allow them to achieve their professional potential and follow their chosen pathway to a career or university.
Queensland Government Trade & Investment Office in Taiwan is organizing another Taiwan Education Agents delegation to visit Queensland between 22 Feb -- 4 March to explore the quality education for primary, high schools, technical colleages such as TAFE (Tertiary and Further Education), universities in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns. This will help the agents gain a first hand information through experiencing and being able to present different options for overseas studies to the students in Taiwan. If you require further information regarding Queensland, please contact the Office by e-mail: taipei@sd.qld.gov.au.
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