Queensland Academies is a network of three prestigious state schools: QASMT (Science, Mathematics & Technology), QACI (Creative Industries), and QAHS (Health Sciences). QASMT offers Year 7 and Year 10 entry, while QACI and QAHS offer Year 10 entry only. All campuses offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

QASMT offers both Year 7 entry (for Year 5 students) and Year 10 entry (for Year 8 students). QACI and QAHS offer Year 10 entry only. Year 10 is the primary entry point across all campuses, with students completing a preparatory year before entering the full IB Diploma Programme in Years 11-12.

QASMT (Toowong) focuses on STEM education with UQ campus access and university partnerships. QACI (Kelvin Grove) specializes in creative industries with state-of-the-art studios and industry connections. QAHS (Gold Coast) emphasizes health sciences with medical simulation labs and clinical partnerships.

For Year 10 entry in 2027: On-time applications cost $270 (non-refundable). Late applications cost $300 (non-refundable). Remote testing incurs additional fees. All application fees are final and non-refundable regardless of outcome.

For Year 10 entry in 2027: On-time applications are available from Term 3, 2025. Specific dates will be published during Term 4, 2025. For Year 7 QASMT entry, applications typically open early in the year for the following year's entry.

Required documents include: recent photograph, birth certificate/passport details, two most recent semester school reports, NAPLAN results for Years 3, 5, 7, and 9, and any medical/giftedness documentation. International students need additional visa documentation.

The Edutest entrance test includes: Verbal Reasoning (30 min, ability-based), Numerical Reasoning (30 min, ability-based), Reading Comprehension (30 min, achievement-based), Mathematics (30 min, year-level appropriate), and Written Expression (15 min, creative writing). Total test time is approximately 2.5 hours.

No, Queensland Academies does not distribute individual test results or parent reports. Test results are considered alongside other application evidence for holistic assessment. No diagnostic information about strengths or weaknesses is provided.

Yes, remote testing is available for students living significant distances from campuses, interstate, or overseas. Contact both admissions@qa.eq.edu.au and remote@edutest.com.au immediately after applying. Contact Edutest at least 3 weeks prior to confirm arrangements.

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Start 18-24 months early for Year 7 entry (when in Year 5) and 12-18 months early for Year 10 entry (when in Year 8). Braintree's structured program provides the competitive edge needed for these highly selective schools with thousands of applicants competing for limited spots.

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Australian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents with appropriate visas can apply. For Year 7 entry, students must be in Year 5. For Year 10 entry, students must be in Year 8 (Queensland equivalent). International students are eligible for Years 10-12 only.

International students can apply for Years 10-12 only (not Years 7-9). They must first apply through Education Queensland International (EQI) and meet EQI criteria before applying to Queensland Academies. Earlier cut-off dates apply for EQI applications.

No, students can submit only 1 application for Year 10 entry in a given year. Choose your campus carefully based on your interests and career aspirations: QASMT for STEM, QACI for creative industries, QAHS for health sciences.

Shortlisted candidates are invited to campus interviews. Students must bring a sample of academic work demonstrating excellence and innovation, plus a one-page statement of their academic journey. The work sample is used as a basis for interview questions.

Outcomes are notified via email. Students receive either: invitation to interview, notification of unsuccessful outcome, request for additional documentation, or notification that their application continues in the merit pool for future vacancies.

When campus capacity is reached, highly capable candidates who cannot be offered places due to limited vacancies may be placed in a merit pool. These candidates continue to be considered for suitable vacancies that may arise throughout the year.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme is the ONLY senior years curriculum offered at Queensland Academies. Students complete a preparatory year in Year 10, then enter the full IB Diploma Programme in Years 11-12.

Braintree's programme includes IB readiness modules covering Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay planning, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements. Understanding IB expectations gives students a significant advantage in selection and future academic success.