International Students
We have a long association with international students. Students study at BAC for 40 weeks every year, five days per week.
How to Apply
Please read the important information contained in the fee and policy documents below. An interpreter can be arranged if necessary; however, if language is a barrier to enrolment please consider hiring an Education Agent.
- Submit your application online via our website.
- Pay your application fee of $250.00 per child, ensure that both parents/carers have signed the form (where relevant), and that you have included all the required documentation.
- We will contact you to either request more information or supporting documentation, or to arrange an interview with you and your child (if you are not in Australia we will arrange an interview via Zoom).
- Following your interview, all being well, we will make you an offer of enrolment, and you will need to sign the Enrolment Agreement - following which you will need to pay your enrolment deposit (one Semester's tuition fees) to finalise your child's admission.
- If applicable, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) which you can use to apply for your Student Visa.
- We will then agree on the date that we will welcome your child to the BAC community.
Learning
Learning at BAC is highly interactive. Students are encouraged to participate, acquire knowledge, and develop problem-solving skills and thinking. They are required to demonstrate this through discussions, speeches, assignments, essays, and exams. The wide range of subjects taught at BAC provides a sound foundation for further study. The key learning areas are English, Mathematics, Science, Arts, Studies of Society and the Environment, Technology, and Health and Physical Education. Electives are offered in Secondary that lead toward university and vocational options after school.
The School Year
The school year begins at the end of January and ends in early December, and consists of two semesters of 20 weeks each; four ten-week terms with approximately two weeks' holiday in between each term. There is a summer break of approximately seven weeks from December to January.
Parents/carers can expect three reports on their child's academic progress throughout the year. An interim report is issued at the end of Term 1 and gives parents/carers an indication of whether or not their child is making satisfactory progress. The Semester 1 report is issued halfway through the year and gives grades for each subject for the first six months (Term 1 and Term 2) of the year. The Semester 2 report is issued at the end of each academic year, giving overall grades for each subject for the entire year.
Communication
Parents/carers of International students are encouraged to make appointments with their child's teacher if they are concerned or wish to discuss their child's progress. If overseas, parents/carers can arrange a time to talk to teachers by calling the College on the number below. An interpreter can be arranged if necessary, or call to arrange a time with your Education Agent.
Prep to Year 12: +61 (7) 3347 6444
Email: international@bac.qld.edu.au
International Fee and Policy Documentation
International Enrolment and Application Policies, Forms, and Documents
The following policies and documents contain essential information for International students enrolled at Brisbane Adventist College:
International Fee and Refund Policies and Documents
The following policies and documents are relevant to International students enrolled at Brisbane Adventist College;
International Complaints and Appeals Policies and Forms
If you have a concern and remain unsatisfied after talking to your child's teacher, please make an appointment with the Director of International Students. If you are still not satisfied, please follow the Complaints and Appeals process outlined in the International Complaints and Appeals Policy.
Restorative Approach to Behaviour Management
We have embraced a restorative approach to behaviour management, with reconciliation and the restoration of relationships at the core of our framework. Our approach reflects and supports our school community's shared expectations about student engagement and behaviour. Our policies and approach towards behaviour management are set within the context of the school's values and our expectation of student behaviour, which we call "the BAC Way".
Other International Policies, Forms, and Documents
The following policies, forms, and documents are also relevant to International students at Brisbane Adventist College:
