Queensland (QLD)

You may get a higher rate of ABSTUDY if you live away from home to study an approved special course in QLD.

The following are approved special courses in QLD.

SchoolApproved special courseYear level
Brisbane South State Secondary CollegeInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 11 to 12
Calamvale Community CollegeInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 11 to 12
Cleveland District State High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 11 to 12
Columba Catholic College - Charters Towers

Agricultural Science

Agricultural Practices

Years 7 to 10

Year 11

Dalby State High SchoolAgricultural programsYears 7 to 12
Indooroopilly State High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 11 to 12
Ipswich State High SchoolElite Rugby League AcademyYears 7 to 12
Mountain Creek State High SchoolInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 11 to 12
Palm Beach Currumbin State High SchoolRugby League Excellence ProgramYears 8 to 12
Queensland Academies - Creative Industries CampusInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 10 to 12
Queensland Academies - Health Sciences CampusInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 10 to 12
Queensland Academies - Science Mathematics & Technology CampusInternational Baccalaureate DiplomaYears 10 to 12
Scots PGC CollegeAgricultureYears 11 to 12
St Teresa’s Catholic College AbergowrieAgricultureYears 7 to 12
Tec-NQP-TECH ProgramYears 10 to 12
Woree State High SchoolSchool Tech programYears 11 to 12

There may be further special courses approved for 2025. We’ll let you know if your course is approved when we assess your claim.

Page last updated: 31 January 2025.
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