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Hills International College
- Australia, Queensland
- Co-educational
- 105-111 Johanna St, Jimboomba, QLD, 4280
- +61 7 5546 0667
- http://www.hills.qld.edu.au/
- Vanessa.newbery@hills.qld.edu.au
Vanessa Newbery
International Student Officer
| Description | Hills International College has a commitment to educating global citizens. Our small school community in semi-rural Queensland is surrounded by an 18-hole golf course. Attached to the main College is Hills Golf Academy, a world-renowned training ground for professional golfers. Also located on campus is Hills Language College, supporting our students’ English as they study. The College is inclusive and multicultural with students and staff from more than 20 countries. By enabling young people of different cultures learn from each other, the College is preparing a new generation of genuinely global citizens. Hills International College – A Place to Belong. |
| Tuition costs | |
| Accommodation | Students have a choice of homestay or boarding, and both are provided by Hills International College. We do not use third- party providers for our visa students. Fees and charges are here. |
| School type | Private |
| Student support | International Students are supported by the International Student Officer and pastoral care leaders. Hills International College has a fulltime guidance counsellor and careers advisor, who is available at any time to support their emotional and educational wellbeing. |
| Type of programs | Long-term programs (study for 1 year or more) |
| English as second language | Yes. High School Preparation Program and General English programs, as well as non-accredited tour group English courses. |
| Years of entry for international students with parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 12 |
| Years of entry for international students without parents : | From : Year 7 To : Year 12 |
| Sports | The golf program is incorporated into the daily timetable for students who enrol in the golf program (fees on the above schedule). Our students can engage in a variety of sports, music, drama and art programs. We are also connected with Rotary Australia via our ‘Interact’ program, and international students can volunteer in the community. |
| Application process | Students will need to supply their most recent school reports, as well as have their English language assessed. There are minimum levels of English required for each year level. If the student has not yet met this level, they will be able to work on improving their English in Hills Language College. The language assessment can be conducted at the start of the application process. |
| Features of the local area | Surrounded by an 18 hole golf course, our college is the perfect place for future professionals to improve their game under the guidance of our qualified PGA coaches. Our school is not only home to our students, it is also home to abundant wildlife such as kangaroos and wallabies. The College is only 30 minutes to the multi-cultural hub of Sunnybank, and one hour to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Local supermarkets, quality restaurants and shopping are just a short walk from the school. The school is also an approved TOEFL centre, SAT testing centre and STEP test centre, assisting our international students on their future educational pathways. |
