CRICOS Provider Number: 00608A .jpg "Image") | ISP Co-ordinator, Maria Pudlyk and YSHS Deputy Principal, Tom Beck |
Yeronga State High School (Yeronga SHS) welcomes and cares for international students from many countries around the world. Students may choose to stay for a short period of time to experience life in an Australian school and community, or students may complete their high school education at Yeronga SHS and then continue on to further studies at universities and colleges.
.jpg "Yeronga SHS International Students") { |
Yeronga State High School currently hosts 21 International students from around the world - Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Slovakia and Germany. We are privileged to have overseas students studying at Yeronga High. We provide learning as well as personal and social support. In exchange, these students provide rich cultural experiences for the entire school community. Location
Yeronga SHS is located within easy travelling distance to the centre of Brisbane and is close to rail lines and major bus routes. The school is ten minutes away from the central business district via public transport.
Subject Choices (Curriculum)
A wide selection of subjects are available from the Sciences, Mathematics, Information Technology, The Arts, Business Education, Health and Physical Education, Social Sciences and Languages. Chinese and Vietnamese language classes are held on campus every week. These are Authority subjects that may be counted towards an O.P score for eligible students.  | 2008 Dux - Dira Mardiasmo |
ESL Unit
The school has a large and well-established English as a Second Language (ESL) unit. This unit caters for students from non-English speaking backgrounds at all stages of English language learning. International students are provided with free extra English tuition as required.
Sport and More…
Students at Yeronga High have the opportunity to play sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, netball, cricket, rugby union, swimming, athletics, cross country running, touch football, Australian Rules football and softball.
Other activities on offer at Yeronga State High School include Debating and public speaking, Robotics, drama performances, instrumental music, choir and a vast array of other opportunities.
Accommodation
International students are encouraged to live in accommodation with Australian families. The Homestay Coordinator finds suitable accommodation for students, usually close to the school.
See you soon
Experienced staff are available to support the academic, social and emotional needs of international students and a friendly community is ready to welcome international students.
What do international students say about Yeronga SHS?
"I liked the EQI program and the teachers were really nice. Everyone was friendly. So I loved Yeronga SHS." Iyori, Japan.
"I would recommend Yeronga SHS because it's a nice school, people understand you, the teachers know about you so they help you more and its location is good!" Besma, Algeria.
"I felt that it was a real good choice to come here. I learnt a lot and had a good time because the multiculturalism gives you the great opportunity to meet so many different cultures." Rita, Germany. ÆFor more information CLICK HERE to Education Queensland International
|
International 
