St James College is a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice Tradition. The college is CRICOS registered to provide education to international students in Australia on a student visa. Students attending this college are eligible to complete junior and senior secondary high school courses which meet the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) and which is recognised throughout Australia and internationally. 

With more than 30 years experience working with international students, the college has been recognised by the Queensland Government for outstanding pastoral support services for international students. 

High school courses to prepare students for a variety of pathways including Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and/or Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).  There is a dynamic and innovative curriculum and subject offerings with flexible access structures to meet the diverse needs and interests of all our learners. 

Find out more about studying at St James College in the International Student Prospectus. 

Application and Acceptance Requirements 

To begin the application process, students and/or their agent should obtain and read a copy of the International Student Entry Requirements Policy and the International Student Handbook. 

Students (or their agents) wishing to make an application to study at St James College while on a student visa should contact the college for an enrolment package or download an International Student Application Form. 

Completed applications can be emailed to: international@stjamescollege.qld.edu.au.

Message from the International Student Department

At St James College, we extend a warm and sincere welcome to our international families and the trusted agents who support them. Choosing to study in a new country is a significant decision, and we deeply value the confidence you place in us to care for, guide and educate your child.

Our experienced and compassionate International Student Department is dedicated to supporting students at every stage of their journey, from arrival and settlement through to academic success, wellbeing, and future career pathways. We understand that when families send their child overseas to study, they are entrusting us with something truly precious. Your child’s safety, wellbeing, and success are always our highest priorities.

St James College is proud of its diverse and inclusive community, where students from many cultures are welcomed, valued, and encouraged to thrive as confident global citizens. We celebrate each student’s individual strengths, talents and aspirations, and work closely with them to create personalised pathways toward their future goals.

We also warmly welcome study tour groups, short-term visitors, and long-term international students from around the world to experience the richness of our learning environment and the strong sense of belonging that defines the St James College community.

We look forward to partnering with you in supporting each student’s success, growth and happiness during their time with us.

Ms Lisha Song
International Student Engagement and Marketing Coordinator

St James College works collaboratively with a number of overseas and in-country education agents. If you are an education agent who would like to register to work with us, please refer to the below documentation and return it to us at: international@stjamescollege.qld.edu.au.