South Korea
National Gold Medallist
Min Oh
Competitive Swimmer
National Gold · Olympic Hopeful, LA 2028
“I’m an aspiring swimmer who has always wanted to make the Olympic team.”
Alumni · Class of 1997 – 2026
From John Paul College to the World
For 30 years, international students have finished Year 12 with us and gone on to leading universities across the globe — and into careers as doctors, engineers, founders, lawyers and creators. These are their journeys, in their own words.
- 70+ Nationalities
- Universities Worldwide
- Alumni on 6 Continents
University of MelbourneUNSW SydneyUniversity of Queensland
University of SydneyMonash UniversityQueensland University of Technology
Harvard UniversityUniversity of ManchesterUniversity of Hong Kong
Griffith UniversityRMIT UniversityThe Australian National University
Where Our Graduates Go
One School. A World of Pathways.
Every JPC international student begins in the same place — a supportive classroom in Brisbane. Where they go next is limitless. Our alumni are studying and working on six continents, proof that the confidence, English and academic foundation built here travel anywhere.
1997
Our First International Graduates
70+
Nationalities in Our Community
6
Continents Our Alumni Call Home
Limitless
Career & University Pathways
In Their Own Words
Featured Alumni Stories
Hear directly from graduates about the journey from Year 12 at JPC to university and career — and the moment they realised how far they could go.
The JPC Alumni Community
Meet Our Graduates
Filter by career pathway to see where a JPC education can lead. Tap a card to watch or read each story.
South Korea
National Gold Medallist
China
ATAR 99.55 — Top 1%
Adam Li
Mathematics & Physics
The University of Queensland
From Level 3 English in a preparation course to the top 1% of Queensland in six years.
Brazil
Study Abroad
Maria, Julia & Gustavo
Study Abroad · São Paulo, Brazil
Nine weeks · A second home
“Nine weeks really changed us. We learned so much, and we got a second home. Thank you, John Paul College.”
Hong Kong
Vice Captain 2025
Sophia Su
College Vice Captain · Flautist & Debater
UQ — Politics, Philosophy & Economics
“She didn’t know me, but she still chose to reach out to me when I needed help.”
Hong Kong
Medicine & Health
Kenton Chu
Medical Doctor
University of Hong Kong
“JPC taught me to ask questions, not just memorise answers — that curiosity carried me through medical school.”
Hong Kong
Creative & Design
Rina Lin
Architect
University of Melbourne
“I arrived at 16 unsure of myself; by graduation the world felt possible. Now I design buildings people live in.”
China
Business & Finance
Grace Liu
Investment Analyst
UNSW Sydney
“My teachers believed in me before I believed in myself — that's why I had the confidence for global finance.”
Vietnam
Dux 2020
Nguyen Duc Nam
Social Entrepreneur & Education Economist
Munns Prize · Dux of the College
“I strive to inspire others and to make people remember my lasting contribution.”
China
NASA Space School
Caesar Qiu
Aerospace Engineer in the Making
UNSW Sydney — Engineering
“I watched Shenzhou 6 launch when I was five. JPC is the school of opportunities — it let me follow my dreams.”
Vietnam
Cross River Rail
Joseph Vu
Engineer — Cross River Rail
Engineering — Class of 2015
“Studying six subjects instead of twelve helped me define a narrower path for my career — which I was able to do.”
Japan
Vice Captain 2017
Ken Kondo
Global Grain Merchandiser (in training)
Waseda University, Japan
“I arrived speaking no English. I’m excited for my future as a globally-aware citizen ready to embrace the world.”
Hong Kong
ATAR 99.25
Venus Chan
Physiotherapy · Class of 2025
University of Queensland
“Believe in yourself. Be confident. Be comfortable.”
Hong Kong
Top 3% ATAR
John Song
Mathematics & Engineering (Hons)
University of Queensland
“Don’t be afraid of anything — you’re surrounded by support. Be active, and always ask questions.”
Vietnam
Medicine & Health
Lan Dam
Registered Nurse
Griffith University
“Nursing lets me look after people, just like my homestay family looked after me.”
Korea
Captains Cup · Music
Kris Pyun
Clarinettist & Big Band Soloist
Griffith University — Queensland Conservatorium
“My JPC experience was a turning point of my life — it gave me so many opportunities, especially in music.”
Vietnam
Law & Society
Thu Nguyen
Solicitor
University of Sydney — Juris Doctor
“Learning in a second language taught me to argue with precision — a gift in law.”
Vietnam
3 Languages
Jessica Le
Lawyer · Trilingual Graduate
Bachelor of Laws · QUT
“I’m fluent in three languages, and I’m living the ambition I set as a student — to become a lawyer.”
Vietnam
Cameron Cup 2025
Sam To
Law Scholarship · QUT
College Vice Captain · Class of 2025
“She contributed immeasurably to her peers and her cohort.”
Vietnam
Science & Research
Cao Tang
Pharmacist
University of Queensland
“Curiosity in the science lab became a career in healthcare.”
Hong Kong
Creative & Design
Kruitus Yuen
Film & Media Producer
RMIT University
“The stage and the media room at JPC are where I found my voice.”
Hong Kong
Business & Finance
Jason
Management Consultant
University of Manchester, UK
“JPC gave me a global network before I even left school.”
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A Global Alumni Map
Where in the World Our Graduates Study & Work
From Brisbane, JPC graduates fan out across the globe — to Australia's Group of Eight, and to leading universities in Asia, North America and the UK.
Australia
Melbourne · UNSW · Sydney · UQ · Monash · QUT · Griffith · ANU · RMIT
Greater China
University of Hong Kong · CUHK · HKUST · leading mainland universities
Wider Asia
Returning home to lead in Vietnam, Korea, Japan and across South-East Asia
North America & UK
University of Toronto · University of Manchester · and beyond
Wherever our graduates land in the world, they carry the same thing with them — the confidence to begin again, anywhere.
John Paul International College