Dedicated international student support
John Paul International College recognises that happy, confident, resilient and responsible students are more engaged in their learning, are positive class members and more active in their school and community. The College provides first class care for international students from the moment they arrive in Queensland. We provide ongoing specialist support to ensure international students can focus on studying and enjoying life.
John Paul International College programme enable students to fulfil academic and personal potential. With a diverse range of academic and sports subjects to choose from, students can gain a deeper understanding of the world and the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the most desirable jobs of the future.
John Paul College has a national 24 hours student emergency hotline that allows international students in Australia access to personal 24 hours support regardless of whether on or off campus.
Multiple Pathways to tertiary study around the world
Post-secondary education and training gives young people the skills they need to drive innovation, engage in industry and contribute to building stronger economies. At John Paul College students have the advantage of fast-tracked, experiential and direct-entry pathways to Australian universities, TAFE and vocational education institutions.
John Paul College's School of Performing Arts has a far-reaching reputation for the outstanding professionalism of its productions and performances.
Our comprehensive performance programme is dedicated to excellence. Through orchestras, ensembles, rock bands, choirs, cheerleading, dance companies, drama productions and visual arts we nurture talent, practise to perfection and create unforgettable experiences for every student.
The College enjoys a reputation for performance excellence earned over 30 years of producing high-quality, musical productions including "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat", "Grease", "Back in Time" and a number of Musicfest Concerts. In addition, students are offered an extensive ensemble programme, and group and private instrumental, vocal, dance and drama lessons for individuals.
The College has an OLYMPIC record of Australian sporting representatives. Many students have made selection to National and State teams. Added to these individual achievements are the many Premiership titles achieved each year by College teams in The Associated Schools Competition (TAS). Our basketball and netball players have a particularly impressive record of achievement.
John Paul College has a long history of innovation in teaching and learning. The Notebook Computer Programme was launched to students and staff in January 1993. The arrival of this technology was prefaced by the installation of kilometres of optic fibre cabling and network connection points. Additional infrastructure and services - storage, technical support, additional printing facilities and specialised software were added to support and service the notebooks.
Twenty five years on, the transformation continues. Today, John Paul College is a wireless campus. Each student from Years 4 -12 is supplied with a notebook computer and the College offers technical hardware and software support via Techsphere, ateam of IT professionals is integral to teaching and learning at the College and our teaching staff are leaders in this field. Communication with parents, staff and students is via JPConnect, our cutting-edge communication portal.