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Study Abroad Experience in Australia | John Paul College
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Study Abroad Experience · Real Australian School Life

A few weeks. A term. A year.

Your child steps into a real Australian classroom — making friends, learning in English, and living each day as a true John Paul College student. Come for a few weeks, a term, or a full year.

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A Great Future for Your Child

A short experience. Real Australian school life.

Many families dream of an Australian education — learning in English, growing in confidence and opening doors to great universities. The Study Abroad Experience lets your child live that dream first-hand.

Your child joins John Paul College as a real student — real classes, real friends, real campus life — for anything from 4 weeks to a full year. They experience everything a full-time student does, so your family sees exactly what a JPC education feels like.

For 30 years, families from many countries have trusted John Paul College — a fully accredited Australian school (CRICOS 00500B).

A John Paul College teacher walking through the sunny campus with three happy international students in uniform
Just like a real JPC student 30YEARS

What your tuition includes

Everything below is part of your tuition — sorted before your child even arrives. Homestay, student welfare and airport transfers are shown as separate fees in Who can join & what it costs.

Tuition, taught by fully qualified high-school teachers.
School-issued laptop for the whole program.
Full John Paul College uniform.
Full access to co-curricular activities — sport, activities and performing arts.
Homestay Extended Day Program — Tuesday & Thursday, until 6:00pm (for homestay students).
Student report card at the end of the program.
4 wks – 1 yr
Flexible length of stay
Real
Everyday classes, not a tour
24/7
Care & wellbeing support
100%
English every day
From Far Away to Feeling at Home

Watch your child settle in — step by step

Picture your child arriving at John Paul College and living each day as a real Australian high-school student. Little by little, you see them grow.

A friendly staff member welcoming a new international student at John Paul College Day One

A warm welcome

On day one, a friendly team welcomes your child. They meet their teachers and new classmates, and quickly find their feet.

International students taking part in a real class at John Paul College Everyday Life

Real, everyday school

Soon they are in real classes — everyday school life, not a special tour. They join in sport, music and clubs, and share home-cooked meals with their Australian homestay family.

An international student relaxing at home with their Australian homestay family Feeling at Home

They begin to belong

Their English grows stronger. They smile more. They belong — and you can see, first-hand, that JPC is right for them.

What Your Child Will Experience

Real school life — exactly as a full-time student

Not a brochure and not a tour. Your child lives the full life of the school, with the same teachers, care and opportunities as every JPC student.

International students learning in a real John Paul College classroom

Real classes

True daily school life with our teachers and students — not a special tour. Your child learns alongside their new classmates from day one.

A student talking with a caring staff member in a bright, welcoming campus building

A safe, caring campus

Staff who look after wellbeing every day, in a secure and welcoming environment where your child is supported, never lost in a new country.

An international student preparing a meal with their caring Australian homestay host

Homestay accommodation

A welcoming Australian home away from home — full board, a single room and a caring host family, with JPC Premium Care support.

Students working and talking together around a study table

English all day

English is used all day, so language and confidence grow quickly — in the classroom, on the sports field and among new friends.

John Paul College students performing in a dance production on stage

Sport, music, art & clubs

The full life of the school beyond the classroom — the activities that build friendships, teamwork and a sense of belonging.

Students walking through the green, landscaped John Paul College campus grounds

Flexible dates & lengths

Flexible start dates and lengths of stay, chosen to suit your family's plans and your child's English level.

Step Inside JPC

Look around a real JPC classroom — in 360°

Can't visit us yet? Explore the very spaces your child will learn in. Tap a place and look all the way around, just as if you were standing there.

Peace of Mind

Confidence you can see with your own eyes

Peace of mind

You see the wellbeing, care and daily support in action, first-hand.

See it for real

You experience the real school, not just a website — what you see is what you get.

A sense of belonging

Your child makes friends and settles in, so JPC already feels like home.

A confident choice

You choose a full year knowing exactly what your child will love about JPC.

How It Works

Four simple steps to a confident choice

A simple, low-risk path — from your first question to a decision you can trust.

1

Enquire

Make an enquiry and our friendly International Admissions Team will guide you, step by step.

2

Choose length & start date

Together we pick a length of stay and start date that suit your family and your child's English level.

3

Experience JPC

Your child joins real classes, campus life and homestay — living the school exactly as a full-time student would.

4

Decide with confidence

Continue into full enrolment, or simply know it was the right choice to explore. Either way, you decide with certainty.

Simple Entry · Clear Fees

Who can join, and what it costs

Joining the Study Abroad Experience is simpler than full enrolment. Here is who can join — and the fees — all in one place.

A simpler way to start

Because this is a short experience, the English level to join is easy to meet. Here is what your child needs, by year level.

John Paul College Year LevelsCEFRIELTSEIKEN
Senior Secondary Years 11 & 12B15Grade 2
Junior Secondary Years 9 & 10B15Grade 2
Junior Secondary Years 7 & 8B15Pre-2 Plus
Preparation Course New to EnglishA1–A2+Below 55–Pre 2
Minimum stay: one school term (Years 7–12). Not sure of your child’s level? We’ll help you check — just enquire.

What it costs

  • Tuition — one term to one year Junior & Senior Secondary, and Preparation CourseA$8,725per term
  • Preparation Course — weekly option Shorter Prep staysA$900per week
  • Application fee One-off, non-refundableA$500one-off
  • Homestay accommodation Full board, single roomA$550per week
  • Student welfare & airport transfers Homestay studentsA$1,000one-off
  • Full JPC uniformIncluded

All fees are in Australian dollars (AUD). Flights, visa and student health cover (OSHC) are not included. Contact us for a full, personalised quote.

For Education Agents

Enrolling a group, please contact us.

Placing 3 or more students starting at the same time? We have separate group arrangements for agents. Get in touch and we’ll prepare a tailored quote for your group.

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Questions Families Ask

The Study Abroad Experience, explained

It is a short-term study program at John Paul College in Queensland, Australia. International students join real classes, campus life and homestay for a short time before deciding on full enrolment.

No. Your child can join real classes, campus life and homestay for a short time first — from 4 weeks up to a full year. Your family sees for yourselves that John Paul College is the right fit, then chooses a full year when the time feels right.

It is flexible — from 4 weeks up to a full year, with several start dates during the year.

For Years 7 to 12, your child needs about IELTS 5 (CEFR B1). These levels are for students who study from 4 weeks up to 1 year. The minimum stay for Years 7–12 is one term.

JPC year levelCEFRIELTSEIKEN
Senior Secondary — Year 11 & 12B15Grade 2
Junior Secondary — Year 10B15Grade 2
Junior Secondary — Year 9B15Grade 2
Junior Secondary — Year 7 & 8B15Pre-2 Plus
High School Preparation Course (HSPC)A1–A2+Below 55–Pre 2

That is no problem. Your child can begin in our High School Preparation Course (HSPC), which welcomes beginners from CEFR A1. It builds their English step by step until they are ready to join mainstream classes.

Yes. Students live with a caring, JPC-approved Australian homestay family — full board, a single room and JPC Premium Care support, including airport transfers.

Tuition is A$8,725 per term for one term up to one year (Junior and Senior Secondary, and the Preparation Course). The Preparation Course also has a weekly option at A$900 per week. A one-off application fee of A$500 applies. Homestay accommodation is A$550 per week, with a one-off A$1,000 student welfare fee that includes airport transfers. The full JPC uniform is included. All fees are in Australian dollars. Please contact us for a full quote for your family.

Yes. If you are enrolling 3 or more students starting at the same time, we have separate group arrangements for education agents. Please make an agent enquiry and our International Admissions Team will prepare a tailored quote for your group.

Make an enquiry online, or contact your local education agent. Our International Admissions Team will guide you on start dates, length of stay, homestay and fees.

Ready to begin?

Give your child the chance to experience the best of an Australian education — before you commit to a full year. Make an enquiry today and our friendly team will guide you, step by step. Prefer to speak with someone local? Your education agent can help you enquire.

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