Partnerships
School Preparation Conference 2026 recap
More than 50 educators from 40 schools and organisations joined us in Brisbane. Read the highlights, what delegates told us and how to register your interest for 2027.
John Paul College International Issue · October 2026 Daisy Hill, Brisbane
News & Events
The latest achievements, partnerships and student stories from our international community.
Queensland’s 2026 Winner for International Education
John Paul College International has won the International Education and Training category at the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2026. Our second win, after 2022.
The winners were announced in Brisbane on 8 October 2026. The awards are run by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), the Queensland Government’s agency for international trade and investment.
Read the full storyOutstanding international success in education and training.
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Featured
The story we are reading this month, and the headlines that came before it.
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News in brief
More from the College, newest first.
Partnerships
Named a 2026 Export Awards finalist — for the seventh time
Shortlisted again for International Education and Training — the seventh time since 1998, in a category the College won outright in 2022.
Achievements
Speech Night 2025: celebrating excellence and achievement
An evening that brings the whole College together to recognise achievement across academics, performing arts, sport and leadership.
Achievements
More than a third of our international students earn an Academic Award
The Semester 1 awards recognise consistent effort, self-management and results across every subject area.
Achievements
John Paul College named in Australia’s Top 100 Private Schools
National recognition in The Australian’s 2025 ranking — and one of the most affordable schools on the list.
Achievements
National recognition for student wellbeing at the Australian Education Awards
The Extended Day Program named an Excellence Awardee for Best Student Wellbeing Program.
Achievements
International students take two major awards at Speech Night 2024
Academic honours from Year 5 to Year 12 — and two of the evening’s most significant awards.
Partnerships
Named a 2024 Queensland Export Awards finalist
A finalist for International Education and Training — a category the College won outright in 2022.
Student life
The Extended Day Program’s first week: a great start
Supervised study, co-curricular activities and a shared evening meal — built for students living away from home.
Achievements
Recognised as one of The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools
Awarded for educational innovation — including becoming the first school in Australia to offer a Premium Homestay Program.
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Student success stories
Real stories from real students: where an international education at John Paul College has taken them.
Alumni spotlight
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National gold, and an Olympic goal
A new Study Queensland film follows our Korean swimmer from a friend’s recommendation and a worry about his English, to his first national gold medal — and on toward LA 2028.
Ready to Plan Your Future?
Our friendly international team is here to help you choose the right pathway.