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Australia, Gold Coast
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French is the language of instruction within the immersion program; the school also offers the French Excellence program as part of its language offerings.
French is taught through the Academic French Immersion Program (FIP), the only accredited French bilingual high school program in Australia. Core subjects (science, mathematics, history, and geography) are taught in French, while elective subjects are taught in English. The program aims for high proficiency in French, enabling sitting the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) if desired. Selection is based on Year 6 performance, NAPLAN, and an academic entrance exam; withdrawal from the program is possible.
Academic French Immersion Program (FIP) is offered. It provides bilingual instruction by teaching core subjects in French and electives in English, with the goal of developing bilingual proficiency. Students may sit the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF) upon completion. Selection criteria include Year 6 results, NAPLAN, and an academic entrance exam; the school reserves the right to withdraw students from the program in consultation with families.
Benowa State High School is a public secondary school on an 18‑hectare campus, with over 2,000 students in Years 7–12. Opened in 1980, it serves a diverse community drawn from 50 nationalities. The school delivers the Australian Curriculum with a bespoke framework, featuring Junior Secondary pathways and Senior Secondary program. Excellence Programs span Academic, Sport and Arts, including Academic STEM Excellence, Academic French Immersion Program (FIP), French Excellence, Dance Excellence, Drama Excellence, Music Excellence, Sports Excellence, Visual Art Excellence and Steiner Excellence; dual programs are available from 2026. Vocational Education offers certificates such as Barista and Hospitality, plus Visual Arts-Photography and Dance certificates. The campus includes a 21st‑century library and sport facilities; sport is coordinated with Gold Coast Sport Central and district events. Around 40 clubs operate across academic, cultural and wellbeing areas, with collaboration spaces to support study. The school emphasises international programs and partnerships to provide diverse pathways.
