Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

The school is located at 61 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove, Queensland 4059. It sits at the Kelvin Grove campus in Brisbane.

Selective-entry state high school for secondary students; the IB Diploma curriculum is delivered in the senior years.

Selective-entry state high school.

Succeed program offers wrap-around support for time and stress management, health, wellbeing, and detailed academic support. Inclusion is embedded in all aspects of school life.

Office hours are 8am–4pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am–3pm on Fridays; a class timetable is available as a PDF.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as a comprehensive two‑year pre‑university curriculum for students aged 16–19. Six academic subjects are studied across IB groups with at least three at Higher Level and the remainder at Standard Level. The Core comprises Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. The Diploma is widely recognised by leading universities and emphasizes breadth, depth, intercultural understanding, and independent inquiry. Subject options span the IB spectrum, including Biology, Chemistry, Design Technology, English, Film, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Global Politics, with Year 10 introducing IB concepts in preparation for Years 11–12.

IB Diploma results are released in mid‑December following the November exam session. A Diploma is awarded subject to conditions including completion of CAS, the Extended Essay, and Theory of Knowledge, achieving a minimum total of 24 points, and meeting various moderation and eligibility requirements (e.g., no grade E in ToK/EE and no grade 1 in any subject).

Graduates pursue higher education at universities including the University of Cambridge (Dux Maria scored 44), the University of Oxford, James Cook University, The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, and the University of Tasmania, among others.

QACI runs the Brilliant Futures Brisbane Program for Year 7–8 high‑ability students; it provides enrichment aligned with IB learner attributes to prepare students for the IB Diploma Programme and a smooth transition into QACI.

The school uses a Wellbeing and Inclusion Framework based on PERMA-H, covering Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Purpose, Accomplishment, and Health. The QACI Connect program includes Connect, Thrive, and Strive; House and Community events; Positive Education Days; and the Succeed program to support wellbeing, connections, and time management. Inclusion is embedded in all aspects of school life, with enrichment activities that promote social and emotional growth beyond the formal curriculum.

Inclusion is embedded in all aspects of school life, with acknowledgment of diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities and support provided through school policies and Department of Education guidance.

The Language Learning Policy aligns with IB practices and Department of Education philosophy, and non-native English speaking students have the opportunity to study their mother tongue in the Diploma Programme.

The Wellbeing framework follows PERMA-H, emphasizing positive emotions, engagement, healthy relationships, meaning and purpose, accomplishment, and health. The Succeed program provides wrap-around support for time and stress management, health, wellbeing, and detailed academic assistance.

The school adheres to the Child and Student Protection Policy, keeping children and students safe by protecting them from harm, in line with Education Queensland expectations.

1. QACI is a selective-entry senior high school for Years 10–12 offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Applications are submitted online through the Queensland Academies Portal, and the process includes an Edutest entrance exam followed by a campus interview if shortlisted. Applicants must provide identity documents, two recent school reports, and NAPLAN results; evidence for AARA or giftedness may be considered.

2. Year 10 entry for 2027 follows a published timeline. Open Day 2026 is scheduled for Saturday 23 May, and applications close on Friday 5 June at 4pm, with testing held at QACI. Shortlisted candidates are invited to interview, and outcomes are notified in late Term 3, 2026.

3. Edutest is the required entrance exam; remote testing arrangements are available if organized early through the admissions team. For special arrangements, applicants should contact the Queensland Academies Admissions Team before lodging the application.

4. Year 10 applicants incur a non-refundable application fee of $270, with a late fee of $300; remote testing incurs an additional fee. There is no separate scholarship application process; eligible students will be contacted by the principal if scholarship opportunities arise.

5. Brilliant Futures is a two-year selective-entry enrichment program for Year 7–8 to prepare for Year 10 at QACI. Applications for 2027/8 are OPEN NOW for current Year 6 students. The program includes an Introductory Year and an Inquiry Year with two engagements per term, and there is an Admissions Test with notifications of offers; there is no mid-course entry. Fees include a $270 application fee, a $300 program fee per year, and a Year 8 Camp Levy around $150–$175, with additional optional Industry Experience workshops that may incur extra costs.

There are no scholarships; there is no separate scholarship application process. Eligible students and their parents will be contacted by the principal should opportunities arise.