Queensland Academy for Health Sciences

1. Entry point and eligibility. The Queensland Academies have a single entry point into the senior years program at the start of Year 10. There are no mid-course entries into the Academy program unless the specified conditions apply. Acceleration requests require evidence of giftedness; if appropriate evidence is provided with the application, applicants may be invited to a pre-admissions interview with the Principal or delegate, the Guidance Officer and the student's parents to evaluate readiness. 2. Acceleration and mid-course entry. Acceleration may be used for entry into Year 10, with appropriate evidence of giftedness provided with the application. Mid-course entry may be considered for students entering Year 10 from another school or in extenuating circumstances, and is assessed by the Principal considering entry point, prior program, availability of places, and suitability against selection criteria. Mid-course entry cannot be sought if the student has previously had an unsuccessful application in that year. 3. Eligibility and application overview. The process focuses on eligibility for enrolment and the Academy's selection criteria as outlined in the Enrolment Eligibility Plan. The Principal may cease processing an application for a future student if it is found that the entitlement to enrolment was obtained through false or misleading statements. 4. Application and information collection. A student can submit one application per year and commits to a particular campus when applying. The application collects contact details, medical history, educational history, accommodation requirements, achievements and aspirations. All information relevant to the assessment must be disclosed at submission, and if information becomes available later, it must be provided to Queensland Academies as soon as possible and prior to acceptance. 5. Documents to prepare. A recent photograph of the applicant, birth certificate or passport, visa evidence for international students, a medical diagnosis letter if applicable, evidence of giftedness, two most recent semester reports, and NAPLAN results for relevant years. Incomplete information will not progress to the interview stage. 6. Year 10 application submission. Year 10 applications are submitted via the dedicated Queensland Academies portal. An offer is not guaranteed and vacancies may not exist; successful enrolment depends on meeting eligibility criteria and achieving a competitive selection outcome. 7. Entrance test. The Entrance Test is a series of tests lasting about three hours and is conducted by Edutest. Tests assess both ability (reasoning and problem solving) and achievement (academic performance). 8. Interview. Applicants invited to interview must bring a sample of academic work that demonstrates their reasoning and communication abilities. A one-page A4 statement of academic journey may be requested to accompany the work sample, and a portfolio is not required. 9. Selection process. The selection assesses demonstrated academic ability, commitment, work ethic, organisation, personal behaviour, and suitability for a rigorous program. The process includes the entrance test, analysis of school reports, and an interview. 10. Final decisions and conduct. The Principal makes all selective-entry enrolment decisions, which are final with no internal appeal and no routine feedback of test results. 11. Re-interview arrangements. If justifiable circumstances exist, a student may be re-interviewed to provide further information or clarity before a final decision is made. 12. Re-applying and inter-academy transfers. Students seeking to re-apply should seek advice from the Queensland Academies Admissions Office before submitting a new application. Transfers between Academies or changes of campus preference prior to commencement require written reasons and are decided by the relevant Principals. 13. Homestay and international arrangements. Queensland Academies facilitate homestay arrangements for international students under stringently enforced standards, including coordination with providers and health and safety checks. Applications for homestay are managed through the Admissions Office, and the Queensland Government requires appropriate oversight of accommodation. 14. Brilliant Futures Gold Coast program. Brilliant Futures Gold Coast offers a preparation enrichment program for students wishing to commence Year 10 at QAHS on the Gold Coast and is limited to QAHS Gold Coast. Year 6 students may apply, and involvement includes engagement with enrichment activities and testing requirements, subject to campus-specific rules and availability.