International Program
Students from around the world choose to study at The Cathedral School, Townsville, where they are welcomed into a safe and supportive community and immersed in classes and boarding life alongside Australian students. With CRICOS Registered Courses across Primary, Middle and Senior School, as well as short-term study options, international students can experience the richness of an Australian education tailored to their needs.
The Cathedral School offers a vibrant blend of cultures, encouraging tolerance, understanding, and a broader global perspective for all. Students from countries including Hong Kong, China, Korea, Japan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar and across Europe are part of our community – though they make up only five per cent of the school population. This means international students quickly develop their English skills while adapting to the Queensland education system and Australian way of life.
The Cathedral School offers two Short Term Programs for international students:
• Summer School – one term or less, on a Visitor (Tourist) visa
• Study Abroad – flexible enrolment of one semester, three terms, or one year, on a Student Visa.
All Short Term enrolments conclude at the end of the academic year. (They do not continue across the Christmas school holidays into the following year).
After completing high school, many Cathedral students continue their studies at universities across Australia and abroad, with alumni successfully pursuing careers worldwide.
Discover the benefits of studying at The Cathedral School, Townsville.
LEARNING AT CATHEDRAL
Entry Requirements
The Cathedral School will consider enrolment applications from students wishing to apply for a Student Visa, subject to compliance with minimum requirements and conditions set by the School, and with legislative requirements of the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia, including any requirements to undertake extra tuition to learn English to meet the English language proficiency standard needed to enter mainstream classes.
Entry Requirements PolicyEnglish Language Proficiency Requirements
The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James requires evidence of sufficient proficiency in English to successfully meet the curriculum demands of the enrolled course. Students meet the English Language Proficiency Requirements if they have been attending an English-medium school for at least 2 years prior to enrolment and meet the Academic Entry Requirements outlined above. All applicants are assessed on an individual basis and must demonstrate their spoken English language ability at an Enrolment Interview.
In cases where proficiency in English as a second language is unable to be demonstrated, or is inconclusive for any reason, the school may require relevant testing of the applicant to ensure students meet the Minimum Required Test Result for Year Level of Entry.
Minimum Required Test Result for Year Level of Entry
Prep – Year 3: Beginner English Level
Year 4 – Year 6: Elementary English Level
Year 7 – Year 9: Intermediate English Level
Year 10: Upper Intermediate English Level
Year 11: Advanced English Level
Test Result Equivalent Table Below
| Beginner (Prep – Year 3) | Elementary (Year 4 – Year 6) | Intermediate (Year 7 – Year 9) | Upper Intermediate (Year 10) | Advanced (Year 11) | |
| Edutest EAL Placement Test | ≥ 50%/ Average in the relevant (Prep to Year 3) Placement Test | ≥ 50%/ Average in the relevant (Year 4 to Year 6) Placement Test | ≥ 50%/ Average in the relevant (Year 7 to Year 9) Placement Test | ≥ 50%/ Average in the Year 10 Placement Test | ≥ 50%/ Average in the Year 11 Placement Test |
| AEAS | 0 – 25 | 26 – 35 | 46 – 60 | 61 – 70 | 71 – 79 |
| IELTS | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 – 4.5 | 5.0 – 6.0 | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| TOEIC Listening & Reading | 60 – 105 | 110 – 270 | 275 – 395 | 400 – 485 | 490 – 495 |
| EF SET | 0 – 30 | 31 – 40 | 41 – 50 | 51 – 60 | 61 – 70 |
| TOEFL iBT | 42 – 71 | 72 – 94 | 95 – 120 | ||
| Cambridge | YLE | KET pass | PET pass | FCE pass | CAE pass |
| CEFR | A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 |
| ILR | 0 | 1 | 1+ | 2 | 3 |
| ACTFL | Novice | Intermediate | Advanced Low | Advanced Mid | Advanced High |
| CLB | 1 – 2 | 3 – 4 | 5 – 6 | 7 – 8 | 9 – 10 |
Country, Age & Year Level Conversions
The Conversion Guide is for students coming from Canada, China, New Zealand, Thailand, UK, USA, or Vietnam.
INTERNATIONAL GRADE COMPARISON CHART
How To Enrol
International Students
APPLY ONLINETo apply for Study Abroad International Enrolment at The Cathedral School, please follow these steps below:
Step 1: Apply Online
- Fill in the online form. Apply online.
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Upload: passport, school reports, English test, medical/support documents
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Pay $300 application fee (non-refundable)
Step 2: Interview
- We check your application
- If suitable, we invite you to an online interview
Step 3: Offer & Acceptance
Successful applicants receive:
- Letter of Offer
- Written Agreement
- Invoice
To accept:
- Sign the Written Agreement
- Pay the Confirmation Fee within 14 days
Step 4: Visa Documents
We send you:
- CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment)
- CAAW letter
- OSHC (Health Cover)
Step 5: Get your Visa
- Apply for a Student Visa
- Send us your Visa Grant Notice
Step 6: Get Ready to Travel
- Download and complete the Preparing For School Checklist
- We send your final enrolment pack
- Arrive in Townsville on Boarders’ Travel Day
- Free airport pickup to school
Step 7: Start School
- Attend Orientation
- Begin your journey at The Cathedral School
Download the information below to assist in the enrolment process.
- Grade Comparison Chart Download File
- Preparing For School Checklist – International Students Download File
SCHEDULE OF FEES
Visit the Programs page to find out about Short Term (Tourist Visa) Applications
How To Guide: Using our Online Enrolment Application Form
Harmony Tree International Speech Festival (HTISF)
The Cathedral School is an Educational Member and Globally Recognised Institution of HTISF.
Harmony Tree International Speech Festival (HTISF) is a Drama & Speech competition hosted by Harmony Tree Canada. This annual event aims to provide a valuable out-of-classroom experience for students aged 4-18 across Asia through poetry, literature, public speaking, and theatre. HTISF is more than just a competition. It is an inspiring journey that students continue to grow and flourish. Its qualifications, recognised by top-class institutions worldwide, foster a global perspective for students and provide a significant platform for them to learn and shine.
Education Agents
Students applying to enrol at The Cathedral School may deal directly with the school registrar or may use the services of one of our approved education agents.
CONTACT REGISTRARList of approved agents
AAS Education Consultancy
Will Kwong
Room 1708, Grand Plaza Office Tower Two, 625 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, HONG KONG
+852-2323-3287
enquiry@aas.com.hk
Recruiting in: Hong Kong & China
Australia Education Consultancy Limited (AEC)
Emily Cheung
1402 Causeway Bay Plaza 1, 489 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, HONG KONG
+852-2598-6166
info@aecl.com.hk
Recruiting in: Hong Kong, Macau, China, Australia
Avenue To Success Co., Ltd.
Nhi Tran
Level 6, 55 Truong Quoc Dung Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
84 28 3933 3266
ats.info@ats.org.vn
Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia
Dadi Education Group
Regan Chung
Unit 702-703, 7/F, T.O.P Mall, 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, HONG KONG
+852-2314-8312
commission@dadi.com.hk
Recruiting in: Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
Duc Anh Overseas Study Advisory & Translation Company Limited
Ms. Nham Thi Hong Lu
54-56 Tue Tinh Street Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, VIETNAM
84-98870-9698
lucy@ducanh.edu.vn
Recruiting to: Vietnam & Laos
Kulturwerke Deutschland
Schiessstraße 61, 40549 Düsseldorf, Germany
+499 31467 95624
info@kulturwerke-deutschland.de
Germany
High School Australia/Australian Experience
Anne Stewart
62 Bryan Street, Sunshine Beach QLD 4567 AUSTRALIA
+61-7-30402826
anne@highschool-australia.de
Recruiting in: Europe
Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre Ltd.
Jimmy Wong
1229-1230 Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, HONG KONG
852-2730-2068
education@hkosc.com.hk
Recruiting in: Hong Kong, Macau, China
ISEC Taipei
Sally Huang
5F, No. 206, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Road, Da’an District, Taipei City 106, TAIWAN
886-(2)-7746-3535
taipei@isec.com.tw
Recruiting to: Taiwan
Maxway Education Group Limited
Ophelia Lee
Room 2108 Dominion Center, 46-59 Queen’s Road East, Admiralty, HONG KONG
852-2110-3342
cs@myfindschools.net
Recruiting to: Hong Kong
Nexsis Japan Co Ltd
Kyoko Takahashi
202, Hakuun Bldg 2-2-23, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka, Shi, Osaka, JAPAN
+81 6 6456 3061
kyoko@nexsis.jp
Recruiting in: Japan
Oceanz International Support Centre
Michiko Fujimaki Yamato
Nakano Central Park South 2F, 4-10-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
+81 3 5005 3044
support@oceanz.co.jp
Japan
Omega Study Abroad Center
Jenny Shih
4F, No21-1, Nanyang Street, Taipei City, Fu-chien, 100 Taiwan
+886 2 2388 8900
jenny@osac.com.tw
Taiwan
Shifft Pty Ltd
Sauni Ogomeni
8 Justin Street, Balgal Beach, QLD, 4816
+61-(0)475-434-990
saunipogomeni48@gmail.com
Recruiting to: Papua New Guinea
Study Central
Cheng Pei Yang
Suite 1 Level 2/533 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000
02 8065 6085
info@studycentral.com.au
Taiwan
Time Study Pty Ltd
Jaehyunn Lee
Suite 804, 343 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
+61-3-9670-6692
eddie@timest.com.au
Recruiting to: South Korea & Australia
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