Department of Education International

Supporting our Regional Schools Workshop

Marice Schloss – Team Leader

Education Queensland InternationalCRICOS Provider Code 00608A

WelcomeNew Schools• Nambour SC

• Hervey Bay SHS

• Heatley SC

• Maryborough SHS

• Malanda SHS

• Annandale SS

AGENDA

• Lucky draw – Introductions

• Fun Activity – Lego

• Response to queries

• Workshop

• Q&A discussion / feedback

• Close

LEGO Activity

Queries Received

• What information is provided by agents to students prior to arrival

• Some students have unrealistic expectations of regional areas – homestay expectations - minimum activities / experiences

• Who pays for what - BREAKING NEWS – HOMESTAY FEES

• How do schools communicate to students re school enrolment information and subject selection – one school entry

• How schools manage romance relationships between students

Queries received Continued

• How do schools staff their program based on student numbers

Role Name Position Hours Per Week

(this may vary during the year based on the size of the cohort)

Principal

ISP Line Manager

International Student Coordinator

Homestay Coordinator

Guidance Officer

English as an AdditionalLanguage/Dialect (EAL/D)Teacher

School Based Nurse

Librarian

Others

International Student Program Team - StaffingProvide the details of staffing arrangements to support international students.

Queries received Continued• Travel Forms – who signs, multiple activities, distance

Natural Parent

Homestay Parent

Principal

Holiday Adventure Program

• Cairns Safari - 25 to 29 September

• East Coast Safari – 29 September to 6 October

• Northern Territory Safari - 22 September to 6 October

• Sydney Safari – long – 29 September to 4 October

• Sydney Safari – short – 22 to 25 September

• Fraser Island Safari – 5 to 7 October

• Southern Safari – 1 to 7 December

THANK YOU

CONTACT DETAILSMarice Schloss

Team Leader – International Student Programs

marice.schloss@qed.qld.gov.au07 303 44584 / 3513 5301