Education Queensland International

What Education Queensland International does

Education Queensland International (EQI) is a division of the Queensland Department of Education that operates as the dedicated international student programs arm of the State of Queensland's government school system. Headquartered in Brisbane, the division manages end-to-end international student recruitment, enrollment, welfare, and academic delivery across a network of 300+ Queensland Government primary schools, high schools, P-12 colleges, and the Queensland Academies offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma. EQI holds CRICOS Provider Code 00608A, the regulatory credential required to enroll overseas students, and serves school-age applicants from at least 11 source countries including Brazil, China, Japan, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, South Korea, Russia, Cambodia, Nauru, and Bhutan. The program stack spans long-term Primary School and High School programs, the High School Preparation pathway, short-term Study Abroad and Regional Study Abroad programs, bespoke Study Tours, and a Temporary Residents track for dependents of certain visa holders.

The technical and service infrastructure is built around three pillars: (1) a digital marketing and conversion stack including a multi-language website, an eqiAustralia presence on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, a Mandarin WeChat account operated by partner agency WT Media, and a 360-degree Virtual School Day Experience available in Japanese and Chinese; (2) a student support stack comprising a 24/7 1800 QSTUDY hotline, a mobile student support app, vetted homestay placement, and a water skills assessment delivered through Surf Life Saving Queensland; and (3) a professional development stack for international educators that includes School-Based Training, Competency-Based Work Shadowing, an Executive Leadership Building Program, and customized On-Demand Programs, drawing on a network of 66,000+ education professionals across the Queensland Department.

Revenue is generated through annual tuition fees charged to international students enrolling in Queensland Government schools (primary and secondary, long-term and short-term), supplemented by professional services fees from the Professional Visits Program, which operates on multi-year institutional contracts. EQI does not publish pricing; prospective families and institutions must contact the division directly. The go-to-market model is hybrid: a global channel of more than 30 accredited education agents drives the bulk of applications, supplemented by direct-to-consumer enrollment via the EQI website, virtual events and webinars, alumni and student success storytelling, and institutional partnerships with overseas schools and education offices. With 27 employees and no external shareholders, EQI operates as a cost-recovery commercial unit within the Queensland Government, with any surplus reinvested into the public school system rather than distributed as profit.

Name

Education Queensland International

Legal name

State of Queensland (Department of Education – Education Queensland International)

Website

https://eqi.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Education Queensland International recruits, enrolls, and supports international students in Queensland Government schools, delivering Primary, High School, Study Abroad, IB Diploma, and Study Tour programs across 300+ schools. The division also runs professional development services for overseas educators through its Professional Visits Program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Language Schools (61163), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Conditional Offer / Package Programs (Language + Pathway + Progression) (EDAIAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL), International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE), English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB)

Keywords

• International student programs
• Government school education
• Study abroad programs
• Professional development services
• Homestay accommodation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. International Student Tuition Fees: EQI charges tuition fees to international students studying in Queensland Government schools. Fees vary by program type (primary school, high school, study abroad) and duration. Students pay for their enrollment in registered education programs.
2. Professional Development Programs: Revenue generated from professional development programs for international educators, including professional visits programs, work shadowing experiences, and customized training for education professionals and institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Education Queensland International (EQI) recruits and supports international students enrolling in Queensland Government schools through primary school, high school, study abroad, International Baccalaureate Diploma, regional study abroad, study tours, and temporary resident programs. EQI also delivers a Professional Visits Program that brings international educators into Queensland schools for school-based training, competency-based work shadowing, executive leadership, and on-demand professional development engagements. Wraparound services include vetted homestay accommodation, a 24/7 student support hotline, a water safety program, and a virtual school experience.

Product overview

Education Queensland International (EQI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of international student programs across Queensland government schools, serving primary and secondary students through programs including Primary School, High School Preparation, High School (long-term), Study Abroad (short-term), International Baccalaureate Diploma at Queensland Academies, Regional Study Abroad, Study Tours, and Temporary Residents programs. The organization also provides professional development services for international educators through its Professional Visits Program, including School-Based Training, Competency-Based Work Shadowing, Executive Leadership Building, and On-Demand Programs. Student support infrastructure includes the 1800 QSTUDY hotline, homestay coordination, and a Virtual School Day VR experience. Additionally, EQI offers Holiday Adventure Programs and maintains an alumni network spanning multiple countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary School Program International student program for primary school students (Prep to Year 6) studying in Queensland Government schools. Designed for young international learners (typically ages 5-12) with English language support, cultural immersion and homestay accommodation.
• High School Preparation Program Preparation program for international students transitioning to high school studies in Queensland Government schools, supporting readiness for Years 7-12 academic study and English language proficiency requirements.
• High School Program Long-term international student program for high school students (Years 7-12) lasting longer than one year in Queensland Government schools, with pathway options to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and Australian universities.
• High School Study Abroad Program Short-term study abroad program for high school students (up to one year) in Queensland Government schools, designed for international students seeking a one-year immersion experience with pathway options to further study.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme IB Diploma programme offered through Queensland Academies' three campuses (Creative Industries, Health Sciences, Science Mathematics and Technology) for international students seeking a globally recognized pre-university qualification.
• Regional Study Abroad Program Study abroad program in regional Queensland locations outside major cities, providing international students with a smaller-community school experience and exposure to regional Australian life.
• Study Tours Bespoke short-term group study tours for overseas students, including elite science, excellence programs, global leaders, school visits and virtual program formats, typically purchased by schools or groups from overseas.
• Temporary Residents Program Program for school-aged dependants of temporary visa holders (business skills, provisional and other temporary resident visas) seeking schooling in Queensland Government schools, with potential tuition fee exemptions for eligible dependants.
• Professional Visits Program Professional development program for international educators, school leaders and education institutions that includes expert-led training workshops, exclusive school visits, and hands-on training at Queensland Government schools.
• School-Based Training Experience 1-2 week intensive program offering overseas educators authentic classroom immersion and professional development at Queensland Government schools, delivered as part of the Professional Visits Program.
• Competency-Based Work Shadowing 1-4 week flexible program combining professional development workshops, mentoring and hands-on experience in Queensland schools with dedicated teacher buddies, offered under the Professional Visits Program.
• Executive Leadership Building Program Intensive 2-week program for senior educational leaders providing access to Queensland's premier schools with guided tours, workshops and action research components.
• On-Demand Programs Customized international development projects, government-led teacher training projects and partnership projects designed to meet specific institutional requirements, offered under the Professional Visits Program.
• Professional Development for International Educators Standalone professional development offering for international educators including access to Queensland's curriculum design knowledge, teaching innovation expertise and the Queensland Department of Education network of 66,000+ education professionals.
• Holiday Adventure Programs Adventure travel programs including Cairns Safari, K'gari (Fraser Island) Safari, Northern Territory Safari, Outback Safari and Sydney Tour, offered as standalone holiday experiences to international student groups and study tour participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• World-class education system with internationally recognized qualifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEQI partners with Surf Life Saving Queensland to deliver water skills assessments and beach safety programs for international students. The program includes pool-based water skills evaluations and practical beach safety activities delivered by qualified SLSQ lifeguards, ensuring students can safely participate in water activities during their stay.
• WT MediacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIntegrated advertising and marketing agency connecting brands with customers in China and Australia. WT Media assists EQI with Mandarin content creation and manages the EQI WeChat account, providing Chinese-language marketing and social media presence for reaching Chinese students and families.
• International Education Agents (Multiple)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of over 30 accredited education agents authorized to promote EQI programs, process student applications, and provide local support. Includes agents from Australia, China, Japan, Korea, and Europe. Agents receive marketing images and materials for promotional use.
• Australia-Japan FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Australia-Japan Foundation provided grant funding for the Australia-Japan Teachers Upskill Fellowship program, a virtual professional development initiative for language teachers in Japan and Queensland. The fellowship showcased inquiry-based learning and cross-cultural teaching competencies.
• Queensland Schools (300+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of over 300 Queensland Government schools including primary schools, high schools, P-12 colleges, and specialized institutions that deliver EQI programs to international students. Schools provide classroom instruction, extracurricular activities, homestay coordination, and student support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• INTO University Partnerships: Major pathway program provider partnering with universities in the US, UK, and Australia. Offers academic preparation, English language training, and direct degree pathways for international students, comparable to EQI's school-to-university progression model.
• Navitas: Global provider of university pathway programs, English language training, and college operations with partnerships across Australia, the UK, US, and Canada. Direct competitor to EQI on pathway-to-degree offerings for international students.
• Study Perth: Western Australia's international student attraction body, focused on marketing Perth-based schools and universities to international students. Closely comparable state-government-affiliated international education model to EQI.
• Study Group: Global pathway and English language education provider operating foundation, diploma, and English programs at international centers and partner institutions. Comparable integrated pathway + language offering for international students.
• Study Melbourne: Victorian Government's international education promotion body operating as a state-government program. Comparable to EQI in mission, marketing Victorian schools and universities to international students with welfare and pathway support.
• Study Adelaide: South Australian international education body promoting Adelaide-based institutions to international students. Similar state-government-affiliated destination marketing and student support structure to EQI.
• Kaplan International Pathways: Global pathway program provider offering foundation, pre-master's, and English language programs through partnerships with universities in the UK, US, and Australia. Overlaps with EQI on pathway, English support, and international student recruitment.
• Cambridge Education Group: UK-based pathway and pre-university education provider operating foundation programs, college pathways, and English language courses. Comparable pathway-program business model to EQI's high school to university progression.
• Study NSW: NSW Government's international education and student recruitment body, structured as a state-level government program similar to EQI. Promotes NSW schools and universities to international students through marketing campaigns, agent networks, and student support services.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Larger, publicly listed global international student placement and education services company. Operates student placement, English testing (IELTS), and recruitment services across most major source markets, including Australia; broader and more diversified than EQI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKvTXMdR3TgDdMvlq7xGGCw
• Facebookfacebook.com/eqiAustralia
• Instagraminstagram.com/eqiAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/education-queensland-international

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