St James College（http://m.liuxue360.com/au/stjamescol/）is a co-educational Catholic Secondary School in the Edmund Rice Tradition.
It was established in 1868 by Catholic lay teachers and the administration of the school was taken over by the Christian Brothers in 1893. The first lay Principal was appointed in 2002 and the College now falls under the auspices of the Northern Region (Qld) of Edmund Rice Education Australia. It is now staffed by lay staff.
The school's philosophy is based on Gospel values and the tradition of Edmund Rice, the founder of Christian Brothers. This philosophy is to integrate faith, life and culture in an environment of tolerance, pride and respect for individual worth.
Christian values are woven into all areas of school life. The happiness of the individual, whatever his/her achievement is of vital importance. School rules exist as in every community but students, as they mature and progress through the school, are assisted to develop self-discipline and personal responsibility.
Brisbane city location
St James is located in the centre of the city of Brisbane only a short distance from Central Station and within walking distance of city bus routes. Because of the proximity to the city, students of St James are able to link to many industry, art, cultural and sporting venues.
Well-resourced facilities
Well-resourced facilities are parallel to industry standards in the areas of Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Engineering and Business. Technology is a key area of development at St James. Links to the Internet and interactive multimedia opportunities are available to all students and teachers.
Inclusive enrolment policy
St James has an inclusive enrolment policy. The college seeks to include and make welcome students from a broad spectrum of the Australian population, regardless of race, background, religion, ability or social or economic means.
Academic (O.P.) and vocational students
St James celebrates the success of both academic (O.P.) and vocational students and contributes to that success through small class sizes, dedicated professional teachers and quality facilities in a supportive community environment.
Holistic development of the individual
Learning is viewed as lifelong and education as having many pathways. To this end the educational brief for St James continues the tradition of holistic development of the individual. A flexible program combines the major threads of curriculum and student care.
Parent participation
St James welcomes parent participation, recognising the vital role parents play in the education partnership.Parents are encouraged to be part of the community. They can be part of the Parents and Friends Association, make contributions to the newsletter, participate in social functions and assist with the tuckshop and tutoring programs.
Mission Statement
Challenged by the Gospel and inspired by Edmund Rice.
The St James College Community nurtures and engages the hearts and minds of young men and women.
Our inclusive teaching and learning within the Catholic tradition, creates diverse pathways for the growth of each person.
We commit to just relationships in our way of living and promote justice in our world.
The College will, in the light of its mission statement, create diverse pathways for the growth of its students within an inclusive teaching and learning environment.
International Student Enrolments
St James College is a registered provider of education to international students ie. those who are in Australia on a study visa.
We have more than 30 years experience working with International Students and have been recognised by the Queensland Government for our Student Support Services.
[$pagetag]Application/Enrolment Procedures
Students (or their agents) wishing to make an application to study at St James College while on a student visa can download an International Student Handbook or contact the College for more information.
Please complete the Application/Enrolment Agreement and return it to the College along with copies of all of the following:
Certified copies of the student's passport and visa (where possible)
Certified copies of reports from previous schools - both in Australia and overseas
$200 application fee
Entrance Test & Interview
After the application has been reviewed, the student will be contacted to advise them whether the school wishes to proceed with their application. If so, the student will be given a time to attend the school for an entrance test and interview.
Letter of Offer & Conditions
Following the interview, the student will be contacted to advise them if they have been offered a place at the school. An official Letter of Offer with Conditions will be issued advising the student what conditions they will need to meet to be eligible to take up the offer.
At this stage, the following will need to occur:
subjects to be selected
uniform to be purchased
a deposit of $750 will need to be made to secure their place (alternatively student's may pay the entire ?invoice covering 6 months tuition in advance)
an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) will be issued on receipt of the balance of their first semester's fees and satisfaction that enrolment conditions as specified in the Letter of Offer, have been met
This must be completed prior to the student commencing at the College.
English Level Required
On average students who do not have English as their first language will need to meet the following English language requirements as a minimum depending on year/month of entry.
Year Level IELTS NLLIA Bandscales ISLPR TOEFL OTHER
8 – 10 4.5 4 2 (average) 500 To be negotiated
11, 12 5.0 5 2+/3 (average) 550 To be negotiated
English Support within the School
The Co-Ordinator – International Students will oversee the settlement of the new international students into the school. A number of ESL teachers and teacher aides have been employed to work with the international students. Students are strongly encouraged to request assistance by approaching the ESL teachers/aides for assistance and attending homework centre at least once a week. In addition international students are strongly advised to engage the services of a private tutor to assist them in the demands of adjusting to living and learning in a foreign culture.
