Student Entry
Student entry to QASMT is via a multi-stage selection process. Following application, students sit a general academic test designed by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). This exam is presented to students in four parts: an English comprehension exam, an English writing exam, a maths and science exam and an abstract reasoning exam. Successful students who reach the specified benchmark in all exams then progress to an interview with Education Queensland staff. The interview panel assess each candidates's suitability to the Academy's learning environment and their ability to contribute to the Academy community. Three main criteria are assessed: motivation and like-mindedness; personal capabilities and knowledge of the Academy; and work ethic and past reports. Students who are successful in the interview receive a formal invitation to attend the Academy.
Several means of financial assistance are offered to students. The Queensland Academies Isolated Students (QAIS) Bursary is offered to rural and remote students who meet certain criteria. In addition, a maximum of three scholarships (for all three years of enrollment), which cover IB costs and resource fees, are offered to Year 10 students each year.
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