Welcome to West Moreton Anglican College and the West Moreton
International English Language Centre
As Director of International Student Programs, I welcome your interest in West Moreton Anglican College, or WestMAC as it is affectionately known. Making the decision to study abroad is an important step for your future. As well as gaining a quality education, you will meet the personal challenge of living in a new environment and learning about a different culture. You will become a confident and independent individual, suited to the international workplace and the global community.
The staff at WestMAC are dedicated professionals who will help you achieve your goals. They are experienced at helping students from many different cultures, and understand the importance of helping every student feel known, valued and supported.
Our pastoral care program ensures your learning takes place in a nurturing and supportive environment. Through the WestMAC Way, we encourage all students to be prepared and engaged, to show kindness to themselves and others, and to act with courage as they strive to reach their full potential.
Beyond the classroom, students can explore their interests through Technology, Sport, the Arts and a wide range of extra curricular opportunities, supporting a truly holistic education.
The College offers short, medium and long term programs that are flexible and designed to meet the needs of international students. Since 2002, more than one thousand international students have learned alongside Australian students at WestMAC and followed their dreams to study and work all over the world.
Anglican schools are committed to providing environments where children and young people receive the highest standard of care, where their rights are supported, and they have the opportunity to thrive. Such environments nurture and safeguard the intelligence, dignity, safety and wellbeing of each child or young person, by placing them at the centre of thought, values and actions.
“Faith, Knowledge, Service” is the College motto and our mission is to assist each student to pursue individual excellence. I invite you to consider WestMAC as part of your future.
Ms Tia Bradbury Director of International Student Programs
Study At West Moreton Anglican College
Why study in Australia?
• Australian educational qualifications are recognised throughout the world.
• Australia is a proudly multicultural and tolerant society.
• Australia provides multiple pathways to tertiary study.
Why study in Queensland?
• Queensland boasts a beautiful climate and the capital city, Brisbane, has been voted one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
• Ipswich, the State’s oldest provincial city, is located in Queensland’s South East growth corridor.
• The Ipswich region has lower living costs than Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
• Tourist destinations such as the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian Outback are easily accessible.
Why study at WestMAC?
• Students enjoy a safe and supportive study environment.
• The College is situated on a 38 hectare, well designed and modern semi-rural campus. Ipswich is a 10 minute drive, the Brisbane CBD is a 40 minute drive. The State’s famous Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are easily accessible.
• An extremely broad curriculum provides flexible academic and vocational study options, Athletic Development Program, and extension studies in Music and Language.
• The extracurricular program offers students a huge range of sporting, music and other activities to choose from.
• The College uses modern technology, with all staff and students having access to wifi while on campus.
West Moreton Anglican College
WestMAC is a dynamic co-educational institution set on a spacious semi-rural campus in South East Queensland.
WestMAC was established in 1994 and since then has grown to be one of the largest independent schools in Queensland.
The College is comprised of a Junior School for students in Prep to Year 6, a Middle School for Years 7 to 9, and a Senior School for Years 10 to 12.
Our Staff
Our teachers and our student support staff are highly qualified professionals with extensive experience in international education who understand the aspirations and needs of students studying a long way from home.
Our Curriculum
The College offers an extremely broad-based curriculum and students are able to select subjects that will ensure individual success in their schooling. Senior School students will graduate with a Queensland Certificate of Education: a Year 12 qualification which is recognised throughout Australia and the world for university entry.
More than 80 per cent of local Year 12 graduates are accepted for university undergraduate study in areas such as the arts, business, commerce, design, law, medicine, science and technology at quality universities throughout Australia and internationally.
All International Students studying the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathway can continue with tertiary studies in Australia or abroad.
Study Pathways to University
Transport
School Yr 7 - Yr 9
Our Facilities
The College campus offers two libraries, computer laboratories, extensive music and performing arts facilities, the College farm, a multipurpose hall, a heated swimming pool and sporting facilities to host basketball, tennis, volleyball, baseball, cricket, football (soccer), hockey, rugby and netball. Our campus also boasts a brand new state-of-the-art Student Hub.
The average travel time the College is 25 minutes. Some students catch one of the 10 College buses, others catch the train to Karrabin Station and a shuttle bus to the College. Some families drive their children/students to school.
What we offer our International Students
WestMAC offers a mid price-point fee structure and International Students have access to:
• highly experienced and culturally aware teachers
• individualised timetables to suit each student and a flexible ESL component to address individual student needs
• full time Health Centre and on campus nurse
• a dedicated international student services team who provide orientation on arrival and continued support to students with their subject selection and counselling
• support through a 24 hour emergency contact
• career guidance and counselling, and assistance with university entrance procedures
• regular visits to universities in South East Queensland – UQ, QUT, GU, USW, ACU and BU
- providing information and options for tertiary study
• a managed homestay program providing quality accommodation and care (all homestay providers are monitored and inspected)
• free face-to-face tutoring after school and at lunchtime
• an online tutoring platform
• extensive additional resources on the College intranet
West Moreton Anglican College
Study Abroad Program
Tourist Visa
Study in Australia up to 12 weeks
Student Visa
Study in Australia more than 12 weeks
One Term Program
One Term Program consists of:
• English language studies
• Mainstream high school subjects
• Sport / Music
• Cultural activities
• Homestay
2026 Term Dates
One Term Program consists of:
Term 1: 28 January to 2 April (10 weeks), or Term 2: 20 April to 19 June (9 weeks), or Term 3: 14 July to 10 September (9 weeks), or Term 4: 26 October to 27 November (8 weeks)
Application
Please submit:
• Application for Enrolment
• Latest school academic report
• Copy of passport bio page
Your application will be assessed and you will receive an offer letter, invoice and written agreement. When the invoice is paid, and the signed agreement returned, you will receive a homestay application and travel form.
Subjects Offered
High School Preparation (English language course)
Core (Compulsory) Electives
Year 9 and Year 10 English Art
Athlete Development (3 electives) Maths
Science
Agricultural Practices
Business Education
Industrial Technology and Design
Chinese
Social Science Japanese Dance
HPE Music Design
RAVE Recreation
Digital Technology
Chapel and Assembly STEM Drama
SpiritEd
Year 11 and Year 12 English or Accounting
Food Textile Technology
Modern History (3 electives) or Essential English
English Literature Agricultural Science Design Extension
General Mathematics or Ancient History
Mathematical Methods or Biology
Specialist Mathematics or Business
Essential Mathematics Chemistry
Digital Solutions
Food and Nutrition
HPE
Music/Music Extension
Strategies for Success Chinese Physics
Chapel and Assembly Economics Psychology
RAVE Japanese Visual Art
SpiritED Legal Studies
HPE = Health and Physical Education RAVE = Religious and Values Education
STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
The student timetable varies according to a student’s English language level. A higher English level will allow for more mainstream subjects to be included in the timetable. Programs range from a full mainstream timetable to one or two mainstream subjects and English language support classes. Elective subjects are matched to student interests where possible, but depend on availability.
Timetable
Sample Timetable -
and additional elective. Week A
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
1.12pm
Our study programs are flexible and can vary from one to ten weeks, while extended programs range from one term to one year. We offer quality homestay accommodation, airport transfers, and the same student support and care provided to our full time students. Programs are designed to suit the needs and interests of individuals or study tour groups.
Short Term Programs and Study Tours
Our short term study tour and study abroad programs are very popular with individuals and groups seeking an exciting way to improve English language skills while immersing themselves in Australian culture. We regularly host students and schools from China, Japan, Korea, Germany and France.
We offer a range of study options including:
• English language studies
• Immersion in mainstream classes
• Australian studies and cultural experiences with excursions to theme parks and famous tourist spots such as Australia Zoo, Movie World, Sea World, farmstays and museums
Entry Requirements
Detailed entry requirements and all international policies can be found on the WestMAC website: www.wmac.com.au/international
Your application will be assessed and you will receive an offer letter, invoice and written agreement. When the invoice is paid, and the signed agreement returned, you will receive a homestay application and travel form.
Prior to commencing study at the College, new students may be tested on arrival to confirm their English language level.
ESL support is available to students while they are enrolled at the College. Free face-to-face and online tutoring is available throughout the week, as well as a digital resources platform. Subject teachers also offer assistance by appointment.
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Timetable (Sample Year 11) Week B
Our Sub Schools
At WestMAC, students benefit from specialised learning programs developed around proven best practice in Junior, Middle and Senior School.
Junior School
The Junior School caters for children from Prep to Year 6. Students learn within an environment that encourages creative and critical thinking.
Staff members are dedicated, caring professionals who ensure that the education programs they deliver place an emphasis on the mastering of skills, both intellectual and physical. The curriculum offers a large and diverse range of academic subjects to cater to the intellectual hunger of young children.
The Junior School years provide a solid foundation upon which students are able to pursue excellence in their Middle and Senior School years.
Middle School
During the middle years of schooling, students experience a vital transition from the foundation years of early childhood to the high-stakes academic environment of Senior Studies.
At WestMAC, students in Years 7 to 9 benefit from our highly individualised pastoral care system which is responsive to the needs of each individual student. Our technology rich environment supports a variety of academic and vocational curriculum offerings designed to guide students towards the post-school pathway that best suits their individual goals. The curriculum is broad and diverse, and focuses on the mastery of intellectual skills to the best of the student’s ability.
Senior School
The Senior School for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 provides a supportive environment that challenges them to fulfil the WestMAC mission – to pursue individual excellence. There is a flexible approach to studies in the final two years of schooling which allows students to opt for an academic or a vocational education pathway, or a combination of both.
Staff members in Senior School recognise and assist students as they begin to look beyond their school years to possible careers and post-school options. The College’s Life Skills Program ensures that students are well equipped to make life decisions which will provide the foundation for a smooth transition from adolescence to adulthood.
English language course
Core (compulsory) Electives
Year 9 and Year 10 (Choose 3 electives)
Year 11 and Year 12 (Choose 4 electives)
• English
•Maths
• Science
• Social Science
• HPE or Athlete Development Program
•RAVE
• Chapel and Assembly
• SpiritED
• English or Essential English
• English and Literature Extension
• General Mathematics or
•Mathematical Methods or
• Specialist Mathematics or
•Essential Mathematics
•Strategies for Success
• Chapel and Assembly
•RAVE
• SpiritED
RAVE = Religious and Values Education
STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
HPE = Health and Physical Education
• Art
•Agricultural Practices
• Business Education
• Chinese
• Dance
• Design
• Digital Technology
•Drama
• Accounting
• Agricultural Science
• Ancient History
• Biology
• Business
• Chemistry
• Chinese
• Economics
• Japanese
• Legal Studies
• Modern History
• Design
•Food Textile Technology
• • • • • Industrial Technology and Design Japanese Music Recreation STEM
• Digital Solutions
• Food and Nutrition
• HPE
• Music / Music Extension
• Physics
• Psychology
• Visual Art
• Literature
• Geography
• Drama
Student Experiences
Our extensive extracurricular program provides students with the opportunity to develop their unique skills, abilities and interests.
With the support of our specialised teaching staff, students enjoy a broad range of extracurricular activities including music, dance, drama, sport and public speaking. Participation in these activities results in students growing in confidence which has a positive influence on other areas in life.
WestMAC excels in the Arts with Music, Dance, Drama and Visual Art all supported by dedicated professionals and programs.
Music
The Music Department offers extracurricular music ensembles and bands for musicians to participate in.
• Amadeus Strings
• Bella Voce
• Big Band
• Brass Ensemble
• Chorale
• Clarinet Choir
• Concert Band
• Flute Choir
• Guitar Ensemble
• Intermezzo Strings
• Jazz Vocal
• Mezzo Voce
• Orchestra
• Percussion Ensemble
• Performance Band
• Piccolo Voci
• Saxophone Ensemble
• Stage Band
• Symphonic Band
• WestMAC Cello Consort
Activities and Clubs
The Dance and Drama programs see students perform at various events and showcases each year.
Other extra-curricular activities on offer include:
• Air Force Cadets
• Cattle Show Team
• Chess Club
• Chinese Club
• Debating
Uniform
• Environment Committee
• Equestrian
• Esports
• Friends of the Farm
• STEM Club
If you attend a school that has a uniform you may wear it while studying at WestMAC for the Study Abroad Programs. If you are studying at the College for more than one term, you will be required to purchase a WestMAC uniform. The uniform shop has second hand items.
To comply with health and safety regulations all students must wear a WestMAC hat and hard, closed in, lace up black leather shoes.
Sport at WestMAC
There is a range of individual and team sports available to students and various local and regional sporting competitions for students to participate in.
Sports available to students include:
• Athletics
• Basketball
• Cricket
• Cross Country
• Football (Soccer)
• Hockey
• Netball
• Rugby
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Touch Football
• Volleyball
The College is home to excellent sporting facilities including pristine sporting fields, an on-site swimming pool and a state-of-the-art multipurpose hall featuring two full size basketball courts that can also be used as an international size futsal court, as well as volleyball, badminton, netball and tennis courts. The WestMAC multipurpose hall, which we have named The Lostroh Centre, is one of the the largest of its kind in the Ipswich region. Students have access to leading specialists in biomechanics and exercise science, fitness and nutrition, football coaching and sports psychology and management.
Homestay Accommodation
WestMAC supports a homestay program for international students because research has shown students learn to speak English faster in a homestay environment.
Great care is taken to match each student with the host family that is most suitable. All host families in the WestMAC Homestay Program undergo a rigorous selection process including a national police check. This process is conducted by the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People. Host families also undergo orientation that includes an ethics document and signed acceptance of WestMAC homestay policies.
Homestay families have been instructed on cultural differences that may exist between Australian families and students from overseas. Students are encouraged to become part of their homestay family and often make friendships that last a lifetime.
Homestay Officer
The College employs a Homestay Officer who assesses all accommodation to ensure that rooms are appropriately furnished, well-ventilated and secure.
Each student is provided with two 24 hour emergency numbers.
Homestay – A smart alternative
• Peace of mind – families undergo rigorous police check
• Caring, family environment
• Select the family that suits you
• Live in a home – not a dormitory
• Improve your English
• Experience Australian culture
• Personalised care
• Build friendships
• Expectation families will be involved in College life
• Ongoing host family training
• Placements regularly monitored
• Changes encouraged if the family does not suit the student
• Dedicated and accessible staff
• 24 hour emergency contacts
• Enhanced social opportunities
Host Families provide
• Single occupancy bedroom (and linen)
• Comfortable and safe home
• Meals and snacks
• Laundry
• Study facilities – this may be a desk in the bedroom or a study area in the home
• Students have access to the internet
• Orientation of local area
• Kind and caring environment
Ipswich
Ipswich is a city leading the way in education, industry, residential development, technology, tourism and sport.
Ipswich is centrally located in the booming South East Queensland region of Australia. The city is ideally positioned on the national road network 40 minutes drive from Brisbane, and an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast and domestic and international air and sea ports.
Ipswich, which comprises an area of 1,090 square kilometres, has a population of 250,000 people who enjoy a subtropical climate in a safe, friendly, multicultural city. Residents come from 115 different ethnic backgrounds and speak 84 languages. Ipswich is an exciting place to live, work, invest in and visit. Education plays an important role in the local economy with eight universities within 50km, and a wide choice of private and State Government schools located within the region.
Ipswich offers all the modern facilities and attractions of a progressive city. Attractions include art galleries, cafes, cinemas, museums, more than 500 parks, restaurants, shopping centres and wineries, and the city hosts festivals, shows and major national sporting events.
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