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The Cathedral School
Discover The Cathedral School for your children. Centrally located in Townsville Australia, the school campus is 24 acres of serene, peaceful gardens shaded by towering rain trees. At its heart lies a natural lagoon teeming with wildlife (a favourite spot for our school fishing club).
The school offers a co-educational program from Prep to Year 12 that is unsurpassed by the better known metropolitan schools. Students achieve top academic outcomes and enjoy modern learning and living facilities. Extensive on-campus sporting and social development programs provide students with an environment in which to grow and flourish.
Study Abroad Program
Study Abroad is open to international students in Years 7 to Year 11. The program offers students school enrolment and accommodation in the school’s on campus boarding dormitory.
Students participate in mainstream classes and are included in the complete educational program.
Our Study Abroad Program provides a cultural and language immersion experience. Students are expected to give their best efforts towards the academic program and uphold the rules and expectations placed upon all students enrolled at The Cathedral School. Students are supported to realise their academic potential and may elect to participate in formal assessment.
Students enrolled for one semester or one year will receive a School Report, while students who attend for a term will receive a Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the program.
Welcome to The Cathedral School.
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2026 PROGRAM DATES
The Study Abroad Program is flexible to allow entry and exit with any of the school terms. Programs are a minimum of one term and can extend through to the end of the school year.
Term 1: 28 Jan–1 Apr
Term 2: 21 Apr–18 Jun
Term 3: 14 Jul–17 Sep
Term 4: 7 Oct–2 Dec
Flights should be scheduled to arrive at the Townsville Airport the day prior to the first day of term and depart the day after the end of term.
Semester 1: 28 Jan–18 Jun
Semester 2: 14 Jul–2 Dec 28 Jan–2 Dec
Interested in dates for year 2027 or 2028? Please scan the QR code:
2026 PROGRAM FEES ^
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Confirmation
$300
- $1,945 per camp
Homestay # $85 per day plus $350 placement fee
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
1. Students must be learning English at school
2. Students must demonstrate a beginner level of English
3. Students must demonstrate exemplary behaviour and be passing all subjects on their most recent school reports.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION *
At Cathedral we extend our learning outside of the classroom and place great emphasis on development of character, courage, confidence, and resilience. Our Study Abroad Program includes compulsory participation in outdoor education in Years 7 to Year 10*
Orpheus Island Year 11 Biology Camp Term 4: 26–28 Nov
What To Bring To School
YEAR 7 TO YEAR 11
Travel and Medical Insurance Policy
Black leather lace up school shoes
White crew socks
Quality lace-up jogging shoe (any colour)
Laptop
Calculator
Notebook and pen
School bag
Water bottle
Items required for Outdoor Education (a list will be provided if applicable)
What To Bring To Boarding
Bank card to withdraw cash from an ATM or via Eftpos
Medium mesh laundry bag (for washing socks & underwear)
4 x small/medium sized padlocks
4 x casual clothes (shorts/skirts/shirts/dresses)
1 x swim wear including long sleeve sun shirt
2 x jeans/slacks and collared/dress shirt or simple dress
Sandal/casual shoes
1 x lightweight jacket/jumper
Toiletries
Medication to last the duration of your stay
Plug adapter for electrical items
NOTE:
1. All meals are provided.
2. All bed linen, towels and a pillow is provided.
3. Students visit shops weekly where they can purchase items of need.
4. Label all clothes with your school issued laundry number.
5. Medication MUST be handed in to boarding staff.
SCHOOL DAY TIMETABLE
Breakfast in dining hall 7am
Arrive at school 8.25am
School day starts 8.35am
School day ends 3.10pm
After school activities 3.10pm–5.45pm
Dinner in dining hall 5.45pm
Boarding
The Cathedral School offers modern and homely boarding facilities with separate dormitories for girls and boys.
In the girls dormitory, students are accommodated across three boarding “wings” adjoining a beautiful and secured courtyard garden. Girls in Years 7 to Year 10 stay in well appointed quad or dual share rooms, while seniors stay in single rooms equipped with a study desk, wardrobe and vanity.
Boys are accommodated in a dormitory of their own located away from the girls, with an adjacent basketball hoop and central games room including a dartboard, pool table and table tennis. Boys in Years 7 to Year 9 share in a quad configuration that is well designed to provide a balance of privacy and visibility. From Year 10, boys enjoy their own private bedrooms including a large study desk and grooming sink.
HOW TO APPLY
Complete an application form.
Quad-share Years 7 – 9.
Single room Years 10 – 12.
Single room Years 10 – 12.
Girls Boarding courtyard garden.
Quad-share Years 7 – 9.
Boys Boarding central games room.
Boarding Activities
Boarders participate in a range of co-curricular activities outside of school hours including attending cultural, social and sporting events. A weekly schedule of activities to which transport is provided enables students to enjoy independence within a safe and supervised school arranged activity. Some activities charge an entrance fee. It is recommended students have spending money to enable their participation.
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Townsville –A taste of the tropics
Townsville is the perfect environment for educating healthy and happy children. From the Great Barrier Reef and its tropical islands to the lush rainforests and World Heritage listed national parks, this peaceful coastal town is equally well described as a coastal village and modern metropolis.
Townsville weather is warm all year round.
Crystal blue skies and sunny days with daily temperatures in the cooler months ranging from 14°C to 24°C, and in the warmer months temperatures range between 25°C to 32°C.
Townsville Time Zone
Townsville is 9 hours ahead of Central European Time, making keeping in touch easy. Students phone home after school and share news of their day when family and friends are just starting theirs. Equally, Townsville is only an hour or so ahead of Asia, allowing students to connect with families back home before bed.
Getting to Townsville
Connect to the Townsville Airport via Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Cairns.
Spot Koalas on Magnetic Island’s Forts Walk.
Relax at The Strand Waterpark.
Walk up Castle Hill to take in a spectacular view of the city.
the Billabong Sanctuary and meet some of our native wildlife.