No. It is a proposed school and is subject to NSSAB accreditation. If achieved, the first Years 9 – 10 cohort is intended to begin in Semester 1, 2027.

Not yet. You can express your interest to receive updates by email. Enrolment information will be provided if the school achieves accreditation.

No. An expression of interest is not an application or enrolment and does not guarantee a place.

Families who have registered their interest will be notified when enrolments open. All enrolments require a professional referral. An appropriate referrer could be someone from your current or previous school, a health or family service.

It is designed initially for young people in Years 9 and 10 who are struggling to attend or stay engaged in a physical school and would benefit from structured learning with a high level of wellbeing support.

Y Schools Queensland values diversity and aims to provide inclusive learning environments where young people are supported and respected. Mental health complications, disability or a medical diagnosis do not automatically establishe eligibility; suitability will be considered on an individual basis. Inclusion is maintained through consultation with students and families or carers with reasonable adjustments, accessible learning materials and individual participation arrangements accommodated where possible.

No. Some students learn and connect best on campus, while others may benefit from a supported online environment. Suitability depends on the young person's needs, preferences, circumstances and ability to participate in the proposed routine. Families will receive clear information before making an enrolment decision.

No. The proposed model is a registered-school model, subject to approval, with qualified teachers, scheduled learning, curriculum and assessment, and integrated wellbeing support. Parents and carers would support routines at home, but would not be expected to become the teacher.

COVID-era remote learning was an emergency response by campus-based schools. Y Schools Queensland Online is being designed specifically for online delivery, with scheduled live learning, small-group interaction, individual planning, wellbeing support and proactive follow-up built into the model.

Yes. Students will join live, interactive classes with their teachers as part of their regular school day. Learning will include teacher instruction, discussions, collaboration, questions, feedback and opportunities to connect with classmates. Our goal is to create a thriving, social and caring online community where young people feel known, connected and part of something. Students won’t simply be completing work online—they’ll be learning with their teachers and peers, building relationships and being part of our school community.

The model is specifically designed to support ongoing engagement. Regular check-ins, individual planning and proactive outreach would help identify barriers early and support students to reconnect.

Yes. Small-group learning and supported peer interaction are intended parts of the model because connection and belonging matter.

Students will spend much of their school day learning online, but they won’t be expected to sit in front of a screen continuously. Just like at face-to-face school, they’ll have a morning tea break and lunch break, as well as short opportunities to step away from the screen throughout the day—for example, for a brain break, movement break or quick bathroom break.  We encourage students to use these breaks to move their bodies, get outside, change their environment and give their eyes a rest from the screen. There will also be times when students work independently while staying connected to their online classroom, with their teacher nearby to provide guidance, encouragement and support.

Yes. Students are expected to have their camera on during online classes. This helps teachers and youth workers build relationships, support participation and engagement, and maintain appropriate safeguarding and supervision. We understand that there may be circumstances where having a camera on creates a barrier to participation. Where a student requires a reasonable adjustment, this will be discussed with the student and their parent/carer and documented as part of their individual support arrangements. 

Families would help create a suitable learning space and support agreed routines, but teaching, assessment and wellbeing support would be provided by Y Schools Queensland staff.

The proposed model includes attendance monitoring, regular check-ins and proactive outreach. If engagement drops, staff would contact the student and family to understand the barrier and agree on practical next steps.

Students and their families or carers may choose to bring their own device (BYOD), however Y Schools Queensland will provide the necessary devices and equipment needed by any student.

The current proposal includes an optional annual family contribution of $675, inclusive of resources and equipment.

Yes. The proposed model is intended to support students in preparing for, or commencing, eligible senior pathways. The model will keep recognised education and future pathways open, including the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), vocational education and training, further study and employment.

Y Schools Queensland's safeguarding approach would apply to the proposed online school, alongside clear expectations for online behaviour, privacy and staff contact. Detailed online-safety and escalation procedures should be published before enrolment opens.

No single pathway will suit every student. Where appropriate, the team may help a young person build readiness to return to campus. Others may progress towards different education, training or employment pathways.

The current proposal is to begin with Years 9 and 10, then expand over time, subject to accreditation, demand and operational readiness.