Summer School

The Summer School offers pre-program sessions for prospective Indigenous school leavers seeking entry to JCU in 2027. It runs over five days during the Summer school holidays and is taught by the Indigenous Education and Research Centre (IERC). The focus is on building capabilities in Math, English, Chemistry, and tertiary study skills. IERC staff run the program and supervise academic and recreational activities, with support from Indigenous Student Ambassadors at JCU. The students will live on campus and take part in academic lectures and team-building activities. This interaction offers opportunities to meet University staff and fellow students and build relationships within the program.

JCU covers all costs associated with the program, including travel to and from Townsville, as well as accommodation and catering for all participants. Accommodation is at the Saints Residential College on the Bebegu Yumba campus, where students will be fully supervised at all times. On-campus accommodation allows for a complete university experience!

You will get to participate in experiments and develop critical reading and writing skills. Our sessions will introduce you to:

• Academic literacy;
• Mathematics; and
• Chemistry

Come along to boost your confidence and skills and prepare your future with this higher education opportunity!