Unlike other Queensland Government schools, the Queensland Academies only deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma curriculum. Students commence at the academies at the beginning of Year 10 for a 3-year immersion IB program. Queensland Academy students benefit from unique partnerships with the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University, providing them with a smooth transition to university study. Teaching staff engage students in a strong research-based model of learning in collaboration with university and industry partners.