Delivered in partnership with AFL Queensland and the Brisbane Lions, our AFL Academy gives students the exclusive opportunity to be exposed to high-quality training and regular participation in AFL Queensland Competitions, alongside their academic studies.
The AFL Academy aims to develop players who are not only technically and tactically proficient, but also strategic, with a highly developed knowledge of the game. An understanding of the adaptability required in AFL, and the roles and responsibilities of individual positions within the game, will ensure our players have the skills and opportunities to succeed at the next level of football.
The holistic growth of our students is also a key part of the AFL Academy, with learning and life skills an important part of the development opportunity. The program will enable students to gain practical experience in AFL and related areas to provide a range of career pathways on graduation.
Information Session
Thank you to all who attended our Information Session on Monday 22 April 2024.
The next Information Session will be held in 2025 for 2026 Applicant interest.
We will be holding a College Open Day on Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
How to apply
Selective Entry Applications for students entering into Years 7 to 11 in 2025 opened on Wednesday 24 April 2024 and closed on Friday 17 May 2024.
Fees
All fees that are payable to apply for the AFL Academy, as set out on the Excellence Program Page, are non-refundable.
Trial
Applicants will be required to attend a trial as part of the application process. The trial dates will be as follows:
- Friday 14 June - for students In Years 7 and 8 in 2025;
- Monday 17 June from 2:00pm to 4:30pm - for student in Years 9 to 11 in 2025
Letters with full details will be emailed to applicants on Friday 24 May 2024.
Results
Families will be notified by email on Monday 29 July 2024. Please take note of the below message regarding email accounts.
Email Accounts
Please be advised that some email accounts, such as GMail, Hotmail and some Government/Departments, flag Education Queensland emails as spam/junk. We strongly suggest you monitor your spam/junk mail boxes on a regular basis to ensure you receive all correspondence sent from our College.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can access frequently asked questions here.