Students experiencing schooling right now will be entering a world subject to extreme change. In this world, creativity, innovation and thinking outside the square will be key survival tools. Kelvin Grove State College wants to equip creative students with new ways of looking at and thinking about the world. That is why we are developing curriculum focused on the future, using the best models in art and design education. The visual arts and design are key disciplines that will shape our responses to future challenges.
For this reason, the Art and Design School of Excellence is a natural choice for Kelvin Grove State College, and a good fit for students aspiring to work and study in creative fields. For more information on the programs offered and application requirements, use the links on this page.
Year 7, 2026 external applications have closed.
Year 7, 2026 internal applications are through current art teachers.
Applications close 1 August.
Year 8 & 11 external applications are to be submitted via the Portal on the website here.
Year 8, 2026 current KG student applications close on 1 August. Please refer to the following form and application information.
Applications for 2027 open in Term 1, 2026.
Further details regarding how to enrol are on the College website here.
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