Banksia Park International High School
THE FUTURE ACADEMY
APPLICATIONS FOR YEAR 6 STUDENTS ENTERING YEAR 7 IN 2027 ARE NOW OPEN!
“To succeed in this ever-changing world, students need to be able to think like entrepreneurs: resourceful, flexible, creative, and global.”
Professor Yong Zhao: Foundation Distinguished Professor, University of Kansas
How to apply for The Future Academy?
The selective entry process is open to current Year 6 students beginning high school in 2027. Students from both inside and outside our school zone are eligible to apply, with a commitment to follow the entrepreneurial pathway from Years 7 to 10.
APPLICATION PROCESS
REQUIREMENTS:
- Complete the online application form Click here to apply
- Provide your latest school report.
- Provide a signed letter of recommendation from either your current or previous years teacher. (Download letter via link under video)
Step into the world of endless possibilities at The Future Academy, where innovation meets imagination! Our specialist program at Banksia Park International High School goes beyond the conventional classroom experience to immerse students in a dynamic environment of problem-solving and creativity.
In The Future Academy, students embark on a thrilling journey to tackle real-world challenges head-on, equipped with the tools of design thinking and a keen entrepreneurial mindset. Imagine brainstorming ground-breaking solutions, collaborating with peers, and bringing ideas to life—all while having a blast!
But that’s not all! The Future Academy offers a range of exciting opportunities to enrich learning. From engaging with industry-leading businesses to hearing from inspiring guest speakers, every day is an adventure. Plus, our students get to venture out on captivating excursions that bring learning to life in the most unexpected ways.
The best part? The Future Academy is designed to track your progress using a capability tracker, guiding you from a novice to an expert by the end of your time here. Forget about traditional grades—this program focuses on nurturing your skills and talents, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
Join us at The Future Academy and ignite your passion for innovation, entrepreneurship, and making a meaningful impact on the world!
Your future starts here.
‘So what do students actually do in The Future Academy I hear you say? At each year level students will take part practical activities that are hands on, enabling students to create with their bare hands or digitally to create prototypes of their solutions. All classes take part in a ‘service’ activity with a focus on giving back to the community. Every class will focus on the local community as well as global issues and perspectives.
Within each year students identify issues related to their specific ventures and design solutions to problems they identify. How they want to present this information is their choice – from Minecraft, 3d models, to app development, or wherever their imagination (and capabilities) takes them.
For example, at year 9 students may hear from successful social entrepreneurs before creating a case study on someone of their choice. Next they identify a social issue affecting the community and work through the design thinking process to develop an innovative solution to the problem. The capabilities they develop through this process and evidence from their work builds a picture of their progress in the capability tracker.’
Beyond The Future Academy – Students journey continues into Year 11 and 12, where they have the opportunity to choose from a range of other entrepreneurial courses such as Business and Innovation, Venture Hustle, Architecture and Entrepreneurial Solutions, or Cafe Skills, further enriching their skill set and preparing them for diverse career paths.
At all year levels students have the opportunity to apply for Seed Funding from the school. They can apply for as little as $10 to $1000 to help with a business idea and receive mentoring and support to launch their business.
