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Welcome to Cairns School of Distance Education

Cairns School of Distance Education (CSDE) is a Queensland state school offering educational services to home-based and school-based learners from Prep to Year 12.


The school’s culture is characterised by the provision of individualised curriculum and high levels of educational support, achieved through close professional working relationships with students and home tutors.

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Annual report

View the current annual report

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Newsletter

View the latest newsletter

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International students

International students attending an Education Queensland International (EQI) school may study a subject through Cairns School of Distance Education as part of their course.
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Community Engagement

Learn more about community engagement activities at our school by watching this short video. Each year, students from Prep to Year 12 take part in Cultural Wellbeing Day, STEAM activities and many more.
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Virtual tour of Cairns SDE

Take a virtual tour of our school campus and discover some of the key features of our unique learning environment such as a studio room where lessons take place, digital resource centre, library and Makerspace room.
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