Established in 1979, Immanuel Lutheran College is the oldest co-educational independent school on the Sunshine Coast. Located in Buderim, the campus is surrounded by thick rainforest and has the added benefits of coastal views. The College also manages an outdoor education centre at its Mt Binga campus on the Blackbutt Range. Throughout the College's 30 year history it has forged a reputation for excellence that goes well beyond the academic results of its students. Whilst its enviable academic record is fostered and celebrated, the College takes equal pride in focusing on the wellbeing and development of the whole child in line with Gospel principles. Immanuel strives to provide an environment where students are valued as individuals, are inspired to learn and where they develop a spirit of service, both to each other and to the wider community. Programs are inspiring and challenging and present myriad opportunities for deep learning, personal development, authentic leadership and spiritual awakening. Immanuel has a proud heritage of nurturing independent thinkers and strives to foster each student within the school community while ensuring the essential values of respect, care, trust and empathy, hallmarks by which our actions meet our Mission. Some unique features of Immanuel are: a beautiful 21 hectare site set amongst sub-tropical rainforest; a second campus - Mt Binga - in the Blackbutt Ranges which delivers a unique outdoor education program; a new custom designed Early Learning Precinct which includes the Immanuel Early Learning and Prep Centres; WiFi across campus; a 200 seat lecture theatre; a 500 seat Worship Centre; a multi-purpose hall, dance studio and indoor playing stadium; a 25m indoor heated swimming pool; three playing ovals, one floodlit; a high performance sports unit and onsite personal coach for elite athletes. Over the past three years, our academic record has been underscored by maintaining an average of 80% of our exiting Year 12 students in the OP range of 1-15. Our goal is to produce..