Ashton CollegeMelbourne, Australia

Top
Courses
Videos & Photos
School
Leisure
Student Opinions
Map
FAQ

English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Melbourne.

Continue to list and reviews of all 11 schools in Australia, Melbourne.

Since 2009, Ashton College has provided high standards of education for more than 3000 students within an inclusive and supportive environment that provides them with a total learning experience.

The main campus, Footscray Campus is located only 5km from Melbourne CBD. There are a lot of car parking areas available in the nearby streets. This campus is also located less than a 2 minutes walk from Footscray Train Station,only 3 stops from Melbourne CBD's Flinders Street Station making it easy to get to.

Ashton College offers a friendly learning environment and welcome students from different culture backgrounds.

The language school Ashton College was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2008.
Legal name / parent company: Ashton College Pty Ltd.
Tax registration ID: ABN48110049270

English Courses

Show details of all courses

Typical content of a language course

General Language

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

3-4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 18 / Average: 13

Course Brochure

Ashton College Brochure (PDF)

Additional information for all courses

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 18 / Average: 13

Course Brochure

Ashton College Brochure (PDF)

Additional information for all courses

Information for all courses offered by Ashton College

Comments about courses

Inscription fee:
1-10 weeks: AUD 250.
11+ weeks: AUD 250.

Lesson duration

60 minutes

Course material

Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 AU$ per course level.

Days without class

In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.

If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

Level test

A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR)		LESSONS needed per level		WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week)
A1	Beginner	A1 to A2	80	4
A2	Elementary	A2 to B1	160	8
B1	Intermediate	B1 to B2	180	9
B2	Higher Intermediate	B2 to C1	200	10
C1	Advanced	C1 to C2	220	11
C2	Proficiency

Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

INCLUDED Organized activities
INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 250AU$

See all 29 schools in Melbourne

Videos & Photos

Ashton College - School Presentation1/2

Ashton College - General School Video2/2

Study area1/49
Entrance2/49
Automotive class3/49
Automotive program4/49
Ashton College class5/49
Ashton College lesson6/49
Learning together 7/49
Ashton College classroom8/49
lesson9/49
Ashton College sign 10/49
School values 11/49
Ashton College hallway12/49
Kitchen13/49
Hallway14/49
Group class15/49
Class16/49
Ashton College 17/49
Teaching18/49
Studying together19/49
Brochures20/49
Certificates 21/49
Teacher and students22/49
Teacher23/49
Studying 24/49
Learning25/49
Desks 26/49
Photo wall27/49
Student testimonials 28/49
School hallway29/49
Computer room30/49
classroom31/49
Automotive course 32/49
Learning area 33/49
Computers34/49
Teaching students 35/49
Study group36/49
37/49
38/49
Student area39/49
40/49
Studying in Melbourne 41/49
Excursions in Melbourne 42/49
Nature in Melbourne43/49
Touring Melbourne44/49
Seeing Melbourne45/49
Enjoying Melbourne46/49
47/49
48/49
Exploring Melbourne49/49

Ashton College

Accreditations and Quality seals

VELG, AUSTRALIA Future Unlimited, Study Melbourne, ASQA, Automotive Training Victoria

English teacher qualifications

100% hold a university degree

100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification

First day of course

Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:30

Offer for returning students

You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Ashton College and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities

Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use

Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking

Facilities for islamic students
- Available area to pray at the school
- Homestay option that can prepare halal food
- Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
- Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
- TV in all classrooms
- Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
- Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 15
Number of public PC workstations: 40
Facilities for disabled students
- Disabled car park
- Wheelchair access to classroom
- Accessible Toilet
- Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students

Junior courses - In summer: 30

Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20

Minimum age of students

18 years

18 years for specific Junior courses

Average number of levels

Adult courses In summer: 8

Adult courses Throughout the year: 8

Junior courses In summer: 3

Junior courses Throughout the year: 3

Average age of students

In summer: 19 years

Throughout the year: 22 years

Read our recommendations for students over 30.

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Melbourne Airport:

150 AU$ one way
250 AU$ return (both ways)

Avalon Airport:

200 AU$ one way
350 AU$ return (both ways)

More information about airports around Melbourne and how to get from the airport to Melbourne on your own here on our Melbourne page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Australia do not require a visa for travelling to Australia and attending a language course.

Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.

Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.

Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application

Yes

Express shipment fee (via courier)

69 AU$

Leisure activities

	activity possible	distance from school
Cooking		0.5 km
Cricket		3 km
Dancing		1 km
Diving		50 km
Football (soccer)		1 km
Golf		7 km
Horse riding		50 km
Mountainbiking		10 km
Music		1 km
Sailing		10 km
Swimming		3 km
Tennis		1 km
Windsurfing		5 km
Yoga		1 km

Leisure programme for adults (sample):

Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Student opinions about Ashton College, Melbourne

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

Cheolwoo

“Chance to communicate with other students.”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

2.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Course: General English - 8 weeks

3. Oct. 2017

See all reviews

Map

213 Nicholson Street - 3011 Melbourne

Location of Ashton College in Footscary, Melbourne

Map of public transport system

Closest station: * Footscray

Other language schools in Melbourne offering English courses:

FAQ about Ashton College, Melbourne

Is airport pickup offered by Ashton College?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Melbourne Airport (150 AU$), Avalon Airport (200 AU$)
What is the number of students per class at Ashton?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Ashton varies from 18 students (General English) to 18 students (General English)
What is the qualification of the teachers at Ashton College?
100% of teachers at Ashton College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
Which countries are students of Ashton College from?
The highest Nationality percentage at Ashton College comes from Thailand with a 8% representation, followed by students from Japan (4%) and Vietnam (3%).
Ashton College offers courses for which ages?
Ashton College offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

See all 29 schools in Melbourne

@font-face { font-family:'fontawesome'; font-display:swap; src:url('https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/css/parts/fontawesome/fontawesome.eot?v=4.0.3'); src:url('https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/css/parts/fontawesome/fontawesome.eot?#iefix?v=4.0.3') format('embedded-opentype'), url('https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/css/parts/fontawesome/fontawesome.ttf?v=4.0.3') format('truetype'), url('https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/css/parts/fontawesome/fontawesome.woff?v=4.0.3') format('woff'), url('https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/css/parts/fontawesome/fontawesome.svg#fontawesome?v=4.0.3') format('svg'); font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; }