Brisbane Language School, Brisbane, Australia

Students rated Brisbane Language School, Brisbane : 3.8/5.0   (23 reviews)

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General Information on Brisbane Language School

The language school Brisbane Language School was founded in Brisbane, Australia in 1996. The school is located in the heart of Brisbane at the historic Shafston House.

Facilities

The school has a library, three large computer rooms with free Internet, private study areas, and a tennis court.

Accreditations and Quality seals of Brisbane Language School, Brisbane

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Brisbane International or Domestic Airports.  It takes 20 minutes by car to school.

All prices in AUS$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed.

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1

General English
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 15
340 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	340	680	1020	1360	1700	2040	2720	3400	3960	330
Work Books and Learning Materials: $14/week.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:15  - 15:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Evening Classes Full Time 20
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 15
260 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	260	520	780	1040	1300	1560	2080	2600	2880	240
Work Books and Learning Materials: $14/week.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Afternoon: 16:00  - 20:30
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

3

TOEFL
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 15
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 6 weeks)

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Price in AUS$	--	--	--	--	--	2040	--	--	--	--
Books not included, costs $84.
Starting dates	2012: 20.Feb.2012, 14.May.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 29.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)

4

TOEIC
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 15
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 6 weeks)

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Price in AUS$	--	--	--	--	--	2040	--	--	--	--
Books not included, costs $84. TOEIC Exam Dates: 20.01, 17.02, 16.03, 13.04, 11.05, 08.06, 06.07, 03.08, 31.08, 28.09, 26.10, 23.11, 14.12.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 17.Sep.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

5

Cambridge Preliminary English Test - PET
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 11 weeks)

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Price in AUS$	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3740	--
Duration 11 weeks, rate $3740. Books not included, costs $154. Exam fee also not included, costs $135. Course run at Brisbane Campus only. Exam dates: 28.01, 10.02, 28.03, 26.04, 24.05, 08.06, 23.06, 06.07, 11.08, 14.09, 26.10, 22.11, 08.12.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 24.Sep.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

6

Cambridge Test Preparation - First Certificate
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 10 weeks)

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Price in AUS$	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	3400	3960	--
12 weeks duration. Books not included, costs $168. Exam fee also not included, costs $250. Exam dates: 24.03, 16.06, 28.09, 30.11.
Starting dates	2012: 03.Jan.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 10.Sep.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)

7

Cambridge Test Preparation - Proficiency
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 10 weeks)

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Start date:03.01, duration is 10 weeks. Start dates: 19.03. and 10.09, duration is 12 weeks. Books not included, costs $140 for 10 weeks and $168 for 12 weeks. Exam fee also not included, costs $386. Course run at Brisbane Campus only. Exam dates: 10.03, 12.05, 14.06, 10.11, 01.12, 06.12.
Starting dates	2012: 03.Jan.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 10.Sep.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Advanced (C1)

8

Cambridge Business English BEC Vantage
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 10 weeks)

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Books not included, costs $140 for 10 weeks. Exam fee also not included, costs $250/$290. Course run at Brisbane Campus only. We run also open classes, that start any Monday. Prices are same as for any other Cambridge course starting at $340/week. Exam dates: 23.03, 09.06, 08.09, 28.11.
Starting dates	2012: Every Monday 16.Jan.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 17.Sep.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)

9

Cambridge Business English BEC - Higher
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 14
340 AUS$ per week (Based on the price of 10 weeks)

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Duration 10 weeks. Books not included, costs $140. Exam fee also not included, costs $250/$290.Course run at Brisbane Campus only. Exam dates: 23.03, 09.06, 08.09, 28.11.
Starting dates	2012: 16.Jan.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 17.Sep.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Advanced (C1)

10

IELTS Preparation
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 16
340 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	340	680	1020	1360	1700	2040	2720	3400	3960	330
Work Books and Learning Materials: $14/week. IELTS exams are held every 4 weeks in Brisbane.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:30  - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:45  - 15:45
Required minimum language level	Upper intermediate (B2)

Note: All courses offered by Brisbane Language School, Brisbane can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration (minutes):	60 minutes
School's administrative fee:	220.00  AUS$
Exams offered:	IELTS ,  Cambridge Advanced ,  Cambridge First ,  TOEFL ,  Cambridge proficiency
Average examination results:	89% at IELTS 93% at Cambridge Advanced 90% at Cambridge First 92% at TOEFL 100% at Cambridge proficiency
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2012, 26.Jan.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 07.Apr.2012, 25.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 24.Dec.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Catalan, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, German, Spanish, English
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1

Shafston University Mansion
Double room, No meals
200 AUS$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in AUS$	200	400	600	800	200	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person In the Shafston University Mansion there is also a cafe where breakfast & lunch is served, a gym and a residents common area. The apartments have a fan and iron and ironing board. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 70 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

2

Homestay
Single room, Half board
217 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	217	434	651	868	217	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Full board during weekends. Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 31 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

3

Homestay
Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
238 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	238	476	714	952	238	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 34 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

4

Homestay - Extra care
Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
308 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	308	616	924	1232	308	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Compulsory for all students under 18 years of age. Price includes transport to and from the college. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 44 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

5

Homestay - Room Only
Single room, No meals
157.5 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	157.5	315	472.5	629.5	157.5	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable.

6

Homestay Gold Class accommodation - Full Board
Single room, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
280 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	280	560	840	1120	280	440
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person High quality homes with family members offering extra personal care and attention to their guests. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

7

Homestay Gold Class accommodation - Half Board
Single room, Half board
259 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	259	518	777	1036	259	440
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Full board during the weekends. High quality homes with family members offering extra personal care and attention to their guests. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 37 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

8

Blue Water Bay Resort
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
490 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	490	980	1470	1960	490	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable.

9

Blue Water Bay Resort
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 4
340 AUS$ per week

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Price in AUS$	340	680	1020	1360	340	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Students may share Kitchen and living areas with other genders students. Double room 170$/week. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

10

Shafston University Mansion
Single room, No meals
375 AUS$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in AUS$	375	750	1125	1500	375	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room In the Shafston University Mansion there is also a cafe where breakfast & lunch is served, a gym and a residents common area. The apartments have a fan and iron and ironing board. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 110 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

11

Shafston University Mansion
Triple room, No meals
180 AUS$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in AUS$	180	360	540	720	180	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person In the Shafston University Mansion there is also a cafe where breakfast & lunch is served, a gym and a residents common area. The apartments have a fan and iron and ironing board. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Triple room. No extra nights bookable.

12

Shafston University Mansion River View room
Double room, No meals
210 AUS$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in AUS$	210	420	630	840	210	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person In the Shafston University Mansion there is also a cafe where breakfast & lunch is served, a gym and a residents common area. The apartments have a fan and iron and ironing board. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 80 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Shafston University Mansion River View room
Single room, No meals
395 AUS$ per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in AUS$	395	790	1185	1580	395	220
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room In the Shafston University Mansion there is also a cafe where breakfast & lunch is served, a gym and a residents common area. The apartments have a fan and iron and ironing board. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 120 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

Comment	PLEASE NOTE: Guests will not be able to check into Shafston University Mansions without a credit card. If student does not have a credit card, he/she will be required to fill in a credit card authority form in order to provide their parents or guardians credit card details, as well as a signature from their parents or guardians.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	on request
Optional airport transfer:	Brisbane, Gold Coast: for 215 AUS$ (one way) Birsbane, Gold Coast: for 350 AUS$ (return trip)