Cairns Language Centre, Cairns, Australia
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General Information on Cairns
Cairns is the capital of tropical Queensland and only a 3-hour flight away from Sydney. It has many cultural, sports and leisure attractions. Cairns is the key gateway to the Daintree Rainforest World Heritage region and the Great Barrier Reef.
Cost of living in Australia
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Australia is around US$ 1.54.
General Information on Cairns Language Centre
The language school Cairns Language Centre was founded in Cairns, Australia in 1966. The school is located very close to the town centre, about a 5-10 minute walk from the shopping area.
Facilities
The school has a library, a patio with a nice green garden, two computer rooms with free Internet, WiFi, a common student area, kitchen and a bookshop.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Cairns Language Centre, Cairns
NEAS, ACPET, English Australia.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cairns International/Domestic Airport. It takes 10 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Cairns Language Centre in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 9 throughout the year: 9 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 5 % France 4 % | Italy 10 % Japan 25 % Korea 20 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 4 % |
All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 General English - Full TimeLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2320 | 2900 | 3420 | 285 |
| Special prices for long term enrolments: 12-18 wks AU$285 per week; 19-23 wks AU$270 per week; 25+ wks AU$260 per week. Students at Upper Intermediate level and higher may participate in IELTs elective 5 hours or 10 hours per week in the afternoons. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:10 - 15:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive English - Part Time 20 hrsLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 275 | 550 | 825 | 1060 | 1325 | 1590 | 2040 | 2550 | 3000 | 250 |
| Course of 12 to 17 weeks require a Working Holiday Visa. Course longer than 17 weeks will require a Student Visa. Special prices for long term enrolments: 12-18 wks AU$250 per week; 19-23 wks AU$248 per week; 25+ wks AU$245 per week. Not available for students under the age of 18. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Basic English - Part Time 16 hrsLessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1920 | 2400 | 2760 | 230 |
| Course of 12 to 17 weeks require a Working Holiday Visa. Special prices for long term enrolments: 8-17wks AU$230 per week. Not available for students under the age of 18. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Specialised Advanced Diving - EnglishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | 1885 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| For those who have an open water certification. Price includes 3 days/2 nights Live-Aboard on the Great Barrier Reef, 5 dives, Advanced Navigation, Advanced Night Dive, Advanced Deep Dive, Peak Performance and one selected additional dive from the PADI Training Program as well as a full day with white water rafting (excludes medical assessment and reef tax/levies). Course duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:10 - 15:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 Specialised Diving - EnglishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | 1885 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price also includes activities. Course duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 Super Diving EnglishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | 1885 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price includes a 4-day diving course (PADI Certification), one night live-aboard on the Great Barrier Reef, PADI manuals, all diving equipment, accommodation/meals on boat trips (two-day, one night), Kuranda Experience and half-day white water rafting OR Cairns Tropical Zoo and full-day white water rafting (excludes medical assessment and reef tax/levies). Course duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:10 - 15:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Sports EnglishLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | 1695 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Join Staff and International Students in local sports competitions (soccer, volleyball, tennis). Includes match fees, CLC Tsnami team jersey, activities (3 times per week), day trip to the Great Barrier Reef (including a scuba dive), cable skiing and wake boarding at Cairns Cable Ski. Course duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:10 - 15:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Full High School Preparation (12-18 years)Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 315 | 630 | 945 | 1260 | 1575 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3780 | 315 |
| This course is bookable with full board home stay accommodation. Activities, excursions, sports and school transfers are also bookable (AUS$ 220.00 per term), text book & material, AUS$110 per term. Guardianship fee applies for all students under 18, AU$35 per week. For ages 12-18. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Cambridge Examination PreparationLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3600 | -- |
| Course available for PET, FCE, CAE and CPE students. Course runs 12 weeks from 17 March to 6 June and 15 September to 5 December. Examination fees are a separate charge. Textbooks and a Great Barrier Reef team building adventure is included. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:10 - 15:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 IELTS/English for Academic PurposesLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 14 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3000 | -- | -- |
| For students who want the maximum amount of progress with a focus on tertiary education entry and/or Australian residency visas. 10 week courses scheduled on 14 January to 21 March, 31 March to 6 June, 16 June to 22 August and 8 September to 14 November. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 14.Jan, 31.Mar, 16.Jun | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 12:20 Afternoon: 13:10 - 15:20 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Cairns Language Centre, Cairns 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 175.00 Austral. $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 80 Austral. $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Preliminary , Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge Proficiency , IELTS, TOEIC , TOEFL and ISLPR |
| Average examination results: | 100% at Cambridge First 100% at Cambridge Preliminary 98% at Cambridge Advanced 100% at Cambridge Proficiency 100% at IELTS, TOEIC , TOEFL and ISLPR |
| School closed: | National holidays in Australia: 01.Jan, 06.Jan, 24.Mar, 01.May, 08.May, 12.May, 27.May, 14.Jul, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 11.Nov, 25.Jan And also on the following dates 28.Jan, 21.Mar, 25.Apr, 05.May, 09.Jun, 18.Jul, 23.Dec, 24.Dec, 25.Dec, 26.Dec, 27.Dec, 28.Dec, 29.Dec, 30.Dec, 31.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| School offers students taking a Full-Time or Super Intensive program as a General English course with optional afternoon electives such as Business English or Examination Preparation (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL). | |
All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 245 Austral. $ week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Cairns (best price single room at SunRay Guest House - Backpackers) | ||||
| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 105 Austral. $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by car | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Austral. $ | 195 | 780 | 175 | |
| Full board on weekends. Double rooms available for couples for AU$180 per person per week. Some homes offer internet access. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 Austral. $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Shared Accommodation // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Austral. $ | 138 | 552 | 175 | |
| Prices range between $128 to $148 per week, depending on availability. Key deposit of AU$30-60 paid directly to share owner. Airport transfer fee AU$60. Some houses offer Internet access. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 Austral. $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Homestay // Single room, full board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 20 minutes by car | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Austral. $ | 225 | 900 | 175 | |
| Some homes offer internet access. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 Austral. $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Students under the age of 18 must participate in full board homestay and a guardianship fee of 35 AUS$ per week will be charged. Airport transfer is included in the price of accommodations for students reserving homestay accommodations through the school. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 7 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 7 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 1 km | ||
| Skiing | | 0 km | ||
| Squash | | 3 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 10 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | White water rafting, reef and island trips. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Cairns Language Centre: | Waterfall-tour, para-sailing, sport-fishing, reef sailing trip, crocodile farm. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 19 |
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Cairns Language Centre, Cairns, Australia
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