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Discover EnglishMelbourne, Australia

From 390AU$ per week
What we like about the school
  • 10 hours of free extra classes/teacher support each week.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
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Discover English school offer unique learning experiences by putting the student at the centre of everything they do.

Location: Discover English Melbourne is an English language school located in the capital city of Australia's Victoria region, Melbourne. The school is located in the heart of Melbourne's central business district, surrounded by an exciting range of shopping malls, art galleries, head offices of multinational corporations and cuisine from every corner of the planet. Attractions within walking distance of the school include St Paul's Cathedral Melbourne, Melbourne Skydeck, Flinders Street railway station and the National Gallery of Victoria.

Social and cultural: The school runs daily activities for all students, many of which are of great value or even free. These activities give students a chance to make new friends and see the city whilst taking part in activities such as walking tours, visits to museums, and visits to the sites of Melbourne.

Course selection: In addition to General English courses suitable for students of all levels, taught over various schedules and intensities, Discover English Melbourne also supplies Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, CPE), Business English and English for Academic Purposes. Private tuition is also available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.

Getting around: The school is just a moment's walk from tram and railway stations in addition to bus routes.
  • The language school Discover English was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2010.
  • Legal name / parent company: Discover English Pty Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: ABN83142642742
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Discover English

Comments about courses

All courses are 20 hours of classroom instruction plus 5 hours of optional supervised self study and 5 hours of optional extra classes.

Additional Fees:
Overseas Postage & Handling Fee: AUD 30
Teaching Assistant Program: AUD 450
Demi-Pair Program: AUD 850

All classes are subject to minimum enrollment numbers in order to run.

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
240.00 AU$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 70 AU$ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 AU$. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 27 Sep 2024, 05 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 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.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 7 days before the course is due to start.
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 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
Note: All courses offered by Discover English, Melbourne can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Discover English

“We offer a unique learning experience, as we keep the student at the centre of everything we do. Come to Discover English to Discover our difference. ”
Joanna Kelly
– 
Joanna Kelly
Director of Discover English
Accreditations and Quality seals
EAELICOSNEASStudy in AustraliaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Discover English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 18
    Number of public PC workstations: 32
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 99
Junior courses Throughout the year: 99
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Melbourne Airport:
200 AU$ one way
400 AU$ return (both ways)
Avalon Airport:
230 AU$ one way
460 AU$ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Melbourne Tullamarine.
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

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
30 AU$
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket12 km
Dancing2 km
Diving107 km
Football (soccer)15 km
Golf4.5 km
Mountainbiking-50 km
Music2 km
Rugby10 km
Skiing147 km
Squash2 km
Swimming3 km
Table Tennis3 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball10 km
Windsurfing-
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Job club
Queen Victoria Gardens
Melbourne Museum
Federation Square tour
Melbourne street art tour
Barista coffee basics course

Adults - Paid activities

Wilsons Promontory National Park Tour: AUD 125
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Ultimate Eco Tour: AUD 140
Great Ocean Road CLASSIC Tour: AUD 120
Melbourne aquarium: AUD 47
Yoga: AUD 5
Video about leisure activities at Discover English Melbourne
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Activities
Activities

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247 Collins Street - 3000 Melbourne
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FAQ about Discover English,

  • English courses at Discover English start at 390 AU$ for General English Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Discover English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Melbourne Airport (200 AU$), Avalon Airport (230 AU$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Discover English varies from 16 students (FCE Exam Preparation Course) to 18 students (General English Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Discover English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Discover English comes from Japan with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (10%) and Thailand (10%).
  • Discover English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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