English Language School, Brisbane, Australia
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Cost of living in Australia
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General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in Brisbane, Australia in 1976. The school is located in the heart of Brisbane's shopping and business district.
Click here for a detailed Brisbane city guideFacilities
The school has computer labs, a resource centre, a language lab, a student common room. Plus all students have Internet and e-mail access.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of English Language School, Brisbane
NEAS English Australia
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Brisbane. It takes 20 minutes by train, taxi or bus to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 350 Adult courses throughout the year: 250 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 21 years throughout the year: 21 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 8 % France 1 % | Italy 2 % Japan 22 % Korea 35 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 2 % |
| 1 Standard (GE1)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 295 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2440 | 3050 | 3600 | 300 |
| Maximum duration stay: 12 weeks for Tourist Visa holders / 17 weeks for Working Holiday visa holders. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 340 | 710 | 1065 | 1420 | 1775 | 2130 | 2800 | 3500 | 4020 | 335 |
| Maximum duration stay: 12 weeks for Tourist Visa holders / 17 weeks for Working Holiday visa holders. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 English for Academic Purposes - One TermLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3500 | -- | -- |
| Course duration: 20 weeks, 6500 AUS$; Course duration: 30 weeks 9450 AUS$. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 18.Feb, 24.Mar, 28.Apr, 02.Jun, 11.Aug, 20.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| 4 Academic Year AbroadLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 275 |
| Course duration of 24 weeks: Price: AUS$6600.
Course includes: Two 11 week terms; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. 37-week course also possible. Price: AUS$9600. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement in %: 6600 % | |||||||||
| 5 Cambridge First Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 365 AUS$. 9-week course possible: 3420 AUS$. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of 365 AUS$. 9-week course possible: 3420 AUS$. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by English 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 200.00 Austral. $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 134 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: | Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| 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, 13.Aug, 25.Dec, 28.Dec |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change. | |
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 350 Austral. $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 105 Austral. $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // single room, shared bathroom, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Austral. $ | 215 | 860 | 215 | |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 Austral. $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Students are expected to arrive and depart on a weekend day. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 100 Austral. $ (one way) |
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| Examples of social activities organised by English Language School: | Platypus Club. | |||
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