The Best English online language courses 2024 Comparison

Price comparison: 1 week English course

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Price at school	389AU$

Price at school	640AU$

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Home Language International - HLI

5.01 rating - All StudentsMinimum 2 ratings required for school being ranked above.

One of the most common complaints about language school experiences is that learners don’t speak enough English during or after their classes, but that is not the case with HLI’s programmes that let students live with their teachers. You will share your teacher’s home in Melbourne, giving you access to their language tuition and hospitality together in one package. Full board is provided, and you will benefit from sitting down 3 times a day to eat and talk with your teacher - and if you’re an international student then these conversations will also help you to learn Australian culture more quickly. This option offers you 15 hours of classes that are fully customised for you, depending on your goals and personal interests. Having everything tailored to your needs means that your teacher always meets you precisely at the level you are currently at, and all of your questions and doubts will be easily resolved. To make sure that the experience is everything you expected, there is an assigned Local Organiser agent whose job is to ensure that even small problems are dealt with very quickly.With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family. You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.The original and most popular programme for adults. The programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons and mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family. Your host family will show you around the area, local shops, public transport, and help you organise excursions and activities during your stay. Learn your target language fast with an intensive language programme. Choose from 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours of one-to-one language lessons with your host teacher per week.

Lessons per week: 15 (60 minutes per lesson)

Max. students per class: 1

Starting dates: Every Monday

Required minimum language level: Beginner (A1) (No previous knowledge required) or higher

Standard 15 (15 lessons per week)

Price at school	1820US$

Price at school

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1729US$

Includes accommodation

FREE cancellation

FREE changes

Price at school	600AU$

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Reviews by former students who attended a course in Melbourne

I like my classmate and my teacher. They are so nice and the make me talking fluently.

24 May 2023
Course: General English Course ( Morning) - 5 weeks
Student age: 21 years

4.1 | 7 reviews

HonokaEinstein College of Australia

Be careful not to be ripped off when paying school fees.

3 April 2023
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 39 years

1.0 | 1 review

YasukoMelbourne City College

They were wonderful teachers. He gave me a very enjoyable class. I was glad that the staff and teachers were kind enough to accept the students for only one week.
The majority of them are Burmese, and they seem to be interested in Japan and talked to me a lot. I met a Japanese person only once during the lunch break, but he just spoke Japanese. It was good because there was nothing else.

24 January 2020
Course: General English Course ( Morning) - 1 week
Student age: 52 years

4.1 | 7 reviews

MichiyoEinstein College of Australia

Q&A - Questions and answers about Melbourne

Do you offer health insurance?
“Booking insurance is optional. However, it is recommended that you book insurance to cover any medical emergencies that may occur during your stay. Medical expenses in some countries can be very high, so it is important to have medical coverage.

We work with the insurance company AVI, and you will be able to book it from our website once you have completed your online booking, never before.”
Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 01, 2024
I will be working in an office in Melbourne for two months. I am looking for an English course that I can attend after work. Which schools offer evening courses?
“The following partner schools in Melbourne offer evening courses.

ILSC Language School, Melbourne, Australia
Full-time Evening FT PM (17:30-21:30) 24 lessons per week
Part-time Evening PT PM Mon-Wed (17:30-21:30) 14.5 lessons per week

International House, Melbourne, Australia
General English Evening lesson (17:00-21:15) 20 lessons per week”
Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 29, 2023
I would like to have a discount on the language course.
“We offer a 5% discount on our courses.”
Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023

FAQ about courses in Melbourne

What is the best language school for adults in Melbourne?
FTI - Federation Technology Institute has received the best overall rating in Melbourne.
Which English school in Melbourne has the best location?
FTI - Federation Technology Institute, located in Level 8, 131 Queen St. has been voted as the school with the best location in Melbourne.
Which schools in Melbourne offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?
Students rated the activity program at FTI - Federation Technology Institute as the best.
Which English school offers the best rated teaching in Melbourne?
FTI - Federation Technology Institute was rated highest for quality of teaching.
Which school offers the best accommodation in Melbourne?
'Homestay' at Ashton College is the best rated accommodation in Melbourne.
I’m looking for lessons for my husband. He is Indonesian and I don’t know what level he would be in. Do we need to go for an interview?
“Yes, some schools do have placement tests which determine the group the student should be placed into. It is a simple level test, which the schools usually require the student's to complete prior to arrival or on the first day.”
Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 10, 2023
My son is 12 years old, we plan to go to Melbourne for about 3 weeks during the summer vacation.
What kind of school can we choose?
“We work with the school InTuition in Melbourne, they offer Super Juniors (10 to 13 years old), the students can live and study in the teacher's home, 3 meals and accommodation are included in the price.
You can click on the school name for more information.”
Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 16, 2023
How much is the tuition fee per year? Do you accept overseas students? How long is the application process and visa process for overseas students?
“The tuition depends on the school and the type of course, but you can check the total price in the calculator on the school page.
The school accepts students from all over the world.
The registration process can be completed in about a week. We recommend that you apply for a visa 2 months in advance.”
Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 15, 2023
What is the cancellation policy?
“Please note that each school applies different cancellation policy. Feel free to contact us to receive the school individual cancellation policy.”
Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from LanguageCourse.net - Apr 12, 2022