Brisbane ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Brisbane
What our students said about Brisbane
Everyone needs to go to Brisbane! I had no idea that I'm going to love it so much that I'm even considering spending 1 year there with a work&travel visa. Everyone is so nice, the weather is perfect, the city is beautiful and the public transport system is really good!
Austria
Super nice, muggy climate and slightly higher prices. But I would fly there again.
Germany
What school directors said about Brisbane
The perfect blend of work & leisure, city & sun. All in a relaxed & friendly Brisbane environment. Brisbane is the Capital of beautiful Queensland, an amazing city defined by the Arts, Live Music, Sports and a warm Sub-Tropical climate that invites visitors to relax and enjoy its markets, parks, gardens, rivers systems and beautiful coastline.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Brisbane
Very friendly and kind teachers.
It is small and very heart-warming school.
29 February 2024
Course: General 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 29 years
Everyone is so nice and really wants to help you in your progress. I also really loved eating lunch on level 12. You get to meet new people and that’s really fun!
26 February 2024
Course: General English - Full time - 3 weeks
Student age: 19 years
The placement test and lessons went hand in hand. My teacher was really good.
1 January 2024
Course: General English - Full time - 1 week
Student age: 38 years
The staff, they all make you feel at home, you leave there with a small family.
20 April 2020
Course: General English Plus - 8 weeks
Student age: 39 years
The quality of teaching and the atmosphere in the school. I can not judge the accommodation, because I stayed privately.
The afternoon course Business English was not enough for me personally. I had expected more.
4 June 2018
Course: Intensive 24 - 2 weeks
Student age: 37 years
The teacher and classmates were great! Learned a lot in just 2 weeks.
No
15 November 2016
Course: General 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 23 years
The language teaching
There are too few leisure activities available to students
23 November 2015
Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 23 years
The teachers and Sandy, always pleasant.
10 September 2012
Course: General 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 21 years
To have met many international people.
I cannot recommend LSI Brisbane. I was angry during 3 weeks for having booked 4 weeks from the start.
28 February 2012
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Student age: 28 years
Teachers and location (city center)
22 November 2011
Course: Intensive 24 - 6 weeks
Student age: 101 years
The people
Ideal for learning, not many distractions. It is better to stay for less than three months.
6 September 2010
Course: General 20 - 6 weeks
Student age: 26 years
The mix of nationalities.
Very good support by Ms. Eisenmann.
25 July 2009
Course: Intensive 24 - 4 weeks
Student age: 45 years
The family they gave me for and the teachers I had.
You have to repair or change the internet service. It's not good.
16 November 2007
Course: General 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years
Information about Brisbane
Key Facts about Brisbane
- Price index excluding rent: 80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 62* (38% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:72* (28% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Australia average):
7.21 AU$ (10% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Brisbane
Events in Brisbane
10 August 2024 - 18 August 2024The Royal Queensland Show, or Ekka as it is more commonly known, is an annual agriculture show held on the Brisbane Exhibition grounds. This is huge fair with a multitude of events including concerts, activities for children, pyrotechnics, and many, many competitions.
31 August 2024An amazing fireworks extravaganza held along the banks of the Brisbane river. The show begins with a breath-taking air display by the Australian Defence Force. Audience members can tune-in on the radio for live coverage and a musical score.
31 August 2024 - 21 September 2024Unbeatable arts festival on the east coast of Australia, with shows ranging from cabaret and circus to opera and modern dance, as well as theatre, comedy, and music of all kinds. This three-week long festival has something for everyone.
What to do in Brisbane
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
4 per day, 16 minutes.
Main stops: Brisbane Airport, Brisbane
Every 30 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: International Airport platform 1, Eagle Junction, Wooloowin, Albion, Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, Central, platform 1
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Brisbane
FAQ about schools in Brisbane
- Do you deal with the transportation (flights, etc.) for minor students?“Our agency deals exclusively with the registration for the course and the accommodation (if desired) offered by our partner schools. The organisation of transport is the responsibility of the student. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 04, 2023I want to book the PTE exam preparation course. Is there such a course?“Our partner schools in Brisbane do not offer PTE preparation courses.”Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 09, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Brisbane or other 27 different English course types in Brisbane.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Australia such as Adelaide, Bondi, Byron Bay, Cairns ..., Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Sydney or see our list of all schools in Australia. You may also want to consult options outside Australia for learning English.Show more