Melbourne ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Melbourne
What our students said about Melbourne
Perhaps because there are many international students in a multi-ethnic country, even if I couldn't speak English, I couldn't take a cold attitude, and everyone treated me kindly. The cityscape was beautiful and I enjoyed riding the tram in the city center for free. I thought that the environment for learning a language was a very good place.
Japan
As the city has such diversity, the people are friendly and pleasant, and I never once felt any kind of discrimination. The food culture is also diverse, and I could find a wide variety of ingredients to enjoy.
Japan
What school directors said about Melbourne
Melbourne is a world class city with an abundance of culture and history on offer. Amazing food, sights and entertainment options.
Rich in culture, the mecca for the Arts, Music, Theatre, Fashion, Major International Sporting Events & Entertainment.
Most recent student reviews of language schools 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
Be careful not to be ripped off when paying school fees.
3 April 2023
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 39 years
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
Information about Melbourne
Key Facts about Melbourne
- Price index excluding rent: 84* (16% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 66* (34% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Australia average):
7.12 AU$ (10% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Melbourne
Events in Melbourne
27 March 2024 - 21 April 2024Melbourne hosts the largest comedy festival in Australia, third largest in the world behind Edinburgh and Montreal. The majority of the programme is stand-up and cabaret acts but also can include skits, sketches, debates, improv and music. Shows are often held in unusual venues.
08 August 2024 - 25 August 2024This three-week long event is one of the oldest festivals for international films in the world and also the most important venue for the presentation of new Australian films. After the main festival, the best works of the film become part of a travelling regional showcase.
01 October 2024 - 20 October 2024The Melbourne Fringe is a multi-disciplinary, independent arts festival whose aim is to provide a venue for art by the people, for the people, with the people. Over 6000 artists participate each year presenting raw, unadulterated, art in all its forms.
18 October 2024 - 27 October 2024From concert halls and clubs and out into the streets, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival has been filling the city with great music since 1998.
18 October 2024 - 20 October 2024Part of the MotoGP season, the event has been held in Melbourne since 1997.
05 November 2024The Melbourne Cup is one of the most important throughbred horse racing events in Australia. The race is 3.2 kms long and is held on the second Tuesday of November every year. The day of the race is a holiday in the state of Victoria.
What to do in Melbourne
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 5 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St
Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of Melbourne
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 120 minutes.
Main stops: Avalon Airport, Geelong + Geelong, Southern Cross - Melbourne
Taxi: 45 minutes drive to city center of Melbourne
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, 2024I 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, 2023I would like to have a discount on the language course.“We offer a 5% discount on our courses.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023FAQ about schools 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, 2023My 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, 2023How 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, 2023What 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, 2022Didn'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 Melbourne or other 25 different English course types in Melbourne.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Australia such as Adelaide, Bondi, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Cairns ..., Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, 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