Melbourne City CollegeMelbourne, Australia
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What we like about the school
- Central location right next to the Southern Cross Station.
- Student support services including counselling services and career advice.
- Campus is surrounded by many great attractions like the Yarra River, Spencer Outlet Centre, Etihad Stadium and many more.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from China
Location: Melbourne City College is well located right next to the Southern Cross Station, in the heart of Melbourne, making it an excellent base to explore the city. One of the greatest things to do in Melbourne explores the streets for both the amazing street art, appearing seamlessly around every bend, but also the diverse culture that it entails. The school is a very convenient meeting place for after class activities to do just that and there are an unlimited number of restaurants, bars and shops close to the school itself.
Support team: Melbourne City College understands that learning a language in a foreign country can be very challenging and they provide a very hands-on team at their student support desk to help students with a wide variety of issues.
Course structure: Students can choose between the General English class in the morning, the afternoon class or English for an Academic purpose. The English for Academic purpose is for students who wish to pursue the language in a further academic pathway. The course consists of 20 group lessons a week learning techniques such as discussions of current affairs, designing presentations or writing essays and reports coupled with 5 hours of self study. This creates a learning style where students can reach their full potential. The ethos of all lessons at this school is for the student to develop life long skills in the English language that they can practise well after their time at Melbourne City College.
English Courses
General Language
General English

20 lessons per week
|18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
300AU$285AU$ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | 30002850 | 36003420 | 300285 |
Price in US$ | 179 | 357 | 536 | 714 | 892 | 1071 | 1249 | 1427 | 1784 | 2141 | 179 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:30
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 15
Student comments about "General English" at Melbourne City College
Yasuko
"There is only one teacher in a class, which means that if the teacher is not available, the class is canceled."
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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English for Academic Purposes
20 lessons per week
|18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
350AU$333AU$ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
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Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 350333 | 700665 | 1050998 | 14001330 | 17501663 | 21001995 | 24502328 | 28002660 | 35003325 | 42003990 | 70006650 |
Price in US$ | 209 | 417 | 625 | 833 | 1041 | 1249 | 1457 | 1665 | 2081 | 2498 | 4162 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:30
Morning: 8:30 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 15
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Business
Diploma of Hospitality Management
20 lessons per week
|24 students (max)
Offer!from
315AU$300AU$ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 92 |
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Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2900027550 |
Price in US$ | 17242 |
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Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Additional fees:
- Materials and service: AUD 2000.
- Knife kit: AUD 300.
- Uniform: AUD 300.
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
20 lessons per week
|24 students (max)
Offer!from
288AU$274AU$ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 52 |
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Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1500014250 |
Price in US$ | 8919 |
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Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Additional fees:
- Materials and service: AUD 1500.
- Knife kit: AUD 300.
- Uniform: AUD 300.
Additional information for all courses
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Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
20 lessons per week
|24 students (max)
Offer!from
282AU$268AU$ / week
Course Details
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 78 |
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Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200020900 |
Price in US$ | 13081 |
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Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Additional fees:
- Materials and service: AUD 2000.
- Knife kit: AUD 300.
- Uniform: AUD 300.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Melbourne City College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
Melbourne City College (MCCA)
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)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Melbourne City College and you book here.
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Lounge
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 10
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 40 years
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
China | 40% |
Brazil | 10% |
Vietnam | 10% |
Korea | 10% |
Israel | 5% |
Spain | 5% |
Chile | 5% |
Iran | 1% |
Other nationalities | 14% |
Age of students
Percentage of students | |
---|---|
1-18 years | 2.4096385542169% |
18-24 years | 36.144578313253% |
25-34 years | 30.120481927711% |
35-50 years | 27.710843373494% |
>50 years | 3.6144578313253% |
The average age outside summer is 20 years higher than in summer.
Information for all courses offered by Melbourne City College
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 200 AU$ per course level.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 10 Jun 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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
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.
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
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.
Questions and answers about Melbourne City College
- Is it possible to extend the course on site?“Yes, this is possible (depending on availability, of course).”Kevin, Administration from Melbourne City College, Melbourne - May 02, 2023
- My son is 17 years old. Can the school accept him?“The minimum acceptance age is 18.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 16, 2023
FAQ about Melbourne City College, Melbourne
- What is the best price for a course at Melbourne City College, Melbourne?English courses at Melbourne City College start at 268 AU$ for Certificate IV in Kitchen Management course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Melbourne City College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Melbourne City College varies from 18 students (General English) to 24 students (Diploma of Hospitality Management)
- Which countries are students of Melbourne City College from?The highest Nationality percentage at Melbourne City College comes from China with a 40% representation, followed by students from Brazil (10%) and Korea (10%).
- Melbourne City College offers courses for which ages?Melbourne City College offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Melbourne City College
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school


Legal name/parent company
Melbourne City College Pty Ltd | Tax registration ID: ABN77602164625
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