18 Best language schools in Brisbane (ranked based on student reviews)
Map with location of English schools in Brisbane




How our students rated their experience in Brisbane
What school directors said about Brisbane
Brisbane offers a friendly & relaxed lifestyle with year-round sunshine.
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

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

The qualified staff
A nice school, full of foreign people from every part of the world.
30 August 2007
Course: General English - 12 weeks
Student age: 28 years
English course types in Brisbane
Interesting information about Brisbane
Key Facts about Brisbane
- Student price index excluding rent:80* (20% cheaper than New York)
- Student 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):
6.51 AU$ (10% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Brisbane
Events in BrisbaneBest time to take a language course in Brisbane

January 2023Brisbane celebrates Australia's national holiday with shows, food stalls, fairs and festivals. An unbeatable chance to immerse yourself in Aussie culture.

August 2023The 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.

September 2023Unbeatable 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.

September 2023An 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.
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
Other destinations that were popular to combine with courses in Brisbane
FAQ about schools in Brisbane
- What is the best language school for adults in Brisbane?OHC English has received the best overall rating in Brisbane.Which English school in Brisbane has the best location?EC English, located in 119 Charlotte Street has been voted as the school with the best location in Brisbane.Which school offers the best accommodation in Brisbane?'Homestay' at LSI - Language Studies International is the best rated accommodation in Brisbane.What are the costs of living in Brisbane?The student price index in Brisbane is 80.01. For details check the city's cost of living section.How did students rate Brisbane compared to other cities?Students rated Brisbane with 4.4 stars out of 5.Didn'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 20 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, Byron Bay, Cairns, Gold Coast ..., 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