Turner English College Melbourne, Australia
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What we like about the school
- Melbourne is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Lessons are for 70 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- E-learning platform.
Location: Turner English College Melbourne is an English language institute located in the bustling Australian city of Melbourne. Housed in the city centre, the school has an excellent location for students looking to interact and engage with all that Melbourne City has to offer. In addition to several eateries, links to public transport, shops and shopping malls, the school is within walking distance of several attractions of social and cultural interest. Such attractions within walking distance of the school include St Paul's Cathedral, Hosier Lane, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Shrine of Remembrance, the Royal Botanic Gardens - Victoria Melbourne, the State Library Victoria, Chinatown Melbourne, and much more.
Course selection: Turner English College Melbourne provides English language tuition at various intervals throughout the year to students of all levels. In addition to General English which is taught over several schedules, the school also provides High School Preparation and IELTS Exam Preparation programmes at various intervals throughout the year.
Methodology: Turner English College Melbourne uses their very own teaching method, known as the Turner method, to teach English as a second language. It is viewed that this method uses a combination of modern and old teaching methods that cater to adult learning techniques.
Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation with various homestay families throughout the city. These come with various meal plan options. All accommodation is subject to availability.
English Courses
General Language
General English - Morning
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$220A$209 / week More
General English - Morning
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$220A$209 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,540 1,463 | 1,760 1,672 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,640 2,508 | 9,680 9,196 |
| Price in US$ | 148 | 295 | 443 | 590 | 737 | 885 | 1,032 | 1,179 | 1,474 | 1,769 | 6,485 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 70 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: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English - Afternoon24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$220A$209 / week More
General English - Afternoon
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$220A$209 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,540 1,463 | 1,760 1,672 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,640 2,508 | 9,680 9,196 |
| Price in US$ | 148 | 295 | 443 | 590 | 737 | 885 | 1,032 | 1,179 | 1,474 | 1,769 | 6,485 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 70 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: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
High School Preparation (10 to 18 years old)24 lessons per week | 16 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$440A$418 / week More
High School Preparation (10 to 18 years old)
24 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$440A$418 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,400 4,180 | 8,800 8,360 |
| Price in US$ | 2,948 | 5,895 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
- Suite 3, Level 1, 991 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128, Melbourne
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 70 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: 10:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 10, 20 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 18 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
eVETPathway: Construction, Hospitality, Health and Business & ITThis course tends to sell out quickly!24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$280A$266 / week More
eVETPathway: Construction, Hospitality, Health and Business & IT
This course tends to sell out quickly!
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$280A$266 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,800 2,660 | 5,600 5,320 |
| Price in US$ | 1,876 | 3,752 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 70 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: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 10, 20 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Preparation
24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$220A$209 / week More
IELTS Preparation

24 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$220A$209 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 44 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1,100 1,045 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,540 1,463 | 1,760 1,672 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,640 2,508 | 9,680 9,196 |
| Price in US$ | 148 | 295 | 443 | 590 | 737 | 885 | 1,032 | 1,179 | 1,474 | 1,769 | 6,485 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4-5 daily lessons of 70 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: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 20:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 70 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Turner English College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Student opinions about Turner English College, Melbourne
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Turner English College, Melbourne
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Course: High School Preparation - 5 weeks
Review date: 17. Feb. 2026 by Jian Suh
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Turner English College
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Turner English College and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2017
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 10% |
| Thailand | 10% |
| China | 8% |
| Chile | 6% |
| Vietnam | 3% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| France | 1% |
| Iran | 1% |
| Italy | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 52% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 8% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 45Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45Junior courses - In summer: 10Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 3Adult courses Throughout the year: 3Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 28 years
Information for all courses offered by Turner English College
- Lesson duration
- 70 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- A$300
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately A$300 per course level.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - 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.
Airport transfer
- Melbourne Airport:
- A$180 one way
A$360 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - visiting library
- Visiting museums or galleries
- Pinicing at the park or beach
- BBQ at the park Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- - visiting library
- Visiting museums or galleries
- Pinicing at the park or beach
- BBQ at the park Junior - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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A$450/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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A$450/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 3150 | 3600 | 4500 | 5400 | 450 | 250 |
| Price in US$ | 318 | 635 | 952 | 1,270 | 1,587 | 1,904 | 2,222 | 2,539 | 3,173 | 3,808 | 318 | 177 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 250AU$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
Homestay Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
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A$685/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Shared bathroom
from
A$685/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | 685 | 1370 | 2055 | 2740 | 3425 | 4110 | 4795 | 5480 | 6850 | 8220 | 685 | 250 |
| Price in US$ | 483 | 966 | 1,449 | 1,932 | 2,415 | 2,898 | 3,381 | 3,864 | 4,830 | 5,796 | 483 | 177 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 250AU$.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about Turner English College, Melbourne
What is the best price for a course at Turner English College, Melbourne?
“English courses at Turner English College start at 209 AU$ for General English - Morning course with 24 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Turner English College?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Melbourne Airport (180 AU$)”
What is the number of students per class at Turner English College?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Turner English College varies from 15 (General English - Morning) to 16 students (High School Preparation)”
Which countries are students of Turner English College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Turner English College comes from Japan with a 10% representation, followed by students from Thailand (10%) and China (8%).”
Turner English College offers courses for which ages?
“Turner English College offers courses from 10 years (High School Preparation, 24 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Turner English College
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school





- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: 83 158 047 333
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