Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Brisbane : Australian College of English (ACE)

Language school Brisbane, Australian College of English (ACE)

  • School

School

Our partner school is located at the very heart of Brisbane. Overlooking the peaceful Anzac square, the language school building is located right opposite the central train station and the main bus lines. The school gives you the use of a multimedia room, a language lab, a DVD room and common rooms where you will be able to meet up with other students, to participate in the "Conversation Club", to surf the Internet for free or to plan your free time by familiarising yourself with the activities programme of the "Boomerang Club" . You will find numerous cafés and restaurants only a stone's throw away from the school, as well as the famous Queen Street Mall district for shopping or going out with your friends.
Our partner school is located at the very heart of Brisbane. Overlooking the peaceful Anzac square, the language school building is located right opposite the central train station and the main bus lines. The school gives you the use of a multimedia room, a language lab, a DVD room and common rooms where you will be able to meet up with other students, to participate in the "Conversation Club", to surf the Internet for free or to plan your free time by familiarising yourself with the activities programme of the "Boomerang Club" . You will find numerous cafés and restaurants only a stone's throw away from the school, as well as the famous Queen Street Mall district for shopping or going out with your friends.

Courses

Intensive course GOLD
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 General English + 5 self study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:20–14:30

Intensive course SILVER
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Lower intermediate to upper intermediate
Students/class: max. 17 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 10:25–12:25 and 14:35–16:35

Business English course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 Business English + 5 self study or project work
Course duration: 8 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. Intensive course GOLD

Préparation aux examens Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 Cambridge prep + 5 self study)
Course duration: 8*, 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 week extra accommodation (exams)
Students/class: max. 14 people
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Daily schedule: 10:25–16:35

Accommodation

Host family in Brisbane
Staying with a host family is an excellent way of discovering the Australian lifestyle and will allow you to practise English outside of class. The families are carefully selected by our partner school and are situated at around 30 minutes away from the language school building. You will stay in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends, and will share the common rooms with your host family.

Residence in Brisbane (from 18 years)
Our partner school also proposes accommodation in various student residences or youth hostels. Contact us for more information.
Host family in Brisbane
Staying with a host family is an excellent way of discovering the Australian lifestyle and will allow you to practise English outside of class. The families are carefully selected by our partner school and are situated at around 30 minutes away from the language school building. You will stay in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends, and will share the common rooms with your host family.

Residence in Brisbane (from 18 years)
Our partner school also proposes accommodation in various student residences or youth hostels. Contact us for more information.

Leisure

Thanks to the “Boomerang Club”, our partner school offers you an excellent leisure activities programme. Almost every day of the week you will have the chance to participate in at least one sporting, social or cultural activity, not to mention the weekend excursions and the memorable parties organised by our partner school. Brisbane enjoys an ideal location to head off on the discovery of the east coast, to places such as Noosa, which is only two hours' drive away, Surfers Paradise or Byron Bay, located just to the south of Brisbane.
Thanks to the “Boomerang Club”, our partner school offers you an excellent leisure activities programme. Almost every day of the week you will have the chance to participate in at least one sporting, social or cultural activity, not to mention the weekend excursions and the memorable parties organised by our partner school. Brisbane enjoys an ideal location to head off on the discovery of the east coast, to places such as Noosa, which is only two hours' drive away, Surfers Paradise or Byron Bay, located just to the south of Brisbane.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population
1'750'000
School size
L-XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE
Population
1'750'000
School size
L-XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE

Location of the language school Australian College of English (ACE)

Quality marks

/ language school Australian College of English (ACE)

Key points

  • Experienced and professional school
  • Central location
  • Excellent leisure activities program
  • School perfectly suited to adults as well as young people
  • Experienced and professional school
  • Central location
  • Excellent leisure activities program
  • School perfectly suited to adults as well as young people

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.6)

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates (new session): 27.01  / 23.02  / 23.03  / 20.04  / 18.05  / 15.06  / 13.07  / 10.08  / 07.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 30.11 .2009
Business English course 8 w.: 27.01.2009 - 20.03.2009 / 23.03.2009 - 15.05.2009 / 18.05.2009 - 10.07.2009 / 13.07.2009 - 04.09.2009 / 07.09.2009 - 30.10.2009 / 02.11.2009 - 23.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 8+1 w.: 20.04.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 12.10.2009 - 13.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 04.05 / 08.06 / 12.08 / 25.12 / 28.12 .2009
School holidays: 24.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
GOLD Intensive course A
2 weeks 1576
3 weeks 2121
4 weeks 2666
6 weeks 3781
8 weeks 4861
12 weeks 7021
16 weeks 9145
24 weeks 13425
Extra week (24+) 525
SILVER Intensive course A
2 weeks 1506
3 weeks 2016
4 weeks 2526
6 weeks 3541
8 weeks 4541
12 weeks 6541
16 weeks 8425
24 weeks 12345
Extra week (24+) 480
Business English course A
8 weeks 4861
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
8 weeks 4981
10 weeks 5941
Exam fee ~440
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
8+1 weeks 5196
Exam fee ~440
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A
12+1 weeks 7236
Exam fee ~440
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 120
Extra night with host family 31
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 70
Extra night with host family (under 18 y.o.) 34
Airport transfer 99
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks.
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 31
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +215/w.
High season
Language
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