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English school in Brisbane: Browns English Language School

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School

Browns English Language School has established a new course centre in Brisbane and provides quality teaching in modern, high-standard facilities in the heart itself of the city, only a short distance away from all the conveniences. It is a place from which a palpable dynamism and energy emanate, materialised by the bright red coloured ergonomic furniture! Through the large bay windows of the building, you will get a magnificent look at the spectacular Museum of Brisbane. Everything is clarity and light! You will quickly be taken in by the collective passion for learning English in this international atmosphere. Supported by teachers who will follow up closely on your linguistic progress, you will appreciate the familial atmosphere which reigns at Browns. The school occupies the whole ground floor of a marble building which is served well by public transport. In each of the 14 classrooms, there is a flat-screen TV/DVD and Internet access is free throughout the school. No less than around fifty computers are available to students. For your daily comfort, an ultramodern kitchen equipped with microwaves and refrigerators is available for use. You will find ads for jobs available in the city on a notice board and Browns will help you in your search for a job on-site.
Browns English Language School has established a new course centre in Brisbane and provides quality teaching in modern, high-standard facilities in the heart itself of the city, only a short distance away from all the conveniences. It is a place from which a palpable dynamism and energy emanate, materialised by the bright red coloured ergonomic furniture! Through the large bay windows of the building, you will get a magnificent look at the spectacular Museum of Brisbane. Everything is clarity and light! You will quickly be taken in by the collective passion for learning English in this international atmosphere. Supported by teachers who will follow up closely on your linguistic progress, you will appreciate the familial atmosphere which reigns at Browns. The school occupies the whole ground floor of a marble building which is served well by public transport. In each of the 14 classrooms, there is a flat-screen TV/DVD and Internet access is free throughout the school. No less than around fifty computers are available to students. For your daily comfort, an ultramodern kitchen equipped with microwaves and refrigerators is available for use. You will find ads for jobs available in the city on a notice board and Browns will help you in your search for a job on-site.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 general + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

ACTIVE8-ACCELERATE
Browns Brisbane and its Active8-Accelerate programme offers you the opportunity to boost your English learning through this unique option! In the afternoon, you are placed in various groups which are specifically dedicated to one of the following skills: English pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and listening. The plus being that you integrate a group with the same level as yours for each skill. You will participate, for example, in an intermediate level group for grammar and writing but will join an advanced level group for pronunciation and vocabulary. Tailor-made, success guaranteed!

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 general + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-14:10

ACTIVE8-ACCELERATE
Browns Brisbane and its Active8-Accelerate programme offers you the opportunity to boost your English learning through this unique option! In the afternoon, you are placed in various groups which are specifically dedicated to one of the following skills: English pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and listening. The plus being that you integrate a group with the same level as yours for each skill. You will participate, for example, in an intermediate level group for grammar and writing but will join an advanced level group for pronunciation and vocabulary. Tailor-made, success guaranteed!

Accommodation

Host family
Applying your language knowledge every day, in a friendly and welcoming host family in Brisbane, is the best way to gain in confidence! In addition, you will learn everything about the very "Aussie" lifestyle of the inhabitants of this city, their customs and their everyday life. You will benefit from a single room with a desk, from half board during the week and full board at weekends. The bathroom, living room and other common rooms will be shared with the members of your host family.You wil live around 30 minutes away from the course centre and will get there easily by bus or by train. Prior to your departure, you will receive photos and a description of your host family.

Shared flats
Surrounded by a great number of supermarkets, cafes, and shops, the shared flats proposed by Browns English Language School offer a luxurious environment for your stay in Brisbane. The flats are situated just a few steps from the course centre and near to public transports. You will stay in one of the two double rooms and will share the two bathrooms with your roommates. During your free time, you will be able to watch a DVD or the television in the comfortable living-room, or cook in the modern kitchen. With its sauna, spa, fully equipped gymnasium, and indoor swimming pool, the residence offers various possibilities of distractions. During the evenings, you will be able to share your experience in the BBQ pavilion or admire the stunning view from the balcony of the flat. There is a free WiFi internet access in all rooms.

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Host family
Applying your language knowledge every day, in a friendly and welcoming host family in Brisbane, is the best way to gain in confidence! In addition, you will learn everything about the very "Aussie" lifestyle of the inhabitants of this city, their customs and their everyday life. You will benefit from a single room with a desk, from half board during the week and full board at weekends. The bathroom, living room and other common rooms will be shared with the members of your host family.You wil live around 30 minutes away from the course centre and will get there easily by bus or by train. Prior to your departure, you will receive photos and a description of your host family.

Shared flats
Surrounded by a great number of supermarkets, cafes, and shops, the shared flats proposed by Browns English Language School offer a luxurious environment for your stay in Brisbane. The flats are situated just a few steps from the course centre and near to public transports. You will stay in one of the two double rooms and will share the two bathrooms with your roommates. During your free time, you will be able to watch a DVD or the television in the comfortable living-room, or cook in the modern kitchen. With its sauna, spa, fully equipped gymnasium, and indoor swimming pool, the residence offers various possibilities of distractions. During the evenings, you will be able to share your experience in the BBQ pavilion or admire the stunning view from the balcony of the flat. There is a free WiFi internet access in all rooms.

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Leisure

In order to occupy your free time, Brisbane is the place with almost unlimited possibilities! The school proposes sports, of course, to you. with football, tennis, rugby, basketball and surfing, but also barbecue evenings, conversation clubs, crossings and excursions in the Tropical Rainforest, to Byron Bay or Fraser Island. Parties among students, restaurant evenings in the city or experiences in the natural parks will also leave you with lasting memories and a well-filled address book. The climate and the surroundings of Brisbane are made for spending pleasant moments outside in the open air, in an intact nature with multiple attractions. Adopt the "outdoor" and relaxed lifestyle of the Australians. Just enjoy!
In order to occupy your free time, Brisbane is the place with almost unlimited possibilities! The school proposes sports, of course, to you. with football, tennis, rugby, basketball and surfing, but also barbecue evenings, conversation clubs, crossings and excursions in the Tropical Rainforest, to Byron Bay or Fraser Island. Parties among students, restaurant evenings in the city or experiences in the natural parks will also leave you with lasting memories and a well-filled address book. The climate and the surroundings of Brisbane are made for spending pleasant moments outside in the open air, in an intact nature with multiple attractions. Adopt the "outdoor" and relaxed lifestyle of the Australians. Just enjoy!

At a glance

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Number of inhabitants
 1'750'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
 16 years
Accommodation Host family/residence
Exams                                                                        
FCE, CAE, IELTS, BEC
Number of inhabitants
 1'750'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
 16 years
Accommodation Host family/shared flat
Exams                                                                                                   
FCE, CAE, IELTS, BEC

Location of the language school Browns English Language School

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Key points

  • Very attractive, green and modern city
  • Dynamic school with a real family spirit
  • Superb high-standard facilities
  • Good advice and information service on available jobs
  • Very attractive, green and modern city
  • Dynamic school with a real family spirit
  • Superb high-standard facilities
  • Good advice and information service on available jobs

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.7) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: 04.01  / 11.01  / 25.01  / 01.02  / 08.02  / 15.02  / 01.03  / 08.03  / 15.03  / 22.03  / 05.04  / 12.04  / 19.04  / 26.04  / 10.05  / 17.05  / 24.05  / 31.05  / 14.06  / 21.06  / 28.06  / 05.07  / 19.07  / 26.07  / 02.08  / 09.08  / 23.08  / 30.08  / 06.09  / 13.09  / 27.09  / 04.10  / 11.10  / 18.10  / 01.11  / 08.11  / 15.11  / 22.11  / 06.12  / 13.12  / 20.12  / 27.12 .2010
Starting dates (new session): 18.01  / 22.02  / 29.03  / 04.05  / 07.06  / 12.07  / 16.08  / 20.09  / 25.10  / 29.11 .2010
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 11.01.2010 - 20.03.2010
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 12 w.: 22.03.2010 - 12.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 05.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 13.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 11.12.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 03.05 / 14.06 / 11.08 .2010
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 920
2 week(s) 1435
3 week(s) 1950
4 week(s) 2465 2385
6 week(s) 3495 3385
8 week(s) 4525 4385
12 week(s) 6585 6385
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 980
2 week(s) 1555
3 week(s) 2130
4 week(s) 2705 2625
6 week(s) 3825 3715
8 week(s) 4965 4825
12 week(s) 7245 7045
16 week(s) 9365 9105
24 week(s) 13605 13225
Extra week (24+) 540 525
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6085 5915
12 week(s) 7185 6985
Exam fee ~390
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6055 5885
Exam fee ~380
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6085 5915
Exam fee ~380
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7410 7195
Exam fee ~380
IELTS course A B
4 week(s) 2685 2605
6 week(s) 3825 3715
8 week(s) 4965 4825
10 week(s) 6105 5935
Exam fee ~310
Options/Extras
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 35
Extra night with host family 33
Apartment deposit 500
Extra night in a shared apartment 33
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 32
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Brisbane ) 100
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gold Coast) 150
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +225/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -15/w.
Low/high season

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Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 10.01.2011 - 19.03.2011
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 12 w.: 21.03.2011 - 11.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 04.12.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011 / 20.06.2011 - 27.08.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 26.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 02.05 / 13.06 / 17.08 .2011
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011
24.12.2011 - 01.01.2012

Starting dates (new session): 10.01/ 14.02/ 21.03/ 26.04/ 30.05/ 04.07/ 08.08/ 12.09/ 17.10/ 21.11.11

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 930
2 week(s) 1450
3 week(s) 1970
4 week(s) 2490 2470
6 week(s) 3530 3500
8 week(s) 4570 4530
12 week(s) 6650 6590
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 1000
2 week(s) 1590
3 week(s) 2180
4 week(s) 2770 2750
6 week(s) 3920 3890
8 week(s) 5090 5050
12 week(s) 7430 7370
16 week(s) 9690 9610
24 week(s) 14210 14090
Extra week (24+) 570 565
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6260 6210
12 week(s) 7430 7370
Exam fee ~390
additional night compulsory (BEC 12.09)
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6260 6210
Exam fee ~380
additional night compulsory (FCE 04.01)
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7660 7595
Exam fee ~380
IELTS course A B
4 week(s) 2750 2730
6 week(s) 3920 3890
8 week(s) 5090 5050
10 week(s) 6260 6210
Exam fee ~317
Options/Extras
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 40
Extra night with host family 33
Extra night in a shared apartment 33
Apartment deposit 530
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 33
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Brisbane, compulsory if accommodation in apartment booked ) 110
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gold Coast, compulsory if accommodation in apartment booked) 150
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +230/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (Parkland Boulevard) -5/w.
Low/high season

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