Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Brisbane : Shafston International College
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Our partner school in Brisbane offers a unique setting for your studies in Australia. The school has its own garden and a terrace overlooking Brisbane River, from which you can see Shafston House, a 14th century architectural masterpiece, which has been completely refurbished by the school’s founder. This historic building, combined with the other more modern buildings that surround it, complete the campus. The school has 32 comfortable and very well-equipped classrooms, a study centre, a learning resources centre, 2 computer rooms with Internet and WiFi access, a student lounge with a view over the river, a large library, an excellent restaurant/cafeteria, free parking, sports fields and wheelchair access. It is also worth noting that Shafston International College offers an orientation and professional placement service for student visa holders.
Our partner school in Brisbane offers a unique setting for your studies in Australia. The school has its own garden and a terrace overlooking Brisbane River, from which you can see Shafston House, a 14th century architectural masterpiece, which has been completely refurbished by the school’s founder. This historic building, combined with the other more modern buildings that surround it, complete the campus. The school has 32 comfortable and very well-equipped classrooms, a study centre, a learning resources centre, 2 computer rooms with Internet and WiFi access, a student lounge with a view over the river, a large library, an excellent restaurant/cafeteria, free parking, sports fields and wheelchair access. It is also worth noting that Shafston International College offers an orientation and professional placement service for student visa holders.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 -15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15

Intensive course or preparation for IELTS exams
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15 and 13:15–15:15

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
* +1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for BEC exams (Vantage, Higher)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 10 or 10* weeks
* +1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. Cambridge course

Preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC exams
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Details: cf. Cambridge course

Accommodation

Host family
The host families, which are carefully selected by our partner school, live around 30 minutes away from the school. Staying in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends provided, you will share in the daily life and expereinces of your host family whilst practising your English in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Residence "University Mansions"
On the same site as the school, a magnificent building was built in 2000 in order to welcome students from across the world under optimal conditions. The residence offers double or single rooms, each equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom with shower and a television. The residents also have the use of a large gym. The city centre is easily accessed in a few minutes by public transport (bus stop in front of the campus entrance and ferry 2 minutes' walk away). The residence has 170 bedrooms for Australian and international students, which favours a multicultural atmosphere. Several apartments overlook the Brisbane River and offer an uninterrupted view of the city.
Host family
The host families, which are carefully selected by our partner school, live around 30 minutes away from the school. Staying in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends provided, you will share in the daily life and expereinces of your host family whilst practising your English in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Residence "University Mansions"
On the same site as the school, a magnificent building was built in 2000 in order to welcome students from across the world under optimal conditions. The residence offers double or single rooms, each equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom with shower and a television. The residents also have the use of a large gym. The city centre is easily accessed in a few minutes by public transport (bus stop in front of the campus entrance and ferry 2 minutes' walk away). The residence has 170 bedrooms for Australian and international students, which favours a multicultural atmosphere. Several apartments overlook the Brisbane River and offer an uninterrupted view of the city.

Leisure

The school offers a sports program that is based directly on the grassy areas within the campus or nearby. Social and cultural activities are also proposed, such as a cooking club or film screenings in the school, and outings and excursions are organised regularly. Brisbane is close to numerous other places of interest such as the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay or Fraser Island, just to name a few. The school will help you to organise weekend excursions.
The school offers a sports program that is based directly on the grassy areas within the campus or nearby. Social and cultural activities are also proposed, such as a cooking club or film screenings in the school, and outings and excursions are organised regularly. Brisbane is close to numerous other places of interest such as the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay or Fraser Island, just to name a few. The school will help you to organise weekend excursions.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants 1'750'000
School size
XL
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years (17 on request)
Accommodation
Homestay, student residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC
Number of inhabitants 1'750'000
School size
XL
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years (17 on request)
Accommodation
Homestay, student residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC

Location of the language school Shafston International College

Quality marks

/ language school Shafston International College

NEASELICOSACPET
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Fantastic campus and residence on the banks of Brisbane river
  • Strategically located for exploring the country
  • Preparation of BEC exams
  • Large number of nationalities represented
  • Fantastic campus and residence on the banks of Brisbane river
  • Strategically located for exploring the country
  • Preparation of BEC exams
  • Large number of nationalities represented

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 12.12.2009
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 12.01.2009 - 21.03.2009 / 28.09.2009 - 06.12.2009
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 06.06.2009
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 05.01.2009 - 21.03.2009 / 23.03.2009 - 06.06.2009
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10 w.: 14.09.2009 - 22.11.2009
TOEFL course: 23.03  / 10.08
TOEIC course: 12.01  / 01.06  / 12.10
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.01 / 26.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 04.05 / 08.06 / 12.08 / 25.12 .2009

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 1295 1221
3 weeks 1746 1635
4 weeks 2197 2049
6 weeks 3099 2877
8 weeks 4001 3705
12 weeks 5805 5301
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1495 1421
3 weeks 2046 1935
4 weeks 2597 2449
6 weeks 3699 3477
8 weeks 4801 4505
12 weeks 6885 6381
16 weeks 9049 8377
24 weeks 13377 12009
Extra week (24+) 531 474
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
10 weeks 5903 5533
Exam fee ~370
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 7222 6676
Exam fee ~370
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 weeks 5903 5533
Exam fee ~375
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10+1 weeks 6120 5713
Exam fee ~375
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10+1 weeks 6120 5713
Exam fee ~380
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10 weeks 5903 5533
Exam fee ~380
IELTS course A B
2 weeks 1495 1421
3 weeks 2046 1935
4 weeks 2597 2449
6 weeks 3699 3477
8 weeks 4801 4505
12 weeks 6885 6381
16 weeks 9049 8377
24 weeks 13377 12009
Extra week (24+) 531 474
TOEFL course A B
10 weeks 5903 5533
Exam fee is to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC course A B
10 weeks 5903 5533
Exam fee ~150
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) 90
Extra night with host family 31
Extra night with host family, full board 34
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 300
Internet in residence (per week) 10
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 32
Airport transfer 99
Airport pick-up and drop-off 165
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +217/w.
Residence/double room/no meals -37/w.
Host family/single room/full board +21/w.
Residence/single room/no meals +160/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (River Front) +10/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (River Front) +180/w.
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