Language school Brisbane, Shafston International College

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.

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

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.

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.