Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Brisbane : Shafston International College

Language school 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 19th 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.

Information

Courses

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

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-14:45

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:00

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

TOEFL course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

TOEIC course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

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.

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.

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

Location of the language school Shafston International College

Quality marks

/ language school Shafston International College

NEASELICOSACPET
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

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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

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

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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
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based 6 w.: 18.01.2010 - 28.02.2010 / 15.03.2010 - 24.04.2010 / 11.10.2010 - 20.11.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based 6 w.: 15.03.2010 - 24.04.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 24.10.2010
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 11.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 / 05.04.2010 - 12.06.2010 / 27.09.2010 - 04.12.2010
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10 w.: 13.09.2010 - 21.11.2010
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 04.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 / 29.03.2010 - 12.06.2010
TOEIC course: 08.02  / 05.04  / 28.06  / 16.08  / 15.11
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 03.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 03.05 / 14.06 / 11.08 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010

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 1315 1261
3 weeks 1776 1695
4 weeks 2237 2129
6 weeks 3159 2997
8 weeks 4081 3865
12 weeks 5925 5421
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1515 1461
3 weeks 2076 1995
4 weeks 2637 2529
6 weeks 3759 3597
8 weeks 4881 4665
12 weeks 7005 6501
16 weeks 9209 8537
24 weeks 13617 12249
Extra week (24+) 541 484
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
10 weeks 6003 5733
Exam fee ~370
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 7222 6676
Exam fee ~370
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based A B
6 weeks 3759 3597
Exam fee ~332
Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based A B
6 weeks 3759 3597
Exam fee ~338
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 weeks 6003 5733
Exam fee ~378
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10 weeks 6003 5733
Exam fee ~378
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10+1 weeks 6220 5923
Exam fee ~378
IELTS course A B
2 weeks 1515 1461
3 weeks 2076 1995
4 weeks 2637 2529
6 weeks 3759 3597
8 weeks 4881 4665
12 weeks 7005 6501
16 weeks 9209 8537
24 weeks 13617 12249
Extra week (24+) 541 484
TOEFL course A B
6 weeks 3759 3597
Exam fee is to be paid onlinehttp://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC course A B
6 weeks 3759 3597
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 OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 33
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 -27/w.
Host family/single room/full board +21/w.
Residence/single room/no meals +165/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (River Front) +10/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (River Front) +230/w.
Residence/triple room/no meals (River Front) -20/w.
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