Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : English : Australia : Brisbane

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, an architectural work of art from the 14th century, refitted by the school’s founder. This historic building combined with the other more modern buildings that surround it makes the campus one of the most beautiful and successful in Australia. The facilities available for students include 32 comfortable and very well equipped classrooms, a student centre, a learning resource centre, 2 computer rooms with Internet access, a student lounge with a view over the river, a large library, an excellent restaurant/cafeteria, free parking, sports fields, not to forget the grassy nooks surrounding the campus and along the length of the river. It is also worth noting that Shafston International College offers an orientation and professional placement service for student visa holders.

At a glance

Population 1'750'000
School size
XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
17
Accommodation
Homestay, student residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 students
Minimum age: 17
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 students
Minimum age: 17
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:15 and 13:15–15:15
Preparation for Cambridge certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 10 or 12* weeks
* +1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Daily schedule: 09:30–12:45 and 13:45–15:45
Details: see Intensive course
Preparation for Cambridge BEC certificates (Vantage/Higher)
Duration of courses: 10 or 12* weeks
* +1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Details: see Cambridge course
Preparation for IELTS certificate
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Details: see Cambridge course
Preparation for TOEFL / TOEIC certificates
Duration of courses: 10 weeks
Details: see Cambridge course

Accomodation

Host family
Host families are located 15-30 minutes from the school. They offer accommodation in individual rooms with breakfast and dinner provided daily. This is a great choice for international students.
Shafston Mansions Residence
Just moments from the school, a magnificent building was constructed in 2000 to accommodate students from around the world in the best conditions. The school’s student residence offers double or individual rooms equipped with a kitchenette, a bathroom with a shower, as well as a television. Residents also have a large gym available to them. This option offers excellent quality for money.

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, 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.

Shafston International College
WiFi is an extra cost.
Prices 2008

Dates and prices in Australian Dollars
(AUD 1 ≈ CHF 1.01 / EUR 0.62)

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Cambridge Course 10 w.:
02.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 10 w.:
02.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
19.03 - 16.06
17.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
17.03 - 14.06
15.09 - 13.12
BEC Vantage Cambridge Course 10 w.:
15.01 - 25.03
02.04 - 10.06
24.09 - 02.12
BEC Vantage Cambridge Course 10 w.:
07.01 - 15.03
31.03 - 07.06
22.09 - 30.11
BEC Higher Cambridge Course 10+1 w.:
08.01 - 18.03
26.03 - 03.06
BEC Higher Cambridge Course 10+1 w.:
02.01 - 15.03
25.03 - 07.06
BEC Higher Cambridge Course 10 w.:
17.09 - 25.11
BEC Higher Cambridge Course 10 w.:
15.09 - 23.11
IELTS Course:
01.01 / 05.02 / 05.03 / 02.04 / 07.05 / 04.06 / 02.07 / 06.08 / 03.09 / 01.10 / 05.11 / 03.12.2007
TOEFL Course:
05.03 / 06.08.2007
TOEFL Course:
17.03 / 23.05.2008
TOEIC Course:
02.01 / 28.05 / 15.10.2007
TOEIC Course:
07.01 / 02.06 / 25.08.2008
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 26.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 07.05 / 11.06 / 15.08 / 25.12 / 26.12.2007
Bank holidays:
31.12.07 / 01.01 / 28.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 25.04 / 05.05 / 09.06 / 13.08 / 25.12 / 26.12.2008
Included in price:
  • Language Course & Course Materials
  • Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/half board
B: Residence/twin room/no meals
Standard Course A B
2 weeks 804 742
3 weeks 1012 919
4 weeks 1220 1096
6 weeks 1636 1450
8 weeks 2052 1804
12 weeks 2884 2512
2 weeks 1249 1217
3 weeks 1677 1629
4 weeks 2105 2041
6 weeks 2961 2865
8 weeks 3817 3689
12 weeks 5529 5157


Intensive Course A B
2 weeks 1404 1342
3 weeks 1912 1819
4 weeks 2420 2296
6 weeks 3436 3250
8 weeks 4452 4204
12 weeks 6364 5992
16 weeks 8356 7860
24 weeks 12340 11596
Extra week (24+) 478 447
2 weeks 1429 1397
3 weeks 1947 1899
4 weeks 2465 2401
6 weeks 3501 3405
8 weeks 4537 4409
12 weeks 6489 6117
16 weeks 8521 8025
24 weeks 12585 11481
Extra week (24+) 488 442


Cambridge Course A B
10 weeks (FCE,CAE) 5568 5258
10 weeks (FCE,CAE) 5573 5413
Examination fee to be paid on site ~340

Examination fee to be paid on site ~360

Cambridge Course A B
12+1 weeks (FCE,CAE,CPE) 6800 6397
12+1 weeks (FCE,CAE,CPE) 6805 6402
Examination fee to be paid on site ~340

Examination fee to be paid on site ~360

BEC Vantage Cambridge Course A B
10 weeks 5568 5258
10 weeks 5573 5413
Examination fee to be paid on site ~332

Examination fee to be paid on site ~360

BEC Higher Cambridge Course A B
10+1 weeks 5764 5423
10+1 weeks 5769 5593
Examination fee to be paid on site ~345

Examination fee to be paid on site ~360

BEC Higher Cambridge Course A B
10 weeks 5568 5358
10 weeks 5573 5513
Examination fee to be paid on site ~345

Examination fee to be paid on site ~360

IELTS Course A B
2 weeks 1404 1342
3 weeks 1912 1819
4 weeks 2420 2296
6 weeks 3436 3250
8 weeks 4452 4204
12 weeks 6364 5992
16 weeks 8356 7860
24 weeks 12340 11596
Extra week (24+) 478 447
2 weeks 1429 1397
3 weeks 1947 1899
4 weeks 2465 2401
6 weeks 3501 3405
8 weeks 4537 4409
12 weeks 6489 6117
16 weeks 8521 8025
24 weeks 12585 11481
Extra week (24+) 488 442


TOEFL Course A B
10 weeks 5468 5158
10 weeks 5573 5413
Exam fee is to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl

Exam fee is to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl

TOEIC Course A B
10 weeks 5468 5158
10 weeks 5573 5413


Options/Extras
Private Tuition (min. 5 hour/week) (per hour) 80
Private Tuition (min. 5 hour/week) (per hour) 90
Extra night at the hostfamily's 0
Extra night at the hostfamily's 28
Extra night at the hostfamily's, full board 0
Extra night at the hostfamily's, full board 31
Airport transfer 99
Airport transfer 99
Compulsory Health Insurance/course exceeding 12 weeks
13+ weeks 117
25+ weeks 233
37+ weeks 291
13+ weeks 124
25+ weeks 217
37+ weeks 403

Homestay, full board 21/w.
Residence, twin room, River Front 10/w.
Residence, single room 160/w.
Residence, single room, River Front 180/w.

Key points of the language school in Brisbane

• 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
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