Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Byron Bay : BBELS
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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

BBELS occupies a beautiful, two-storey building in the heart of the town's shopping district, close to boutiques, restaurants, cafés, banks, supermarkets and the post office. The school has 14 classrooms which are comfortable, well-equipped and air-conditioned. In addition, the students also benefit from the use of 22 computers in order to access the Internet free of charge. A WiFi connection is also freely available throughout the building. A beautiful, shady terrace is the ideal place to meet other students after class or during breaks. For your meals, a kitchen is available for use, unless you would prefer to meet your friends at the school's café,"Oska". Additionally, BBELS is equipped with easy access for wheelchair users. The school will certainly appeal to those who like relaxed atmospheres within a small group of friends or who dream of going for a dip in the Pacific before going to classes.
BBELS occupies a beautiful, two-storey building in the heart of the town's shopping district, close to boutiques, restaurants, cafés, banks, supermarkets and the post office. The school has 14 classrooms which are comfortable, well-equipped and air-conditioned. In addition, the students also benefit from the use of 22 computers in order to access the Internet free of charge. A WiFi connection is also freely available throughout the building. A beautiful, shady terrace is the ideal place to meet other students after class or during breaks. For your meals, a kitchen is available for use, unless you would prefer to meet your friends at the school's café,"Oska". Additionally, BBELS is equipped with easy access for wheelchair users. The school will certainly appeal to those who like relaxed atmospheres within a small group of friends or who dream of going for a dip in the Pacific before going to classes.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

IELTS course
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

English + surfing
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes + 4x2.5 hours of surfing
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 4 afternoons of surfing

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

IELTS course
Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00

English + surfing
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes + 4x2.5 hours of surfing
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 4 afternoons of surfing

Accommodation

Host family
Australian families have an innate sense of hospitality and distinguish themselves through their "easy-going" character. Students can get to the school by bicycle, which is without doubt the best means of getting around in Byron Bay. (The school hires bikes to students and makes a parking area available to them). The accommodation is in a single room with half board during the week and full board at the weekend.

Student house (from 18 years)
You also have the possibility to share a house with other students from the school. The student 1houses proposed by BBELS are made up of three double bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room/ dining room which the students share as well as a washing machine and a kitchen for preparing meals. Bedlinen is provided but you will need to bring your own bath towels. The student houses are also equipped with a WiFi connection. It will take you approximately ten minutes on foot to reach the school and...the beaches!

Backpackers
Numerous backpackers and hotels offer bedrooms for all budgets which the school can help you to book.
Additional information on request.

Please note:
during the Blues Festival at Easter each year, Byron Bay fills up with visitors. Think of booking your accommodation enough time in advance!
Host family
Australian families have an innate sense of hospitality and distinguish themselves through their "easy-going" character. Students can get to the school by bicycle, which is without doubt the best means of getting around in Byron Bay. (The school hires bikes to students and makes a parking area available to them). The accommodation is in a single room with half board during the week and full board at the weekend.

Student house (from 18 years)
You also have the possibility to share a house with other students from the school. The student houses proposed by BBELS are made up of three or four double bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room/ dining room which the students share as well as a washing machine and a kitchen for preparing meals. Bedlinen is provided but you will need to bring your own bath towels. The student houses are also equipped with a free WiFi connection. It will take you approximately ten minutes on foot to reach the school and...the beaches!

Backpackers
Numerous backpackers and hotels offer bedrooms for all budgets which the school can help you to book.
Additional information on request.

Please note:
during the Blues Festival at Easter each year, Byron Bay fills up with visitors. Think of booking your accommodation enough time in advance!

Leisure

Sea, surf and sun are on the programme, as well a wide range of group and sports activities, outings and parties outside of class which allow the students to get maximum benefit from the exceptional setting of Byron Bay. Out at sea, you can also go dolphin and whale watching or sound the ocean depths and discover more than 400 species of marine fauna. It is possible to take diving lessons and to pass the PADI certificate and even to become an instructor. When it comes to music, Byron Bay attracts numerous musicians who, inspired by the beauty of the place, will improvise until dawn...
Sea, surf and sun are on the programme, as well a wide range of group and sports activities, outings and parties outside of class which allow the students to get maximum benefit from the exceptional setting of Byron Bay. Out at sea, you can also go dolphin and whale watching or sound the ocean depths and discover more than 400 species of marine fauna. It is possible to take diving lessons and to pass the PADI certificate and even to become an instructor. When it comes to music, Byron Bay attracts numerous musicians who, inspired by the beauty of the place, will improvise until dawn...

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
9'000
School size M
Levels
Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / Student house
Exams
Special
FCE, CAE, IELTS
English + surf + music + ...
Number of inhabitants
9'000
School size M
Levels
Elementary to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / Student house
Exams
Special
FCE, CAE, IELTS
English + surf + music + ...

Location of the language school BBELS

Quality marks

/ language school BBELS

NEASIALCACPET
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Small Australian town with a unique charm and magnificent beaches
  • Friendly, family atmosphere
  • Ideal setting for combining study and vacation
  • Two hours from Brisbane
  • Small Australian town with a unique charm and magnificent beaches
  • Friendly, family atmosphere
  • Ideal setting for combining study and vacation
  • Two hours from Brisbane

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ 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
Starting dates: 11.01  / 18.01  / 25.01  / 08.02  / 15.02  / 22.02  / 08.03  / 15.03  / 22.03  / 05.04  / 12.04  / 19.04  / 03.05  / 10.05  / 17.05  / 31.05  / 07.06  / 14.06  / 28.06  / 05.07  / 12.07  / 26.07  / 02.08  / 09.08  / 23.08  / 30.08  / 06.09  / 20.09  / 27.09  / 04.10  / 18.10  / 25.10  / 01.11  / 15.11  / 22.11  / 29.11  / 13.12  / 20.12 .2010
Starting dates (new session): 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 29.03  / 27.04  / 24.05  / 21.06  / 19.07  / 16.08  / 13.09  / 11.10  / 08.11  / 06.12 .2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
IELTS course : 04.01  / 15.02  / 29.03  / 10.05  / 21.06  / 03.08  / 13.09  / 25.10  / 06.12 .2010
English + surfing : 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 05.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 05.07  / 02.08  / 06.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 02.08 / 04.10 / 25.12 .2010
School holidays: 25.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
25.12.2010 - 03.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or student house
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Student house/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 week(s) 1435 1200
3 week(s) 1945 1620
4 week(s) 2455 2040
6 week(s) 3525 2930
8 week(s) 4545 3770
12 week(s) 6585 5450
Intensive course A B
2 week(s) 1575 1340
3 week(s) 2155 1830
4 week(s) 2735 2320
6 week(s) 3945 3350
8 week(s) 5105 4330
12 week(s) 7425 6290
16 week(s) 9545 8050
24 week(s) 14065 11850
Extra week (24+) 550 460
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6385 5430
Exam fee ~362
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6385 5430
Exam fee ~368
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7805 6580
Exam fee ~362
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7805 6580
Exam fee ~368
IELTS course A B
8 week(s) 5105 4330
12 week(s) 7425 6290
Exam fee ~280
English + surfing A B
2 week(s) 1775 1540
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 80
Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) 300
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 30
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) 40
Extra night with host family 35
Student house deposit 200
Cleaning fee 30
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 30
Airport transfer (on arrival) 220
Airport transfer (after 10 p.m.) 270
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +240/w.
Student house/double room/no meals -90/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +30/w.
Student house/single room/no meals +50/w.
Low/high season

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ 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
Starting dates: 10.01  / 17.01  / 24.01  / 07.02  / 14.02  / 21.02  / 07.03  / 14.03  / 21.03  / 04.04  / 11.04  / 18.04  / 02.05  / 09.05  / 16.05  / 30.05  / 06.06  / 13.06  / 27.06  / 04.07  / 11.07  / 25.07  / 01.08  / 08.08  / 22.08  / 29.08  / 05.09  / 19.09  / 26.09  / 03.10  / 17.10  / 24.10  / 31.10  / 14.11  / 21.11  / 28.11  / 12.12  / 19.12 .2011
Starting dates (new session): 04.01  / 31.01  / 28.02  / 28.03  / 26.04  / 23.05  / 20.06  / 18.07  / 15.08  / 12.09  / 10.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12 w.: 06.06.2011 - 27.08.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
IELTS course : 04.01  / 14.02  / 28.03  / 09.05  / 20.06  / 02.08  / 12.09  / 24.10  / 05.12 .2011
English + surfing : 04.01  / 07.02  / 07.03  / 04.04  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 04.07  / 01.08  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 26.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 26.04 / 13.06 / 01.08 / 03.10 .2011
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 03.01.2011
23.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or student house
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Student house/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 week(s) 1490 1310
3 week(s) 2010 1740
4 week(s) 2530 2170
6 week(s) 3620 3080
8 week(s) 4660 3940
12 week(s) 6740 5660
Intensive course A B
2 week(s) 1650 1470
3 week(s) 2250 1980
4 week(s) 2850 2490
6 week(s) 4100 3560
8 week(s) 5300 4580
12 week(s) 7700 6620
16 week(s) 9820 8380
24 week(s) 14460 12300
Extra week (24+) 560 470
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12 week(s) 7840 6760
Exam fee ~388
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
10 week(s) 6620 5720
Exam fee ~396
additional night compulsory (FCE, CAE)
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 week(s) 8080 6910
Exam fee ~396
IELTS course A B
8 week(s) 5320 4600
12 week(s) 7720 6640
Exam fee ~317
English + surfing A B
2 week(s) 1830 1650
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 90
Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) 300
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 30
End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) (23.12.2011 - 02.01.2012) 40
Extra night with host family 35
Extra night with host family, private bathroom 40
Student house deposit 200
Cleaning fee 30
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 35
Airport transfer (on arrival) 220
Airport transfer (after 10 p.m.) 270
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +240/w.
Student house/double room/no meals -90/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +30/w.
Student house/single room/no meals +50/w.
Low/high season
Language
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