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English school in Byron Bay: Global Village

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School

The Global Village language school benefits from an ideal location on Ruskin Street, only a few minutes away from the city centre and from the magnificent Australian beaches. The building, which has been entirely renovated, offers excellent facilities, allowing you to learn English in the best conditions, including 12 bright and spacious classrooms, a language lab with multimedia material, computers and a free WiFi Internet connection. During breaks and after classes, enjoy the student lounge with a TV, DVD player and a games console and challenge your friends from the school to a game of billiards or table tennis! In addition, you will have free access to the equipped kitchen with microwave, free tea and coffee, as well as the outdoor relaxation area with a coffee and barbecue corner. If you feel like letting of steam following your language classes, the outdoor sports ground is available for football, volleyball and basketball.

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: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 général + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE, CAE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE, CAE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 8 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 IELTS + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 11 / 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

English + surfing
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes + 4x2 heures de surf
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 4 après-midi de surf

Accommodation

Host family
Staying with a host family is the ideal option for discovering the Australian culture, whilst practising English on a daily basis. The families are selected with care and are situated around fifteen minutes on foot or by bike away from our partner school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided and will share the common rooms with your hosts. In this way, you will get to know their lifestyle and traditions.

Student House «Comet Close» (from 18 years)
Situated in a quiet residential area, only 5 minutes' walk away from our partner school and 10 minutes from the beach, this modern student house has numerous conveniences on offer.
It is made up of one single room and two double rooms. The bathroom, kitchen and living room are shared. This student house also has a laundry room and a WiFi connection. The residents will have access to a nice garden with a terrace where they will be able to make the most of the Australian sunshine and have barbecues with friends they have made at the school.

Backpackers
If you are looking for more independence, you can stay in one of the Backpacker hostels, around ten minutes away from the school, for a very good quality-price ratio. The school will help you in the booking procedures. Prices and additional information on request.

Leisure

During a language study holiday in Byron Bay, you won't get bored! This small town on the Pacific offers a wide variety of attractions, outdoor and water activities, but also a multitude of small shops. restaurants, cafés and bars. Our partner school, Global Village, proposes a complete programme of activities and excursions. Visit the craft markets, head out to see to watch the whales, have a go at diving, kayaking or mountain biking, explore the surrounding town and cities like Brisbane and the Gold Coast...Everyone will find activities to their liking!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
9'000
School size
L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family/Student House/Backpackers
Exams FCE, CAE, IELTS

Location of the language school Global Village

Quality marks

/ language school Global Village

WiFi is free.

Key points

  • A unique environment 2 hours from Brisbane
  • Friendly, relaxed and professional atmosphere
  • School situated on a campus surrounded by outdoor spaces
  • Accommodation close to the school

Dates and Prices

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

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

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based 8+1 w.: 28.06.2010 - 29.08.2010
IELTS course 11 w. : 04.01 .2010
IELTS course 12 w. : 22.03  / 15.06  / 13.09 .2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 14.06 / 04.10 .2010
School holidays: 25.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1465
3 weeks 1990
4 weeks 2515
6 weeks 3445
8 weeks 4455
12 weeks 6540
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1635
3 weeks 2245
4 weeks 2855
6 weeks 4015
8 weeks 5215
12 weeks 7680
16 weeks 10035
24 weeks 14643
Extra week (24+) 550
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
10 weeks 6620
Exam fee ~388
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
12+1 weeks 8090
Exam fee ~388
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based A
8+1 weeks 5630
Exam fee ~382
IELTS course A
11 weeks 7080
12 weeks 7680
Exam fee ~280
English + surfing A
2 weeks 1880
3 weeks 2670
4 weeks 3350
Extra week (4+) 680
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 95
Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 5
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 29
Airport transfer (pick-up) (Brisbane) 220
Airport transfer (pick-up) (Gold Coast) 90
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +240/w.
High season
Language
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