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English school in Byron Bay: Global Village

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Information 2010
Information 2011

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.
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: 1 - 12 week(s)
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:00

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

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

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+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 (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 CAE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+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 week(s)
+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 week(s)
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 hours of surfing
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 4 afternoons of surfing

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 8 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 CAE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 13:00-15:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE / CAE + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 13:00-15:00

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 IELTS + 5 ''self study'')
Course duration: 4 - 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 13:00-15:00

English + surfing
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes + 4x2 hours of surfing
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:20 + 4 afternoons of surfing

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.
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!
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
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

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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
  • 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

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Dates and Prices

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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) 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
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
1 week(s) 940
2 week(s) 1465
3 week(s) 1990
4 week(s) 2515
6 week(s) 3445
8 week(s) 4455
12 week(s) 6540
Intensive course A
1 week(s) 1025
2 week(s) 1635
3 week(s) 2245
4 week(s) 2855
6 week(s) 4015
8 week(s) 5215
12 week(s) 7680
16 week(s) 10035
24 week(s) 14643
Extra week (24+) 550
Cambridge course (FCE) A
10 week(s) 6620
Exam fee ~382
Cambridge course (CAE) A
10 week(s) 6620
Exam fee ~388
Cambridge course (FCE) A
12+1 week(s) 8090
Exam fee ~382
Cambridge course (CAE) A
12+1 week(s) 8090
Exam fee ~388
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based A
8+1 week(s) 5630
Exam fee ~382
IELTS course A
11 week(s) 7080
12 week(s) 7680
Exam fee ~280
English + surfing A
2 week(s) 1880
3 week(s) 2670
4 week(s) 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 (on arrival) (Brisbane) 220
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gold Coast) 90
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +240/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

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based 8 w.: 27.06.2011 - 21.08.2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 12.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
IELTS course : 04.01  / 28.03  / 20.06  / 12.09 .2011
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 26.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 02.05 / 13.06 / 01.08 / 03.10 .2011
School holidays: 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011
26.12.2011 - 03.01.2012

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/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 940 870
2 week(s) 1455 1315
3 week(s) 1970 1760
4 week(s) 2485 2205
6 week(s) 3455 3035
8 week(s) 4465 3905
12 week(s) 6540 5700
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 1000 930
2 week(s) 1575 1435
3 week(s) 2150 1940
4 week(s) 2725 2445
6 week(s) 3815 3395
8 week(s) 4945 4385
12 week(s) 7260 6420
16 week(s) 9500 8380
24 week(s) 13600 11920
Extra week (24+) 525 455
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based A B
8 week(s) 5135 4575
Exam fee ~382
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6295 5595
Exam fee ~382
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6295 5595
Exam fee ~388
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7695 6785
Exam fee ~388
IELTS course A B
4 week(s) 2745 2465
6 week(s) 3845 3425
12 week(s) 7320 6480
Exam fee ~317
English + surfing A B
1 week(s) 1240 1170
2 week(s) 1955 1815
3 week(s) 2720 2510
4 week(s) 3435 3155
Extra week (4+) 715 645
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (per lesson) 100
Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 5
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 35
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Brisbane) 220
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gold Coast) 90
Extra night with host family 35
Extra night in a Student House (single room) 24
Extra night in a Student House (double room) 19
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +240/w.
Student house/single room/no meals -70/w.
Student house/double room/no meals -40/w.
Low/high season

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