Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Cairns : GEOS - Cairns College of English
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School

Our partner school is located in the city-centre, right near the shops, banks and post office. It is also just a stone's throw away from the numerous bars and restaurants that make Cairns a young and happening city. The 21 classrooms are spacious and modern, air-conditioned and well-equipped, providing excellent learning conditions. Audio and video equipment, as well as computers with free Internet access, are available in the student lounge. The teachers and the staff at the school are available to help you in a relaxed environment which favours contacts, notably in the language lab where you will be able to perfect your new language knowledge.
Our partner school is located in the city-centre, right near the shops, banks and post office. It is also just a stone's throw away from the numerous bars and restaurants that make Cairns a young and happening city. The 21 classrooms are spacious and modern, air-conditioned and well-equipped, providing excellent learning conditions. Audio and video equipment, as well as computers with free Internet access, are available in the student lounge. The teachers and the staff at the school are available to help you in a relaxed environment which favours contacts, notably in the language lab where you will be able to perfect your new language knowledge.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
( 10 general + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 16 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10–11:10 or 10:10–12:10
or 11:10–13:10 (depending on level)


Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 general + 5 self study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Daily schedule: 09:10–14:10 or 10:10–15:10
or 11:10–16:10 (depending on level)
Details: cf. standard course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 FCE + 5 self-study)
Course: 12* weeks
* +1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Details: cf. intensive course

Accommodation

Host family
Cairns College of English has a very good network of host families who mostly live around 15-30 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided and will have the opportunity to experience fully the Australian way of life with a native family. What you will gain from a cultural and linguistic point of view with this accommodation option will largely contribute to improving your level of English.
Host family
Cairns College of English has a very good network of host families who mostly live around 15-30 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided and will have the opportunity to experience fully the Australian way of life with a native family. What you will gain from a cultural and linguistic point of view with this accommodation option will largely contribute to improving your level of English.

Leisure

Cairns is without doubt the place in Australia that offers the most leisure activities at very competitive prices. The city has become a meeting point for lovers of adventure and extreme sports, thanks to the natural marvels of the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical forest. Deep sea diving and jungle safaris figure amongst the wide choice of activities offered by our partner school, as well as a social program of parties and outings to make your stay unforgettable.
Cairns is without doubt the place in Australia that offers the most leisure activities at very competitive prices. The city has become a meeting point for lovers of adventure and extreme sports, thanks to the natural marvels of the Great Barrier Reef and the tropical forest. Deep sea diving and jungle safaris figure amongst the wide choice of activities offered by our partner school, as well as a social program of parties and outings to make your stay unforgettable.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
130'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family
Exams FCE
Number of inhabitants
130'000
School size L
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation Host family
Exams FCE

Location of the language school GEOS - Cairns College of English

Quality marks

/ language school GEOS - Cairns College of English

ELICOSNEAS
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Excellent location
  • Wide range of extracurricular activities
  • Very good network of host families
  • Professional attitude in a relaxed atmosphere
  • Excellent location
  • Wide range of extracurricular activities
  • Very good network of host families
  • Professional attitude in a relaxed atmosphere

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 25.04 / 05.05 / 08.06 / 17.07 / 25.12 / 26.12 .2009

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport pick-up on arrival
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1360
3 weeks 1840
4 weeks 2320
6 weeks 3280
8 weeks 4240
12 weeks 6160
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1440
3 weeks 1960
4 weeks 2480
6 weeks 3520
8 weeks 4560
12 weeks 6520
16 weeks 8560
24 weeks 12520
Extra week (24+) 505
Cambridge course (FCE) A
12+1 weeks 6720
Exam fee ~370
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 15 lessons/week) (per lesson) 90
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) (Standard & intensive course) 50
Course materials deposit (to be paid on site) (Cambridge course) 100
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 50
Extra night with host family 29
Extra night with host family (under 18 y.o.) 36
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 30
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +200/w.
High season
Language
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