Language school Gold Coast, Browns English Language School
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Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 general + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40
BEC (Vantage) course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40
Please note: during the first weekend of the course, all of the participants are invited to one of the magnificent Gold Coast beaches, ideal for a smooth landing.
Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40
A noter: Le premier week-end du cours, tous les participants sont invités sur une des magnifiques plages de la Gold Coast, idéal pour un atterrissage en douceur.
Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
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: 09:00-15:40
IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 10 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40
English + surfing
Lessons: 21 of 60 minutes
(19 general + 2 surfing)
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:30 (Mon, Wed, Fri) + 09:00-12:30 + surfing 14:00-16:00 (Tue+Thu)
English + scuba diving
Lessons: 21 of 60 minutes
(19 general + 2 scuba diving)
Course duration: 2 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40 + scuba diving (Sat+Sun)
English + tennis
Lessons: 21 of 60 minutes
(19 general + 2 tennis)
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40 (Mon, Wed, Fri) + 09:00-12:30 + tennis 14:00-14:45 (Tue+Thu)
English + golf
Lessons: 21 of 60 minutes
(19 general + 2 golf)
Course duration: 2 - 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-15:40 (Mon, Wed, Fri) + 09:00-12:30 + golf 14:00 (Tue+Thu)
Accommodation
Staying with a host family will allow you to get the most out of your time on the Gold Coast. All the families are chosen with care by our partner school, and are located about 15 minutes away from the language school building. You will have a single room with half-board (full-board at the weekend). This option will allow you to discover the Australian lifestyle and to practise your English daily with a friendly Gold Coast family.
Shared apartments “Southport Central”
If you wish to share accommodation with other students from the school, opt for the luxurious shared apartments offered by Browns. Ideally located just 2 minutes from the school and 10 minutes’ walk from the surfing beaches, the fully furnished apartments each have two double rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room. You will have an splendid view over the town and the ocean from the balcony and you will be able to use the building’s facilities, including a swimming pool, gym or BBQ equipment.
Leisure
At a glance
/ in summary...
| Number of inhabitants |
500'000 |
| School size |
L |
| Levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 years |
| Accommodation | Host family/shared apartment |
| Exams |
| FCE / CAE / BEC / IELTS |
Location of the language school Browns English Language School
Quality marks
/ language school Browns English Language School
Key points
- Established and professional school
- Friendly, family atmosphere
- Central location, just moments from the Pacific Ocean
- Superb student residence, close to the school
- Wide range of activities
- School is suitable for both adults and young people
Special offer
Free surfing lesson!Nationality Mix
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.
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | 04.01 / 11.01 / 25.01 / 01.02 / 08.02 / 15.02 / 01.03 / 08.03 / 15.03 / 22.03 / 05.04 / 12.04 / 19.04 / 26.04 / 10.05 / 17.05 / 24.05 / 31.05 / 14.06 / 21.06 / 28.06 / 05.07 / 19.07 / 26.07 / 02.08 / 09.08 / 23.08 / 30.08 / 06.09 / 13.09 / 27.09 / 04.10 / 11.10 / 18.10 / 01.11 / 08.11 / 15.11 / 22.11 / 06.12 / 13.12 / 20.12 / 27.12 .2010 |
| Starting dates (new session): | 18.01 / 22.02 / 29.03 / 04.05 / 07.06 / 12.07 / 16.08 / 20.09 / 25.10 / 29.11 .2010 |
| BEC (Vantage) course 10 w.: | 11.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 |
| BEC (Vantage) course 12 w.: | 22.03.2010 - 12.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 05.12.2010 |
| 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, CAE) 12+1 w.: | 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 26.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 03.05 / 14.06 / 11.08 .2010 |
| School holidays: | 25.12.2009 - 03.01.2010 25.12.2010 - 02.01.2011 |
Included in price:
- Language course & course material
- Host family or shared apartment
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1435 | |
| 3 weeks | 1950 | |
| 4 weeks | 2465 | 2345 |
| 6 weeks | 3495 | 3325 |
| 8 weeks | 4525 | 4305 |
| 12 weeks | 6585 | 6265 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1555 | |
| 3 weeks | 2130 | |
| 4 weeks | 2705 | 2585 |
| 6 weeks | 3825 | 3655 |
| 8 weeks | 4965 | 4745 |
| 12 weeks | 7245 | 6925 |
| 16 weeks | 9365 | 8945 |
| 24 weeks | 13605 | 12985 |
| Extra week (24+) | 540 | 515 |
| BEC (Vantage) course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 6245 | 5975 |
| 12 weeks | 7345 | 7025 |
| Exam fee ~390 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 6215 | 5945 |
| Exam fee ~380 | ||
| Cambridge course (CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 6245 | 5975 |
| Exam fee ~380 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 7570 | 7225 |
| Exam fee ~380 | ||
| IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | 2685 | 2565 |
| 6 weeks | 3825 | 3655 |
| 8 weeks | 4965 | 4745 |
| 10 weeks | 6105 | 5835 |
| Exam fee ~310 | ||
| English + surfing | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1665 | |
| 3 weeks | 2295 | |
| 4 weeks | 2925 | 2805 |
| Extra week (4+) | 630 | 605 |
| English + scuba diving | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 2075 |
| English + tennis | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1925 | |
| 3 weeks | 2685 | |
| 4 weeks | 3445 | 3325 |
| Extra week (4+) | 760 | 735 |
| English + golf | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1865 | |
| 3 weeks | 2595 | |
| 4 weeks | 3325 | 3205 |
| Extra week (4+) | 730 | 705 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) | 95 |
| Apartment deposit | 460 |
| Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) | 35 |
| Extra night with host family | 33 |
| Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) | 32 |
| Airport transfer (Brisbane, compulsory if accommodation booked in apartment) | 150 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | +225/w. |
| Shared apartment/double room/no meals | -25/w. |
| High season |
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