Language school Gold Coast, Browns English Language School

School

Our BROWNS partner school is a family-run institution with a dynamic atmosphere where students can feel at home. Situated at the heart of Southport Boardwater, the language school building is a stone's throw away from beaches, parks, public transport connections, cafés, shops and supermarkets. With its 17 modern and spacious classrooms, its student lounge with free Internet access, its enthusiastic and experienced teachers and a quality academic system, BROWNS school offers you a friendly and motivating environment for learning English.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00–12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 9:00–15:30

Business English course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 8 to 12 people
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 standard + 5 exams prep.)
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Students/class: 8 to 12 people
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for IELTS exams
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 8 to 12 people
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 15:30

English + Sport
Lessons: 21 of General English + 2 hours of sport
(surfing/scuba diving/tennis/golf)

Accommodation

Host family
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 ELS (excellent quality-price ratio). 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

Our partner school offers an excellent program of sports activities. Each day of the week, you will have the opportunity to practise at least one sport or cultural activity. Among the options offered regularly by the school are: football, basketball, tennis, beach volleyball, etc. At the weekend, you can visit this extraordinary region: Byron Bay, Fraser Island and Stradbroke Island, nature parks, tropical forests and the mountain chains of the Hinterland… not to forget, of course, the parties, BBQs and memorable evenings organised by our partner school!