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Language school Gold Coast, Browns English Language School

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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 15 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.

Information

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

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. 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 activities programme. 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!

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
Internet yes Cafeteria fully-equipped kitchen

Location of the language school Browns English Language School

Quality marks

/ language school Browns English Language School

ACPET
WiFi is free.

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

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.

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
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
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/double room/no meals
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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