Language school Gold Coast, Browns English Language School
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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 familyStaying 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!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 I IELTS |
| Internet | yes |
| Cafeteria | fully-equipped kitchen |
Location of the 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
Dates and Prices
/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62)
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course 10 w.: | 02.01.2008 - 09.03.2008 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 28.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 25.04 / 05.05 / 09.06 / 29.08 .2008 |
| School holidays: | 22.12.2007 - 01.01.2008 20.12.2008 - 28.12.2008 |
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 | 1315 | |
| 3 weeks | 1785 | |
| 4 weeks | 2255 | 2040 |
| 6 weeks | 3195 | 2890 |
| 8 weeks | 4135 | 3740 |
| 12 weeks | 6015 | 5440 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1435 | |
| 3 weeks | 1965 | |
| 4 weeks | 2495 | 2280 |
| 6 weeks | 3525 | 3220 |
| 8 weeks | 4575 | 4180 |
| 12 weeks | 6675 | 6100 |
| 16 weeks | 8695 | 7940 |
| 24 weeks | 12615 | 11500 |
| Extra week (24+) | 500 | 455 |
| Business course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 5675 | 5190 |
| Cambridge course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 5675 | 5190 |
| Exam fee ~350 | ||
| Examination fee to be paid on site ~350 | ||
| Cambridge course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 6945 | 6325 |
| Examination fee to be paid on site ~350 | ||
| IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 5675 | 5190 |
| English + surfing | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1565 | |
| Extra week (2+) | 595 |
| English + scuba diving | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1835 |
| English + tennis | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1715 | |
| Extra week (2+) | 670 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) | 85 |
| Guardianship fee (under 18 y.o.) (per week) | 30 |
| Apartment deposit | 385 |
| Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) | |
| 13+ weeks | 158 |
| 25+ weeks | 237 |
| 37+ weeks | 315 |
| Airport transfer (Brisbane) | 140 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | 210/w. |
| Shared apartment/double room/no meals | 165/w. |
| High season |
|---|
/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62)
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: | 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 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 / 04.05 / 08.06 / 28.08 .2009 |
| School holidays: | 25.12.2009 - 03.01.2010 |
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 | 1445 | |
| 3 weeks | 1965 | |
| 4 weeks | 2405 | 2265 |
| 6 weeks | 3405 | 3205 |
| 8 weeks | 4405 | 4145 |
| 12 weeks | 6405 | 6025 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1555 | |
| 3 weeks | 2130 | |
| 4 weeks | 2625 | 2485 |
| 6 weeks | 3705 | 3505 |
| 8 weeks | 4805 | 4545 |
| 12 weeks | 7005 | 6625 |
| 16 weeks | 9125 | 8625 |
| 24 weeks | 13245 | 12505 |
| Extra week (24+) | 525 | 495 |
| Business course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | 2625 | 2485 |
| 6 weeks | 3735 | 3535 |
| 8 weeks | 4845 | 4585 |
| 10 weeks | 5955 | 5635 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 5955 | 5635 |
| Exam fee ~380 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 7285 | 6875 |
| Exam fee ~380 | ||
| IELTS course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | 2625 | 2485 |
| 6 weeks | 3735 | 3535 |
| 8 weeks | 4845 | 4585 |
| 10 weeks | 5955 | 5635 |
| English + surfing | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1695 | |
| 3 weeks | 2340 | |
| 4 weeks | 2905 | 2765 |
| Extra week (4+) | 625 | 595 |
| English + scuba diving | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 2055 |
| English + tennis | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1955 | |
| 3 weeks | 2730 | |
| 4 weeks | 3425 | 3285 |
| Extra week (4+) | 755 | 725 |
| English + golf | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1895 | |
| 3 weeks | 2640 | |
| 4 weeks | 3305 | 3165 |
| Extra week (4+) | 725 | 695 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) | 95 |
| Apartment deposit | 440 |
| Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) | 30 |
| Extra night with host family | 35 |
| Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) | 29 |
| Airport transfer (Brisbane) | 150 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | 240/w. |
| Shared apartment/double room/no meals | 190/w. |
| High season |
|---|
It is possible that the description of courses and accommodation may change in 2009.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
All of the respective information for 2009 will be published on our website from November onwards.
All of the respective information for 2009 will also be available with the arrival of the 2009 brochures from October 2008
All of the information concerning dates & prices for 2009 are already available by clicking on the corresponding section.






























































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