Language school Gold Coast, GEOS Queensland College of English Gold Coast
- School
School
Just moments from the famous beach of Surfers Paradise, our partner school is also close to all the boutiques and shopping centres that give the Gold Coast a liveliness that is known Australia-wide. Eleven bright, comfortable and well-equipped classrooms as well as a magnificent shady balcony are at your disposal. You can also use the student lounge, a computer room with free Internet access and facilities for parking your bike or storing your surfboard.Courses
Standard courseLessons: 15 of 60 minutes
(10 General English + 5 "self study")
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:00, 09:00-12:00 or 10:00-13:00 (depending on level)
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 General English + 5 "self study")
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Daily schedule: 08:00-14:10, 9:00-15:10 or 10:00-16:10 (depending on level)
Details: cf. standard course
Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes (20+5 indepedent studies)
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 students
Details: cf. intensive course
Accommodation
Host familyThe school has carefully selected a very good network of host families, who generally live around 20 minutes away from the school. Australian families are known for their warm welcome, and offer you the chance to practise English daily outside of class. You will stay in a single room with half board provided.
Leisure
Surfing, diving and beach activities are definitely on the program. The school offers a wide range of sports and cultural activities through its “Dolphin Club”, to encourage students to meet and socialise. Numerous excursions are also offered, for example to Fraser Island, the world’s largest white sand island, or to amusement parks such as Movieworld, Seaworld, etc… the town also has a large number of bars, pubs and nightclubs for those who like to party.At a glance
/ in summary...
| Number of inhabitants |
500'000 |
| School size |
M-L |
| Levels |
Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 years |
| Accommodation |
Host family |
| Exams |
FCE, CAE |
Location of the language school GEOS Queensland College of English Gold Coast
Quality marks
/ language school GEOS Queensland College of English Gold Coast
WiFi is free.
Key points
- School located just metres from the beach
- Relaxed atmosphere in a professional setting
- Possibility to combine with stays in Perth, Cairns or Melbourne
Dates and Prices
Dates and Prices 2008
Dates and Prices 2009
/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62)
Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course 10 w.: | 01.01.2008 - 09.03.2008 |
| Cambridge course 12+1 w.: | 17.03.2008 - 14.06.2008 / 15.09.2008 - 13.12.2008 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 28.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 25.04 / 05.05 / 09.06 / 25.12 / 26.12 .2008 |
Included in price:
- Language course & course material
- Host family / single room / half board
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1310 |
| 3 weeks | 1775 |
| 4 weeks | 2240 |
| 6 weeks | 3170 |
| 8 weeks | 4100 |
| 12 weeks | 5960 |
| Intensive course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1390 |
| 3 weeks | 1895 |
| 4 weeks | 2400 |
| 6 weeks | 3410 |
| 8 weeks | 4420 |
| 12 weeks | 6380 |
| 16 weeks | 8380 |
| 24 weeks | 12260 |
| Extra week (24+) | 495 |
| Cambridge course | A | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks (FCE) | 5880 | |
| Extra week (10+) | 195 | |
| Exam fee ~340 | ||
| Examination fee to be paid on site ~340 | ||
| Cambridge course | A | |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 7175 | |
| Extra week (12+) | 195 | |
| Exam fee ~340 | ||
| Examination fee to be paid on site ~340 | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) | 20 |
| Airport pick-up (Bus leaving from Brisbane airport) | 90 |
| Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) | |
| 13+ weeks | 185 |
| 25+ weeks | 278 |
| 37+ weeks | 370 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | 195/w. |
| High season |
|---|
/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62)
Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: 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 / 27.04 / 04.05 / 08.06 / 28.08 / 25.12 / 28.12 .2009 |
Included in price:
- Language course & course material
- Host family / single room / half board
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1370 |
| 3 weeks | 1855 |
| 4 weeks | 2340 |
| 6 weeks | 3310 |
| 8 weeks | 4280 |
| 12 weeks | 6220 |
| Intensive course | A |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1440 |
| 3 weeks | 1960 |
| 4 weeks | 2480 |
| 6 weeks | 3520 |
| 8 weeks | 4560 |
| 12 weeks | 6580 |
| 16 weeks | 8640 |
| 24 weeks | 12640 |
| Extra week (24+) | 510 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 weeks | 6050 | |
| Exam fee ~370 | ||
| Examination fee to be paid on site ~340 | ||
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 weeks | 7385 | |
| Exam fee ~370 | ||
| Examination fee to be paid on site ~340 | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| Extra night | 29 |
| Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. | |
| Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) | 31 |
| Airport transfer (Bus leaving from Brisbane airport) | 100 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | 205/w. |
| High season |
|---|
Language study trip in 2009?
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.
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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