Language school Gold Coast, Shafston International College

In the centre of Southport, a few minutes from the famous beaches of Surfers Paradise, our partner school gives English classes in a very pleasant environment. You will make fast progress by following the teaching of high academic quality with a good range of course programmes. The campus is ideally situated close to the most beautiful beaches of the Gold Coast ad in the centre of the student district of Southport itself, close to boutiques, cafés and restaurants with their very relaxed atmospheres. The 14 classrooms are all air-conditioned and offer a lot of space and brightness. Internet access is free via WiFi and you will also be able to use the computers installed in the computer room. A library will allow you to borrow DVDs, to print and photocopy documents or to work in peace and quiet. You will be able to take your meals in the self-service restaurant and chat over a cup of coffee, after or between classes, in the very welcoming campus cafeteria.

Host family
Our partner school has a network of host families who are happy to accommodate international students by offering them pleasant conditions to discover the lifestyle of Australians on the Gold Coast. All of the families live within a perimeter of a maximum of 30 minutes and you will have no difficulty in getting to the school by public transport. You will stay in a single room and will benefit from the choice of accommodation only, breakfast, half board or full board. Complete immersion - perfect for making continuous progress in English!

Shared apartments
For those who wish to live in an independent way, our partner school proposes to you to stay in two-bedroomed apartments within a residence. The apartments benefit from an ideal location, 10 minutes from the course centre and close to magnificent sand beaches, The apartments include a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom, air-conditioning and a television. Bedlinen and bath towels are provided and the apartments have a washing machine where you will be able to do your laundry. The "Blue Water Bay" residence has excellent facilities, including swimming pools, a spa, a tennis court equipped with floodlights, a barbecue corner, a sports hall, a covered car park and gardens. From the residence, you will easily be able to access the numerous trendy bars, restaurants, discos and shops. In order to benefit from an Internet WiFi connection, the school recommends bringing your own modem or else, a free WiFi connection is available on the campus of the school.

Each weekend, our partner school organises trips or excursions of discovery. You can choose from an outing to the zoo, walks in the tropical forests, a parachute jump, camping and many other activities.
If you wish to explore the Gold Coast and its surroundings by your own means, nothing is stopping you from throwing yourself wholeheartedly into outdoor activities which give the place its reputation including, first and foremost, surfing, which is practised with enthusiasm, underwater diving, jet skiing, kayaking, a dolphin watching boat trip, hot balloon rides or fishing trips on the high sea. The well-named Gold Coast will manage to fulfil all of your expectations.