Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Gold Coast : Shafston International College

English school in Gold Coast: Shafston International College

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

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.
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.

Information

Courses

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (16 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Accommodation

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.
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.

Leisure

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.
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.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
 500'000
School size
 M
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
 18 years (16 on request)
Accommodation Host family / apartment
Exams FCE / CAE / BEC Vantage, Higher, IELTS
Number of inhabitants
 500'000
School size
 M
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
 18 years (16 on request)
Accommodation Host family / apartment
Exams FCE / CAE / IELTS

Location of the language school Shafston International College

Quality marks

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ELICOSACPETNEAS
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

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Key points

  • Ideal location on the Australian Gold Coast
  • Brand new campus with quality equipmaent
  • Countless possibilities to do sport
  • High-performance school with a wide range of courses
  • Ideal location on the Australian Gold Coast
  • Brand new campus with quality equipmaent
  • Countless possibilities to do sport
  • High-performance school with a wide range of courses

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.71) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 11.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 / 05.04.2010 - 12.06.2010 / 27.09.2010 - 05.12.2010
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 04.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 / 29.03.2010 - 12.06.2010
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10 w.: 13.09.2010 - 21.11.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 03.05 / 14.06 / 11.08 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 954 1057
2 week(s) 1515 1721
3 week(s) 2076 2385
4 week(s) 2637 3049
6 week(s) 3759 4377
8 week(s) 4881 5705
12 week(s) 7005 8241
16 week(s) 9209 10857
24 week(s) 13617 16089
Extra week (24+) 541 644
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7222 8561
Exam fee ~362
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7222 8561
Exam fee ~368
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6003 7033
Exam fee ~375
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10+1 week(s) 6220 7353
Exam fee ~378
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6003 7033
Exam fee ~378
IELTS course A B
2 week(s) 1515 1721
3 week(s) 2076 2385
4 week(s) 2637 3049
6 week(s) 3759 4377
8 week(s) 4881 5705
12 week(s) 7005 8241
16 week(s) 9209 10857
24 week(s) 13617 16089
Extra week (24+) 541 644
Exam fee ~310
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) 90
Extra night with host family, no meals 23
Extra night with host family, half board 31
Extra night with host family, full board 34
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 33
Compulsory OSHC health insurance
Airport transfer (on arrival) 200
Airport pick-up and drop-off 335
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +217/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals +103/w.
Host family/single room/no meals -59/w.
Host family/single room/full board +21/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -160/w.
Low/high season

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.71) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.: 27.04.2011 - 17.07.2011 / 11.07.2011 - 01.10.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 03.12.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.: 04.01.2011 - 20.03.2011 / 26.09.2011 - 11.12.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.: 27.04.2011 - 17.07.2011 / 04.07.2011 - 25.09.2011
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 26.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 26.04 / 02.05 / 13.06 / 29.08 .2011
School holidays: 24.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

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/single room/no meals
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 954 1077
2 week(s) 1515 1761
3 week(s) 2076 2445
4 week(s) 2637 3129
6 week(s) 3759 4497
8 week(s) 4881 5865
12 week(s) 7005 8481
16 week(s) 9209 11177
24 week(s) 13617 16569
Extra week (24+) 541 664
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6003 7233
12 week(s) 7005 8481
Exam fee ~240
additional night compulsory (04.01-13.03) + (27.04-17.07)
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
11 week(s) 6564 7917
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12 week(s) 7005 8481
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory (04.07-25.09)
IELTS course A B
1 week(s) 954 1077
2 week(s) 1515 1761
3 week(s) 2076 2445
4 week(s) 2637 3129
6 week(s) 3759 4497
8 week(s) 4881 5865
12 week(s) 7005 8481
16 week(s) 9209 11177
24 week(s) 13617 16569
Extra week (24+) 541 664
Exam fee ~310
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) 90
Extra night with host family, no meals 23
Extra night with host family, half board 31
Extra night with host family, full board 34
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 36
Compulsory OSHC health insurance
Airport transfer (on arrival) 200
Airport pick-up and drop-off 335
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +217/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (Blue Water Bay Luxury Villas) +123/w.
Host family/single room/no meals -59/w.
Host family/single room/full board +21/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals (Blue Water Bay Luxury Villas) -170/w.
Low/high season

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