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Language school Gold Coast, Shafston International College

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WiFi is free.

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.

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) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 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) Computer Based
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.

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.

Information

At a glance

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

ELICOSACPETNEAS

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

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 0.86) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.: 03.01.2012 - 25.03.2012 / 26.03.2012 - 17.06.2012 / 09.07.2012 - 29.09.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 01.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.: 03.01.2012 - 24.03.2012 / 02.04.2012 - 24.06.2012 / 02.07.2012 - 23.09.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Bank holidays: 02.01 / 26.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 07.05 / 11.06 / 15.08 .2012
School holidays: 24.12.2011 - 02.01.2012
24.12.2012 - 01.01.2013

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Travel documents
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 1011 1134
2 week(s) 1582 1828
3 week(s) 2153 2522
4 week(s) 2724 3216
6 week(s) 3866 4604
8 week(s) 5008 5992
12 week(s) 7172 8648
16 week(s) 9416 11384
24 week(s) 13904 16856
Extra week (24+) 551 674
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based A B
12 week(s) 7172 8648
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory (FCE 03.01 & 26.03)
Cambridge course (CAE) Computer Based A B
12 week(s) 7172 8648
Exam fee ~260
additional night compulsory (CAE 02.04, 02.07 & 17.09)
IELTS course A B
1 week(s) 1011 1134
2 week(s) 1582 1828
3 week(s) 2153 2522
4 week(s) 2724 3216
6 week(s) 3866 4604
8 week(s) 5008 5992
12 week(s) 7172 8648
16 week(s) 9416 11384
24 week(s) 13904 16856
Extra week (24+) 551 674
Exam fee ~330
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) 38
Compulsory OSHC health insurance
Apartment deposit (to be paid on site) 300
FCE Cambridge exam fee 250
CAE Cambridge exam fee 260
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gold Coast) 110
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Gold Coast) 175
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Brisbane) 215
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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