Language studies abroad in Gold Coast, Australia - Browns English Language School language school

School

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School

The new campus of our partner school is located 15 minutes' walk away from the most beautiful beaches and 15 minutes by bus away from Surfer's Paradise. Close to the building which houses the course centre, you will find shops, supermarkets, parks and the bus stops of the main urban lines. Bright classrooms, welcoming common rooms, a computer centre with computers at the disposal of the students, WiFi throughout the building and a well-stocked library are the assets of this school. A very well-equipped kitchen allows you to have something to eat and an outdoor courtyard welcomes you for your meals or discussions amongst students from the four corners of the planet. On the notice board at the reception, you will find the latest information concerning travel possibilities, accommodation or temporary jobs in Australia.

Courses

Trimester, semester, academic year
The long-term courses (from 12 weeks) proposed by our partner school, BROWNS ELS, offer great flexibility, whether regarding the dates (start of courses possible each Monday) or the content of the programmes, including the possibility to combine a general Englaish course with a Cambridge (FCE, CAE) exam preparation course or even to add diving, surfing, scuba diving, golf or tennis lessons to it.

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 general + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

BEC (Vantage) course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-15:20

English + surfing
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
(21 general + 2 surfing)
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-15:20 (3x/week) + Surf (2x/week) or 9:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:55 (3x/week) + Surf (2x/week)

English + diving
Lessons: 27 of 60 minutes
(21 general + 5 ''self study'' + 2 scuba diving)
Course duration: 2 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:20-15:10 or 08:50 - 15:20 or 09:30-15:55 + scuba diving (Sat+Sun)

English + tennis
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
(21 general + 2 Tennis)
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-15:20 (3x/week) + Tennis (2x/week) or 9:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:55 (3x/week) +Tennis (2x/week)

English + golf
Lessons: 23 of 60 minutes
(21 general + 2 golf)
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 18 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:50-12:10 + 13:10-15:20 (3x/week) + Golf (2x/week) or 9:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:55 (3x/week) +Golf (2x/week)

Accommodation

Host family
Staying 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” (from 18 y.o.)
If you wish to share accommodation with other students from the school, opt for the luxurious shared apartments offered by Browns. 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 activities programme. 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!

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants

500'000

School size

Levels

Beginner to advanced

Minimum age

16 years

Accommodation

Host Family / shared apartment

Exams

FCE / CAE / BEC / IELTS

Location of the language school Browns English Language School

Quality marks

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Special offer

Transfer offered between the Gold Coast and Brisbane!

Testimonial

Pierre-André Vial My dream had always been to travel to Australia and I decided to go there for a few months. But first, I needed to have some knowledge in English ! I decided to go to a language school to learn and to improve this language! The school I chose was Browns Language School, a school situated in Southport, just next to the famous city of Surfers Paradise. The teachers encouraged me in my studies and were always were dynamic, friendly and well-organised. In BROWNS I met lots of new friends, and not only friends from Switzerland, but friend from Asia and South America. It was so interesting for me to discover new cultures ! BROWNS organised lots of nice activites where I could meet wonderful people and develop a good relationship with them.

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

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

Dates and Prices

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

Dates and prices in AUD (AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.81) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
BEC (Vantage) course 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 09.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 02.12.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012 / 18.06.2012 - 25.08.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.:	18.06.2012 - 25.08.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 10+1 w.:	03.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 26.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 07.05 / 11.06 / 31.08 .2012
School holidays:	26.12.2011 - 01.01.2012 24.12.2012 - 31.12.2012

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/double room/no meals

Intensive course	A	B
12 week(s)	7658	7418
24 week(s)	14666	14186
36 week(s)	21614	20894
Extra week from:	589	569

BEC (Vantage) course	A	B
12 week(s)	7658	7418
Exam fee ~390
additional night compulsory (BEC 10.09)

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10 week(s)	6450	6250
Exam fee ~390
additional night compulsory (FCE 03.01)

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
10 week(s)	6450	6250
Exam fee ~390

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
12+1 week(s)	7893	7633
Exam fee ~390

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
10+1 week(s)	6685	6465
12+1 week(s)	7893	7633
Exam fee ~390
additional night compulsory (CAE 03.01)

IELTS course	A	B
4 week(s)	2826	2746
6 week(s)	4034	3914
8 week(s)	5242	5082
10 week(s)	6450	6250
Exam fee ~317

English + surfing	A	B
2 week(s)	1778
3 week(s)	2462
4 week(s)	3146	3066
Extra week (4+)	684	664

English + diving	A	B
2 week(s)	2188

English + tennis	A	B
2 week(s)	2018
3 week(s)	2822
4 week(s)	3626	3546
Extra week (4+)	804	784

English + golf	A	B
2 week(s)	1978
3 week(s)	2762
4 week(s)	3546	3466
Extra week (4+)	784	764

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour)	120
Apartment deposit	300
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week)	50
Extra night with host family	34
Extra night in a shared apartment	33
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month)	40
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Brisbane, compulsory if accommodation in apartment booked)	150
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gold Coast, compulsory if accommodation in apartment booked)	100