Language studies abroad in Brisbane, Australia - Shafston International College language school

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School

Our partner school in Brisbane offers a unique setting for your studies in Australia. The school has its own garden and a terrace overlooking Brisbane River, from which you can see Shafston House, a 19th century architectural masterpiece, which has been completely refurbished by the school’s founder. This historic building, combined with the other more modern buildings that surround it, complete the campus. The school has 32 comfortable and very well-equipped classrooms, a study centre, a learning resources centre, 2 computer rooms with Internet and WiFi access, a student lounge with a view over the river, a large library, an excellent restaurant/cafeteria, free parking, sports fields and wheelchair access. It is also worth noting that Shafston International College offers an orientation and professional placement service for student visa holders.

Courses

Trimester, semester, academic year
The long-term English courses (from 12 weeks) proposed by our partner school, Shafston International College, will appeal to students for their flexibility. Effectively, you have the possibility of starting your general English courses on any Monday of the year and to combine it with preparation for the Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE), Business Cambridge (BEC Vantage, BEC Higher), TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS exams.

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 (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 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. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 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 (17 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)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 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: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 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(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 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 (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

TOEFL course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

TOEIC course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Accommodation

Host family
The host families, carefully selected by our partner school, are located a maximum of 30 minutes away from the school. Staying in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends or full board throughout the week, you will share the daily life and experiences of your host family whilst practising your English in a convivial and welcoming atmosphere.

Residence «University Mansion»
On the same site as the school, a magnificent building was built in 2000 in order to welcome students from throughout the world in optimal conditions. The residence proposes well-equipped single, double or triple rooms, each with a kitchenette, bathroom with shower and television. The residents also have a large fitness room at their disposal. The city centre can be easily reached in a few minutes by public transport (bus stop in front of the campus entrance and ferry is 2 minutes' walk away). The residence has 170 bedrooms for Australian and international students, which favours a multicultural atmosphere. Several apartments overlook the Brisbane River and offer an uninterrupted view of the city.

Leisure

The school offers a sports program that is based directly on the grassy areas within the campus or nearby. Social and cultural activities are also proposed, such as a cooking club or film screenings in the school, and outings and excursions are organised regularly. Brisbane is close to numerous other places of interest such as the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay or Fraser Island, just to name a few. The school will help you to organise weekend excursions.

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	1'750'000
School size	XL
Levels	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	18 years (17 on request)
Accommodation	Host family, student residence
Certificates	FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, BEC Vantage/Higher

Location of the language school Shafston International College

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Experienced group leaders to accompany you!

Jens Tiemann I am from a small city in Germany therefore living in Brisbane is a wonderful experience. I came to Australia to improve my English preparing for my university studies and to explore interesting places. I really appreciate the beautiful environment of Shafston and the weather conditions of Brisbane. The magnificent riverfront campus is only 5 minutes from the city centre with public transport, and I love to travel with the unique “City Cat” on the Brisbane River. Studying in small classes and with friendly, helpful teachers, it is more than I expected.

Key points

Fantastic campus and residence on the banks of Brisbane river
Strategically located for exploring the country
Preparation of BEC exams
Large number of nationalities represented

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in AUD (AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.81) 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 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
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.:	03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12 w.:	10.09.2012 - 02.12.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.:	19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.:	16.01.2012 - 24.03.2012 / 02.04.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 02.07.2012 - 09.09.2012
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10+1 w.:	17.09.2012 - 01.12.2012
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10 w.:	16.01.2012 - 24.03.2012 / 02.04.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 02.07.2012 - 09.09.2012
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10+1 w.:	17.09.2012 - 01.12.2012
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

TOEIC exam dates: 20.01/ 17.02/ 16.03/ 13.04/ 11.05/ 08.06/ 06.07/ 03.08/ 31.08/ 28.09/ 26.10/ 23.11/ 14.12.2012
TOEFL exam dates on request

Lowest prices guaranteed

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If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or residence
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals

Intensive course	A	B
12 week(s)	7172	6788
24 week(s)	13904	12776
36 week(s)	20276	18584
Extra week from:	551	504

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based	A	B
12 week(s)	7172	6788
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory (FCE 03.01 & 26.03)

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer Based	A	B
12 week(s)	7172	6788
Exam fee ~260
additional night compulsory (CAE 02.04, 02.07 & 17.09)

Cambridge course (CPE)	A	B
10 week(s)	6150	5980
12 week(s)	7172	6788
Exam fee ~386
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CPE)	A	B
12+1 week(s)	7389	6973
Exam fee ~386

BEC Vantage Cambridge course	A	B
10 week(s)	6150	5980
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory (02.04-10.06) + (02.07-09.09)

BEC Vantage Cambridge course	A	B
10+1 week(s)	6367	6180
Exam fee ~250

BEC Higher Cambridge course	A	B
10 week(s)	6150	5980
Exam fee ~290
additional night compulsory (02.04-10.06) + (02.07-09.09)

BEC Higher Cambridge course	A	B
10+1 week(s)	6367	6180
Exam fee ~290

IELTS course	A	B
12 week(s)	7172	6788
24 week(s)	13904	12776
36 week(s)	20276	18584
Extra week from:	551	504
Exam fee ~330

TOEFL course	A	B
6 week(s)	3866	3764
Exam fee to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl

TOEIC course	A	B
6 week(s)	3866	3764
Exam fee ~150

Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour)	90
Extra night with host family	31
Extra night with host family, full board	34
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) (by credit card)	300
Internet in residence (per week) (to be paid on site)	10
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month)	38
FCE Cambridge exam fee	250
CAE Cambridge exam fee	260
CPE Cambridge exam fee	386
BEC Vantage Cambridge exam fee	250
BEC Higher Cambridge exam fee	290
Airport transfer (on arrival)	110
Airport pick-up and drop-off	175

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+217/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (University Mansions)	-17/w.
Host family/single room/full board	+21/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (University Mansions)	+175/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (River Front) (University Mansions)	+10/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (River Front) (University Mansions)	+240/w.
Residence/triple room/no meals (River Front (University Mansions))	-20/w.