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English Courses in Surfers Paradise, Australia

Surfers Paradise is a large commercial and tourist centre set on the Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia with huge skyscrapers that tower above the city's wonderful beaches giving it the unique atmosphere of a lively and modern town with the coast right on it's doorstep. There is plenty of world class shopping around the city, as well as a fantastic nightlife and countless other fun attractions. Surfers Paradise also has an attractive beachfront, which is lined by a number of cafes, bars and restaurants, while the mainly patrolled beaches stretch all along the Gold Coast and beyond.

Surfers Paradise's beachfront has a range of Australian, Asian, European, and fusion restaurants and cafes serving locals and visitors with excellent wining and dining experiences. Surfers is also a popular shopping destination providing shoppers with the choice of large and modern shopping malls, boutique stores, and weekly beachfront lantern night markets, all conveniently located close to the centre. Quality shopping centers to look out for include the Paradise Centre, the Chevron Renaissance and the Dolphin Centre. The city also has many quality art galleries, a range of major duty free stores and plenty of souvenir outlets. Join us on our English courses in Surfers Paradise and learn English in Australia.

English Courses in Surfers Paradise, Australia - Fees

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Our English School in Surfers Paradise, Australia

Our English school in Surfers Paradise, Australia is located in the centre of the town; just two minutes walk from the beach and conveniently close to the towns' major shops, restaurants and nightlife. Our modern and well equipped English school is housed in a spacious and naturally lit four story building, with excellent facilities that include modern classrooms, free internet access, a fully equipped student kitchen and a recreation area complete with games. Our school is also proud of its state of the art computer lounge, with multi media computers, that incorporates a library and a learning resource centre.

In Surfers Paradise we realise there is much more to learning a new language than just sitting in a classroom. With this in mind we operate an extensive activities program that runs alongside our English courses. Our extra curricular program is run by a full time Activities Officer who accompanies the students on all off-campus activities and can assist with reservations for car rental, travel tickets, restaurant and theatre bookings. We offer students a range of activities for both after class and at the weekends which gives plenty of opportunities for making new friends and practicing the language learnt in the classroom.

After school activities include sports such as basketball, football, beach volleyball, tennis and golf, while for the less energetic we offer BBQ's, museum and gallery visits, boomerang making and tours of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Our Activities Officer also organizes a variety of weekend trips which include a two day farm stay which incorporates horse riding, sheep shearing and songs around the campfire, a two day trip to the popular beachside town of Byron Bay, camping on Fraser Island and trips to The Great Barrier Reef.

Our English Courses in Surfers Paradise, Australia

Our English school in Surfers Paradise, Australia offers its students an innovative and uniquely designed curriculum known as the UFO study plan which has been created so our students can get maximum benefit from their studies. Our UFO courses ensure that all students study at the correct level for their abilities, with all students separated into 7 different levels of language knowledge, from beginner to advanced. Each student is assigned a home teacher for the duration of their English course; however students are given the opportunity to study in more than one class so they can experience more than one teaching style. This also gives students the chance to meet a wider range of classmates and the opportunity to make more friends in each class.

Our General English curriculum is made up of three daily components, each of which is separated into 7 different levels of ability, with a maximum class size of 15 students:

• Use of English - Students are placed in classes according to their general English ability.
• Focus English - Students are placed in classes according to their ability at speaking, listening, reading and writing of English.
• Options - Students in Levels 3 to 7 are able to choose lessons related to their specific objectives. Choices include TOEIC, TESOL, Business English, English for Working Holidays or IELTS. Students in Levels 1 and 2 continue to improve their general English through Lessons and Workshops.

Our UFO English Courses are open to all students, with two levels of intensity available. Our full time General English Course consists of 30 lessons per week and is recommended for students who want to learn as much as possible during their time with us. Our part time General English Course consists of 20 lessons per week and is ideal for students who require more time off for enjoying the many attractions in the area.

We also offer Cambridge Examination certificates.These certificates have worldwide recognition and are proof of a student's overall English language proficiency. A Cambridge Examination Certificate can assist students in furthering educational and employment pursuits.

* First Certificate of English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Maximum 14 students per class. 10 and 12 week courses. 30 lessons per week. Weekend study retreat included on each course. Closed classes.  

*Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Maximum 10 students per class. 10 and 12 week courses. 30 lessons per week. Weekend study retreat included on course. Closed classes.  

Cambridge Flexi Plus

This program provides students with an intensive Cambridge preparation course that has flexible start and finish dates. Is ideal for students who, due to work or other commitments, are unable to attend a more traditional Intensive Cambridge course. During the 12 week Flexi Plus program, students can start on any Monday up to week 9 of the course. (Minimum study period of 4 weeks). At the ends of the course students are provided with an individual assessment report detailing their strengths and weaknesses to assist them with further student. Maximum of 16 students per class.  

Our school in Surfers Paradise also offers TOEIC, TESOL, Business English, English for Working Holidays or IELTS English courses.

Please note we charge an additional weekly fee of $10.00 to cover books and class materials.

English Courses in Surfers Paradise, Australia - Accommodation

Our Surfers Paradise English School can offer its students a choice of accommodation, including a range of options on our ever popular home stay program, as well as our student house accommodation. All our accommodation options are inspected personally by our own Student Services staff to ensure they continue to meet our high standards. If for any reason you are not comfortable with your accommodation choice, we can provide an alternative at no extra charge. All students receive a detailed accommodation fact sheet before commencing their course.

Home Stay Program

One of the best ways to experience the culture and fantastic lifestyle of Australia, as well as being able to practice the English that is taught in the classroom everyday, is to choose from one of our three home stay options. All our home stay options include a private single room with a desk, chair, wardrobe and comfortable bed. All our families live close to a bus stop or train station, and are no more than 30 to 40 minutes traveling time from our school.

Family Home Stay

Our standard Family Home Stay option places students in a private room with shared bathroom facilities and includes a regular laundry service, breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner on the weekends. This option has a maximum of two students per household, with only students of different nationalities placed with the same family.

Deluxe Family Home Stay

Our Deluxe Family Home Stay option offers students a few extra comforts including a single room with private bathroom facilities, a regular laundry service and a swimming pool. This option also includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday and breakfast, lunch and dinner on the weekends. The Deluxe Home Stay option is limited to one student per family.

Self Cater Home Stay

Our Self Catering option places students in a house with no restrictions on numbers or nationality, making it an ideal choice for couples or small groups who wish to live together whilst studying. This choice includes shared bathroom facilities and breakfast only, seven days a week.

Student House

Students who do not wish to take part in our Home Stay Program can choose to stay at our recommended student accommodation. This option includes a single or double room in a professionally managed environment, with shared bathroom facilities, shared kitchen and a TV room. Prices for our student house accommodation are available on request.

Please note: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars. For the equivalent in your currency, please visit www.xe.com/ucc.

Special Dates:

Note that due to national holidays there are no classes on the following dates in Surfers Paradise:

New Years Day 1 st January, Australia Day 26 th January, Good Friday 6 th April, Easter Monday 9 th April, Anzac Day 25 th April, Labour Day 7 th May, Queens Birthday 11 th June. Our school is closed for Christmas from 17 th December to 28 th December.

Accommodation Prices: Please note that our school requires a one off placement fee of $195.00 for all accommodation booked through us.

Home Stay Program:

For students under 18 years old and students staying with a family over the Christmas period there is an additional charge of $30.00 per week.

Student House: Prices for our student house accommodation are available on request.