LANGUAGE SCHOOLS IN AUSTRALIA

With the numerous seaside destinations and wilderness surroundings of the outback, it’s no wonder Australia draws international students for language learning.  

Whether your destination is Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Sydney, Perth, Melbourne or Canberra, or one of the many places in between, there are an abundance of language schools.  

There are large international organisations with language centres worldwide, local TAFE colleges offer language courses, independent schools, international schools and universities all seeking to cater for a variety of learning needs and offering high quality English language courses.

What differentiates the schools is the ‘package’ and your choice will depend on your needs or end need, the experience you are seeking and price you are prepared to pay.

Many schools cater for individuals and groups, offer part-time/full-time study options, can organise intensive blocks of classes or longer courses. The language studies themselves can focus on general English, business English, specific skills such as conversation or additional writing.  

Some schools are able to teach courses that lead to external examinations such as Cambridge, PET or IELTS exams. Other schools will follow their own syllabus in relation to a core language text book and the courses are typically a combination of English grammar, introduction of new language and vocabulary, comprehension, listening, oral, reading and writing skills.  

Many language schools are affiliated with or run affiliation programs with Universities, and course taken at the school can also be university preparation courses and entrance exams.

Whilst structured learning is done within the class room, there is plenty of language rich experiences to be had in real life at home-stays. Lodging with an Australian family, as well as going on day trips, participating in the schools extra activities and layed-on cultural events is sure to lead to greater language learning and an enjoyable stay in the land down-under.  

Top Tips: Seek schools that are accredited and meet international guidelines to be sure of quality. Think what you would like or need to achieve in your language learning and find a school that will provide a supportive learning environment to enable you to achieve your goals.

Link: English Language Schools Australia