- TypeLanguage schools
- LocationSouthport, Australia
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BROWNS English Language School is an Australian-owned English language school (CRICOS provider 02663M) with campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne and on the Gold Coast, where it teaches at 5 Hicks Street in Southport. It was founded in 2003 by Richard and Niesha Brown. The school lists several StudyTravel Star Awards finalist places in the Southern Hemisphere language school category.
- Intensive General English
- Advanced English Academic Practice, for university preparation
- IELTS exam preparation
- Private lessons
- Junior programmes, including primary and high school preparation
- Study + work packages such as English + Demi Pair, Barista@BROWNS and English + Volunteer
In General English, students are placed in separate classes for each of eight skills and systems according to their level. The school states that it offers more than 140 pathways into universities, colleges and schools. A free online placement test helps applicants choose a level. Housing options include shared student apartments and houses, homestay with full or half board, and demi pair stays with a host family. There are free weekly activities and a Jobs Club that helps with CVs, interviews and finding work in Australia.
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5 Hicks Street, Southport, QLD, Australia, 4215
- Intensive General English: core classes, Active8 skills lessons by level and the Accelerate self-study program
- Advanced English Academic Practice, preparing for university or higher education in Australia
- IELTS exam preparation
- Private one-to-one lessons
- Junior programs: primary school preparation, high school preparation, holiday program and study tours
- Study + Work: Barista@BROWNS, English + Demi Pair, English + Hotel/Resort Internship, English + Sports, English + Volunteer, English + Whale Conservation Volunteer
Applicants apply online, through a registered agent, or by emailing the PDF application form with a copy of the passport details page. If the chosen course has entry requirements and the applicant has no verifiable English results, they take the free BROWNS Online Placement Test. Completed applications receive a Letter of Offer within 24 hours; students then sign and return the Acceptance of Offer and pay by credit card or bank transfer. A free online Welcome to Australia course helps with preparation before arrival.
- Student apartments and houses: furnished rooms shared with other BROWNS students, close to campus
- Homestay with a selected local family with official safety checks, full board or half board
- Demi pair: living with a host family and helping for a set number of hours per week in exchange for accommodation and meals
An airport transfer service to and from Brisbane and Gold Coast airports is available.