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EF International Language CenterBrisbane, Australia

164 Melbourne Street - 4101 Brisbane - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Easy access to City Beach on the Brisbane River.
  • Organized excursions to Fraser Island and Movie World.
  • Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Brisbane is located in the charismatic and culturally rich city of Brisbane, on the eastern coast of Australia. The school is housed in a fashionable and prominent Art Deco building between the student-friendly Westend and Southbank neighbourhoods. Within walking distance of the school, there are several cafés, eateries, cinemas, parks and museums, ensuring that students feel comfortable and entertained whilst reaching their language goals at EF Brisbane. With local attractions such as The Wheel of Brisbane, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, and the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), all just short journeys from the school, students are sure to create many memorable moments in Brisbane. The school is within a 45-minute journey from Brisbane Airport via public transport.

School facilities: The school's facilities are exemplary, offering students' all they may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable environment. Classrooms have charming modern interiors with state-of-the-art technology, are spacious, and have excellent lighting, offering fantastic opportunities for student engagement. Facilities include a cafeteria, a rooftop terrace, a garden, a computer room, a lounge area, a rooftop terrace and a Student Support Desk for any questions or queries that arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to ensure an optimal learning environment for all.

Social and Cultural: EF Brisbane regularly arranges excursions to the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island and much more!

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

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General Language
General Course + AccommodationPopular English course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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695€678€
Includes accommodation
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General Course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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650€618€
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Intensive Course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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720€684€
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Intensive Course + Accommodation
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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765€746€
Includes accommodation
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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690€656€
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FCE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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735€717€
Includes accommodation
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CAE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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CAE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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735€717€
Includes accommodation
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CPE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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CPE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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735€717€
Includes accommodation
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IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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690€656€
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IELTS Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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735€717€
Includes accommodation
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Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
NEASPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalASQA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1965
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Video game console

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 20
    • Number of public PC workstations: 50

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 145 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Brisbane. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 50 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.

    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Brisbane Airport:
150 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near Brisbane and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Brisbane page. For flight comparisons to Brisbane, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Football (soccer)
Sailing
Swimming

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities
- City cycle: discover the city by bike
- Salsa lessons

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Laser Tag ($24)
- Bowling night ($30)
- Kayaking in Brisbane river ($35)
- Aussie BBQ ($5)
- Abseiling/Rock Climbing at Kangaroo Point ($45)

Action and Discovery Packs:

Action Pack

Action Pack - Lone Pine - (APBRS)
Lone Pine is the largest koala sanctuary in the world, with over 130 koalas of all ages.

Action Pack - Dream World Theme Park - (AP2BRS)
Dreamworld is home to The Big 6 Thrill Rides, Wiggles World, Nickelodeon Central, The Australian Wildlife Experience, Tiger Island, V8 Supercars RedLine, AVPX and Australia’s first and only FlowRider.

Discovery Pack
Discovery Pack - Rain Forest - (DCP2BRS)
Go for a long walk at Springbrook National Park near Mt.Tamborine. Lunch is included on this day trip. The national park is situated between the state of QLD and NSW. You will see spectacular waterfalls and lookout points.

Accommodation

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Host Family Single Room
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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350 €

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Brisbane

  • “The EF school in Brisbane offers face-to-face classes. The content of the classes is varied and all aspects of the language are covered. The courses are structured as follows: 16 general language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023
  • “Unfortunately, the school does not offer preparation courses for this exam. Preparations are more for the Cambridge exams (First, Advanced, Proficiency) and for the IELTS.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English First varies from 17 students (General Course + Accommodation) to 17 students (General Course + Accommodation)
  • 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EF International Language Center offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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