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English Language Schools in Melbourne

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10 language schools in Melbourne from 498AU$ for a 1 week English course

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OHC English, Melbourne
OHC English, Melbourne
Einstein College of Australia, Melbourne
Einstein College of Australia, Melbourne
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Melbourne
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Melbourne
Influent, Melbourne
Influent, Melbourne
City Language Centre, Melbourne
City Language Centre, Melbourne
ILSC Language School, Melbourne
ILSC Language School, Melbourne
RGIT Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology, Melbourne
RGIT Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology, Melbourne
Turner English College, Melbourne
Turner English College, Melbourne

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Melbourne ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Melbourne

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Melbourne
43 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Melbourne
Nightlife
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Geographic setting
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Public transport
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Climate
3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
3.1

Rating: 3.1/5.0

Shopping
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Safety
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

What our students said about Melbourne

Perhaps because there are many international students in a multi-ethnic country, even if I couldn't speak English, I couldn't take a cold attitude, and everyone treated me kindly. The cityscape was beautiful and I enjoyed riding the tram in the city center for free. I thought that the environment for learning a language was a very good place.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Michiyo Japan

As the city has such diversity, the people are friendly and pleasant, and I never once felt any kind of discrimination. The food culture is also diverse, and I could find a wide variety of ingredients to enjoy.

1.0

Rating: 1/5

Yasuko Japan

What language school directors said about Melbourne

Joanna Kelly

Melbourne is a world class city with an abundance of culture and history on offer. Amazing food, sights and entertainment options.

Joanna KellyDirector of Discover English, lives in Melbourne since 2003
David Mustafa

Rich in culture, the mecca for the Arts, Music, Theatre, Fashion, Major International Sporting Events & Entertainment.

David MustafaDirector of OHC English, lives in Melbourne since 1974

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Melbourne

Einstein College of Australia

I like my classmate and my teacher. They are so nice and the make me talking fluently.

24 May 2023
Course: General English Course ( Morning) - 5 weeks
Student age: 21 years

3.6

Rating: 3.6

| 9 reviews
Melbourne City College

Be careful not to be ripped off when paying school fees.

3 April 2023
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 39 years

1.0

Rating: 1

| 1 review
Einstein College of Australia

They were wonderful teachers. He gave me a very enjoyable class. I was glad that the staff and teachers were kind enough to accept the students for only one week.
The majority of them are Burmese, and they seem to be interested in Japan and talked to me a lot. I met a Japanese person only once during the lunch break, but he just spoke Japanese. It was good because there was nothing else.

24 January 2020
Course: General English Course ( Morning) - 1 week
Student age: 52 years

3.6

Rating: 3.6

| 9 reviews

Information about Melbourne

Why Melbourne? Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. It has a comfortable climate, forests, mountains and also excellent entertainment and sport facilities. Numerous gardens and parks give a pleasant, open feel to the city, whose skyline mixes elegant spires with dazzling modern skyscrapers.
Population: XL  4,247,000
Time zone: +20h. (GMT +10)
Region: Victoria, Melbourne
Currency: AUD (1 AUD = 0.6231 USD)
Visa: You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Fees will be applicable to enter the country. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Australia in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Australia on the official website - Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
High season: October
Low season: May
Average course price per week: 196 AU$
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 84* (16% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 66* (34% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:80* (20% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (Australia average): 7.43 AU$
    (10% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type I
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Melbourne
January
Australian Open Tennis
Australian Open Tennis

January 2025The Australian Open is one of the four Grand Slam international tennis tournaments. Matches are played on hardcourt surfaces over the course of two weeks every January.

February
St Kilda Festival
St Kilda Festival

February 2025The biggest free summer festival in Australia. A showcase for Australian artists, stages are set up along the foreshore of this inner city suburb of Melbourne. One week prior, the St Kilda festival also organises the Yalukit Wilum Ngargee indigenous music and culture festival.

March
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

March 2025The Melbourne Grand Prix is held on a street circuit south of Central Melbourne, around Albert Park Lake. Part of the Formula 1 racing championships.

Melbourne Comedy Festival
Melbourne Comedy Festival

March 2025 - April 2025Melbourne hosts the largest comedy festival in Australia, third largest in the world behind Edinburgh and Montreal. The majority of the programme is stand-up and cabaret acts but also can include skits, sketches, debates, improv and music. Shows are often held in unusual venues.

August
Melbourne International Film Festival
Melbourne International Film Festival

August 2025This three-week long event is one of the oldest festivals for international films in the world and also the most important venue for the presentation of new Australian films. After the main festival, the best works of the film become part of a travelling regional showcase.

October
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Melbourne Fringe Festival

October 2025The Melbourne Fringe is a multi-disciplinary, independent arts festival whose aim is to provide a venue for art by the people, for the people, with the people. Over 6000 artists participate each year presenting raw, unadulterated, art in all its forms.

Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Melbourne International Jazz Festival

October 2025From concert halls and clubs and out into the streets, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival has been filling the city with great music since 1998.

Moto GP
Moto GP

October 2025Part of the MotoGP season, the event has been held in Melbourne since 1997.

November
Melbourne Cup Day
Melbourne Cup Day

November 2025The Melbourne Cup is one of the most important throughbred horse racing events in Australia. The race is 3.2 kms long and is held on the second Tuesday of November every year. The day of the race is a holiday in the state of Victoria.

Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market
State Library of Victoria
State Library of Victoria
Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens
Hosier Lane
Hosier Lane
Great Ocean Road (12 Apostles)
Great Ocean Road (12 Apostles)
Melbourne (MEL) - 18 km. from Melbourne city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 5 minutes, 25 minutes.

Main stops: Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport T1 Skybus/Arrival Dr, Skybus Coach Terminal/Spencer St

Taxi: 20 minutes drive to city center of Melbourne

Avalon (AVV) - 49 km. from Melbourne city center

Public transportation to city center:

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Every 60 minutes, 120 minutes.

Main stops: Avalon Airport, Geelong + Geelong, Southern Cross - Melbourne

Taxi: 45 minutes drive to city center of Melbourne

Q&A - Questions about English courses and schools in Melbourne

  • At present (2024) , for these ages, we do not have any programmes available in Melbourne during January. However, a viable option would be to consider private or semi-private tuition in a teacher's residence. This would allow the girls to receive personalised tuition tailored to their level of English.

    It is important to mention that, by opting for this alternative, the girls will not have the opportunity to interact with other children from different countries, as the classes would take place in a more intimate and exclusive environment. If you are interested in this option and would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 19, 2024
  • For these ages, there are currently (2024) no programmes available in Melbourne. However, a viable option would be to consider private or semi-private tuition in a teacher's residence. This would allow the girls to receive personalised tuition tailored to their level of English.

    It is important to mention that, by opting for this alternative, the girls will not have the opportunity to interact with other children from different countries, as the classes would take place in a more intimate and exclusive environment. If you are interested in this option and would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 04, 2024
  • Booking insurance is optional. However, it is recommended that you book insurance to cover any medical emergencies that may occur during your stay. Medical expenses in some countries can be very high, so it is important to have medical coverage.

    We work with the insurance company AVI, and you will be able to book it from our website once you have completed your online booking, never before.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 01, 2024
  • The following partner schools in Melbourne offer evening courses.

    ILSC Language School, Melbourne, Australia
    Full-time Evening FT PM (17:30-21:30) 24 lessons per week
    Part-time Evening PT PM Mon-Wed (17:30-21:30) 14.5 lessons per week

    International House, Melbourne, Australia
    General English Evening lesson (17:00-21:15) 20 lessons per week
    Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 29, 2023
  • We offer a 5% discount on our courses.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about English courses in Melbourne

  • Yes, some schools do have placement tests which determine the group the student should be placed into. It is a simple level test, which the schools usually require the student's to complete prior to arrival or on the first day.
    Anele Nongcula, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 10, 2023
  • We work with the school InTuition in Melbourne, they offer Super Juniors (10 to 13 years old), the students can live and study in the teacher's home, 3 meals and accommodation are included in the price.
    You can click on the school name for more information.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 16, 2023
  • The tuition depends on the school and the type of course, but you can check the total price in the calculator on the school page.
    The school accepts students from all over the world.
    The registration process can be completed in about a week. We recommend that you apply for a visa 2 months in advance.
    Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 15, 2023
  • Please note that each school applies different cancellation policy. Feel free to contact us to receive the school individual cancellation policy.
    Lisa Lebret, language travel agent from LanguageCourse.net - Apr 12, 2022

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