Australia is one of the single most interesting and alluring destinations in the world. Whether it’s due to the positioning at the opposite side of the world from the traditional West, the legendarily friendly and fun-loving people with the appealing accents, or the ruggedness of its landscape juxtaposed with the supremely cosmopolitan cityscapes, Australia is the perfect country to both travelers and international students.
Why Learn English in Australia?
When you study in Australia you have the opportunity to:
- Meet people from all around the world.
- Enjoy a variety of recreation opportunities; skiing, bush walking, camping and surfing.
- Dine out on food from around the world including; Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Greek, Indian, Thai, Lebanese, French and Indonesian.
- Experience many cafes, theatres and galleries.
- Live in safe, clean cities with quality housing, excellent telephone and postal networks, convenient shopping facilities and public transport system.
- Experience international events such as the Australian Tennis Open, World Series Cricket, Melbourne Fashion Festival and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
- Enjoy a great climate with warm to hot, dry summers and cool, crisp winters.
Popular Places to Study in Australia
Cities and Regions
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra
New South Wales
Sydney
Northern Territory
Darwin
Queensland
Brisbane
Cairns
South Australia
Adelaide
Tasmania
Victoria
Melbourne
Established in 1835, Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria. Melbourne is a multi-cultural, sophisticated, modern, safe and friendly city of 3 million people. It is also a major business, manufacturing and education centre. As a very economical place to study and live, Melbourne is also a great travel destination located only an hours’ travel from beautiful beaches, surfing, winter snowfields, forests and wineries.
Western Australia
Perth
English Courses in Australia
You can book courses with local and international language school some of which are internationally recognised as a high quality provider of English language programs for corporate, academic and recreational clients and for the English language community of teachers and professional bodies.
Language schools provides a range of English programs. Custom designed course materials help students meet the learning outcomes for the level and type of program they are studying. Students are assessed regularly during, and at the end of their courses. Both courses and assessment materials are continuously updated and improved.
General English
This program helps students to develop their ability to communicate in English and is taught across six levels from Elementary to Advanced 2.
English for Academic Purposes
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is designed to prepare students for study at universities and is available at three levels from Upper Intermediate to Advanced 2.
IELTS Preparation & Test
The IELTS Preparation program is an intensive skills-based training program that provides students with specific examination preparation for the IELTS Test. The IELTS Preparation courseware package is available for purchase by English language providers worldwide.
Teacher Training
Teacher Training is ideal for teachers whose first language is not English and who need to become more familiar with current principles and techniques for effective English language teaching. Some schools are also accredited CELTA training centres.
Aviation English
The intensive English language program is designed for non-native speakers of English who intend to work or who are already working in the aviation industry.
Corporate English
Corporate English program is designed to provide participants with the English language skills typically required within a business context.
English for Teaching
English for Teaching is a 10-week program aimed at non-native teachers who need to teach their academic subjects in English.
Industry English
Schools can deliver customised English language programs for any industry. Industry programs include English for Oil, Gas and Energy and English for Health.
Study Tours
Some agencies and schools offer study tours for student groups wishing to gain a wider exposure to English in areas of special interest, while enjoying a visit to Australia. Study tours are individually designed so that groups can determine their own activities, accommodation, excursions and budget.
Accommodation
There are private hostels and other accommodation options close to schools. Although most language schools do not own any on-campus accommodation they can help you find permanent accommodation that will suit you before you arrive if requested, including an airport pick up service. Most students choose one of five accommodation options:
- Live with an Australian family (Home stay). Students usually budget for AUD$200 per week which includes most meals.
- Rent your own apartment, flat or house.
- Share an apartment, flat or house.
- Live in a private hostel.
About Australia
Culture
For students who are considering studying abroad in The Land Down Under, there are a number of factors that can help make your decision easier.
First and foremost is the culture: Australia has the benefit of being both exotic and recognizable: “The primary basis of Australian culture up until the mid-20th century was Anglo-Celtic, although distinctive Australian features had been evolving from the environment and indigenous culture.
Over the past 50 years, Australian culture has been strongly influenced by American popular culture (particularly television and cinema), large-scale immigration from non-English-speaking countries, and Australia’s Asian neighbors”. In this sense, then, living in Australia is both brand new and comfortingly familiar.
And though Australia was considered a secondary player on the stage of world culture for a long time, it has begun to emerge as a force to be reckoned with in the world of the arts. “The vigor and originality of the arts in Australia – films, opera, music, painting, theater, dance, and crafts – are achieving international recognition”.
Australian films have become incredibly popular and well-respected in recent years, as have several movie stars from there, including Oscar-winners Russel Crowe and Nicole Kidman. Literature, too, is being exported to the rest of the world in a way it never has been in the past, and such luminaries as Peter Carey and D.B.C. Pierre have both been recipients of the Booker Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards.
However, it is Australians’ love of sports for which they are most famous. They are “an important part of Australian culture, assisted by a climate that favors outdoor activities; 23.5% of Australians over the age of 15 regularly participate in organized sporting activities. At an international level, Australia has particularly strong teams in cricket, hockey, netball, rugby league, rugby union, and performs well in cycling and swimming.
Australia has participated in every summer Olympic Games of the modern era, and every Commonwealth Games. Australia has hosted the 1956 and 2000 Summer Olympics, and has ranked among the top five medal-takers since 2000. Australia has also hosted the 1938, 1962, 1982, and 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Other major international events held regularly in Australia include the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, and the Formula One Australian Grand Prix. Nationally, other popular sports include Australian rules football, soccer, and motor racing”.
History
Australian history goes back more than 40,000 years, when it was originally settled by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who lived throughout the land. Each people spoke one or more of hundreds of separate languages, with lifestyles and cultural traditions that differed according to the region in which they lived. Their complex social systems and highly developed traditions reflect a deep connection with the land and environment…
It was not until 1770, however, that Captain James Cook, aboard the Endeavor, extended a scientific voyage to the South Pacific in order to further chart the east coast of Australia and claim it for the British Crown, which it soon turned into a penal colony. Modern-day Australia has come a long way from its admittedly humble beginnings, and is now one of the most advanced nations in the world.
Students benefit from this, and many colleges and universities run terrific study abroad Australia programs. Whatever your major or purpose for studying abroad, spending a summer, semester, or longer in Australia will not only be academically rewarding, but enriching to your life in ways that few other places can be.