Brisbane

Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia, is in the Southeast of Queensland state and it is located along the Brisbane River.

Brisbane is a perfect city to study English, it has thousands of international students each year and an excellent weather and environment.

There are many things to do in Brisbane, Go Global recommends you:

• Walk on foot or by bike around South Bank and discover its bars, parks, shops, boutiques, museums or art galleries.

• Relax in the artificial beach city center.

• Enjoy the art gallery GOMA and the Art Gallery of Queensland.

• Row by the Brisbane River.

• Visit the Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane.

• Visit the Maritime Museum of Queensland.

• Admire the stunning Market architecture of Queen Street.

• Relax in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens.

• Learn to surf at surfers Paradise.

• Travel to the Sanctuary Lone Pine Koala Australia Zoo

• Enjoy the sighting of whales from June to October and nature excursions in Mount Coot tha.

Top 10 places to visit in Australia:

1. Sydney. There is plenty to see and do in Sydney apart from the well know attractions of the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, and Bondi/Manly beaches.

2. Byron Bay. Located in New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border, Byron Bay is popular with not just international tourists, but is also a favourite holiday destination of Australians. The lighthouse is amazing at sunset (and it is the most easterly part of mainland Australia). There are a range of music festivals over the year that attract international and local musicians alike, is host to the great Taronga Zoo, there are festivals every time on the year, it is steeped in Australian pioneering history, and much more.

3. The Great Ocean Road. Located in Victoria, is arguably one of the best scenic drives of the world. Its official length is 243 kms (approximately 150 miles), but it will take you a full day to enjoy it due to the narrow and windy traffic lanes (only one in each direction). It hugs the coast line with panoramic views of the ocean and cliffs, and it winds its way through cool climate rain forests.

4. Daintree Rainforest. Located in northern Queensland, approximately 110 kms north of Cairns (and don't forget to stop at Port Douglas on your way, it is stunning), the rainforest is a nature wonderland. It is Australia's largest rainforest, about 30% of Australia's reptile, marsupial and frog species, 65% of the country's bat and butterfly species, and 20% of Australia's native bird species can be found within the Daintree. And let's not forget it is also home to a prehistoric bird, the Cassowary!

5. The Grampians National Park. Located in Victoria, 175 kms north of Warrnambool (the official end of the Great Ocean Road) is the Grampians National Park and the township of Halls Gap. The park is 1,672 km² in size and is host to amazing hikes, series of low-angled sandstone ridges, and is one of the richest Indigenous rock art sites in south-eastern Australia. Its beauty and grandeur are well known to locals, and stuns all who come to visit. You can almost feel the magic of the Indigenous dream time legends in the land around you.

6. The Great Barriel Reef. Located in Queensland, this attraction, along with Uluru and the Sydney Opera House, is one of those attractions that is known by virtually everyone, and is synonymous with Australia. Stretching for approximately 2,300 kms, it is home to a vast wealth of rare, endangered, and unique animal and plant species.

7. Urulu/ Ayers Rock.Uluru is a huge chunk of rock, known as a monolith, set the middle of Australia. Although there is a similar rock in Western Australia, as well as the nearby Kata Tjuta, World Heritage site Uluru is unique in its composition and attracts thousands of tourists a year.

8. Fraser Island. Located just off the coast near Hervey Bay in Queensland, Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. With over 120 kilometres of pristine beaches it is easy to understand why thousands of people visit each month.

9. Kakadu National Park. Kakadu national park covers nearly 20,000 km² (3.2 million acres), and includes the traditional lands of several Indigenous tribes. With over 5,000 rock painting sites, it is easy to see that this area was particularly sacred to the traditional landowners. It is a natural wonder that holds both a World Heritage Area listing and as a UNESCO site (there are only two other sites in the world that hold both awards). With stunning gorgeous, rare and endangered animals and plants, the notorious salt water crocodile, and many other natural attractions, this park will leave you breathless and in awe of both its history, it is remoteness, and it is power.

10. Freycinet National Park. This place consists of knuckles of granite mountains all but surrounded by azure bays and white sand beaches.

If you want to enjoy a paradise, from Brisbane it is easy to travel to New Caledonia (Melanesia), Samoa island and Fiji Islands.

It is also easy to travel to Sydney and Melbourne.Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia, is in southeast of Queensland state and is situated along the Brisbane River.

THE SCHOOL

The school of Go Global in Brisbane is located in a modern building in the center of a business district. From our school you will enjoy an impressive panoramic view of the city, the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay.

The school is very close to the main public transport stations and close to the railway station and ferries that cross the river. Just in front of the school it is the famous Riverside center with its many cafes and boutiques.

The school offers bright and well-equipped classrooms with air condition and interactive whiteboards, student lounge where you can relax, meet your classmates and use Internet. There is also microwave, fridge, and an outdoor terrace with great views of the city , library with computers and learning programs in English, and of course, free WiFi throughout the building. The school is accredited by CRICOS, Access Learning Institutes Pty Ltd

Every week the school organizes a variety of social, cultural and sports activities to your tastes, budget and time available. Join in the activities is a perfect way to practice English, make friends and have fun.

Some of the activities are: American Bowling, Bath Southbank, Rock climbing at Kangaroo Point, Walk in the evening by the Story Bridge, excursion to the theme parks on Gold Coast, Karaoke Night, beach volleyball, movie Night, groove dance party, Stradbroke Island Tour.

Excursions are organized on weekends to many tourist places close to Brisbane (Gold Coast, Fraser Island, Sunshine Coast, etc.), various sports , parties and social gatherings.

COURSES

STANDARD COURSE

15 lessons / week       45 min / lesson

2-52 weeks morning or afternoon

accredited diploma

minimun age 16

maximum students per class in summer 15

average during the rest of the year: 12

SUPER INTENSIVE COURSE

Course Structure: 20 lessons + 8 lessons of specific skills + 7 sessions of structured study.

Optional subjects depend on the school and your English level, but may include vocabulary, current affairs, local culture or English for Business.

35 lessons/ week 45min/ lesson

2-52 weeks morning or afternoon

accredited diploma

minimun age 16

maximum students per class in summer 15

average during the rest of the year: 12

SUPER INTENSIVE BUSINESS COURSE

Course Structure: 20 lessons + 8 lessons of specific skills + 7 structured study sessions

Communication skills in the work place English learning to participate in expressing yourself in Business meetings and improve writing skills.

It combines English classes with specialized Business classes of your choice. Perfect for those who want to study English and learn to manage in Business meetings, writings and job interview techniques. The students can choose between a wide list of interesting courses related to the world of Business.

35 lessons/ week 45 min/ lesson

2-52 weeks morning or afternoon

accredited diploma

minimun age 16

maximum students per class in summer 15

average during the rest of the year: 12

PREPARATION COURSE FOR IETLS

35 lessons/ week 45 min/ lesson

2-52 weeks

accredited diploma levels: B1,B2,C1,C2

minimun age 16

maximum students per class in summer 15

average during the rest of the year: 12

LONG TERM COURSE

at least 20 weeks

35 lessons/ week 45 min/ lesson

accredited diploma levels: A1,A2, B1,B2,C1

minimun age 16

maximum students per class in summer 15

average during the rest of the year: 12

ACCOMMODATION

Host family (at least 16 years old)

Host families are carefully selected. Living in a host family gives you the opportunity to continue practicing English at home the 24 hours , plus the experience to know the customs and culture of Australian families. Some of Our families are young and we also have some retired people, all of them would try to make you feel as another member of the family.

Families offer half board and single room.

Guest House

It is located in the south of Brisbane and just 10 minutes from Southbank train station. Each apartment has its own bathroom and kitchen. Rooms are very comfortable, This Guest House offers individuals rooms and rooms for couples or friends who want to share their stay. All apartments are fully furnished and equipped.

The property also has a cafe on the ground floor, a large gym, and laundry. It offers the possibility to rent bikes and have a barbecue outside.

It has Internet, washing, cleaning, cooking, cookware, linens and towels.

PRICES (USD)

STANDARD COURSE (20 LESSONS)

SUPER INTENSIVE COURSE (35 LESSONS)

SUPER INTENSIVE BUSINESS COURSE (35 LESSONS)

PREPARATION COURSE FOR IELTS (35 LESSONS)