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Cairns College of English Cairns, Australia
The Language School
| Founded: |
1995 |
| Classrooms: |
15 |
| Affiliations & Accreditations: |
English Australia, NEAS |
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| Facilities & Services |
| Air-conditioned classrooms, self-access areas, common and recreation rooms, audio, video and computing equipment, together with a wide selection of library resources |
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The Cairns College of English is conveniently located in the city centre, close to the main business areas. Students have easy access to public transport, banks and the post office, as well as shopping centres, restaurants and entertainment venues.
The Location
| Town: |
Cairns (140000 inh.) |
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| Nearest city: |
Brisbane (1500000 inh.)
1200 miles distance
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Located in beautiful Far North Queensland, positioned between the Rainforest and the Barrier Reef, Cairns offers a unique blend of excitement and relaxation. Certainly the most famous attraction is the Great Barrier Reef, with over 2,000 kilometers of natural beauty, countless tropical islands, white sandy beaches, and some of the most spectacular scuba diving conditions in the world.With a population of about 130,000 people, Cairns is a small, thriving, cosmopolitan city with a relaxed lifestyle and a climate with a warm, sunny winter. Cairns also has a safe, efficient public transport system and an International Airport.
The Course Offerings
| Max. language-levels: |
6 |
| Participants per year: |
1500 |
| Avg. participants per course: |
12 |
| Max. participants per course: |
15 |
| Participant's min. age: |
15 |
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| Courses: |
| General English; General English
Part Time; English for Young People; Cambridge Exam Preparation; Superlink; Reef Safari; Tropical Safari |
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All of our courses focus on learning English in authentic language settings. This means you will learn the language you need and want to use in practical situations. We have made excursions, visits and tours an important part of all of our courses, and these make learning at Cairns College of English exciting and fun.
Accommodation
| Homestay: |
yes |
| Apartments: |
yes |
| Campus-dorms: |
no |
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We recommend homestay as the ideal way to experience the Australian way of life and to practise your English. Living with one of our specially selected families will help you form friendships that will last a lifetime.
If you prefer to live on your own, hostel or apartment accommodation will be arranged to suit your budget. We can also assist with share accommodation.
Activities
| Regular activities: |
for example every Friday: Australian Studies Safari club with activities on weekends too |
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Cairns, located in beautiful, Tropical North Queensland, is an exciting tourist and study destination, with many interesting things to see and do. You can visit the Great Barrier Reef for snorkelling and diving, explore the Rainforest, enjoy unspoiled, sandy beaches and islands, go shopping, eat in fabulous international restaurants and much more.
Cairns offers all the cultural advantages of life in the city (concerts, nightclubs, cinemas, theatre, etc.), whilst offering the perfect environment and climate to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities and adventures.
A multicultural city, Cairns has established Asian, European, South American and Indigenous communities creating the cultural diversity of the region. There are excellent sporting facilities, catering for just about every interest and includes five golf courses, indoor sports stadiums, tennis courts, basketball, soccer fields as well as horse riding, white water rafting, and hot air ballooning.
There are two major hospitals, 24hour medical centres and medical specialists providing an excellent quality of health care.
Casual employment may also be available depending upon the visa granted.
Continental delicatessens along with Asian food shops and major supermarket chains provide an extensive range of fresh produce and food supplies. Tropical fruits are abundant and very affordable almost year round.
Cairns, being a tropical region, experiences two distinct seasons: a winter period of mild temperatures and low rainfall and a summer period of warmer temperatures and longer periods of rain.
Winter or the dry season typically begins in May and ends in October and usually means idyllic weather. The tropical summer extends from November to April, and is known as the wet season. |
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The College\'s Safari Club has been designed to offer something for everyone. Whether you are interested in adventure, relaxation or exploring nature, we have suitable activities. Choose from reef tours, ecology tours, sports or adventures, which are available every weekend.
Questions & Contact
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