English Australia/ELICOS Association

Learn English in Australia at an ENGLISH AUSTRALIA college

ELICOS Association

English Australia is a group of about 65 colleges working to high professional standards set by the ELICOS Association, the association of centres teaching English to international students in Australia. English Australia colleges give a guarantee of quality and fee security. They have modern facilities usually including language laboratories, video and library facilities.

ENGLISH AUSTRALIA (EA) is the representative body for quality public and private English language colleges in Australia. Over 75% of students learning English in Australia study at an ENGLISH AUSTRALIA college. ENGLISH AUSTRALIA only endorses colleges that meet strict Membership criteria. ENGLISH AUSTRALIA gives a guarantee of quality.

Australian Capital Territory

Canberra, Australia's National Capital, is the Natural place to begin... begin to study English, to learn about Australia, to appreciate the great variety that is Australia and Australians

• a true garden city, four distinct seasons in all their beauty;
• quiet, spacious and clean;
• safe and easy to get around;
• national parks and wildlife on our doorstep;
• Australia's colourful diplomatic centre;
• home to our national institutions: Federal Parliament House, the National War Memorial, the National Library, the National Museum, the National Gallery.

Colleges offering courses in Australian Capital Territory

ELICOS, School of Languages and International Education, University of Canberra

New South Wales

NSW offers a range of choices to suit students looking for a different environment for their study exchange

• Sydney: Sydney-siders enjoy an outdoor lifestyle that takes advantage of beautiful beaches and national parks, and benefit from a cosmopolitan atmosphere with restaurants, cultural activities and nightlife to satisfy all tastes.
• Newcastle: A leading wine producing region with magnificent beaches and parks, Newcastle offers ample recreational opportunities including surfing, beach fishing and swimming.
  Wollongong: This region has clean golden beaches, magnificent rainforest, rolling green pastures, walking trails, top sporting facilities, art galleries, a science centre and botanic gardens.
• Armidale: Situated half way between Sydney and Brisbane, Armidale is a city with a unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational diversity and natural beauty.
• Wagga Wagga: Offers contemporary facilities with a relaxed country atmosphere, magnificent parks and gardens combined with culture and the performing arts.

Colleges offering courses in New South Wales

Access Language Centre

ACL - Australian Centre for Languages

Aspect College Sydney

Australian College of English - Bondi Junction, City and Manly

Australian Pacific College

Billy Blue English School

Cambridge English Language Centre (Waterfall Investments Pty Ltd T/A)

Centre for English Teaching, University of Sydney

Charles Sturt University Language Centre

Coverdale International English College

EF International Language Schools, Sydney

Embassy CES, Sydney

GEOS Sydney, St Mark's International College

Insearch, University of Technology, Sydney

International House Sydney

Language Training Centre, University of New England

Milton Language Centre

National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research

Specialty Language Centre (Cyneast Pty Ltd T/A)

Sydney College of English

Sydney English Language Centre (SELC)

Sydney West International College

TAFE English Language Centre, Northern Sydney

TAFE International Education Centre, Liverpool College

TAFE NSW Sydney Institute English Centre (SITEC)

The Meridian International School (Sydney)

Universal English College (GV Sydney)

University of New South Wales, Institute of Languages

University of Newcastle Language Centre

Wollongong University College, Wollongong & Sydney

Northern Territory

Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, is situated on the north coast of the Top End and has a population of 80,000 who enjoy the tropical climate and relaxed lifestyle.

• Culturally diverse;
• Friendly, clean and green with magnificent sunsets;
• Wide range of sporting activities;
• No traffic or commuting problems;
• Famous markets such as the Mindi Beach Markets which reflect the multicultural atmosphere in the food and arts and crafts;
• Many galleries with fine displays of contemporary and Aboriginal art.

Colleges offering courses in Northern Territory

Charles Darwin University

Queensland

Queensland offers a unique combination of high quality English language programs and unforgettable tourism opportunities

• Choose from a range of English language institutions in diverse locations including Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Rockhampton and Townsville.
• Study a specialist English language program in a safe welcoming and caring environment.
• Make your money last longer - Queensland has excellent facilities at an affordable cost.
• Experience Queensland's natural beauty as you visit the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, beaches, national parks, heritage sites and rural areas.
• Take home fantastic memories of great weather, a relaxing outdoor lifestyle, wonderful hospitality and new friends.

Colleges offering courses in Queensland

Australian College of English - Brisbane

Bond University English Language Institute

Cairns Language Centre

Central Queensland University Language Centre

Embassy CES, Brisbane, Gold Coast & Cairns

English Language Centre, James Cook University, Townsville & Cairns

GEOS Cairns College of English

GEOS Queensland College of English Gold Coast (GEOS QCE GC)

Griffith University English Language Institute

Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education, University of QLD

International House Queensland English Language College

Pacific Gateway International College

Queensland College of English Brisbane

Queensland University of Technology International College English Language Programs

Russo English Language Centre (The Office Business Acadamey Pty Ltd T/A)

Shafston International College/University of New England Brisbane Centre

Southbank Institute of TAFE

South Australia

Adelaide is a well kept secret and is a great place to learn English. The capital of South Australia, Adelaide is situated between uncrowded beaches and hills. With smaller numbers of tourists, Adelaide is an affordable, friendly and uncongested city of 1 million inhabitants.

• Located midway between Sydney and Perth.
• The Cambridge of the south, Adelaide is an ideal environment to study English for high school, vocational or university study.
• Known as the Festival State, South Australia is home of the Adelaide Festival of Arts, other festivals celebrating art, music, literature, food and wine which reinforce Adelaide's cultural reputation.
• Adelaide, the adventure capital, is the gateway to the Outback and a starting point for endless adventures, Kangaroo Island, Flinders Ranges, Ayers Rock and the Outback, and wine growing regions.
• Adelaide offers lower living costs and an economical study decision.

Colleges offering courses in South Australia

CELUSA - Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia (Educational Enterprises A

Eynesbury College Academy of English

SA Adelaide Language Centre

South Australian College of English

TAFE SA Adelaide English Language Centre

Tasmania

Separated from mainland Australia by the 240 km stretch of Bass Strait, Tasmania is a place of beautiful landscapes; friendly, welcoming people; a pleasant, temperate climate; wonderful wine and food; a rich history; and a relaxed island lifestyle.

• More than 2000km of walking tracks and 18 national parks;
• Tasmania is famous for its world-class ales, beers and wines;
• There are no traffic jams, and there is no smog;
• The forests and coasts are full of wildlife. From seals and penguins, dolphins and whales, to kangaroos and koalas, Tasmania displays a diverse range of creatures in natural settings.;
• Tasmania also has a fascinating, historic past which springs to life as you walk into an old tavern or step into a cave marked with the handprint of ancient aborigines;
• Tasmania also offers a lower cost alternative to some mainland capitals.

Colleges offering courses in Tasmania

University of Tasmania English Language Centre

Victoria

Melbourne - a great choice!
A city full of surprises embracing the modern and taking pleasure in the traditional, Melbourne's life-style reflects its diverse and friendly population. You will enjoy:

• A superb location on one of the world's largest bays;
  Beautiful beaches, magnificent gardens and spectacular scenery;
• Fascinating museums, cultural events, heritage buildings and an efficient transport system to take you around the city;
  International sporting events, theatre on the streets, music, festivals and entertainment;
• The best of cafe culture, world class restaurants, shopping centres, market-places and friendly people from all around the globe;
• An ideal destination for international students.

Colleges offering courses in Victoria

AMES International

Deakin University English Language Institute

Embassy CES, Melbourne

GEOS Melbourne College of English

Hawthorn-Melbourne, Melbourne University Private Ltd

Holmes English Language Centre

La Trobe University Language Centre

Melbourne Language Centre

Monash University English Centre

RMIT English Worldwide

Swinburne University English Language Centre

Victoria University English Language Institute

Western Australia

Set on the banks of the Swan River and bounded by the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, Perth is a spacious and charming city of 1.4 million

• Mediterranean climate. The average daytime temperature is 18 oC in winter and 30 oC in summer. Sunshine averages 8 hours a day.
• Prosperous yet low cost. Perth's living standards are among Australia's highest; its living costs the lowest.
  Connections to the world. Australia's gateway from Europe and Asia.
• Beaches. Kilometers of them, close to the city, pristine and uncrowded. Western Australia has some of the world's best surf.
• Accommodation. Affordable, high quality and easy to find.

Colleges offering courses in Western Australia

Australian College of English - Perth

Centre for English Language Teaching, The University of Western Australia

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education, Curtin University of Technology

Edith Cowan University, International English Centre

Education & Training International (ETI)

Eurocentres Perth

Milner International College of English

Perth International College of English

Phoenix English Language Academy (Keyseq Pty Ltd T/A)

St Mark's International College, Perth

Resource: www.elicos.edu.au.