English schools in Melbourne

11 Best English Language Schools in Melbourne in 2024 (from £ 292)

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Discover English was formed in Melbourne in February 2010 with the objective of being one of Australia’s premier English language colleges. The college is quality endorsed by NEAS and is a member of English Australia. Discover English currently recruits students for study in General English, English for Academic Purposes, Business English, IELTS Preparation and Cambridge ESOL courses. General English classes are run from Beginner to Advanced levels. English for Academic Purposes classes is run at Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels. Business English is at Upper Intermediate level. IELTS Preparation is at Upper Intermediate plus level. Cambridge ESOL courses are offered for PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE. Students are at the centre of our organization. We provide flexibility and choice to ensure that each individual student is doing the course that’s right for them. Discover English was the first school to offer its students an extra 10 hours per week of free instructions (an optional 5 hours in the library with a teacher and 5 hours of electives). We also run a free weekly job seminar and activities 7 days a week. Academically, students are tested and evaluated weekly to ensure individuals can level up at their own pace. Awards 2016-2017 Cambridge Assessment English Awards - Best New Centre (winner) 2015 Cambridge English Assessment Awards for Preparation Centres - Outstanding Business Growth (finalist) - Outstanding Service to Customers (highly commended) Victorian International Education Awards - English Language Training (finalist) 2014 Cambridge English Assessment Awards for Preparation Centres - Student Support (finalist) 2013 Victorian International Education Awards - Student Support (Highly Commended) - English Language Training (finalist) - Student Experience (finalist) Discover English is an authorized TOEIC and Cambridge test center. Reasons to choose Discover English: - Students come first - First class student services - 10 hrs of free classes/teacher support each week - English only campus - Two different timetables and greater flexibility - An academic and fun approach - Central location and modern facilities with free wifi - Handpicked homestay families and student lodge as accommodation options - A broad range of articulation agreements with a number of TAFEs, Colleges and Universities. Resource base – staffing, qualifications, library, buildings, etc. Discover English is located at 247 Collins Street Melbourne and occupies 6 floors of the building. The basic facilities comprise 18 classrooms, 1 student lounge, 5 common lounge areas, 1 student kitchen, a fully resourced Student Library and computer room with 20 student computers, an additional computer room with 10 student computers, free wireless access throughout the building. The location provides students with ready access to all forms of public transport, city library facilities and a wide range of shops and conveniences. All academic staff have the minimum qualifications as per NEAS accreditation standards.

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£ 344

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Melbourne City College Australia is the number one choice for both domestic and international students who seek quality vocational training. We are not simply a training provider, but passionate about effective and practical education. We aim to provide high quality, personalised and hands-on vocational training. Located in the heart of the Melbourne city, our campus is fairly big with all facilities which can make studying a comfortable and enjoyable journey. We use latest technology equipment and tools to enhance the teaching-learning experience. Our students will always feel supported and empowered through our unique ‘student support program’ and a range of support services available onsite. If you are enthusiastic about enhancing your current skills or developing new skills, enrol for one of our vocational courses today at Melbourne City College Australia.

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£ 369

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We are RGIT Australia trading as Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology (RGIT) Australia (National Provider No.: 22088 | CRICOS Code: 03002G). We are a Private Registered Training Organisation (RTO) accredited by the National Regulator - Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). We have campuses in two of Australia's most beautiful cities (Melbourne and Hobart), with a strategically central location in both cities. For example, in Melbourne you can find us a few steps from the central train station "Flinders station" and in Hobart we are also in the heart of the city, one block from the Tasmanian Supreme Court and Parliament House. We offer a wide variety of courses such as General English, Vocational courses in Business and Management, Health Sciences, Hospitality, Nursing and Information Technology, as well as a wide range of training and short courses. We are known for our diverse culture, inclusion and our motto is to help motivated young people with a Gateway To Skilled World.

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£ 292

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Ashton College is located in Footscray, a few steps away from Footscray Train Station. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study English: students can choose from general English courses, examination courses, or executive courses, and can decide between just a few lessons per week to fifty lessons per week. Ashton College has facilities that include a computer room with free internet access and self-study materials, a library and a student lounge. The school offers a monthly social and leisure calendar to invite students to practice their English skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city.

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£ 1,283

Australian City Design College (ACDC) offers great facilities, professional teachers, and excellent student services so that you can make the most of your international study experience. We offer vocational courses in Business, Leadership & Management, Screen and Media and Marketing & Communications. ACDC is conveniently located in the heart of the city and provides its students with modern facilities and has a vibrant learning atmosphere. We are committed to staying abreast of industry trends and identifying future directions to provide our students with highly sought-after current skills and knowledge. Our team comprises of talented professionals who are passionate about design and the doors that it can open for our students. Accreditation Australian Qualifications Framework Nationally Recognised Training RTO: 45353 / CRICOS: 03684J

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£ 5,733

City Language Centre is a unique English language school located in Melbourne CBD, Australia. We inspire courage and celebrate individuality by providing an authentic Australian learning experience in a warm, caring and creative environment. This is one of the main points of difference that you will experience at City Language Centre. Our staff and teachers can be trusted to always do their very best for you. Our vision is to build a unique and special language school that will become a safe and supportive environment for international students also where they will be prepared to achieve their goals. It is underpinned by respect, responsibility and caring as well as community connections. City Language Centre provides a wide range of practical English language courses, delivered by our fully qualified and professional teachers. We can help you achieve your English language learning goals, it might be for the job you currently have or would like to have, it might be for just getting around this wonderful city, meeting new friends and having lots of fun!

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£ 311

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Lose yourself in the magic of Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia! Learn English in Melbourne, one of Australia's most diverse and stylish cities. Melbourne is often referred to as the country's capital of cool, and it's not hard to see why. With a colourful arts and culture scene, incredible coffee, live music and entertainment, sports, world-class fashion and shopping, and vibrant nightlife, the city has something for everyone. Spend some time exploring its many hidden laneways, or wandering through its hip, urban neighbourhoods and you'll discover why Melbourne is repeatedly voted one of the world’s most livable cities. Study English in Melbourne Step into ILSC-Melbourne's newly-designed, modern campus and you'll discover a space that encourages interactive student learning, all with an architectural feel that fits the cool and stylish vibe of the city. The school is centrally located across from the Southern Cross Railway station, the main hub for getting wherever you need to go inside, and outside of the city. It's also close to amazing coffee shops, delicious cafés and restaurants, and shopping. Come experience all the best this vibrant city has to offer.

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£ 344

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Melbourne with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Australia. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Melbourne. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in Australia have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Melbourne, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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£ 1,517

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The host are located in Melbourne and surrounding areas.

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£ 837

The OHC Melbourne Campus building is located in the CBD, close to Transport, Cafés, Restaurants, Gardens, Parks and Designer Shopping. And with one of the best public transport systems in Australia right on our campus doorstep, it’s easy to take full advantage of all this wonderful city has to offer either by foot, bike, tram or train. What better place to learn, study and speak English than in Marvellous Melbourne rich in culture, the mecca for the Arts, Music, Theatre, Fashion, Major International Sporting Events & Entertainment. Consistently voted one of the World’s Most Liveable Cities’ and the most diverse and European of all Australian capitals; Melbourne boasts some of the best cuisine in the Southern Hemisphere, with amazing and quirky architecture and laneways. It has multi-culturalism at its very heart exemplified by its vast array of cuisines, diverse backgrounds and cultural influences and has one the greatest concentration of Universities in Australia.

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£ 413

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Einstein College of Australia, located in Melbourne, has been at the forefront in awakening minds by instilling sheer intellectual thinking and knowledge in its students. We show our students a way to success in their career by helping them achieve excellence in what they learn. We provide an array of beneficial courses for all students, local and international. With years of expertise, we have successfully made a name for ourselves in providing courses in EAP ( English For Academic Purposes), Aged Care, English Language, Diploma Of Business & Advanced Diploma Of Business, Diploma Of Accounting & Advanced Diploma Of Accounting . Beginner Or Intermediate & Advanced Level General English EAP ( English For Academic Purposes ) Aged Care Course Accounting Course Business Course

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£ 330

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