Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia. It is often voted among the top 10 most liveable cities in the world. It has a population of two million. It is built on the mouth of the Brisbane River that twists and turns through the city. Magnificent beaches, tropical islands, rainforests, coral reefs, vast unpopulated desert areas are all within travelling distance. The climate has a slight tropical feel – warm to hot, with mild winters. Brisbane is close to the famous beaches of the Gold Coast, the rainforest as well as some of the largest themes parks in Australia. Brisbane is a bicycle-friendly city with 30 kilometres of bike routes along the river. Many of our student ride their bikes to school.
Langports College Brisbane
Langports’ Brisbane campus is a three level, modern building - one of the largest private campuses in the city. The school is in the centre of city next to Roma Street Station. It is a very popular school with excellent facilities and a reputed academic programme. Langports College also has campuses on the Gold Coast and Sydney. It is a family run business. Owner John France is a highly respected figure in the English language training industry. Feedback from our students is always excellent. The school has won numerous international awards as the ‘best language school in Australia’. The school’s motto is Learn Love Live. That sounds pretty cool, doesn’t it?
Location
The campus is in the centre of the city—a 10-minute walk to the shopping district—and is surrounded by shops, cafes and fast food outlets but is also close to parks and the Botanical Gardens.
It is a two-minute walk from Roma Street train station, a 10-minute walk from Central station or you can take the ferry on the Brisbane River. The ferry terminal is a 10-minute walk from the school. Or you can ride your bike to school.
Student Accommodation
- Homestay (3 options: Deluxe, Family and Self-Cater)
- Student Houses
- Student Apartments
- Students Residences
Programmes
- UFO English (Personalised General English Program)
- FCE exam preparation
- CAE exam preparation
- CPE exam preparation
- Cambridge Flexi courses for PET, FCE and CAE
- IELTS exam preparation
- TOEIC exam preparation
- English for Academic Purposes
- English for Business Options (Introduction to Business English, English for Business & Administration, English through Media and the Internet and more).
- Practical Workshops (Aussie English, English for Work in Australia, Extension English & Exam techniques and tips)
- English + demi-pair program
- English + internships
- English + volunteering
- Private tuition
- Group Study Tours
Statistics
- General English: 15, 20, 23 or 25 hours per week.
- Max class size: 16 students
- Average class size: 12-13 students
- School size: average of 270 students per year
- After school activities: afternoon activities from Tuesday to Friday, day trips and weekend trips on Saturdays and Sundays, including Australia Zoo, whale watching, sports activities, pub nights, skydiving, trips to Moreton Island & Fraser Island, excursions to theme parks, trips to Byron Bay and more.
- 24 modern classrooms, all with individual air-conditioning controls and many equipped with audiovisual resources
- 3 spacious lounge areas with computers, table tennis, table football and wide screen TV
- ‘Langports Lane’ – outdoor courtyard used for break-times, BBQs and functions
- A library with books, DVDs and magazines for students to borrow
- Free internet access for all students, with wireless connection available throughout the campus
- Large student common room with kitchen containing microwaves, large refrigerators and vending machines
- Use of gym (across the road) at a special Langports student price of $13.50 per week (as at 1 July 2015)
- Café located next door
Work-Study
- English for Work in Australia workshops
- English + internships
- English + demi-pair
- English + volunteering
Something to think about
Since 2004, about 24,000 students from 72 nationalities have studied at Langports.
The Language House likes
- Langports offers unique and personalised General English programs for their students, based on their strengths & weaknesses, designed to suit each student’s learning needs, skills and individual objectives.
- Langports has been often rated the “Best English School in Australia” by students and language travel agents.
