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BROWNS English Language School Brisbane

Brisbane, AustraliaEnglish

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Overview

BROWNS Brisbane is in Australia. At 102 Adelaide Street, the campus occupies the eighth floor and has a common room overlooking King George Square. Classrooms have touch-enabled boards or screens. Students can use computers, Wi-Fi and a kitchen with microwaves and refrigerators. The CBD location is convenient for public transport, errands and meals before or after class. Accelerate worksheets support review of areas identified in class. The campus has coffee-making equipment for the barista course, which students interested in customer service can consider after checking dates. An activities officer shares local events and excursions. Learners who want conversation practice outside class can plan around the activities calendar. Intensive General English combines core textbook classes with lessons at different levels for individual skills such as pronunciation, reading and conversation. Check your timetable by intake and level, and ask about start dates and entry requirements before progressing to another programme.

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Student mix

The school’s 2019 brochure lists an average adult student age of 26 for Brisbane. This is a historical campus reference. The brochure does not identify the census period or headcount for that average, and no current Brisbane age breakdown or nationality shares have been verified.

Official student mix · Checked 2026-11-09

Courses

Intensive General English is for students aged 16 and over, from beginner to advanced. The minimum is one week, with Monday starts except for holidays and closures. There are 20 classroom hours and five additional Accelerate study hours per week. Core textbook classes are combined with Active8 classes at suitable levels for individual skills. The school-wide FAQ lists an average of 12 and a maximum of 18 students per class. Confirm class availability and timetable for the campus and dates. Confirm your Active8 level.

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Fees

This 2026 reference is for one adult taking four weeks of Intensive General English and staying 28 nights in a private half-board homestay room in Brisbane. It includes 20 classroom hours plus five additional study hours per week. The one-to-four-week rate is AUD 550 per week, or AUD 2,200. Application is AUD 260, materials AUD 195, accommodation AUD 1,580 (AUD 395 × 4) and placement AUD 300, giving a confirmed subtotal of AUD 4,535. Half board includes breakfast and dinner on weekdays and three meals at weekends. Flights, required insurance, special diets and airport transfers are separate. The 2026 list quotes same-city airport pickup or drop-off at AUD 180 per person, with possible surcharges for certain airports or times. Some residences require arrival pickup, and cleaning charges and bonds vary. Confirm your dates, applicable rates and transfer conditions. If an optional AUD 180 one-way transfer is booked at the listed base rate, the estimate becomes AUD 4,715 before other extras.

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Accommodation

Student One on Wharf Street lists a private room in a five-bedroom apartment at AUD 515 per week for one to four weeks, with an AUD 260 checkout cleaning fee. The school gives up to 50 minutes as the homestay commute. Confirm the building, room and dates in the quote. Homestay offers private rooms and a twin-share option when booking with a friend. Half board includes two meals on weekdays and three at weekends. Declare dietary requirements in advance. The school’s accommodation guide permits arrival no earlier than one week before the course and departure no later than one week after it ends. Student apartments and houses are for learners aged 18 and over.

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Location

Level 8, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

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