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BROWNS English Language School Melbourne

Melbourne, AustraliaEnglish

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Overview

BROWNS Melbourne is in Australia. The Melbourne campus is on level three at 30 Church Lane in the CBD, with public transport nearby. It has 16 classrooms, quiet study areas, a computer area and a lounge. Students can study independently or meet classmates between classes and explore galleries or restaurants afterwards. Student support staff provide accommodation advice and information on the city and activities. Examples include National Gallery of Victoria visits and craft sessions, which give students opportunities to talk about shared interests outside class. Check dates and entry levels before adding IELTS or academic English. 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

BROWNS reports that more than 35,000 students from over 100 nationalities have studied across the school. This is a cumulative figure for BROWNS as a whole. The source does not give a Melbourne campus headcount, nationality shares, age breakdown or course-level figures.

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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 Melbourne. It includes 20 classroom hours plus five additional study hours per week. The one-to-four-week rate is AUD 510 per week, or AUD 2,040. Application is AUD 260, materials AUD 195, accommodation AUD 1,740 (AUD 435 × 4) and placement AUD 350, giving a confirmed subtotal of AUD 4,585. 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 4,765 before other extras.

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Accommodation

Yugo Berkeley Street lists a private room in a six-bedroom apartment at AUD 489 per week in the 2026 schedule, with an AUD 250 checkout cleaning fee. The school gives up to one hour and 15 minutes as the homestay commute. Check airport arrival arrangements for the specific property. 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 3, 30 Church Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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