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Griffith English Language Institute – Gold Coast

Southport, AustraliaEnglish

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Overview

GELI’s Gold Coast classes are based in the International Building (G52) at Griffith University’s Southport campus. Navitas English has delivered GELI programs on behalf of Griffith University since 12 October 2026. This matters when checking the provider named in offer documents. Students with an existing offer should check GELI’s transition guidance for updated paperwork. General English develops communication for work, travel and everyday life. Academic English builds university skills such as research, presentations and academic writing, and can provide a pathway to eligible Griffith University or Griffith College programs when all entry conditions are met. GELI lists a separate Brisbane City campus, so check that the offer names Gold Coast before arranging a room. Academic English students at Southport attend classes on the university campus. If you are planning to enter Griffith College or Griffith University, check how the Academic English end date lines up with the start of the destination program.

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Navitas announcement · 27 October 2026

Courses

Academic English has four levels of ten weeks each. At Gold Coast, the published timetable is 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, including a 30-minute break, with 20 hours of classes plus five hours of myStudy electives each week. It is open to students aged 16 and over who meet the relevant language requirements, and the maximum class size is 18. The current calendar lists five-week General English intakes in late 2026 and weekly starts from 8 February 2027. The published Gold Coast Academic English timetable is site-specific. Check the calendar for your level and ask which myStudy electives run in your intake.

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Fees

The current provider lists 2026 enrolment at AUD 230, tuition at AUD 470 per week for up to 25 weeks and materials at AUD 20 per week, capped at AUD 400 for 20 weeks or more. A five-week General English intake at those rates has a study subtotal of AUD 2,680. For 2027, the posted enrolment fee is AUD 250 and General English tuition for one to ten weeks is AUD 512 per week. Accommodation, transfers, insurance and travel are separate. For example, a 2027 four-week General English enrolment at the published short-course rate would cost AUD 2,048 in tuition, plus AUD 250 enrolment and AUD 80 in materials, for a study subtotal of AUD 2,378. This calculation assumes four billable weeks are accepted on the chosen intake. For General English, the weekly rate falls to AUD 490 at 11–30 weeks and AUD 480 from 31 weeks. Academic English is priced at AUD 512 per week regardless of length. GELI lists part-time tuition separately at AUD 437 per week. A homestay or airport pickup quote should be kept separate from these tuition examples.

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Accommodation

Griffith lists homestay through Australian Homestay Network and on-campus options including Griffith University Village. Compare the actual room, meals and travel arrangements before booking. GELI’s accommodation fee page asks for the homestay preference form and full payment at least four weeks before arrival. Check that the provider can cover your intake dates and confirm the final charges. GELI describes homestay as a furnished private room with the host’s household. It lists multiple meal arrangements, so check the meal plan in the placement offer. Homestay placement and the weekly room charge are separate.

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Location

International Building (G52), Parklands Drive, Southport QLD 4215

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