Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, stands out for its subtropical climate, riverside parks and relaxed lifestyle. Lower living costs than Sydney and Melbourne and its closeness to the Gold Coast make it attractive to students.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Brisbane:
See our Kangaroo Point page for Brisbane's riverside areas.
In Brisbane you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one English level usually takes 8-12 weeks. Reaching the IELTS score Australian universities ask for usually needs a 6-12 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and OSHC health cover for a student visa. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though some programs have set start dates. For long programs that require a student visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead.
For a student visa (subclass 500) for long-term language study, you need the school's CoE, OSHC health cover, proof of funds and statements showing you are a genuine student. Applications are made online, with an appointment at an authorised visa centre for biometrics.
Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and cafés, restaurants, retail and hospitality are where students most often find jobs. Your work conditions are stated on your visa, so check them before starting a job.
Homestays and shared flats are easier to find and cheaper in Brisbane than in Sydney.
Living costs in Brisbane are around the Australian average, with rent lower than in Sydney or Melbourne.
In Brisbane, buses, trains and the CityCat river ferries are paid with a go card or contactless card.
Brisbane has a subtropical climate with hot, humid, rainy summers and mild, sunny winters.
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is reached from Turkey with connecting flights via Asia or the Gulf.
Brisbane does not use daylight saving time, so it is 7 hours ahead of Turkey all year round.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
Yes. Rent and daily costs in Brisbane are generally lower than in Sydney and Melbourne.
About 1-1.5 hours by train.
We recommend applying at least 3 months ahead for programs that need a student visa, and 1-2 months ahead for short courses on a visitor visa.
Courses of up to 3 months can be taken on a visitor visa; longer programs need a student visa (subclass 500).
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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