Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, is often ranked among the world's most liveable cities for its café culture, street art, museums and sporting events. With strong universities and a large student population, it is ideal for language study.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Melbourne:
See our Docklands, Footscray and Geelong pages for other options around Melbourne.
Short programs last 1-4 weeks, while long-term programs run from 12 weeks to a year. Most schools use a system of 8-12 levels, and on an intensive course you should allow about 4-8 weeks per level.
Language school fees in Melbourne depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Language schools do not require a diploma or any prior knowledge of the language. After you complete the enrolment form and pay the deposit, the school sends you a confirmation. For long programs, the school prepares the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) needed for a student visa.
The Turkish summer holiday (June to August) falls in the Australian winter, when classes are quieter. December to February, the Australian summer, is the busiest time, so booking early pays off.
Language courses longer than 12 weeks require an Australian student visa (subclass 500). Once the school sends you the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), you apply online together with Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Short courses of up to 3 months can be taken on a visitor visa (subclass 600).
Australia stands out for giving language students the right to work: on a student visa you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during your course. The high minimum wage makes it easier to cover part of your living costs.
Melbourne has a wide choice of homestays, student residences and shared flats, and suburbs linked to the centre by tram are popular.
Living costs in Melbourne are above the Australian average, with rent the biggest part of the budget. The right to work on a student visa helps cover part of the costs.
Melbourne has one of the world's largest tram networks, and travel in the city-centre Free Tram Zone costs nothing. Other trips use a myki card.
Melbourne's weather is changeable, and you can experience four seasons in a day. Summers are warm, winters cool and wet.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is reached from Turkey with connecting flights via Asia or the Gulf; the journey usually takes 20-25 hours in total.
Melbourne is 7 hours ahead of Turkey. During Australian daylight saving time (early October to early April), the difference grows to 8 hours.
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Melbourne free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation and visa documents.
Because of Melbourne's location, the weather can change quickly during the day, so always carry a light jacket.
Yes. Trams are free within the city-centre Free Tram Zone.
Yes. On a student visa you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during your course; working on a visitor visa is not allowed.
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).
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