The school

Located in the heart of Brisbane's shopping and business districts, the campus is shared by students at Martin College. It offers the very latest in teaching and learning technology.

From this central location there is easy access to transport, shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

When full, our Brisbane centre has a capacity of 375 students. The minimum age is 16.

Our Brisbane school is a member of English Australia and is government accredited by NEAS, guaranteeing you quality English language tuition.

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Facilities

This modern school features bright, spacious classrooms, along with numerous computer laboratories for students to access.

Students can study in the resource centre/library or relax in the common room which has its own kitchen and balcony. There is also access to a food court directly underneath the building.  

Keep in touch with family and friends with full internet and email access.

All Embassy CES schools have wireless internet access: why not bring your laptop with you?

Embassy CES Brisbane is a TOEIC testing centre, so you can take your TOEIC in this school. See the official Australia and New Zealand TOEIC website for further details (this site is in English and will open in a new window).

Courses offered at this school

• Embassy Certificate of English (Standard, Intensive, or Semi-Intensive)
• Certificate of Business English
• Academic Year Abroad ¹
• Examination preparation (FCE, CAE, TOEIC, IELTS)
• English for Academic Purposes
• English Plus (+Business Studies)
• One-to-one
• University Counselling
• Work Placement Assistance

¹ Course content for Academic Year Abroad is as Embassy Diploma of English.

Activities

All Embassy CES students automatically become members of the Platypus Club which organises a lively programme of events and excursions.

A list of Platypus Club activities is regularly displayed for students to choose from. The activities are a great way for you to get the most out of your stay in Brisbane.

Keen to see as much of Australia as possible? Then you will want to join the day and weekend trips to locations such as Fraser Island and the Gold Coast. There's also plenty to see and do in Brisbane itself, including sports, nightclubs and barbeques.

For more information, visit our Sample activities page.

Accommodation

Accommodation options for students in Brisbane are:

• HomeStay: Live as part of an English-speaking household
• Stay in a lodge.

Lodges are guest-houses providing long-term accommodation for students, with a shared bathroom and self-catering facilities. We can recommend a number of reasonably-priced lodges near the school. Contact us for full details, including prices and photos.

Read more about accommodation options, and meet a host household on our Accommodation pages. See prices on our Fees page.

You can find a selection of accommodation websites on our Accommodation Links page for Australia.

The city

Brisbane is an ideal place to live and study, thanks to its pleasant climate, range of attractions and casual, outdoor lifestyle.

The city centre has very good shopping facilities with all the major stores and many specialist shops. There are many cinemas, theatres, pubs and clubs. All of these add up to an exciting night life for those interested in relaxing after a day's study. The city is dotted with excellent restaurants which offer a wide range of food.

The city centre is also within walking distance of the cultural centre, museum, convention centre, and main public library.

The countryside around Brisbane is rich in magnificent natural attractions. The whole area is excellent for walking, cycling and touring around. You can easily see Australia's unusual native animals in their habitat and even experience the thrill of holding a koala.

What's life like in Brisbane?

Visit Student Club for:

• Pre-arrival advice: everything you need to know before you come to Brisbane
• The Brisbane photobook and student handbook: see Brisbane life for yourself
• Coming soon! 360° panoramic photos of the school and the city

Or see our Student Life pages to see an average day in the life of a student in Australia.

Attractions

With such gorgeous weather, you'll want to be outdoors most of the time - when you're not studying, that is!

That's not a problem with two major parks right in the city centre. Take a free guided tour of Roma Street or experience Southbank Parklands with its many open-air cafes, the Queensland Cultural Precinct, craft market and beach lagoon situated alongside the Brisbane River. Here you'll often find theatrical events, concerts, and river regattas too.

If you prefer to shop, you'll enjoy the half-kilometre long Queen Street Mall, Chinatown, and the Valley markets.

The fun needn't stop in the evenings, either: there's a vibrant nightlife in Brisbane which takes in restaurants, bars, theatres and club.