The school

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, only 200 metres from the famous beach, the campus is shared by students undertaking studies at Martin College (Business College), and offers the very latest in teaching and learning technology.

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

When full, our Gold Coast centre has a capacity of 210 students. The minimum age is 16.

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

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What's Student Club?

Facilities

Our modern centre boasts spacious classrooms, a computer laboratory and a student common room - just the place to chat and meet with friends.

The centre is close to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

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 Gold Coast is a TOEIC testing centre, so you can take your TOEIC exam 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
• Examination preparation (TOEIC, IELTS)
• English Plus ( + Business Studies )
• One-to-one
• University Counselling
• Work Placement Assistance

Activities

Surfers Paradise is at the heart of the Gold Coast. The most popular activity is, of course, surfing! In your free time you can take lessons from professional instructors, or just enjoy surfing or body-boarding on the most famous surfing beaches in the world.

At weekends you can take a leisurely bush walking tour of the rainforests, or perhaps dive on a local shipwreck. You might catch a ferry to Stradbroke Island or just enjoy the beach.

The Gold Coast is an excellent choice for students who want to learn English and enjoy themselves. Students can follow their course but also relax, be adventurous, be athletic, or experience nature.

For more information, visit our Sample activities page.

Accommodation

Accommodation options for students on the Gold Coast are:

• HomeStay: Live as part of an English-speaking local family
• 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

The Gold Coast is the tourist capital of Australia. The city offers a lifestyle that is difficult to find anywhere else in the world.

The Pacific Ocean and golden beaches are to the east. Dense lush rainforest-covered mountains are to the west. The Gold Coast offers a wide variety of activities for our local and overseas visitors to enjoy.

The area enjoys 287 days of sunshine every year, and there are 70 km of beaches to enjoy it on. When you've had enough of the outdoors, head towards the many shopping malls, speciality shops and boutiques.

What's life like on the Gold Coast?

Visit Student Club for:

• Pre-arrival advice: everything you need to know before you come to the Gold Coast
• The Gold Coast photobook and student handbook: see Gold Coast 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 on the Gold Coast.

Attractions

Of course, the Gold Coast's main attraction is its beaches. Take a healthy walk along the Oceanway promenades, or have a go at all kinds of water sports. After a studious day learning English, you might simply want to lie back and enjoy the sun.

The Gold Coast is also very good for theme parks. Get wet and wild at a water park or enter the world of film at Movie World. For a quieter time, visit a nature reserve where you can see possums, koalas, kangaroos and other native animals.

If you like shopping, the Gold Coast won't disappoint. Markets, shopping malls and department stores await.

Every October the Gold Coast Indy Motor Race passes close by campus: a treat for those who love thrills, noise and speed!