School Presentation Brisbane 2012

EF Brisbane 164 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane, QLD, 4101 Ph: +61 7 3846 4544 Fax: 617 3844 5632 Emergency ph +61(0) 410 086 671

EF Brisbane Great location close to city CBD Interesting art deco building Junior Center for Australia Growing ILSP Medium size school Friendly atmosphere Caring and supportive staff

EF Brisbane – City Capital of Queensland Population: approximately 2 million Subtropical climate Diverse culture Young population – 25% under 21 years old Great regional activites: Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Great Barrier Reef

EF Brisbane – School Director School Director: Kate Bailey Number of admin Staff: 5 Number of teachers: 10-20

EF Brisbane – Location Located in the trendy area of West End and South Bank.

Easily accessible from the airport via bus and train Bus connections 15 minute walk to City CBD 5 minutes from bus stops/stations/landmarks

EF Brisbane – Location Cafes/restaurants Bars/clubs Shops Sports centre South Bank artifical beach Universities Art galleries/Museum Cinema Brisbane river Weekend markets

EF Brisbane – School Facilities Activities Desk Accomodation office Wireless WiFi Student lounge Student balcony area Student lounge iLabs (Computer rooms) iPad class room Multimedia classroom

EF Brisbane – Academic Facilities DoS – Lindy Fitzgerald Academic office Large classrooms iLabs Range of Efekta materials Ipad classes

EF Brisbane –Academic info.

General English Classes Popular SPIN classes: - Business English - Australia and New Zealand Culture - Outdoor Education - ILS Academic Strong AY Portfolio support UP programmes offered Advanced Diploma of Hospitality and Tourism Exams: - Cambridge (FCE, CAE & CPE) - TOEIC - BULATS - IELTS

EF Brisbane – Internships Expand your English skills and understanding of the Australian culture in the Australian workplace.

Internship preparation class with a teacher prior to placement (CV writing, interview skills, telephone skills, Australian workplace, professionalism) 3 weeks (60-105 hours) internship placement Example intern companies; Hilton Hotel, Mojo Surf Camps, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Wedding & Co, 31 Digital

EF Host family Accommodation Average travel time to school up to 60mins Single and twin share rooms Meals – Half board Average cost a week commuting AUD50-80 Weekly internet cost – AUD 12

Urbanest Residence-60Tribune Street Walking distance to EF School Single and Twin rooms with en-suite Self catering Air conditioning Prepaid Internet to be purchased from reception Laundry Cinema room Game room Bike storage Vending machines 24/7 check-in

UNIRESORT Residence Upper Mt Gravatt • • • • • • • •

Located close to Griffith University and a short walk to Westfield Garden City Stylish accommodation set among tropical lush gardens Travelling distance to school by bus 30 minutes Single and twin rooms with en-suite Resort style facilities (tennis court, swimming pool, spa, gym) Shared kitchen and laundry facilities TV, telephone and internet access in every room at student cost AUD40-4Gb 24/7 Security