Learn English in Gold Coast – EC English Schools

Welcome to our Surfers Paradise English School

Learn English in Gold Coast in a modern school located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, close to restaurants, bars and the beach.

Get the best of city living combined with the relaxed Australian beach attitude. Improve your English with students from all over the world and take surfing lessons at some of the Australia’s most famous beaches! This is the lifestyle you can expect at EC Gold Coast.

All students are supported. Your attendance and course progress are monitored during your enrollment periods.

Warren Ritson

Centre Director

Contact

School: +61 7 5648 3941
Bookings: 00 356 23790 555
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Address

Level 4, 38 Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Qld, 4217

EC Gold Coast

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Accommodation

From $260.00 p/w

Aquarius Backpackers Resort

Residences

Aquarius Back Packers Resort 44 Queen Street, Southport, QLD 4215

Room type	Price
Standard, Dorm Room, Shared Bathroom, Self Catering	$260.00 p/w
Standard, Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Self Catering	$625.00 p/w
Standard, Twin Room, Shared Bathroom, Self Catering	$315.00 p/w

Details

From $260.00 p/w

Bunk Surfers Paradise

Residences

Room type	Price
Standard, Dorm Room, Private Bathroom, Self Catering	$260.00 p/w
Standard, Single Room, En Suite, Self Catering	$880.00 p/w
Standard, Twin Room, En Suite, Self Catering	$315.00 p/w

Details

From $345.00 p/w

Carlton Apartments

Residences

Carlton Apartments, Clifford Street & Northcliffe Terrace, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217,

Room type	Price
Comfort, Single Room, En Suite, Self Catering	$670.00 p/w
Comfort, Triple Room, Shared Bathroom, Self Catering	$345.00 p/w
Comfort, Twin Room, En Suite, Self Catering	$385.00 p/w

Details

From $285.00 p/w

Homestay

Homestays

Room type	Price
Standard, Single Room, Shared Bathroom, Half Board	$285.00 p/w

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Quick Facts
Amenities
Why choose EC Gold Coast?
Living Costs in Gold Coast
Local Information

Classrooms: 5
Average Class Size: 13 (maximum 18)
Student Computers: 18
Minimum Age: 18*
*Learning material and practices are contextualised to meet the individual needs of the learner, taking into account the age and maturity of the student.

Tuition includes:
Course materials
WiFi

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Wi-Fi
IT Suite
Interactive Whiteboards
Student Lounge
Student Common Room
University Counseling

Get the best of city living combined with the relaxed Australian beach attitude.

Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, close to restaurants, bars and attractions near the beach.

Visit the observation deck of Q1, the world's tallest residential tower, for fantastic views.

Get lost in the sound effects and visual illusions of the Infinity Maze.

Participate in informative job advice workshops.

Take surfing lessons at famous beaches, such as Southport, Nobby and Coolongatta.

The activities above are a sample and subject to change.

Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Gold Coast: approximately AU $300 per week.

	Prices in AUD
Coffee/cappuccino (Starbucks)	4.00-5.00
Soda (0.33 litre bottle)	2.00-4.50
Bottle of water (0.33 litre)	2.00-4.00
Fast food combo meal	8.50-12.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant	14.00 – 28.00
Cinema ticket	12.00-16.00
Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult)	50.00-100.00
Nightclub entrance	10.00+
Public transport (bus)	4.00
Taxi (day rate)	2.90/flag fall; 2.17/km

Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Sources: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living; www.taxifare.com.au. For more information on living costs in Australia and the minimum financial requirements to receive a student visa, please visit: studyinaustralia.gov.au/global/live-in-australia/living-costs

Nearest supermarket: 1-minute walk
Nearest café/restaurant: Numerous restaurants nearby
Nearest newsagent: 1-minute walk
Nearest church: 3-minute walk
Nearest mosque: 30 minutes by bus
Nearest post office: 2-minute walk
Nearest park: 10-minute walk
Nearest shopping centre: 1-minute walk
Nearest bus stop: across the road
Nearest bank: 1-minute walk

TRAVELLING AROUND THE CITY:

By bus
Surfside Buses service the Gold Coast with a number of routes passing directly through Gold Coast.

By coach
Greyhound and Murray's coaches operate from Gold Coast Transit Centre and travel to an extensive network of destinations throughout Australia.

From the airport
Shuttle buses operate from the airport and provide door-to-door service. Alternatively, take a taxi from outside the airport.

Gold Coast Travel Guide and Activities (PDF)

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EC English Australia Pty Ltd, Trading as EC English
ABN: 33627691696
CRICOS Provider Code: 03812F
Course Name: Cambridge Exam Preparation; CRICOS Course Code: 0101427
Course Name: English for Academic Purposes; CRICOS Course Code: 0101426
Course Name: General English; CRICOS Course Code: 0101428
Course Name: IELTS Preparation; CRICOS Course Code: 0101429
Terms and conditions, start dates and holidays, refund policy, deferment, suspension or cancellation can be found here

Your tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of your enrolment. For any further information on fees and charges please see your centre director.
You may incur some Non-Tuition fees while enrolled at school. These include any administration fees for course changes, late fees for library returns, replacement of student ID cards, express mail fees, accommodation placement fees, airport transfers, excursion and activities fees.