English Courses · Australia
From your first lesson to real fluency, surrounded by the language every day. Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Noosa, Byron Bay and more.
Three paths, one goal: English that holds up in real life — whether you’re here to work, to study or to stay.
Not sure where to start? Put the three side by side and see which one fits what you’re after.
| General EnglishGeneral English | For Academic PurposesAcademic English | Exam PreparationIELTS & Cambridge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main focus | Everyday communication: speaking, grammar and vocabulary | Academic skills: essay writing, critical reading and university-level communication | Strategies and skills for the official exam |
| Best for | Every level, from beginner to advanced | Anyone planning an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in English | Anyone who needs a score for university, a visa or permanent residency |
| Entry level | Beginner to advanced | Intermediate (B1) and up | Intermediate and up |
| What you walk away with | Fluency and the confidence to live here | University-ready English — with a direct pathway at partner schools | A certificate recognised worldwide |
| Certificate | Course completion certificate | EAP certificate — accepted in place of IELTS by partner universities | IELTS or Cambridge (official external exam) |
A few of our partner schools
ELICOS institutions partnered with STB — each with its own profile, location, programs and direct contact. Talk to an advisor and pick the one that fits what you’re after.
General English · Pathway to 70+ universities
One of the oldest private English schools in Australia, with students from more than 100 countries and a direct pathway to over 70 partner universities and colleges.
General English · EAP · IELTS · Cambridge · CELTA
An international school running in four countries. In Australia, one of the few with campuses in five cities — as much freedom as you can get in choosing where to study.
General · IELTS · Cambridge · EAP · Business · Vocational · Pronunciation
One of the most complete ELICOS schools in the country, with a direct pathway into Australian universities and colleges — no external English exam needed.
General · General + Business · IELTS · Cambridge · EAP
In the heart of Sydney, the most awarded English school in Australia and the only one in the country certified as a Cambridge Gold Preparation Centre.
General · IELTS · Cambridge FCE/CAE · High School Prep · Young Learners
A boutique school in Southport (Gold Coast), three-time winner of the ST Star Award for the Southern Hemisphere. Small classes and attention you can actually feel.
General · IELTS · Cambridge · High School Prep · English + Surf
Pairs solid teaching with the kind of experience you only get outside the classroom — in big cities and in coastal towns along the coast.
General · IELTS · Cambridge · Academic English Program
One of the longest-standing schools in Australia, with a welcoming feel and a strong pathway program into Australian universities.
General · IELTS · Cambridge PET/FCE/CAE
Campuses in three states and a flexible timetable that includes weekend classes — made for anyone fitting study around a job.
Next step
A student visa lets you work up to 24 hours a week while classes are on — plenty of students cover part of the cost that way.
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