Our most popular course. Made for people just starting out — and for anyone who wants the confidence to hold a real, everyday conversation.
Talk to an AdvisorThe course, in plain terms
Every level, from beginner to advanced. A placement test on your first day puts you exactly where you should be.
Most students book at least 6 months — the sweet spot for real confidence and fluency. Courses of 4, 8, 12 and 24 weeks are also available.
Partner schools in Sydney, Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Cairns. Our team helps you pick the one that fits you best.
International classmates, native teachers and a lot of conversation. Outside class, you keep practising — at work, at the supermarket, on the bus. Full immersion.
What makes the difference
In Australia you practise English in class, at work, at the shops, on public transport. The whole city is your teacher — and nothing speeds up learning like that.
Cities to choose from
Our partner schools
STB partner schools offering General English. Talk to an advisor and pick the right one for you.
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
Book a no-obligation consultation. Our team builds the right plan around your time and your budget.
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