English immersion courses in Melbourne

How would you like to study English in a city as fascinating as Melbourne? Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria, is Australia’s second largest city and arguably one of the most vibrant and livable in the country.

It is also considered Australia’s capital of culture and fashion, and its architecture and elegance are often reminiscent of European cities. Students particularly appreciate the relaxed and refined lifestyle, as well as the very affordable cost of living.

Highlights of the destination

  • Melbourne, a dynamic and cultural city, is considered to be the most European of Australian cities
  • A pleasant city to live in, with a very affordable cost of living
  • Language school located in the heart of the business district, with its many shops, cafés and restaurants
  • English language school renowned for the quality of its teaching
  • Excellent mix of nationalities
  • Possibility of combining several destinations in Australia to make your experience unforgettable

Our partner school International House is located in the heart of Melbourne, in the business district, close to the many shops, restaurants, theatres, cinemas, museums and parks that Melbourne has to offer. It has excellent public transport links. Bus stops are right in front of the school.

It is a warm and friendly school, renowned for the quality of its teaching. The school has the most diverse mix of nationalities of any Australian language school.

Accreditations: ASQA, NEAS, University of Cambridge (ESOL), J-Shine

The school has ultra-modern, state-of-the-art facilities:

  • 10 bright classrooms
  • Interactive whiteboards
  • Computer labs equipped with 30 computers
  • Free WIFI connection throughout the building
  • 1 large student lounge with 2 kitchens
  • Numerous areas for students to relax between classes
  • 1 VR room available to students

The school offers access for people with reduced mobility.

Exclusive to International House schools – Australia

VR (virtual reality) technology for classroom activities is available to all students! The programme includes educational applications for exploring virtual cities, interacting in role-playing games, developing vocabulary and much more! All students will have VR integrated into their learning at least once every fortnight.

English course: general information

  • Length of lesson: 60 minutes
  • Number of students per class: average 13; maximum 18
  • Timetable: different timetables are offered, day courses, evening courses or courses spread over 3 days
  • Placement test: on the first day of the course
  • Certificate of attendance at the end of the course
  • Free unlimited access to the school’s e-learning site
  • Regular progress assessment every week
  • Teachers are qualified to teach their mother tongue to foreigners

sEmi-Intensive course

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20 hours of general English per week

This course develops the 4 fundamental skills of written and oral expression, listening comprehension and reading, as well as the different language areas: grammar, vocabulary and functional English. The emphasis is on learning practical English for everyday life.

Different timetables are offered:
Daytime classes: from 8.00am to 12.15pm. In high season, they can also run from 12:30 to 16:45

Evening classes: 17:00 to 21:15

It is also possible to concentrate classes over 3 days:
Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 to 17:00
Wednesday: 8:00 to 12:15

Levels offered: beginner (A1) to advanced (C2)

Intensive course

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23 hours of general English per week

Ideal course for rapid progress. This course includes thesemi-intensive General English module of 20 hours per week, 3 hours of optional courses (2 x 1h30, Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday and Friday from 1pm to 2.30pm).

Options: Business English, Speaking & Pronunciation, Aussie Life, Writing for Exams, EAP (English for Academic Purposes). Options are available according to your language level.

Levels offered: beginner (A1) to advanced (C2)

Every week, the school organises cultural activities in the afternoons and evenings, in which you are free to participate or not. These activities may be free or offered at cost, and their frequency varies according to the time of year.

Example of possible activities:

  • Language activities
  • Pub nights
  • Cinema evenings
  • Various clubs: boomerang painting, football, origami, etc.
  • Visit to the business district
  • Parks and Botanic Garden tour
  • Weekend excursions Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley Wine, The Victorian Alps, etc.

Single room, shared bathroom and half board during the week (full board at weekends)

Journeytime to school: between 30 and 40 minutes by public transport.

Practical information:

  • Bed linen provided

Shared flat accommodation allows you to live with students of different nationalities. The location of the residence depends on availability at the time of your stay.

The houses or flats are located in the Southbank, CBD, Abbotsford, Docklands, South Melbourne, Brunswick East, West Melbourne areas and allow a quick journey to the school located in the city centre.

Length of stay: 4 to 12 weeks*

Features :

  • Shared or single room
  • Shared kitchen and lounge area with TV
  • Shared bathroom
  • WIFI
  • Washing machine (chargeable)
  • No meals included
  • Journey time to school: 30 to 50 minutes by public transport depending on location
  • Deposit payable on arrival, refundable at the end of your stay if no damage is found

Services available :

  • Sheets and pillows provided
  • A linen pack including blanket and towel is available at an additional cost

  • The student visa allows you to stay in Australia for the duration of your studies and to enter and leave the country freely during this time. The minimum course duration for a student visa is 24 weeks. The maximum is 5 years
  • This visa also allows you to work, provided that you do not work more than 48 hours a fortnight, excluding school holidays. The waiting time is generally less than 2 months. A student visa costs AU$650, payable by credit card on the government website when you apply for your visa. This amount is given as an indication and may change at any time. Credit card charges are extra.
  • European passport holders can apply for a visa online. This exempts them from the biometric process (fingerprinting). Non-EU nationals will still have to undergo fingerprinting for all visa applications.
  • For more information about visas and how to apply, please visit the Australian Department of Immigration student visa website

Travel

Day of arrival: Saturday or Sunday
Day of departure: Saturday or Sunday

Airport of arrival:

  • Tullamarine International Airport, MEL

Transfer available on request (chargeable, see price table)

Note: do not book your ticket until we have confirmed your stay.

Visa information

Do you need a visa to follow this programme? For more information, please consult our Visa Information page.

Please do not hesitate to contact us by email or telephone if you require any further information on this subject.

Dates & Prices 2024

Dates 2024

Starting dates : Courses start every Monday throughout the year. If Monday is a public holiday, the session starts on Tuesday.

Public holidays: 2/01, 26/01, 13/03, 7/04, 10/04, 25/04, 12/06, 29/09, 7/11, 25/12, 26/12.

Prices 2024

All taxes and registration fees included

WPCS 42.0.3
Courses, registration fees, and educational materials
Duration 20 H 23 H
2 weeks€ 605€ 645
3 weeks€ 805€ 860
4 weeks€ 965€ 1.040
6 weeks€ 1.375€ 1.490
8 weeks€ 1.785€ 1.935
10 weeks€ 2.190€ 2.385
12 weeks€ 2.600€ 2.830
16 weeks€ 3.420€ 3.730
18 weeks€ 3.830€ 4.175
20 weeks€ 4.240€ 4.625
24 weeks€ 5.060€ 5.520
32 weeks€ 6.700€ 7.315
36 weeks€ 7.515€ 8.210
Additional week€ 165€ 220
Accommodation and administrative fees
Accommodation type Host family 2Stay apartment
Duration Single room, half board Shared room, no meals
4 weeks€ 1.310€ 1.080
6 weeks€ 1.850€ 1.505
8 weeks€ 2.385€ 1.925
10 weeks€ 2.925€ 2.350
12 weeks€ 3.465€ 2.770
16 weeks€ 4.540-
18 weeks€ 5.075-
20 weeks€ 5.615-
24 weeks€ 6.690-
32 weeks€ 8.840-
36 weeks€ 9.915-
Additional week€ 270-
Accommodation supplements
Late registration (2 weeks or less before departure)€ 160
2Stay apartment "linen pack"€ 70
2Stay apartment - single room (per week)€ 90
Apartments - Cleaning fee (to be paid on site)€ 130
Deposit to be paid on site4 weeks rent
Transfer (per journey)
From the nearest airport€ 145

The course price includes:

  • The chosen course programme
  • School registration fees
  • Teaching materials
  • Internet access
  • Unlimited access to the school’s e-learning site
  • Language activities
  • Monthly seminar to help you find a job

Accommodation prices* include:

  • Accommodation according to the option chosen
  • Single room and half board in a homestay
  • Shared room, without meals, in the residence option
  • Administrative costs

They do not include:

  • Return journey to Melbourne
  • Transfers on arrival and departure
  • Meals depending on accommodation chosen
  • Local transport
  • Deposit for flats, to be paid on site
  • Visa fees
  • Optional insurance

*Note: as accommodation is managed by independent service providers, prices are subject to change without notice.

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