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In the past 11 years, over 22,000 students from 72 nationalities have chosen to study at Langports. Langports English Language College Brisbane

Langports English Language College Gold Coast

Why? Friends told them of their great experience at our school – word of mouth!

Work experience and Job Support options help students to enhance their experience

A varied nationality mix gives students the opportunity to meet and make friends from all over the world

Our College is well organised, very professional and the activities program ensures students have lots of fun

Friendly staff are always available to encourage and assist students

We were voted by students on Education Stars, as the ‘Best Language School in Australia’ in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

Great facilities in modern spacious buildings, with fantastic central locations UFO English - only at Langports, one of many courses to suit students’ personal needs and objectives

Langports Sydney

Langports Pty Ltd ACN110889408 trading as Langports English Language College Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses. CRICOS Provider Code: 02630J The Doris Woodfine Foundation (DWF) ACN169590416 trading as Langports Sydney managed under agreement by Langports Pty Ltd. CRICOS Provider Code: Pending

Our students are treated with respect and kindness Our Directors and Principals have over 90 years’ experience working with international students

Become part of our family and gain an experience to remember for the rest of your life.

Brisbane Campus

Brisbane, often referred to as Australia’s most liveable city, is the capital of Queensland, Australia’s ‘Sunshine State’. It is a safe, friendly and clean city where international students are welcomed. Langports English Language College Brisbane is located in the city centre, close to transport, parks, shops and restaurants.

Brisbane

Facilities

Sub- tropical, enjoying mild winters (June - Sept) and hot summers (Dec - March). Average over 7 hours sunshine each day

24 modern classrooms, all with individual air -conditioning controls and many equipped with audiovisual resources

Average daytime temperature in summer 29°C and winter daytime temperature 21°C

3 spacious lounge areas with computers, table tennis, table football and wide screen TV

A fabulous relaxed and family friendly life-style with a population of 2.3 million

‘Langports Lane’ – outdoor courtyard used for break-times, BBQs and functions

Sophisticated and modern, with many theatres, cafes, restaurants and great shopping!

A library with books, DVDs and magazines for students to borrow

Amazing outdoor lifestyle with walking and cycle paths to explore the river, parks, and gardens Exciting nightlife with pubs, clubs, and music venues open until the small hours of the morning. There’s always plenty to do Feed dolphins and go whale watching May – September The Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Australia Zoo and the Gold Coast are all in easy reach The business, finance and education centre of Queensland, with many universities and colleges, offering a large selection of study options

CRICOS Code: 02630J

Free internet access for all students, with wireless connection available throughout the campus Large student common room with kitchen containing microwaves, large refrigerators and vending machines Use of gym (across the road) with reduced membership fees for our students

Location 3-level city centre campus Convenient to all public transport (close to Roma St Station and King George Square bus station) Theatres, restaurants, cinemas and major shops, all just a short walk from the college Close to Roma St Parklands, Southbank Parklands and city beach

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Roma Street Station (Bus and Train)

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Café located next door Queensland Museum

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Gold Coast Campus

The Gold Coast, a short distance from Brisbane, is world famous for its 70 kilometres of beautiful surf beaches and rainforest hinterland. Langports English Language College Gold Coast is in the centre of Surfers Paradise, the most popular beach and centre for all major entertainment.

Gold Coast 70 kilometres of surf beaches and an average water temperature of 220C, it’s Australia’s No.1 tourist destination Average daytime temperature in summer 29°C and winter daytime temperature 21°C A fun, safe and exciting city with a population of approximately 500,000 National parks, rain forests and world famous theme parks such as Seaworld, Movieworld and Dreamworld are all close by Whale watching cruises are available May - September

Facilities 20 modern classrooms, many equipped with audio-visual resources Free internet access for all students, with wireless connection available throughout the campus A library area with books, DVDs, and magazines for students to borrow Recreation areas with computers, lounges and games facilities Student common room with kitchen containing microwaves, a large refrigerator and vending machines Wide screen televisions

Water sports, such as surfing, windsurfing, kite-surfing and sailing, are all easily available

Outdoor balcony & garden with BBQ

Patrolled beaches 7 days a week, offering students a safe place to swim

Cafés located close by

Surfboards and bicycles available for student hire

Diverse shopping and vibrant nightlife Venue for many major international sports events High quality universities and vocational colleges offering opportunities for further study

CRICOS Code: 02630J

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Location 2-level campus in central Surfers Paradise 5-minute walk to Surfers Paradise beach Major shops, restaurants and entertainment, all just a short walk from the college Convenient to public transport (bus and light rail)

Langports Sydney Campus* Sydney, Australia’s largest city is famous for its beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks and vibrant culture. Langports Sydney is located in Darling Harbour, one of Sydney’s exciting dining, shopping and entertainment precincts.

Sydney An international and cosmopolitan lifestyle with a population of 4.6 million Average daytime temperature in summer 25°C and winter daytime temperature 16°C A dynamic cultural centre, with many fine and internationally known museums, galleries and art spaces

Facilities

Location

14 modern classrooms

2-level campus in Darling Harbour

Free internet access for all students, with wireless connection available throughout the campus

10-minute walk to Sydney City centre

A library with books, DVDs, and magazines for students to borrow

Major shops, restaurants and cafés, all just a short walk from the college Convenient to public transport

Recreation areas with computers, lounges and games facilities

Town Hall train station 15 minutes walk

A host to different festivals and some of Australia’s largest social and cultural events

Fully-equipped student kitchen containing microwaves, a large refrigerator and vending machines

Pyrmont light rail station 2 minutes walk

Australia’s Blue Mountains located 2 hours from Sydney

Wide screen televisions

Aquarium and Darling Harbour ferry 10 minutes walk

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The business, finance and education centre of New South Wales, with many universities and vocational colleges offer opportunities for further study

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Cafés and a large food court located close by

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Over 100 white sandy beaches surround Sydney, including the famous Bondi and Manly beaches

Pyrmont Bay ferry 5 minutes walk

Convention Centre Light Rail Convention Centre

Town Hall Station

Langports Sydney * ‘Is the trading name of the Doris Woodfine Foundation . It is a Not For Profit

company and a registered charity. All of its proceeds are donated to support the education of disadvantaged children. Langports Sydney is managed under agreement by Langports Pty Ltd’

Langports Academic Way

What is L.A.W.?

We aim to be unique in all ways: in what we do, in what we offer and in what we achieve. We are constantly striving to get the best outcomes for our student clients. This especially relates to our academic programmes, where we have used many years of experience and a wealth of knowledge to create the Langports Academic Way – L.A.W.

Instead of simply relying on the traditional English language textbook approach, our teachers are trained to be able to teach beyond the textbook, exploring the important areas of grammar and vocabulary. Modern research has highlighted the importance of grammar and vocabulary being taught together, especially in the classroom.

The benefits to students of L.A.W. are that our teachers: have an in-depth knowledge of grammar – they can answer students questions easily and confidently are trained to be able to teach more than what the textbook teaches – not just grammar, but all skills study and research – all are motivated to become better teachers, benefiting greatly from our in-house training program develop their own special materials to help students better understand the difficulties of grammar and vocabulary, as well as other important skills such as speaking and pronunciation

L.A.W.

In order to achieve this, teachers through our in-house teacher training program, are trained on how to teach grammar and vocabulary and how to make it more understandable and enjoyable for students. Our academic department is also constantly working on developing its own teaching materials which help both students and teachers.

Our courses aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) CPE

C2

Level 7

C1

Level 6

EAP

B2

Level 5

Entry

B1

Post Advanced

Advanced

Upper Intermediate

Level 4

CAE Business Plus Entry

Intermediate

Level 3 A2

FCE TOEIC+ Entry

IELTS 1 PET Entry

Pre-intermediate

Level 2

Elementary

A1

Level 1 Beginner

Exit level depends on the entry level of the student

use their great knowledge and skills to help make learning and studying more enjoyable and rewarding keep students constantly challenged so that they remain motivated

Langports English Exams Centre offers a comprehensive range of English proficiency exams throughout South East Queensland

is an Institutional testing centre for TOEIC – Brisbane & Sydney campuses

is an authorised OPEN Cambridge ESOL exam centre for both paperbased and computer-based exams

has a full-time exams centre manager, who is available to help all students with their exam needs

is a PUBLIC testing centre for TOEIC – Gold Coast campus

Common feedback from our students is that Langports teachers are able to answer their grammar questions clearly and easily, creating more ‘light-bulb’ moments – this is a result of L.A.W.

Entry Entry

Entry Entry

IELTS 2

Entry

UFO English… only at Langports

We would like to show you how the UFO English program benefits our students, by illustrating examples of the following three students who all arrived on the same day: Yuki

Our UFO English program has been designed to meet the needs of individual students. We understand and acknowledge that students have different learning skills, different learning abilities and different learning objectives. This is why we designed the UFO English course.

Learning Ability

Learning Objectives

In Japan, Yuki found really difficult to practice her communication skills, especially her speaking

Yuki wants to improve her speaking and conversational skills

Level test results: Writing - 3

Thiago

General information

Learning Skills Yuki studied English in high school but it wasn’t enough to have good English communication skills

Start any Monday (except for public holidays)

Weekly progress reviews

Key points: Intensive general English

In Brazil, Thiago studied 4 semesters of English as part of the curriculum at his University

Thiago found difficult to learn English for Engineering in his own country

Thiago would like to study his Masters in Engineering at an Australian University

USE

FOCUS is the macro-skill program, where on each day

(Tuesday – Friday) students attend a separate macro-skill class to help improve their strengths and weaknesses.

Levels 1 – 7 (Beginners 1 – Post Advanced 7) 1 – 70 weeks (each level takes approximately 10 weeks)

OPTIONS

Langports English Languange College Brisbane & Gold Coast CRICOS Code 074240E

Langports Sydney CRICOS Code Pending



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gives students a choice of what they study, depending on their level. Students studying full-time can choose an option class from a variety of subjects enabling them to achieve their learning objectives.

WORKSHOPS give students an even a greater opportunity to enhance their study with relevant and interesting topics.

First Day

Every Monday

Graduation

Orientation – students are tested and interviewed on their first day and a personalised study program is devised to guide students to achieve their study objectives. Their first class starts in the afternoon (for full-time students).

Students have an individual interview with their USE teacher to review their progress.

Students are awarded a certificate* showing their levels for all classes, options choices, attendance, participation and teachers comments.

Second Day Students receive their personal timetable, course book and begin their personalised study program.

When students develop their skills quickly, they can move through the levels at their own pace, optimising their learning progress. Long-term students are tracked and receive academic counselling to ensure they continue to progress.

*80% attendance or above is required.

Speaking - 4

USE - 4

Learning Skills

Learning Ability

Learning Objectives

For Lara English has been easy since English is compulsory in her high school

In Switzerland, Lara could practice her English skills because she had good exposure to the language

Lara wants to improve her English skills to work in a Bank in Switzerland

Reading - 4

Listening - 4

Speaking - 5

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Friday

USE Level 3 USE Level 4 USE Level 4

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FOCUS ON LANGUAGE SKILLS

11:25 am12:25 pm

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LANGPORTS STUDY PLAN WEEKLY REVIEW

OPTIONS TO SPECIALISE

01:25 pm02:40 pm

Yuki Thiago Lara

Conversation English for Engineering & Science English for Finance &Law

LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS

02:50 pm03:35 pm

Yuki Thiago Lara

Choice of workshops

Max in class - 16 Average in class - 12-13

Listening - 4

Yuki, Thiago and Lara are given their own timetable and follow their own Langports Study Plan to meet their individual objectives. On the first morning of classes, Lara and Thiago go to USE class Level 4 and Yuki to USE class Level 3. After the morning break Yuki, Thiago and Lara go to FOCUS classes which are appropriate to their language skills. In the OPTIONS class, Yuki, Thiago and Lara are placed in relevant classes which fit their specific study goals. (Please note that these students are case studies only. Their names and levels have been changed for privacy)

is an integrated skills class, covering all English macro skills (writing, reading, listening & speaking) as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Part-time – 16 hours per week



Reading - 3

Monday

25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities)

USE - 3

Learning Objectives

Level test results: Writing - 4

UFO English is our unique general English program and is divided into 3 main components U, F, O plus workshops.

Speaking - 2

Learning Ability

Level test results: Writing - 3

Lara

Listening - 3

Learning Skills

Available at all campuses Personalised study program and Langports Study Plan

Reading - 3

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Reading 3 Listening 3 Speaking 2 Reading 3 Listening 4 Speaking 4 Reading 4 Listening 4 Speaking 5 Activities and Self Study

OPTIONS: Subject to availability Elementary English (L1-2) Conversation (L2-3, L4-5) Vocabulary (L2-3, L4-5)

Grammar (L2-3, L4-5) IBE: Introduction to Business English Option (L2-3) EBA: English for Business & Administration (L4-6)

EES: English for Engineering & Science (L4-6) EFL: English for Finance & Law (L4-6) EMI: English Through Media & the Internet (L4-6)

WORKSHOPS: Subject to availability Extension English (L2+) – This workshop will be split into two levels (Level 2 & 3, Levels 4 and above) and will assist students with completing homework and extra work activities. The focus is on creating a collaborative study environment where students help each other under the guidance of the teacher.

English for Work in Australia (L3+) – A 5-week workshop for students interested in working in Australia. This will include learning about applying for a tax file number, a bank account and searching for a job. It will also show how to write a CV and focus on practicing interview questions.

Aussie English (L2+) – A 5-week course looking at vocabulary, idioms and slang in an Australian context. It will include authentic Australian listening practice and every day Australian language.

Exam Techniques and Tips (L4+) – A 5-weekworkshop for Level 4 and above students helping them understand the IELTS, TOEIC & Cambridge exams. This will include how the exams are structured and useful hints for passing the various sections of the tests.

Cambridge Choice

TOEIC+

We offers a choice of Cambridge courses:

The traditional ‘closed classes’ for FCE, CAE and CPE - students all start and finish on the same dates. The unique ‘open classes’ - Cambridge Flexi with PET, FCE and CAE levels available. Flexi students can enter and leave class at different dates. Closed Classes - F.C.E. C.A.E. C.P.E. Our Cambridge teachers are highly skilled in English language teaching and experienced in helping students meet their goals. Our teaching style is unique: we have our own Langports way of teaching. Our teachers specialise in Cambridge preparation and are trained in lexical-grammatical approaches to language teaching and learning. In our closed courses, many of our resources are unique:

Cambridge Flexi Classes

We write and publishes some of its own materials for this course, supplemented with material from traditional Cambridge textbooks We are a Cambridge centre for paper-based and computer-based exams We guarantee to run all Cambridge courses as published All FCE, CAE and CPE closed course students are required to take the exam and take part in the Cambridge Retreat at the beginning of the course

What is the Cambridge Retreat

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Our Cambridge Retreat is a teambuilding excursion, which takes place at the beginning of the closed Cambridge course. Students experience typical Australian activities and spend time getting to know other students and teachers in the Cambridge team.

TOEIC is the worlds leading English test that assesses English language competency in a business context and is used by companies to determine English communication skills

Key points Level – Pre-intermediate+ Closed classes 5 weeks

TOEIC+ focuses on more than just the exam; it also focuses on learning strategies and on language development skills

Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney campuses 25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities)

Our TOEIC+ teachers are experienced and trained in exam taking tips and techniques

Max in class - 16

TOEIC+ uses its own unique Langports materials, supplemented with traditional TOEIC materials We are a TOEIC Testing Centre

Flexible start and finish dates – students can join a class any Monday and study from 4 – 10 weeks. Ideal for students who cannot take the closed course

Average in class - 13 Pre-test required Students are recommended to take the TOEIC exam following this course. Langports English Language Brisbane & Gold Coast CRICOS Code 073273D Langports Sydney CRICOS Code Pending

Business English Plus

P.E.T., F.C.E. and C.A.E. levels available and different curriculum and materials from the closed classes are used for the Cambridge Flexi classes The exam is not compulsory for students taking the Cambridge Flexi course and the Cambridge Retreat is not a part of the Flexi programs

First (F.C.E.)

Advanced (C.A.E.)

Proficiency (C.P.E.)

Langports English Language College Brisbane and Gold Coast Cricos Code 054051J Langports Sydney CRICOS Code Pending Closed classes 10 weeks (January & June) 12 weeks (March & September) 25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities) Max in class - 15 Average in class - 12 Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney campuses Pre-test required Exam & retreat compulsory

Langports English Language College Brisbane and Gold Coast Cricos Code 054053G Langports Sydney CRICOS Code Pending

Langports English Language College Brisbane and Gold Coast Cricos Code 054054F Langports Sydney CRICOS Code Pending Closed classes 12 weeks (March & September) 25 hours per week (including 1.8 hrs. optional activities) Max in class - 10 Average in class - 6 Brisbane Campus Pre-test required Exam & retreat compulsory

Closed classes 10 weeks (January & June) 12 weeks (March & September) 25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities) Max in class - 15 Average in class - 12 Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney campuses Pre-test required Exam & retreat compulsory

TOEIC Plus is a 5 week program, providing students with an intensive focus on grammar, vocabulary, collocation, reading and listening skills. Students are also provided with extensive TOEIC test practice and test taking skills and strategies.

Cambridge Flexi PET, FCE & CAE levels Open classes - Start any Monday 4 - 10 weeks 25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities) Max in class - 16 Average in class - 12 Langports English Language College Brisbane, Gold Coast and Langports Sydney For students on Working HolidayVisas and Tourist Visas only Pre-test required

Business English Plus is a specially developed 10 week course which aims to improve students’ English language competency in a business and workplace context. This course not only focuses on language skills for business, but it also helps students prepare for the two most internationally recognised business English proficiency certificates: Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) and TOEIC. Business English Plus consists of 3 Key points components: Level - Intermediate +

essential grammar and vocabulary skills for the workplace / business environment

Closed classes 10 weeks Brisbane & Gold Coast campuses

business communication skills such as written communication (emails, proposals, reports, etc) and oral communication such as PowerPoint presentations, business meetings and job interviews

25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities) Max in class - 16 Average in class - 13

business English exam preparation skills for BEC-V and TOEIC

Pre-test required Students are recommended to take the BEC-V, BEC- H or TOEIC exams following this course

Only available for students on a working holiday or tourist visa until CRICOS accreditation is received

English for Academic Purposes

IELTS IELTS is our intensive IELTS preparation programs, focusing specifically on the academic version of the IELTS exam.

Our EAP program is designed for international students who need an intensive preparation to take further studies in Australia. It combines the two elements required to enter and succeed in a vocational or tertiary program in Australia: IELTS exam preparation and academic preparation. EAP focuses on improving the students’ English skills as the foundation of the desired outcomes. The course provides students the opportunity to improve their score in the IELTS exam and to be confident with their production skills (writing and speaking) in an academic context.

These programs are developed to improve not only the 4 macro-skills essential for the IELTS exam (listening, reading, speaking and writing) but also to provide an in depth focus on the micro-skills such as reading techniques and strategies, spelling, grammar and speaking test strategies.

IELTS

Key points

IELTS has a strong focus on the writing component of the exam. A high level of IELTS requires a good range of vocabulary, collocation, grammar and writing skills IELTS teachers are extensively trained in grammar and under the L.A.W. (Langports Academic Way) they are also trained to teach beyond the textbook Own original materials, supplemented with traditional and online IELTS materials

Pronunciation Intonation Vocabulary Speaking Strategies

Classroom IT incorporated in lesson delivery Regular progress reports and feedback from their teachers

Entry level requirements: IELTS A – Intermediate (approx. IELTS 4.5-5.0) IELTS B - Upper Intermediate (approx. IELTS 5.0-5.5)

Closed classes 5 weeks 25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities) Max in class – 16 Average in class – 13 Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney campuses

EAP is delivered over 12 weeks, with the expectation that students exit with an IELTS score which will help them to meet the entry requirements of their chosen tertiary institutions, or an equivalent level to take one of our pathways. Students are taught how to complete tasks and assignments expected at a university level, including: a 2000 word academic essay

Pre-test required Only available for students on a working holiday or tourist visa until CRICOS accreditation is received 

Speaking (15%)

Reading (20%)

Scanning Skimming Techniques for IELTS reading questions

- research skills, speed reading, notetaking, drafting, writing and referencing individual and group presentations



- students can become confident presenting academic material in front of their class

EAP is the best choice for students who need to use English in an academic course setting or enter an award program at university or TAFE level.

CRICOS 00004G, 00112C, 00873F, 00885B

Spelling / Grammar Vocabulary Essay Structure Describing Charts etc.

Writing (40%)

Listening (15%)

Spelling Listening Techniques

EAP offers:

EAP course

CRICOS 02425C CRICOS NSW 01315F CRICOS VIC 01624D

CRICOS 02425C

Key points

academic counselling and assistance with further tertiary studies

Closed classes 12 weeks

experienced teachers trained under the L.A.W. (Langports Academic Way)

Minimum Entry Level – IELTS 5.0 (with no sub-band less than 5.0)

our own curriculum and materials supplemented with traditional materials

25 hours per week (including 3 hrs optional workshops & 2 hrs optional activities)

ongoing feedback and progress reports from the teachers over the students’ performance

Max in class - 16

excellent nationality mix

Brisbane, Gold Coast & Sydney campuses

Average in class – 12

Our Pathways*

Pre-test required

Students who successfully complete EAP with results equivalent to our partner schools’ IELTS requirement may also be able to enter directly into certain programs offered by these institutions. Our partner tertiary institutions include:

Langports English Language College Brisbane & Gold Coast Cricos Code 074241D

Langports Sydney Cricos Code Pending

*These agreements were in place at time of publication

CRICOS 03071E

CRICOS 03071E

CRICOS 00017B

CRICOS 01737F/00233E CRICOS 02869G

CRICOS 03068M

CRICOS 00117J

CRICOS 00102E CRICOS 03366A

CRICOS 03071E

CRICOS 03020E | 03037G 02004B | 02011C | 02012B 02014M

CRICOS 00246M

CRICOS 00244B

Student Services

Each campus has a comprehensive student services team that provides a variety of services to take care of the students’ different needs outside of the classroom. It is the team’s mission to make sure that students feel part of our family and have the opportunity to have an excellent Australian experience.

Accommodation We offer students a choice of quality accommodation options in a safe and relaxed environment. In the case of homestay the accommodation officers ensure each student is matched with an appropriate family and are available to help students to adapt to their new life in Australia.

Homestay Options

Airport Transfer

Deluxe Family Homestay: own bathroom, only one student per family, interaction with family, laundry done for you. Breakfast and dinner: Mon-Fri. Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Sat-Sun.

We make sure that students are welcomed on arrival.

Family Homestay: shared bathroom, max 2 students per family, students of different nationality, interaction with family, laundry done for you. Breakfast and dinner: Mon-Fri. Breakfast, lunch and dinner: Sat-Sun.

Please note that for arrivals after 10.00pm, students may be required to go into temporary accommodation for the first night at their own cost.

Self cater Homestay: shared bathroom, no limit on student numbers, no restriction on nationality mix, limited interaction with family, do own laundry. Breakfast only Mon-Sun. In all homestays, students have their own room with a desk, chair, wardrobe and comfortable bed. All families live close to a bus stop, ferry terminal or train station, and are around 40-50 minutes traveling time from our campuses in peak hour (much less in normal traffic). Students will receive a family profile with pictures, maps and information about their accommodation at least three weeks prior to their course start date.

7 day, 24 hour service 24 hr Emergency number in case of flight changes

Cost of Living Student Houses We can also arrange shared student house accommodation. These houses are professionally managed with single or share rooms and are self catering where students can use the shared kitchen, to prepare meals. Students also share a bathroom and lounge room with other students. Brisbane - Single Rooms available (doubles on request) Gold Coast - Single Rooms and Twin Share Rooms available Sydney - Single Rooms and Twin Share Rooms available

Students who have any school-aged dependants accompanying them will be required to make appropriate schooling arrangements for them wich will include the payment of relevant school fees. For QLD public schools see: https://www.eqi.com.au/ For NSW public schools see: http://www.decinternational.nsw.edu. au/study/schools The Australian government recommends you budget around $1660 per month for living costs. This includes your food, transport, accommodation and other living expenses.

Activities Our Activities Officers encourage students to participate in a diverse and extensive program made up of sports, cultural, tourism and social events run at each school. They can also assist students with the planning and booking of a large number of independently run activities.

The program consists of: Full day excursions every Saturday and/or Sunday Week-end overnight excursions Evening and after school social program Job help and travel information sessions

Work Opportunities Working during or after study is one of the reasons why Australia is a popular destination for international students. We offer students professional support to help them to find jobs depending on their visa conditions. We also offer options for internships and volunteer work.

Internships

Job Help Job Help is a FREE service designed to help students on Working Holiday or Student Visas to find paid work in Australia. As part of our activities program, we hold regular Job Help Seminars after school to give useful and practical information to students about finding casual or part-time work. Our student services team assists students in:

Presenting their skills to employers

Our English + Internship program is a great opportunity for students to gain practical work experience and to help improve their career opportunities. This program will also help students to increase the value of their studies by using their new English skills in a workplace environment. This English + Internship program suits students on a working holiday visa who want to begin their experience by improving their English and gaining their first workplace experience in Australia, as well as students on student visas needing to complete an Internship overseas for university/school purposes.

Write their resume Write their cover letter Prepare for interviews

Marketing, communications and online marketing Event management Logistics Human Resources Education Finance Tourism & Hospitality (city, beach and outback destination options) Florist Fashion Graphic Design Web Design & IT *Other fields might be available upon request. Please note that internships in law, medicine, nursing or engineering cannot be provided.

Minimum 4 weeks English study English level – intermediate (prior to starting the internship) Minimum Age: 18 years old Insurance: students are required to hold their own insurance, covering them for medical, travel, accident and personal liability expenses, up to 2 million AUD Visa: student or working holiday visa Availability: students must be available during the agreed period of internship. Interest in working in their specific field

12 week placement, usually combined with Langports’ UFO English program

Our English + Internship program is perfect for students who would like to:

Full-time and part-time* study options

Differentiate themselves in the job market

Tasks include 50% housework and 50% childcare

Gain real skills to use in their job search process

Minimum English level: pre-intermediate

Gain high levels of interaction with English speaking colleagues and/or customers Obtain a work reference from an Australian business Develop their confidence in English and in the workplace environment

Take part in Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) needed to work in hospitality

Available to females & males

*only available for students on a Working Holiday Visa

General requirements:

Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)

Looking for jobs by: Giving examples of places where students can look for jobs Presenting useful job search websites Giving helpful tips to maximise their chances to find a work opportunity *Please note that we do not place students or guarantee work.

We offer full-time (20 to 30 hours per week) unpaid internships. The ‘Internship’ can take place after the student completes his or her English course or it can be combined with a part-time course*, provided that the student already has an intermediate level of English proficiency. Internships can be undertaken for 4, 6, 8 or 12 weeks.

Areas of work available*:

Obtaining the necessary documents and courses to work in Australia

Volunteering Students are encouraged to be part of their local community and have the opportunity to contribute by taking part in our volunteering program. Volunteering will help students gain life experience, learn new skills and knowledge, develop new interests, expand their work portfolio & make a meaningful impact on society!

Demi-pair Our demi-pair program is designed for students who wish to improve their English, whilst discovering a new culture and experiencing life in an Australian family as a part-time au-pair. Demi-pair students receive accommodation and 3 meals per day in exchange for working 15 hours per week in their host family. *The part-time study option is not available for students on a student visa. Please note that the demi-pair program is not available in all markets.

Volunteer with animals, children or people with special needs Choose to volunteer on the weekends or at the end of their course A Certificate of Community Service will be awarded to those who take part

Nationality Mix

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Each year, students from over 52 nationalities study at our colleges. This dynamic mix ensures that students can learn about other cultures as well as share their own culture with others.

By choosing to study at Langports, students are helping to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children around the world. To date, the Langports Foundation has supported projects in Australia, Colombia, Vietnam and Cambodia. The nationality mix varies from week to week and is updated monthly on our website. The charts below show the combined nationality mix for Langports in 2015.

Brazil 20.82% Chile 2.18% Colombia 10.30% France 3.34% Japan 21.31% Korea 4.84% Saudi Arabia 3.26% Switzerland 16.95% Taiwan 4.25% Spain 2.87% Chile 2.81% Other 9.60% Other includes: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Macau, Mexico, Mongolia, New Caledonia, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion Island, Russia, Slovak Republic, Serbia, South Africa, Sweden, Tahiti, Timor-Leste, Thailand, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UAE, UK, Ukraine, Uruguay, Vanuatu and Venezuela.

While at Langports, students occasionally have an opportunity to volunteer for the Foundation and raise money for the Foundation through various activities. www.thelangportsfoundation.com

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The Langports Foundation is a registered charity.

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