English School in Noosa Heads, on Australia's Sunshine Coast

GV Noosa (Sunshine Coast English College):
GV Noosa (Sunshine Coast English College) is located on Australia's stunning Sunshine Coast, reknowned as one of the world's top surfing locations. The lifestyle in Noosa is relaxed and laid-back, and our students take advantage of year round warm weather. Study in paradise!

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Our school is located in the famous beach town of Noosa Heads, Queensland. The College emphasises practical language skills for students wishing to improve their English for travel, employment or for making new friends. We provide academic English courses for those planning to enter formal courses of study in Australia and overseas.

The College is accredited by NEAS, Australia's accreditation authority for English language teaching centres. The College offers accredited ELICOS programs in General English, English for Academic Purposes, and preparation for Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL examinations.

* Advice with travel plans/accommodation
* Homestay and au-pair program
* Visa support and airport greeting service
* Business and vocational studies in association with other colleges
* Small and friendly classes
* Academic and career counselling
* Two activitiy lessons for English practice at no extra cost
* Weekend trips and social program, including Fraser Island, Gold Coast, etc.

The College is located in Noosa on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Noosa is a friendly town and Australia's most popular beach-side resort. It is a 90 minute drive north of Brisbane.
Noosa has golf courses, tennis courts and many other outdoor facilities. Living costs in Noosa are low and the lifestyle is casual, cosmopolitan, pleasant and multi-cultural. Noosa's natural beauty and climate invite locals and visitors to enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle.
The College is located in the heart of the Noosa business district and is just 10 minutes walk from the world famous surf beach. It is conveniently located near shops, banks, the Post Office, bus stops, and coffee shops.

The College offers accredited ELICOS programs in General English, English for Academic Purposes and preparation for Cambridge, IELTS and TOEFL examinations. General English classes can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis from elementary to advanced level (5 levels). While each course is designed to run for 12 weeks, student progress depends on individual ability and proficiency.

Two afternoons are set aside each week for our activity lessons. This is designed to provide opportunities for you to use your conversational English. Besides these lessons we organise regular weekend trips and evening outings.
You can participate in sporting, social, recreational and sightseeing trips. Visit Hervey Bay to see the whales and world famous Fraser Island, or enjoy a BBQ with your friends. Scuba diving, surfing, swimming, sailing, golf, horse riding, tennis, fishing - and many more activities - are available all year round.

Accommodation, such as

* HOMESTAY
* SHARED ACCOMMODATION
* SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENTS
* AU-PAIR

can be organised for students of Sunshine Coast English College.
However, we recommend living with a HOST FAMILY.

Homestay plays a very important part in the College's learning program. Australia is a multi-cultural society and offers the opportunity to exchange cultural knowledge and build international friendships. All our host families are interested in cultural exchange and welcome people from all over the world.

By staying with a host family you receive support and information you need while staying in Australia. Our homestay families:

* provide full board and lodging with 3 meals daily
* involve you in activities such as sporting clubs, local events, social events and hobbies
* allow you to become a family member and to join in community activities

The Au-Pair program is designed for students (18 - 30 years of age) who want to work for and live with an Australian family. As an au-pair student you:

* enrol for a minimum period of 12 weeks full-time English at the College; and
* provide 12 hours of work each week to the family. Weekends are normally free.

In exchange for these hours you receive full board and lodging free of charge.