School Presentation

Bournemouth Brisbane School Presentation

2015

EF Brisbane

• Great location close to city CBD

• Interesting art deco building

• Junior Center for Australia

• Medium size school

• Friendly atmosphere

• Caring and supportive staff

EF Brisbane City

• Capital of Queensland – the Sunshine State

• Population: approximately 2 million

• Subtropical climate

• Diverse culture

• Young population – 25% under 21 years old

• Great regional activites: Gold Coast,

Sunshine Coast, Great Barrier Reef

EF Brisbane Location

• Located in the trendy area of West End and South Bank

• Easily accessible from the airport via bus and train Bus connections

• 15 minute walk to City CBD

• 5 minutes from bus stops/stations/landmarks

• Cafes, restaurants, bars, sport center, city beach

EF Brisbane School Facilities

• Newly renovated ground floor

• Open plan activities desk & reception

• Accomodation office

• Wireless WiFi

• Student lounge with vending machines

• Student balcony area with microwaves

• iLabs (Computer rooms)

• iPad class room

• Multimedia classrooms

EF Brisbane Academics

• Academic office

• Large classrooms

• iLabs

• Range of Efekta materials

• Ipad classes

• Popular SPIN classes:

- Business English

- Australia and New Zealand Culture

- Outdoor Education

- ILS Academic

EF Brisbane Internships

• Expand your English skills and understanding of the Australian culture in the Australian workplace

• Internship preparation class with Internship Coordinator prior to placement

• CV writing, interview skills, telephone skills, Australian workplace, professionalism

• 3 – 12 weeks internship placement

• Minimum Upper Intermediate communication level (B2)

• Example intern companies; Volunteer QLD, Marriott Hotel and Rendezvous Hotel Group.

EF Brisbane Host Family Accommodation

Host family:

• Average travel time to school up to 60mins

• Single and twin share rooms

• Meals – Half board

• Average cost a week commuting AUD50-80

• Weekly internet cost – AUD 10 - 15

• Laundry cost: up to $10 per week

Residence: The Pad

• EF only residence

• Single and Twin premium:

ensuite and own kitchen

• Singe and Twin standard: shared facilities

• Communal BBQ and outdoor area

• Onsite staff

• 20 min busride to school

• Great for LSP and couples

EF Brisbane Residence- The Pad

Residence: Urbanest

• Walking distance to EF School

• Single and Twin rooms (bunkbeds) with en-suite bathroom

• Cinema room

• Free gym

• Great BBQ area and 2 min walk to city beach

• 24/7 check-in

EF Brisbane Residence - Urbanest

EF Brisbane Essential info

• 164 Melbourne Street, South

Brisbane, QLD, 4101

Ph: +61 7 3846 4544

Emergency ph +61(0) 410 086 671