To really get to know the stylish capital of the Sunshine State, take a free ferry ride through the city along the Brisbane River. Watch shining skyscrapers and Victorian houses roll past under the green slopes of Mount Coot-tha; step ashore to explore riverside art galleries, rooftop bars and gardens, or cruise on upriver to see platypus, wallabies and koalas in the wildlife sanctuary of Lone Pine Park.
Our Brisbane English school has a spacious new campus with modern learning equipment throughout and two multimedia labs and fifty computers for student use
Shares a campus with Kaplan Business School, with opportunities for English students to progress to business courses
Onsite spaces to study, socialize or relax include lounges, a patio and the outdoor café on the school doorstep
”I love Brisbane, because it’s very safe, clean, and with polite people. In 3 months my English improved a lot. I listen and pronounce well and I got a job.”
University Placement Service:
Our University Placement Service (UPS) allows you to benefit from our extensive network of partner universities and colleges. Combined with our wealth of experience, we help you gain entry to graduate and undergraduate courses. Learn more.
Languages spoken by staff:
Chinese Mandarin, French, Japanese, Russian
Teacher Qualifications:
All teachers have a university degree and a formal TESOL qualification; many also have further qualifications
Course start levels:
Please note that in Brisbane we do not offer any beginners classes and that the Intensive English course here will start at elementary level
This Kaplan International English school is a member of English Australia, a national association devoted to quality, student experience and learner outcomes within English language education. We are also also Quality Endorsed by NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited).
*Student recommendations are based on Kaplan students surveyed in 2016.
School photo gallery
Check out images of student life at Brisbane school
Our Brisbane school has a dedicated social program, designed to help you explore the city and build friendships, through organised events and activities.
MONDAY
Ride the 60m Brisbane Wheel or lounge on the sandy shores of a sparkling inner-city lagoon in the South Bank
TUESDAY
Visit the Powerhouse, once a derelict power station, now a massive arts venue
WEDNESDAY
Climb the Story Bridge for incredible views across the city
THURSDAY
Get up close with a koala, kangaroo and other Australian wildlife at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
FRIDAY
Hop on the City hopper ferry or take a tour of the City clock tower
WEEKEND
Take a trip to the golden beaches and theme parks of the nearby Gold Coast
Student residences are specially selected apartments, hostels, and dorms that provide a fantastic living experience. Enjoy a more independent lifestyle and the social aspects of living with new friends.
Live with fellow students for more independence
Most residences are self-catering
Live and socialize with your new friends
Single, twin, double, and dorm rooms are available at various locations
Live in an Australian homestay during your studies in Brisbane. Sharing meals and spending time with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations.
