You’ll find gorgeous parks, a passionate coffee culture, and free public transport in the city center as well as narrow streets painted with colorful murals and crammed with quirky shops, cafés and restaurants.
Five minutes’ walk from local transport stops, including the free tram service
The school organizes regular tours through the stunning coastal scenery of the Great Ocean Road, and trips to Phillip Island, where you’ll find the world’s smallest penguins
The school shares a campus with Kaplan’s Melbourne Business School, with opportunities for English students to progress to business courses
”Interactive whiteboards are incredible because I think that the whiteboards affect learning in several ways. It helps raise the level of student engagement in a classroom by motivating students and promoting enthusiasm for learning.”
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 Cantonese, Chinese Mandarin, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Thai
Teacher Qualifications:
All teachers have a level of education normally represented by a degree and they also have a CELTA or equivalent qualification. Some also hold the higher level DELTA qualification, PGCE, or MA in applied linguistics
Course start levels:
Please note that in Melbourne we do not offer any beginners classes and that the Intensive English course here will start at elementary level
This Kaplan International Languages 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).
IDP is one of the co-owners of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). IELTS is Australia’s leading English test for study and migration, now also available on computer.
Our Melbourne school has a dedicated social program, designed to help you explore the city and build friendships, through organised events and activities
MONDAY
Visit the National Gallery of Victoria, or the nearby Ian Potter Centre at Federation Square
TUESDAY
Explore the bohemian St Kilda region, with its seaside funfair, Luna Park
WEDNESDAY
Look out for wallabies and echidna on the shores of the Sugarloaf Reservoir in the Christmas Hills
THURSDAY
Discover the unique shopping and coffee scene of Melbourne's famous laneways
FRIDAY
Watch Australia’s beloved national game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
WEEKEND
Witness the world-famous Penguin Parade on a day trip to the nature reserve of Phillip Island
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 Melbourne. Sharing meals and spending time with your hosts every day, you'll benefit from speaking English in relaxed, natural situations.
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