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English Test Preparation AICOL has provided English test preparation for many years.  We usually recommend a student enrol in our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course which allows flexibility of entry and exit dates to align with IELTS Test Dates, Cambridge English Test Dates (FCE, CAE and CPE), and PTE English Language Tests.   The reason we suggest our EAP ...

Summer Camp & Winter Camp Suddenly all the English schools are offering a Summer Camp and a Winter Camp and, worldwide, the vast majority are all moving into the Young Learner area offering an English Course for Kids.  A lot of this is because of the changing world circumstances. Junior Camps at AICOL have been running for more than 15 ...

Bullying & Helicopter Parents are becoming a problem worldwide. Be assured bullying will not be tolerated at AICOL. We understand the definition of bullying. Our Principals are well equipped to know the difference between bullying and kids being kids.  We have delivered CRICOS registered Young Learner classes at AICOL 50 weeks a year for over 30 years. Add to that ...

English Pathway Sometimes we are asked  “What is an English Pathway?” An English pathway indicates an agreement between an English school and an education provider.   The education provider requires a student to have a stated English level before it will accept them into their course.   The evidence required can be in the form of a recognized English test such as ...

A question we are often asked:  which course do you think is the best course for me to learn English? The answer - it depends on why you wish to learn English. Adults have many reasons to study English including: *for work *to gain entry to university or vocational colleges *for travel *for fun and to meet people from different ...

We thought you might like to meet our High School Preparation (HSP) class. Each week the class has a sports lesson as part of their curriculum and the beach volleyball lesson was a winner. The students did not want to finish!! Sometimes an older student from the Primary School Preparation class is permitted to join the sports lesson class. It ...

Homestays are needed by AICOL Gold Coast English School in Southport We need families with kids. We need families without children. We need people living alone. Register now with us for international students arriving in July and August.  $350 to $470 per week for 1 student* $700 to $820 per week for 2 students* $1,050 to $1,120 per week for 3 ...

The Gold Coast is world-famous for sports. Many world champions call the Gold Coast home, and many more are coming to train here with the Brisbane Olympics to be held in 2032. English and Sport is more relevant than ever. Enjoy studying English at AICOL, whilst training in your favourite sport!  With the Southport Aquatic Centre directly opposite AICOL, and Queens Park Tennis Centre just 10 minutes ...

Certificate IV in TESOL – Course Commencing  27 January 2023 Face-to-face dates on which major units will be delivered on campus at AICOL Gold Coast (RTO 32060) Research component delivered online with teacher access including Zoom sessions when required Teacher Practicum Included To be undertaken at AICOL, 66 Marine Parade, Southport, an accredited ELICOS college (CRICOS no. 32060) with 30 ...