In February 2010, the population of Australia exceeded 20 Million People. Of these, approx. 60 percent live in the capital cities, and approx. 1 percent are the original inhabitants, better known as the Aborgines. They live in the «Outback» (Inland) and live according to their family tradition which is much older than the Western Culture we are familiar with. The Aborigines have inhabited the Australian continent for over 40 000 years, and have enriched the country with their folklore and art. Use this opportunity to get aquainted with this very impressive culture and their magnificient paintings in earthy colours, that were done in caves and on rocks in earlier days, and with the spiritual klang of the Didgeridoo – it will be well worth your while.

During your Language stay in Australia, you will be able to make contact with the Australian people very easily. The Australians are very warm hearted, hospitable and possess their own very lay back attitude to life. From life in the fast lane in a pulsing city to the secluded life style on a Cattle farm, Australia has it all.

Apart from the interesting cities in Australia, the uniqueness of the outback is well worth mentioning: the contrast will take your breath away, the red earth and rocks, and the luminous vegetation are waiting for you to discover them. You can witness the authenticity of the wilderness. You can drive for days without seeing another person, the country with its 7.7 million km2 has enough room for everyone. If you don't want to go explore the region by foot, or on wheels, then ask about the possibility of using a camel or horse.

Down Under

Australia – the Land «Down Under» always has the exact opposite season to us. The smallest continent on the earth will dazzle you with its fascinating animals, more varieties of vegetation than you can imagine, simply unique wildlife, exquisite beaches, rainforrests, immense prairies and the grand «Outback». A Language stay in Australia broadens your horizon for a lifetime! Those who visit Australia, keep comming back: do yourself a favour and don't miss this opportunity to get some «Aussie-Fever»!

Climate

Australia has different climatic zones:
In the south east (Melbourne / Tasmania to Sydney) there is a moderate climate, i.e. the winter in the mountains can be very cold and they receive some snow. From Adelaide (south) to Perth (west), the climate is mild and warm. It is very dry and very hot in the center of the country (Alice Springs / Ayers Rock). In the north (Darwin) to the north east (Cairns), the climate is tropical to subtropical. You can find further details regarding the exact temperatures on our Website.

Schools

Australia has many excellant language schools with professional teachers. Besides the standard and intensive courses (general English courses) you also have the opportunity to take preparation courses for the Cambridge examinations.
Australian English is grammatically based on the English from Great Britain.

OSHC

In order to obtain a Student Visa (Student Visa, course for over 12 weeks), you need an Overseas Student Health Cover, abbrev. OSHC. This is a Health Insurance Policy that is absolutely compulsory for overseas students in Australia. It enables you to receive the same health benefits as the Australian students. We will send you an Invoice for the OSHC and it will cost, depending on the length of your stay, between AUD 81.- and AUD 324.-
(subject to change).