Gold Coast ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Gold Coast
What our students said about Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is gorgeous, modern. It is not a typical city, it is rather a beautifully located region: the ocean to the east, breathtaking national parks (Gondwana Rainforest) to the west and south, full of picturesque waterfalls and unusual endemic vegetation, and forests and picturesque coves to the north. A lot of places to visit, a lot of attractions. All this is practically within a 30 km radius: ocean, mountains, valleys, lakes, beautiful rivers and bays and a vibrant city right on the water. Gold Coast is very colorful, full of energy and life. You certainly can not get bored here. It is not an expensive city, although it may seem so. I personally am delighted.
Poland
Gold coast was very safe and clean city. Compared to the Europe and the United States, the living cost was more affordable. Foods are variety, and there is weekend market so you can buy fresh vegetables, too. In winter season here also, it's good to swim in the sea.
Japan
It is a good city very touristy with the beach, stores, restaurants, attractions ... etc.
Welcoming city, easy to move around, kind population.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Gold Coast
I loved the people and atmosphere of the teachers.
The content of each class was different, but the teacher in my class was original and incorporated Writing, Reading, Vocabulary, Speaking, and Grammar, so I felt I made progress every day.
6 November 2023
Course: General English - 10 weeks
Student age: 24 years
Teachers are kind and skilled. Facilities were clean and spacious. The location was a core of the Surfers Paradise area and supermarket was near by. So, everything was great for me. I definitely join this school again.
23 August 2023
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 16 years
Thanks a lot to the host family: they were super welcoming.
The staff and other students have been very welcoming too. Dynamism and professionalism. Clean premises.
Thank you for everything.
All the staff was very welcoming and professional.
5 June 2023
Course: Part-Time English - 8 weeks
Student age: 18 years
The premises are very clean and tidy, the staff is very nice and smiling. The provision of services is very pleasant (cafeteria, mini grocery store, and leisure).
14 December 2022
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 15 years
Very good school. Amazing teachers abd great location: close to the park, by the water. Very well conducted lessons. Lots of discussions on important and current topics, lots of independent thinking (my level is intermediate). I recommend it to everyone, really. It was great! My learning didn't last long, but I improved my English very quickly.
I think I'll go back there again to do the academic level :) I also want to thank Ms. Gosia Mazur, who very cleverly guided me and negotiated a lower price. Thank you, greetings and ... I think until next time!
5 October 2021
Course: Part-Time English - 4 weeks
Student age: 56 years
Information about Gold Coast
Key Facts about Gold Coast
- Price index excluding rent: 74* (26% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 57* (43% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:74* (26% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Australia average):
0.00 AU$ (10% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Gold Coast
What to do in Gold Coast
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 126 minutes.
Main stops: International Airport-platform 1, Wooloowin, Central, South Bank, Loganlea, Ormeau, Helensvale-platform 1 + Helensvale-platform 5, Parkwood, Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Cypress Avenue
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Gold Coast
Public transportation to city center:
Every 20 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Gold Coast Airport, Pal, Beach, Nineteenth Avenue, Twenty Seventh Avenue, Burleigh Heads, Second Avenue, Christine Avenue, Nobby Beach shops, Tamborine Street, Crescent Avenue, Broadbeach South station
Taxi: 66 minutes drive to city center of Gold Coast
FAQ about schools in Gold Coast
- Are there courses for an 8-year old boy, hoping to study in July or August.“The Australian International College of Language on the Gold Coast offers Youth camp courses in July-August for children aged 6-12.
If you do not need accommodation, you can start classes on any Monday.
If you need accommodation, the school specifies a fixed start date, which you can check by clicking on the course name.
Other cities accept 8-year-olds through Home Language International-HLI, where children will live at a teacher's home and have one-on-one lessons with the teacher.”Susan Wang, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Gold Coast or other 23 different English course types in Gold Coast.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Australia such as Adelaide, Bondi, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Cairns ..., Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Sydney or see our list of all schools in Australia. You may also want to consult options outside Australia for learning English.Show more