All of our teachers

are qualified and experienced in teaching English as a Second Language and working with overseas students. ESL Teachers must have University degrees and TESOL qualifications. Our English teachers will help you to develop your English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.

Classes focus on effective

communication in English. In the classroom, we use modern text books (New Headway Series), audio and video CD/tapes, local newspapers and magazines. To emphasize the oral communicative approach to learning a language, we also use songs, drama and coffee groups. The practical usage of English is strongly encouraged at the school.

Average Class Size: 8
Maximum class size: 12

All students receive a certificate of completion on the successful completion of their course.

English for General Purposes

In the classroom, we use modern text books as well as audio and video tapes, local newspapers and magazines. To emphasize the oral communicative approach to learning a language, we also use songs, drama and coffee groups. The practical usage of English is strongly encouraged at the school.

All students take an initial assessment test, are graded and issued with a weekly timetable. Our timetable offers classes each morning from 9am until 12.30pm. All students, part and full time, attend morning classes. Some part time classes are held in the afternoon during busy periods.

Full time students take another hour of tuition plus one hour of self access study from 1.30pm until 3.30pm. This is a CRICOS registered course (039391C) - A student visa is required if enrolling for more than 12 weeks.

Cambridge Exam Preparation

FIRST CERTIFICATE (FCE) - 12-week course - Maximum 10 students per class.
Cambridge examinations provide successful students with an internationally recognised certificate of English language proficiency. Our course prepares students for the Cambridge Examinations held each year in March, June and December. Focus is on speaking reading listening and writing and includes a full practise test under exam conditions.

English and Surfing

English and Diving

English and Music

You can learn most musical instruments (guitar, piano, drums, saxophone etc) by studying at the Byron Bay Academy of Music situated opposite the school. Three one hour individual lessons per week are included in this option.

Individual English Language Tuition

The school offers individual tuition if a student requires to compliment a General English Intensive course with some English for Special Purpose e.g. business, tourism, computers, art, music etc. The school recommends a maximum of two hours per day face to face tuition. Fee = Au$70 per hour.