Port Douglas, Port Douglas English Language Centre
Port Douglas Port Douglas English Language Centre
4.4/5 11 ratings

English school in Port Douglas: Port Douglas English Language Centre

From 1720.- AUD
approx 946.- GBP
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Key points

  • Personalised service in a family atmosphere
  • Very well-equipped classrooms
  • Mini-group courses and special courses for company executives and professionals
  • Destination off the beaten track

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
School size
S
Accommodation
Host family
Disabled access
Disabled access at school
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
24 years
Average age
45 years
Nationality mix
Switzerland, Germany, France, etc..
ratings
11 authentic opinions

This family-run school is ideally situated only a few minutes away from the beach. In a friendly atmosphere, this place is ideal for combining relaxation in a heavenly environment and serious studies. The minimum age is 24 years old. Port Douglas English Language Centre is also the only school in Australia to offer mini-group courses (max. 4 students per class). This option favours "tailor-made" teaching, built around the individual needs of each student: you will improve very fast! The 2 teaching rooms are bright and confortable. After class, you will be able to meet up with the other students in the patio or in the conversation lounge; tea and coffee are complimentary and Wifi is free.

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  • Airport pick-up on arrival from Cairns
  • Level and needs assessment
  • Diploma or Certificate
  • Learning progress monitoring

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Mini group intensive course

Elementary to Advanced, 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week(s) - From AUD 1720.-
(about GBP 946.-)
Lessons
20 of 55 minutes
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Elementary to Advanced
Students/class
max. 4
Minimum age
24 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
1720
2240
2
3220
4080
3
4720
5920
4
6220
7760
6
9220
11440
8
12220
15120
12
18220
22480
All prices are in AUD.   AUD 1 ≈ GBP 0.58   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 28.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 06.05 / 07.10 / 25.12 / 26.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday or Sunday following course end

The arrival and departure days must be identical

Starting dates from 07.01.2019

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Combined course 20 + 2

Elementary to Advanced, 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week(s) - From AUD 1970.-
(about GBP 1084.-)
Lessons
22 of 55 minutes
(20 mini-group + 2 one-to-one)
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Elementary to Advanced
Students/class
max. 4
Minimum age
24 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00 + one-to-one lessons to be defined

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
1970
2490
2
3720
4580
3
5470
6670
4
7220
8760
6
10720
12940
8
14220
17120
12
21220
25480
All prices are in AUD.   AUD 1 ≈ GBP 0.58   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 28.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 06.05 / 07.10 / 25.12 / 26.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday or Sunday following course end

The arrival and departure days must be identical

Starting dates from 07.01.2019

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Combined course 20 + 3

Elementary to Advanced, 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week(s) - From AUD 2090.-
(about GBP 1150.-)
Lessons
23 of 55 minutes
(20 mini-group + 3 one-to-one)
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Elementary to Advanced
Students/class
max. 4
Minimum age
24 years
Schedule
09:00-13:00 + one-to-one lessons to be specified

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
2090
2610
2
3960
4820
3
5830
7030
4
7700
9240
6
11440
13660
8
15180
18080
12
22660
26920
All prices are in AUD.   AUD 1 ≈ GBP 0.58   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 28.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 06.05 / 07.10 / 25.12 / 26.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday or Sunday following course end

The arrival and departure days must be identical

Starting dates from 07.01.2019

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One-to-one tuition

Beginner to Advanced, 1 - 12 week(s)
1 week(s) - From AUD 2470.-
(about GBP 1359.-)
Lessons
15 of 55 minutes
Course duration
1 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Students/class
max. 1
Minimum age
24 years
Schedule
09:00-12:00

Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
week(s)
Without accomodation
Host family, single room, half board
1
2470
2990
2
4720
5580
3
6970
8170
4
9220
10760
6
13720
15940
8
18220
21120
12
27220
31480
All prices are in AUD.   AUD 1 ≈ GBP 0.58   (Not-binding exchange rate)
Options/Extras
Other accommodation options
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
01.01 / 28.01 / 19.04 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 06.05 / 07.10 / 25.12 / 26.12.2019

Arrival day: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday or Sunday following course end

The arrival and departure days must be identical

Starting dates from 07.01.2019

Ask for an appointment Free quote
Register online

Options/Extras

One-to-one course (per lesson) 160 AUD
Extra night with host family 55 AUD
Airport drop-off 50 AUD

Other accommodation options

Course info

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.4/5
Overall rating

100% of students recommending this school

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11 students gave their opinion about this school

50 years old - Germany
/ 5
4 weeks, January 2014
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (3.8 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.3 / 5)
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44 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, June 2013
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Teaching (4 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Residence)
Bedroom
Shower / Bathroom
Leisure (2.7 / 5)
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« Nombre de participants par classe. Lors de mon séjour, nous n'étions que 2 dans la classe. »
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44 years old - Germany
/ 5
Excellente Verpflegung und kommunikative Gasteltern.
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4 weeks, September – October 2012
Value for money (4 / 5)
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31 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Super Ort zum lernen und an den Weekends Ausflüge zu machen. Great Berrier Reef, Regenwald, Table Lands... Einfach toll. Die Leute sind sehr freundlch und hilfsbereit. Einfach toll! Kleine Gruppen, wir waren 3-4 TN pro Klasse. Das Kursprogramm wird auf jeden TN individuell zusammengestellt. Die Lehrpersonen sind sehr kompetent. Der Unterricht ist sehr kreativ und abwechsulungsreich. David ( der Lehrer)hat uns bei der Freizeitgestaltung unterstützt und uns wertvolle Tipps gegeben. Die Gastfamilie wohnt direkt am 4mile Beach. Schönes Haus mit swimming pool. Heidi war super nett. Ich kann die PDLC sehr empfehlen. Und würde auf jeden Fall auch wieder dort hin gehen.
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3 weeks, September 2011
Value for money (5 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.6 / 5) (Host family)
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20 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Per imparare una lingua è il posto ideale Grazie di tutto
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11 weeks, April – June 2011
Value for money (3 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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« La competenza degli insegnanti e i gruppi di allievi molto piccoli, che permettono di apprendere meglio e molto »
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« La barriera corallina e se si viaggia Kangaroo Island (SA) »
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29 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, May – June 2010
Value for money (3 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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School (3.5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.8 / 5) (Host family)
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« Toller Kontakt zu Lehrern und Studierenden, kleine familiäre Gruppen. Zentral gelegen. eingehen auf persönliche Lernwünsche »
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31 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Sehr gut war das wir nur drei Studenten in der Klasse waren.
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4 weeks, May – June 2010
Value for money (4 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.8 / 5) (Host family)
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« Segeln, Regenwald, Schnocheln&Tauchen, Fischen etc, »
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42 years old - Germany
/ 5
3 weeks, January 2010
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (4 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.4 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (3.7 / 5)
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25 years old - Italy
/ 5
Metodo di insegnamento, flessibilità ed accompagnamento degli studenti lungo tutta l'esperienza a Port Douglas sono i punti di forza di questa scuola. Dovessi scegliere dove andare la prossima volta non avrei dubbi. Abitazione migliore di un albergo a 5 stelle, meglio di casa mia! Famiglia molto disponibile e cordiale.eccellente.
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4 weeks, December 2009 – January 2010
Value for money (5 / 5)
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School (4.5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (5 / 5) (Host family)
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Leisure (4.7 / 5)
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43 years old - Germany
/ 5
10 weeks, July – September 2009
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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« Alles in Allem war der Aufenthalt und die Schule etwas ganz Besonderes und unglaublich toll! »
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Host family
The host families in Port Douglas live close to the school. Students can get to and from the school easily on foot, by bicycle or by bus. Most families have a swimming pool or live close to the beach. Students stay in single rooms with half-board provided. Families are chosen with care by our partner school and suit adults and professionals looking for comfort and convenience. Staying with a host family is also an excellent opportunity to put into practice the new language skills you will acquire!

Port Douglas is full of possibilities for adventure and discovery, as it's close to two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. Dive (with or without tanks) on the Outer Barrier Reef, play golf by the seaside, relax on the famous 4 mile Beach or go rafting on the Tully River, swim in the crystal waters of Mossman Gorge, go on excursions in one of the most ancient tropical forests in the world (110 million years). Kangaroos, koalas, crocodiles, rare birds and multicoloured flowers… Enjoy Port Douglas' warm and festive atmosphere and don’t forget your camera!

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