Learn English at an Embassy Summer school. Programmes for children, teenagers and young adults in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

Sun, fun and surf on Australia’s Gold Coast

Available 1: 30^th June 2012 - 11^th August 2012

Available 2: January 2013 - February 2013

Ages: 16 - 20

Location: Embassy Surfers Paradise Study Centre

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The Surfers Paradise summer school takes place at the year-round Embassy school located close to the fantastic beaches and city centre. It’s a modern, compact and friendly school.

There are two seasons you can choose to book each year. One in the Northern Hemisphere summer (June – August) and the other during the Southern Hemisphere summer (Jan - Feb).

Whichever you chose you’ll enjoy the year-round warm and sunny climate of Australia’s Gold Coast and the beautiful sites in the surrounding area.

Accommodation

Homestay (host family):

Live with a host family in Surfers Paradise. Learn about the local way of life. Living with English-speakers means that you're language skills will continuously improve during your stay.

All of our host families are monitored and vetted and most live within one hour of the school. Usually you have a single room, and shared bathroom. Breakfast and evening meals will be provided by the family and lunch will be taken at the centre. Packed lunches will be provided for any trips. The family will also provide laundry service.

Facilities

• Classrooms: Lessons take place in modern well-equipped classrooms in the main school building.
• Dining Hall: All summer school sports take place at the nearby park.
• Common room: Student lounge with kitchen area.
• Email & Internet:There is wireless internet and also a computer room available to use free of charge.

Travel time to major airports and stations:

Airport	Transfer time
Coolangatta Airport (OOL)	35 minutes
Brisbane International (BNE)	1 hour 30 minutes

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Travel times shown are average transfer times by road

Activities*

Daytime activities

• Sports: Beach games, Surfing Lesson, Beach Volleyball and general sports on the beach
• Non-sports: Picnic on the beach, Sight-seeing, Shopping and other local visits.

Evening activities

• Movie with pizza & popcorn, Ten-pin Bowling, Graduation party.

* Examples of typical activities offered are shown

Excursions**

Included in the course price:

• Visits are activities are organised daily
• Excursions usually provided by a private transport company.
• Students will need to purchase a local travel card.

Examples of typical included excursions:

• Brisbane: Capital city of the State of Queensland, 1 hour north of Surfers Paradise.  
• Dreamworld: Australia's largest theme park.
• Broadwater Parklands: Coastal park with areas for sports and relaxing.
• Aqua Bus Canal cruise: Take a your on land and sea.

Examples of typical optional excursions:

• CSI: The Experience
• Movie World: Warner Brothers theme park
• Wet 'n' Wild: Water Park with slides, pools and rides.

** Examples of typical excursions shown. Optional excursions require extra payment for travel and entrance

External links:

Gold Coast annual climate

Embassy Surfers Paradise year-round school

Surfers Paradise view of the city

The summer school is just 5 minutes from the beach

Takes place at the year-round Embassy Surfers Paradise Study Centre

Facilities: A typical classroom

Facilities: Student lounge and work area 

Activities: Try snorkeling and diving

Actitivies: Enjoy barbecues after class

Activities: Miles of beautiful beaches to enjoy