There are several language schools in Cairns. Among the well known schools are the ACE Cairns Language Centre, Cairns College of English, the Sun Pacific College and the James Cook University English Language Centre (J.CU.-E.L.C.).


ACE Cairns Language Centre:

The centre teaches English for a wide range of purposes. They have courses for general English. Here students learn how English for everyday situations ranging from academic to non-academic. After students gain general English sufficiency they can choose to learn English with work experience. This is where they learn to apply their English skills in the workplace. The school also offers ‘Adventure English’. Adventure English combines learning the English language with a holiday experience in Australia. The type of adventure will determine the duration of the tuition. All these courses are taught in small classes. The small class size allows teachers to educate students on an individual basis.
Further information: ACE Cairns Language Centre

Cairns College of English:

This college is placed close to natural surroundings. It is close to Queensland’s tropical rainforests and is also close to the beach. Students enrolled here can do all sorts of fun activities while learning English. Common activities are hiking, scuba diving or just chilling out on the beach. This school also offers a wide range of English courses to cater for different needs.
Further information: Cairns College of English


Sun Pacific College:

This English college was established in 2001. They provide English studies for students on tourist, working holiday and student visas. It also provides courses for Languages Other Than English (L.O.T.E.). The college’s campus is located at the centre of the city of Cairns. It is also close to buses, a swimming lagoon and the Cairns Cultural Centre.


J.C.U.-E.L.C:

This language centre is located on the campus of James Cook University in Cairns. This university is Queensland’s second oldest. The English Language Centre has language specialists with a great deal of experience. Students have a great amount of access to library resources, internet access, computer rooms and individual student counselling and support.
Further information: James Cook University