Cairns
The Cairns College has a long established reputation in providing the highest quality of courses in a warm and familiar atmosphere.
Students from all around the world enjoy the schools reputation in quality teaching, caring homestay families and social programmes incorporating Cairns' natural beauty.
- Located in the centre of the city business area with major shopping facilities a short walk away.
- Modern air conditioned building with state of the art classrooms and computer rooms.
- In house social club offering social activities and support services.
- We want to help you do the following:
- Improve your ability to understand and use English;
- Understand and use the correct grammatical structures in English;
- Improve your speaking, listening, pronunciation, reading and writing;
- Prepare for your future study and career plans.
Classrooms and Facilities
Fully air-conditioned classrooms with direct access to outside balconies are equipped with teaching materials, tape recorders, TV's, videos and overhead projectors.
There are two state of the art computer rooms (students have free internet & email access).There are two recreational areas including an outside terrace, which has a cafe selling food and drinks and an air-conditioned student's room. There is an in-house social club where you can book tours and social activities. Each afternoon the outside terrace becomes "Gecko's Bar" where students meet and relax over a drink. For students who wish to bring their own laptops the Cairns Campus is wireless.
Listen to what our staff have to say
All our staff are experienced at teaching English to students from a variety of countries. Many have lived and taught in other countries and they bring this experience with them to the classroom. All of our staff participate in professional development training to ensure that they offer new and exciting methods of language teaching. Our teachers use a variety of modern methods and techniques to benefit students through innovative and entertaining classes. Students are closely monitored for progress and on completion receive an International House Certificate/Report.
"What a great place to work, and I should know! I have worked here since 1995. Our aim is to provide the friendliest learning environment, we enjoy what we do and it shows in the students' great results!"
Trish Marshall - Principal Administrator (Cairns)
"I enjoy meeting overseas students and also helping them make sure their studies at our school and their stay in Cairns is a rewarding and memorable experience." Tracey Miller - Office Manager (Cairns)
"I like everything about working for IHQ, but most of all I enjoy the people. We get on well, work hard and have a good time, and this is reflected in our students' level of satisfaction - what more could you ask for?"
Mark Falvo - Director of Studies (Cairns)
These things will have you talking
- Fun and friendly atmosphere.
- We are the IELTS Test Centre for Cairns and surrounding regions.
- An extremely high percentage of students pass their exams after an examination preparation course.
- Maximum of 12 students in Cambridge classes and 15 in other classes.
- Easy transport around Cairns via bicycle or bus.
- Close to restaurants, shops, cafes and nightclubs.
- Free internet and email access for students. Cairns Campus is wireless for students to bring their own laptops.
- Great social parties and programmes.
- Variety of Accommodation options available - Homestay, College Residence, University Campus Lodges, Share flats and houses.
- Net Languages - exclusive computer assisted language program on all our computers.
- Academic Counsellors offering guidance for pathways to further studies.
Accreditations and Memberships
NEAS
National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited
English Australia
Cairns Region Export Awards Winner 2002
Education Award
Cairns Region Export Awards Winner 2003
Education Award
Cairns
- 130 McLeod Street
PO Box 7368
Cairns, Queensland
Australia 4870 - +61 7 4031 3466
- +61 7 4031 3464
- admin@ihqld.com
- International House Queensland English Language College Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 00080F) T/A International House Queensland English Language College