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Service Fees  
Enrolment Fee* $150
Airport Pickup $60
Materials Fee* $100
Homestay Placement Fee $200
* Compulsory Fees.












Courses to suit your needs

Courses offered at TIES

We offer five sequential and developmental courses at TIES. Each course has been designed to assist students according to their ascertained level, whilst providing enough challenge as to motivate and encourage learning. We have designed an inclusive and comprehensive curriculum specifically with learners of languages other than English in mind.

Students are tested on their first day at TIES to ascertain what level they should commence at. Students are also monitored closely and if deemed appropriate by their teacher, can advance to a higher level during their time studying at TIES. On the completion of each course the students will receive a certificate outlining their accomplishment.

TIES students are ready for the real world with up to date tuition, courses and future pathways such as Tertiary Education and Employment options.

General English

General English Course Fees Time Cost
22 hours of classroom instruction each week. The course runs from 2-17 weeks in length.

General English is a sequential and developmental set of courses designed to develop students' communication skills and fluency in: Speaking and Pronunciation, Reading, Listening, Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary.

General English prepares students so that they can use English to communicate fluently with confidence and accuracy in all situations.

1-10 wks $288/wk
11-15 wks $279/wk
16-17 wks $270/wk
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Academic English (IELTS)

Academic English Course Fees Time Cost
22 hours of classroom instruction each week. This 10 week course prepares students for the IELTS - International English Language Testing System - examination.

For students who intend to take the IELTS exam or for those students who require to use English in a professional or academic capacity. Class sizes are a maximum of 12 students

IELTS Examination Fee

1-10 wks $288/wk
11-15 wks $279/wk
16-17 wks $270/wk
  $300
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High School ESL

High School ESL Course Fees Time Cost
2 hours of classroom instruction each week.

Make the most out of your time studying in Australia with help from TIES. We have two afternoon High School ESL classes each week specifically designed for International Students.

Let us help you:

  • Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing macro-skills
  • Achieve better results in class
  • Understand your teachers and fellow classmates more easily
  • Meet other International Students
  • Have fun and enjoy learning English

Our High School ESL course is only for International Students studying in Townsville and run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (4:00pm-5:00pm)

Tuesday: 4:00pm -5:00pm $25/day
Thursday:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
$25/day
 
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English Elite Program (EEP)

English Elite Program Fees Time Cost
2 hours of classroom instruction each week.

The TIES English Elite Program has been designed to assist students in gaining better English grades. The EEP is for students in grade 5-8 and is an excellent preparation for entering the middle schooling years.

Does your child need help with:

  • Grammar
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Vocabulary

Our EEP is for students studying in Townsville and run on Monday and Wednesday afternoons (4:00pm-5:00pm). Most students attend classes on both Monday and Wednesday to get the most benefit from the classes.

Monday: 4:00pm -5:00pm $25/day
Wednesday:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
$25/day
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Night Classes
Night Classes Course Fees Time Cost
2 hours of classroom instruction each week.

Make the most out of your time living in Australia with help from TIES. Improve your English and achieve the best results possible in your IELTS test. We have two night classes each week designed to suit your needs (limited places available).

Let us help you:

  • Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing macro-skills
  • Achieve better results in your IELTS exam
  • Understand your customers, employers and colleagues more easily
  • Meet other International Workers
  • Have fun and enjoy learning English

Our English Language Night Classes run on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (5:30pm-6:30pm)

Tuesday: 5:30pm- 6:30pm $25/day
Thursday:
5:30pm- 6:30pm
$25/day
 
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One on One Tuition
One on One Course Fees Time Cost
1 hour of individual "One on One" lessons

If you are interested in some One on One lessons with TIES teachers, we can design a curriculum to suit your needs. One on One lessons are especially beneficial for:

  • Improving your English language skills more quickly
  • Advanced learners who may have reached a plateau in their learning
  • Students preparing for an IELTS or similar examination
1 hour $60/hour
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TIES Students

"TIES teachers are kind, friendly and provide excellent tuition... small classes which helps students improve quicker...feels like a family" - Jenny, South KoreaEtusko from Japan

"I really enjoy learning English at TIES...High quality courses and the teachers answer all of my questions... very passionate teachers" -  Etsuko, JapanJoe from Thailand

"I like the teaching style and they know how to improve your English language... I have lovely classmates and a smart teacher... I would recommend TIES" - Joe, Thailand