Studying in Australia

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Learn English in Australia at Townsville International English School

Enjoy the laid back Aussie lifestyle whilst studying in Australia. Did you know that Australia has one of the highest living standards in the world? We are home to people from over 180 different countries, and 1 in 5 Australians were born overseas? Australia is a Multicultural Society and we are very welcoming of people from Overseas. You will find People from Townsville especially welcoming as we are a City with a small country town feel.

320 days of sunshine per year!

Join us at Townsville International English School and relax and enjoy the beautiful weather that Townsville has to offer, boasting on average 320 days of sunshine per year! Take a 10 minute walk from TIES and relax on the beach or enjoy a Coffee at one of the many fine restaurants and Cafes, whilst you learn English with us. There are many specific Activities on offer whilst you study at TIES and more specific information on Townsville as a city here.

Why learn English in Australia?

Learning English in Australia provides Students with a unique perspective and range of possibilities. At Townsville International English School we focus on practical learning to encourage creativity and independent thinking. We would rather provide you with a thorough understanding of English than teach you what to write just in an exam situation. The general Australian population are helpful people who always give others 'a fair go'. Live 'the good life' in Australia whilst you study and get involved in sports, the arts, nightlife, work and travel. We guarantee that we will do everything we possible can to make your time in Australia an awesome experience.

Did you know?

The Great Barrier Reef is the Worlds Largest Coral Reef in the World, measuring over 200km in length.
Australia has over 10,000 Beaches and therefore more than any other Country
The Australian Coat Of Arms displays a Kangaroo and an Emu. The reason for this is because both of these animals cannot walk backwards.
Australia is the smallest Continent in the world, but the sixth largest Country.
The People of Queensland enjoy an outdoor lifestyle with world class beaches and waterways, national parks, rainforests and tropical reefs.
Almost 5 million people born overseas live in Australia.
The name 'Australia' derives from the Latin Terra Australis Incognita, or Unknown Southern Land
Australia is not connected by land to any other country and so it has developed its own wildlife. The Koala (which can be seen in the wild on Magnetic Island), the Kangaroo, the Emu and the Kookaburra are among many animals only found here.

Australian Culture

'Aussies' are a laid back bunch, which many people take time to adjust to when they arrive on our shores. We enjoy the great outdoors, camping, fishing, boating and exploring our beautiful country. We are very diverse in our backgrounds and the best way to describe Australian society is like a crucible of cultures mixed together

Emu

Take a lesiurly stroll along the strand

Swim with Turtles in our tropical waters

Climate In Australia

The climate of Australia varies according to each different Region. We experience a Tropical Climate in Townsville whereas areas such as Tasmania and parts of NSW are more temperate.

Seasons in Australia:

Spring: Sep - Nov

Summer: Dec - Feb

Autumn: Mar - May

Winter: June - Aug