BROWNS BROCHURE

brisbane I gold coast

prospectus | 2012

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“Our commitment and passion is to provide you with a first class educational experience.

Your satisfaction is our number one priority!

Make BROWNS English Language School your first choice for studying English”

Directors’ message

Richard Brown Niesha Brown BROWNS Director BROWNS Director

02 Message from the Directors of BROWNS03 BROWNS – Two Campus Locations04 BROWNS Brisbane Campus05 BROWNS Gold Coast Campus06 Active8-Accelerate 07 Intensive General English – Beginner to Advanced08 Cambridge FCE / CAE Exam Preparation09 Cambridge BEC Exam Preparation

10 Academic English Courses11 Study Pathways12 English PLUS Programs13 Study Tours14 Student Services & Activities15 Accommodation16 Contact Us

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BROWNS English Language School and the Australian Government want international students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for international students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007. More information can be found http://www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Education-Services-for-Overseas-Students-ESOS-Legislative-Framework/National-Code/nationalcodepartd/Documents/ESOS_FrameWork_pdf.pdf

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“Our commitment and passion is to provide you with a first class educational experience.

Your satisfaction is our number one priority!

Make BROWNS English Language School your first choice for studying English” BRISBANE Queensland, Australia

GOLD COAST Queensland, Australia

Two Campus Locations

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BROWNS Brisbane Campus

Campus locationOverlookingthemagnificentMuseumofBrisbane

Next to King George Square and 420 individual bike racks

1 minute walk to the closest Bus Station

1 minute walk to Queen Street Mall - Brisbane’s central shopping and eating district

2minutewalktobanksandthepostoffice

5 minute walk to Central Railway Station

5 minute walk to Brisbane City Library

6 minute walk to Brisbane River

15 minute walk to South Bank – Brisbane’s cultural and arts precinct

10 minutes by bus to Fortitude Valley – Brisbane’s music and nightlife scene

Campus facilities Campusonfirstfloorofaprestigiousmarbleconstructedbuilding

Intelligently designed classrooms with custom made tables and comfortable stylish chairs

46 inch LCD TV screens, HDMI smart wired in 1080 format to DVD/TV/www, in every classroom

Impressive common room area with grand high ceilings and large glass panels, providing abundant natural light

53 computers with high-speed internet access, installed with the latest ESL learning software and equipped with listening headsets

High-speed wireless internet access throughout the campus

55 inch LCD cable connected big screen TV – projecting documentaries, the latest movies and breaking news from around the globe!

Comprehensive library of specially prepared worksheets for students to complete in their Accelerate Further Learning Programme

Stunning large outdoor balcony with café furniture, for students to eat lunch with their friends

Ultra-modernkitchenwith10microwaves,2fridges,filteredwater, ice maker and a hot water system for making tea and coffee

Student-dedicatedActivitiesofficer–providinginformationabout “what’s on in Brisbane” as well as special promotions for travelling within Australia

School noticeboard – showing the latest jobs available in Brisbane and student share house accommodation postings

Squashcourtandshowersontopfloorofthebuilding

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BROWNS Gold Coast Campus

Campus location 1 minute walk to the bus stop

1 minute walk to the Broadwater Parklands and Olympic Swimming Pool

3 minutes walk to Australia Fair Shopping Centre – shops , food outlets and supermarkets

3 minutes walk to the IELTS Testing Centre

3minuteswalktobanksandthepostoffice

4 minutes walk to the cinemas

5 minutes walk to the Southport Library

6 minutes walk to the tennis courts

15 minutes walk to the Gold Coast’s beautiful surf beaches

Campus facilities Campusongroundfloorandfirstfloorofapurposebuiltbrand new building

Modern classrooms with large windows, providing sunlight and views of the beautiful Broadwater and Hinterland

46 inch LCD TV screens, HDMI smart wired in 1080 format to DVD/TV/ www, in every classroom

Fantastic student common room area where students can see boats and yachts cruising by on the Broadwater

40 computers with high-speed internet access, installed with the latest ESL learning software and equipped with listening headsets

High-speed wireless internet access throughout the campus

55 inch LCD big screen TV – showing movies, current affairs and world sport

Outdoor garden area with lunch tables where students can eat and socialise with their friends

Comprehensive library of specially prepared worksheets for students to complete in their Accelerate Further Learning Programme

UltramodernKitchenwith7microwaves,2fridges,filteredwater, ice maker and a hot water system for making tea and coffee

Student-dedicatedActivitiesofficer–providinginformationabout “what’s happening on the Gold Coast” as well as special promotions for travelling within Australia

School noticeboard – showing the latest jobs available on the Gold Coast and student share house accommodation postings

Ping Pong table to play on and available for all students after school

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Intensive General English Beginner to Advanced | CRICOS Course Code: 054999A

Duration1 - 70 weeks

Course Description • 25hoursperweek

• Averageclasssizeof12students

• BROWNSActive8 coursebook-based core lessons followed by Active8 skill and system-based lessons each day

• Weeklyrevisiontestsandone-to-oneconsultationswithyourteacher

• BROWNSAccelerate Passport to track your academic progress

• Studentsareabletomovetothenextlevelatanytimeiftheir abilities show they are capable

Why choose Active8-Accelerate?The BROWNS Active8 Curriculum is the result of 5 years’ in-class research, testing and feedback. By targeting all the systems and skills thatstudentsneedtogainEnglishfluency,weensureyoureceiveabalanced learning diet.

In your CORE classes, you follow coursebook-based lessons which integrate the 8 skills and systems.

In your Active8 classes, you focus on each language skill or system individually, at your level.

In the Accelerate Further Learning Programme, we pinpoint your individual needs, helping you to focus your studies even further.

English Level Improvement GuaranteeWearesoconfidentintheActive8-Accelerate Teaching System that we guarantee free additional study weeks to any student who does notadvance to the next level on completion of a 10 week module

(This offer is available to those students who have maintained 100% class attendance, achieved 3 Accelerate passport stamps per week of study and who are able to provide evidence of completion of all homework tasks)

CEFR level CEFR Descriptors PTE Academic

Cambridge exam

IELTS TOEIC

C2 “Mastery”ProficientSpeaker 85 CPE 7.5 – 9.0 900+ points

C1 “EffectiveOperational”ProficientSpeaker 76 CAE 6.5 – 7.0 800 – 900 points

B2 “Vantage” Independent Speaker 59 FCE 5.0 – 6.0 650 – 800 points

B1 “Threshold” Independent Speaker 43 PET 3.5 – 4.5

A2 “Waystage” Basic Speaker 30 KET 3.0

A1 “Breakthrough” Basic Speaker 1.0 – 2.5

Entry Requirements • None.WhenyouarriveatBROWNS,youwillbegivenaplacement

test. This will allow our Director of Studies to place you in an Active8 skill class at your level

• OpentoStudent,WorkingHolidayandTouristvisaholders

CurriculumBROWNS bespoke curriculum follows the Common European Framework for Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR), a guideline used to describe achievements of learners of foreign languages.

The Common European Framework divides learners into six levels:

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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8:50 - 9:50 Intermediate

CORE ClassIntermediateCORE Class

IntermediateCORE Class



10:00 - 11:00 RevisionQuiz IntermediateCORE Class




11:10 - 12:10 Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate

Lunch13:10 - 14:10 Test Correction

& FeedbackActive8Vocabulary & Reading B2

Active8Writing B2

Active8Grammar B1

Active8Listening & Speaking C1

14:20 - 15:20 Active8Pronunciation Workshop

Active8Vocabulary & Reading B2

Active8Writing B2

Active8Functional Usage B2


Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8:50 - 9:50 Elementary

CORE ClassElementaryCORE Class

ElementaryCORE Class



10:00 - 11:00 RevisionQuiz ElementaryCORE Class







Active8Writing A2

Active8Grammar B2

Active8Listening & Speaking A2



Active8Writing A2

Active8Functional Usage A2

Active8Listening & Speaking A2

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8:50 - 9:50 Upper-Intermediate

CORE ClassUpper-IntermediateCORE Class

Upper-IntermediateCORE Class



10:00 - 11:00 Revision Test & Feedback








Active8Writing B2

Active8Grammar B1




Active8Writing B2

Active8Functional Usage C1


Gustavo Lippi Amicci from Brazil - BROWNS Sample Timetable

So Hee Yun from Korea – BROWNS Sample Timetable

Clement Georges Albert Gilliard from France – BROWNS Sample Timetable

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Cambridge FCEExam PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 061169C

Duration10 or 12 weeks (Refer to start dates)

Course Description • 25hoursperweek • Averageclasssizeof12students

Our Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation course will prepare you to:

• understandthemainideasofcomplexpiecesofwriting

• keepupaconversationonafairlywiderangeoftopics–express opinions and present arguments

• produceclear,detailedwriting–expressopinionsandexplain the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view.

Why choose Cambridge FCEExam Preparation?ForstudentswhowishtosittheCambridgeFirstCertificatein

English (FCE) upper-intermediate level exam and/or for students

who wish to study in an intensive learning environment.

The Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation course is useful

preparation for the Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation Course.

Entry Requirements • Upper-IntermediateLevelstudents


Cambridge CAEExam PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 061171J



Our Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation course will prepare you to:

• readquicklyenoughtocopewithanacademiccourse

• understandcomplexopinions

• produceclear,wellstructuredanddetailedpiecesofwriting

• expressyourselfwellwithagooddegreeoffluency

• useEnglishflexiblyforsocial,professionalandacademic purposes.

Why choose Cambridge CAEExam Preparation?ForstudentswhowishtosittheCambridgeCertificatein

Advanced English (CAE) advanced level exam and/or for

students who wish to study in an intensive learning environment.

CAE is recognised by employers as proof of advanced ability in

English and also by Universities and Colleges.

Entry Requirements • AdvancedLevelstudents


Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses

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Cambridge (Business English) BEC Exam PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 069032M



OurCambridgeBEC(BusinessEnglishCertificate)

Exam Preparation Course will prepare you to:

• writeshortmessages,emails,letters,reportsandproposals

• giveamini-presentation,takepartindiscussionsand respond to questions using appropriate business vocabulary

• understandandbeconfidenttotalkaboutavarietyof business-related and work-related topics

Why choose Cambridge BECExam Preparation?For students who wish to sit the BEC Vantage upper-intermediate

level exam and/or for students who wish to study English in a

business context.

TheCambridgeBusinessEnglishCertificate(BEC)examsare

important for those students who are preparing for a career in

international business or commerce.

Entry Requirements • Upper-IntermediateLevelstudents


Why study a CambridgeExam Preparation Courseat BROWNS?

Learn from expert Cambridge course teachers who have had many years of experience preparing students for success in the Cambridge FCE, CAE and BEC exams.

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Receive your personal copy of the latest Cambridge course textbook and CD, plus practice tests and other useful study material

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Benefitfromprogress reports and one-to-one meetings with your Cambridge course teacher for feedback relating to your academic performance, including the areas that you need to focus on improving

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Study with students from all over the world – the typical Cambridge class nationality mix is 45% European, 25% Latin American and 30% Asian

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Intensive Academic EnglishCRICOS Course Code: 073982G Duration 2 – 30 weeks

IELTS PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 061172G Duration 2 – 10 weeks

IELTS Preparation PlusCRICOS Course Code: 067523G Duration 2 – 10 weeks

English for Academic PurposesCRICOS Course Code: 061170K Duration 2 – 10 weeks

Course Description • 5levels,ElementarytoAdvanced,10weekmodules

• 25hoursperweek

• Averageclasssizeof12students

BROWNS Active8 coursebook-based core lessons followed by academic skill-focused afternoon lessons will prepare you to:

• Analyseacademicmaterialscriticallyandexpressyourselffluently,accuratelyandlogically,bothorallyandinwriting

• Employawiderrangeofvocabularyinyourwrittenand spoken English

• EmploygoodIELTSexaminationtechniques (in IELTS Preparation Courses)

• Collectandsynthesizeinformationfromavarietyofacademic sources; analyse and critique materials; and present your ideas in a variety of media, in accordance with higher education standards (in our EAP course)

Entry Requirements • IntensiveAcademicEnglish:Refertothechartonpage11

• IELTSPreparation:Intermediatestudents

• IELTSPreparationPlus:Upper-Intermediatestudents

• EAP:Advancedstudents

• OpentoStudent,WorkingHolidayandTouristVisas

Academic

English CoursesWhy study an Academic English Course at BROWNS?

Be trained by specialist Academic course teachers – some ofwhomarequalifiedIELTSexaminers.YourAcademiccourseteacher will create a study plan for you – to help you achieve the IELTS band score you need!

Receive your personal copy of the latest Academic course workbook and CD – for your level

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Undertake weekly mock exams, complete writing tasks and benefitfromone-to-one consultations with your teacher

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Gain expert advice from a dedicated BROWNS’ Direct Pathways Advisor – who will monitor your academic progress each month

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Obtain assistance from the BROWNS’ Student Services Team – who will help you to book your IELTS examination

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BROWNS Your Pathway to Success!

When you study a BROWNS Academic Pathway you greatly improve your chance of success at University, TAFE or College.

Our professional teaching team will ensure you are well-prepared for the English language requirements of your chosen course of study.

Brisbane • Australia

Further study at University, TAFE or College through BROWNS articulation arrangements with the following institutions:

* BOND Articulation test will apply

Beginner Elementary Pre Intermediate

Upper Intermediate

Advanced Intermediate Trans Intermediate

IntensiveAcademic English 1



IELTS Preparation(IELTS outcome 5.5 Equivalent)

English for Academic Purpose (EAP) (IELTS outcome 6.5 Equivalent)

IELTS Preparation Plus(IELTS outcome 6.0 Equivalent)

Cambridge Business English (BEC) Exam Preparation

Cambridge CAE Preparation

Cambridge FCE Preparation

CRICOS: 00017B

CRICOS: 00951E CRICOS: 01737F CRICOS: 01590J CRICOS: 03020E CRICOS: 03037G

CRICOS: 00219C CRICOS: 00117J CRICOS: 00244B CRICOS: 01595D CRICOS: 00102E

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English PLUSSport(Gold Coast only)

Youcancombine English studies with either of the following:

English PLUS Surfing • TwoSurfinglessonsperweekatAustralia’sNo.1SurfSchool

• Surflessonsinclude:surfboard,rashvestandwetsuit

English PLUS Tennis • TwoTennislessonsperweekwithaprofessionaltenniscoach

• Tennislessonsinclude:tennisracquet,tennisballsandcourtuse

English PLUS Golf • TwoGolflessonsperweekwithaPGAgolfprofessional

• Golflessonsinclude:golfclubs,golfballsanduseofdrivingrange

English PLUS Scuba-Diving(PADI) • Scuba-Divingtheorylesson,examandtwooceandivesover

two weekends

• Scuba-Divinglessonsinclude:divingequipmentandwetsuits

Entry Requirements • OpentostudentsonaWorkingHolidayvisaorTouristvisaonly

English PLUSChild Care/Aged Care(Gold Coast only)

YoucancombineEnglishstudieswitheitherofthefollowing:

English PLUS Child Care • VolunteerworkexperienceeveryTuesdayandThursday

at a Child Care Centre on the Gold Coast

• AsupervisorattheChildCareCentrewillassignyou responsibilities and monitor you while you work

English PLUS Aged Care • VolunteerworkexperienceeveryTuesdayandThursday

at an Aged Care Facility

• AsupervisorattheAgedCareFacilitywillassign you responsibilities and monitor you while you work

English PLUS Internship(full-time) • OncompletionofyourEnglishstudies,youcanundertake

a full-time internship at a Child Care Centre or Aged Care Facility

• AsupervisorattheChildCareCentreorAgedCareFacility will assign you responsibilities and monitor you while you work

• Youhavetheflexibilitytodecidethehoursanddaysthatyou wish to work

Entry Requirements • OpentostudentsonaWorkingHolidayvisaorTouristvisaonly

English PLUS Programs

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Brisbane & Gold CoastStudy Tour Itineraries

Study Tours

*BROWNScanarrangeatailor-madeBrisbaneorGoldCoastStudyTouritinerary,tosuityourspecificneeds.

BROWNS Sample Study Tour

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SundayMorning English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson Full Day

Excursion toDreamworldTheme Park

Spend time withHost Family

Afternoon Southport tourand shoppingat Australia FairShoppingCentre

SurfersParadise tourand visit to theQ1 ObservationDeck

Beach ballgames

Gold Coast ArtsCentre tour andPicnic

Surfinglesson

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SundayMorning English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson Full Day

Excursion toCurrumbinWildlifeSanctuary

Spend time withHost Family

Afternoon Ten-pin Bowling Putt-N-Go Mini Golf

BurleighHeadlandNational ParkWalk

Shopping atPacificFair

GraduationCeremony andFarewell BBQat the SouthportBroadwaterParklands

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School Activities

Brisbane CampusSample Activities Timetable for Brisbane campus

Gold Coast CampusSample Activities Timetable for Gold Coast campus

Student Services& Activities

Student Services(Brisbane & Gold Coast)

Job Search Support • Jobsclub–heldeveryweekatBROWNSBrisbaneand

GoldCoastcampus,tohelpyoufindpaidwork

• Createyourresumeandlearnjobinterviewskills

• ListofjobvacanciesinBrisbaneandontheGoldCoast

• Areasofemploymentinclude:restaurants,cafes,bars,hotels, shops, supermarkets, fruit and vegetable farms

Academic and Personal Support

• BROWNSqualifiedAcademicCounsellors–tosupportand guide you to achieve your English Language goals!

• BROWNSStudentSupportStaff–toprovideyouwiththevery best in personal care and assist you with any queries you may have

Orientation Day • CampusTour,meettheBROWNSTeam,studentbag,

course workbook, student notebook and student ID card with lanyard

Airport Pickup Service • BROWNSAirportPickupservicefromBrisbaneInternational

or Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport – our representative driver will welcome you at the airport and take you directly to your accommodation

Day Activity Cost

Monday Soccer Club Free

Tuesday Jobs Club

Basketball Club

Free

Free

Wednesday Cooking Club

Dance Club

Free

Free

Thursday Conversation Club

Pancake Day

Free

Free

Friday Tennis Club

Student night at the Pub

Free

$5

Saturday Movie World $39.99

Day Activity Cost

Monday Squash Club Free

Tuesday Conversation Club

Cooking Club

Free

Free

Wednesday Jobs Club

Karaoke

Free

Free

Thursday Soccer Club

Dance Club

Free

Free

Friday Picnic lunch in the Park

Student night at the Pub

Free

$5

Saturday Dream World $39.99

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Homestay(Brisbane & Gold Coast)

• UseyourEnglishskillsineverydaysituationswithyour Homestay Family!

• YourHomestayFamilywillprovideyouwithaprivatebedroomand desk, breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals on the weekend

• AllHomestayfamiliesarewithin40minutesfromBROWNSBrisbane or Gold Coast Campus by bus or train

• YouwillbesentaprofileofyourHomestayfamily,includingphotos, enabling you to become familiar with your new Australian hosts!

•OurHomestayCoordinatorisavailabletotalktoyouifyouneed advice about adjusting to Homestay family life in Australia

AccommodationBROWNS Luxury Student Apartments(Brisbane & Gold Coast)

BROWNS Luxury Student Apartments are available exclusively for BROWNS’ students!

Each BROWNS Luxury Student Apartment features:

• 2twinsharebedrooms

• 2modernbathrooms

• Fullyequippedkitchenwithhigh-qualityappliances

• AttractivelydesignedinteriorwithcomfortablefurnitureandTV

• FreeWiFiinternetaccessthroughouttheapartment

• Apartmentbalconywithspectacularviews

Facilities include:

• Pool

• Spa

• Steamroom

• Fullyequippedgymnasium

• BBQpavilion

BROWNS Luxury Student Apartments in BrisbaneParkland Boulevard is a beautiful new building located in Brisbane City, easy walking distance to BROWNS Brisbane Campus, shops, cafes, supermarkets and transport (bus stop/train station/water ferry).

BROWNS Luxury Student Apartments on the Gold CoastSouthport Central is a 40 level Tower located in the heart of Southport, only a three minute walk from BROWNS Gold Coast Campus, Australia Fair Shopping Centre, transport (bus stop) and a 12 minute walk to the Gold Coast’s surf beaches.

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Gold Coast Map

GOLD COAST MAP1. BROWNS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL2. BUS STOP3. BROWNS STUDENT APARTMENTS4. GOLD COAST LIBRARY5. POLICE STATION6. BEACH BBQ FACILITIES

7. AUSTRALIA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE 8. GOLD COAST TAFE 9. CENTRAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY10. GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL11. TENNIS COURTS

BRISBANE MAP1. BROWNS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL2. BRISBANE CITY HALL3. QUEEN STREET MALL4. CONRAD TREASURY CASINO5. THE CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN6. CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION

7. QUEENS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE 8. MYER SHOPPING CENTRE 9. BROWNS STUDENT APARTMENTS10. SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS

www.brownsels.com.au

Contact us:BROWNS Brisbane Campus Address: Level 1, 102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane 4000, Queensland, Australia

BROWNS Brisbane Campus Telephone: (+61 7) 3221 7871

BROWNS Gold Coast Campus Address:5-7 Marshall Lane,Southport 4215, Queensland, Australia

BROWNS Gold Coast Campus Telephone:(+61 7) 5561 1192

BROWNS Postal Address:PO Box 10485, Southport BC 4215,Queensland, Australia

BROWNS Facsimile: (+61 7) 5561 1196

BROWNS Email:[email protected]

BROWNS Website: www.brownsels.com.au

Affiliations

CRICOS Provider Number: 02663MABN: 23 067 191 491BROWNS English Language School Pty Ltd as Trustee for BROWNS English Language School Trust

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