English schools in Brisbane

9 Best English Language Schools in Brisbane in 2026 (from $306)

Brisbane is the Capital of beautiful Queensland, OHC students learning and studying English here are constantly surprised at an amazing city defined by the Arts, Live Music, Sports and a warm Sub-Tropical climate that invites visitors to relax and enjoy its markets, parks, gardens, rivers systems and beautiful coastline. Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, South Bank and City precincts offer a fantastic range of opportunities for entertainment, shopping and sightseeing. There is also the chance to explore nearby Islands, Waterways and wonderful beaches of the Sunshine Coast or South Coast. OHC English Brisbane's campus is a modern centre is located in the city centre, only minutes from buses, trains and ferries.

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$601

13 reviews

Our language school is located in the heart of the city, close to transport services, restaurants and shops. The upmarket Queen Street Mall, the riverside Botanical Gardens and the financial and retail districts are all within easy reach. Our facilities include pleasant air-conditioned classrooms, a spacious student lounge, computer room with free internet access and ample learning opportunities to offer you support while you study English. We offer IELTS and Cambridge Examination preparation courses, as well as more general ESL programmes. Whether you’re studying for exams or learning business English, you’ll find our teachers friendly and helpful.

starting price
$403

Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Brisbane with Home Language International! Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Australia. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI. You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Brisbane. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English. All of our teachers in Australia have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Brisbane, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful. Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.

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$1,200

1 review

The friendly, down-to-earth locals will help you feel safe at home among world-class art galleries, a booming live music scene and cool café culture. The ILSC–Brisbane campus overlooks a lovely park, only two minutes from Central Railway Station. The student lounge opens out onto a protected, enclosed terrace, where students can take breaks, relax and eat lunch. ILSC–Brisbane also holds fun activities like student BBQs on this comfortable terrace. Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia, is a sleek, international city in the east, just north of the Gold Coast. You will fall in love with its year-round, warm subtropical climate and the beautiful Brisbane river that curves gently through the heart of the city.

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$515

Welcome to EP Brisbane! Our modern campus, shared with the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory, offers a vibrant, nurturing and supportive learning environment to take your English skills to the next level. Join us today to start your successful language journey in Brisbane! Our EP Brisbane campus is centrally located in the heart of the city, in a heritage listed building, directly across from Town Hall. EP shares a modern space with our partner college the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory, which means you will be surrounded by creative, artistic, and talented students from around the world! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to develop your language skills and make new Australian and international friends. The campus is located just 5 minutes from Central Station and 2 minutes from Central Busway allowing you to explore nearby landmarks like Riverside, Story Bridge, South Bank and the shopping district of Queen Street Mall. EP Brisbane: The Green Academy Australia trading as English Path Brisbane. CRICOS Code: 04187G

starting price
$306

2 reviews

Welcome to ALS COLLEGE If you are looking for a great school to learn English with, and a great city to do it in, then you are in the right place. We welcome you to Brisbane, and to ALS COLLEGE for the English experience of a lifetime. ALS COLLEGE wants your stay in Australia to be one you will remember all your life. Our friendly staff and teachers will help you achieve your goals, whether for further study in Australia or simply to learn English.

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$390

1 review

The friendly, down-to-earth locals will help you feel safe at home among world-class art galleries, a booming live music scene and cool café culture. The ILSC–Brisbane campus overlooks a lovely park, only two minutes from Central Railway Station. The student lounge opens out onto a protected, enclosed terrace, where students can take breaks, relax and eat lunch. ILSC–Brisbane also holds fun activities like student BBQs on this comfortable terrace. Brisbane, the third largest city in Australia, is a sleek, international city in the east, just north of the Gold Coast. You will fall in love with its year-round, warm subtropical climate and the beautiful Brisbane river that curves gently through the heart of the city.

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$1,608

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Learn English by "living it" in Brisbane. Immersion is not only the most natural way to learn a language — it is also the most effective. At Influent, every course is entirely tailored to you and your goals. Lessons are fully personalised, with your teacher focusing exclusively on your needs and objectives. You choose your dates (Sunday to Saturday), and every lesson is adapted to your level and expectations. As the only student, you benefit from true one-to-one tuition and a learning experience designed just for you.

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$1,005

Lexis Brisbane is located in the heart of Brisbane’s city centre with extensive views of City Hall and the Brisbane skyline from our rooftop terrace. You can really make the most of your time at Lexis Brisbane, with transport links right outside the campus, Homestay families both in the city and suburbs, and our own student houses just across the river in trendy Kangaroo Point. Lexis Brisbane offers a perfect balance of different nationalities, modern facilities, and a level of care, attention and support from staff that is second to none.

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$869

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