What will I learn in English & Sports
Combine our Intensive General English course with sports lessons. Start your sport lessons at any time during your English language studies at BROWNS.
About this Course:
Course Description
- Combine English lessons with professional sports training
Course Start Dates
You can start any of our Intensive General English program any Monday.
Excluding public holidays and school closure periods (click here)
Fees
Entry Requirements
- Open to students on a Working Holidayor Visitor visaonly
Age Requirements
- 16 and over
Mode of Study
On-campus
Duration
1 to 17 weeks (depending on visa)
Available Sports
Surfing
Includes two one-hour surfing lessons per week at Australia’s No. 1 Surf School, with surfboard, rash vest and wetsuit use included.
This popular course combines our Intensive General English program with two (one-hour) surf lessons per week.
For your first surf lesson, a driver will take you from BROWNS to Cheyne Horan School of Surf (Surfers Paradise). Please note: you will need to take the bus/tram to Cheyne Horan School of Surf after the first surf lesson (transport fare will need to be paid by you).
All surf lessons are conducted by accredited professional surfing coaches from ‘Surfing Australia’. Surf lessons include: surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, rash vests and evaluation reports. Students who successfully complete this course will be awarded with a Surfing Certificate from the Cheyne Horan School of Surfing (Australia’s No.1 Surf School) and a Statement of Achievement from BROWNS.
Entry Requirements:
From Beginner to Advanced (English Level and Surfing Level)
Age Requirements:
16 and over

Tennis
Students who successfully complete this course are also awarded with a Tennis Certificate from the Tennis Australia.
This popular course combines our Intensive General English program with two (one-hour) Tennis lessons per week at the Queens Park Tennis Courts in Southport.
Students need to change into their tennis gear and walk to Queens Park Tennis Courts, leaving BROWNS at 1:45pm (the tennis courts are an 8 minute walk from BROWNS Gold Coast Campus)
Entry Requirements: From Beginner to Advanced (English Level and Tennis Level)
Age: 16 and over

Golf
Our Golf Instructors are all fully accredited professional golfers with the PGA. Golf lessons include: driving range balls and swing analysis reports.
This popular course combines our Intensive General English program with two (30 minute) golf lessons and two (30 minute) driving range practice each week at the Southport Golf Club.
For your first Golf lesson a driver will drive you from BROWNS to the Southport Golf Club. You will need to change into your golf attire (collared shirt and proper golf shoes) and be ready to leave BROWNS at 1:45pm.
Students who successfully complete this course are awarded with a Golf Certificate from the Southport Golf Club and a Statement of Achievement from BROWNS.
Entry Requirements: From Beginner to Advanced (English Level and Golf Level)
Age: 16 and over

Yoga
Yoga sessions include use of a yoga mat, blocks and yoga straps.
This popular course combines our Intensive General English program with two (one-hour) yoga session per week at a professional yoga studio in Surfers Paradise.
Please note: student will need to take the bus/tram to Innerbloom Yoga (Surfers Paradise) after the first surf lesson (transport fare will need to be paid by the student).
Entry Requirements: From Beginner to Advanced (English proficiency)
Age: 16 and over

Scuba Diving
All scuba-diving lessons (theory and practical) and open-water dives are supervised by experienced and registered instructors with proven safety records
This popular course combines our Intensive General English program with scuba-diving theory lesson, PADI exam and four ocean dives completed over one (1) weekend (Friday – Sunday) only, weather permitting for the open dives. During summer more frequently, weather permitting.
Scuba-Diving Lessons
5hrs e-learning + exam
3 hours x 3 sessions over one weekend
- Session 1 (Friday) – Closed Dive 1,2,3 in a pool
- Session 2 (Saturday) – Closed Dive 4,5 Wave Break Island. Open Dive 1 Wave Break Island
- Session 3 (Sunday) – Open Dive 2,3,4 Wave Break Island
Please note: you will need to make your own way to Aqua Adventures in Southport (any transport costs to be covered by the student).
Students who successfully complete this course are awarded with a BROWNS Certificate of English and a PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Certificate from Aqua Adventures.
Entry Requirements: From Elementary to Advanced (English proficiency)
Age: 16 and over

Experiences beyond the classroom
On top of the Accelerate option, students also have other activities that they could do after/before school. A popular one is Jobs Club, so helping students prepare a resume and interview skills. We also have Conversation Club which is a relaxed, free talking activity and a range of activities as well during the week or over the weeks, including BBQ’s which are very popular, we go down to the park to play soccer or volleyball and a range of other activities that will keep them busy.

Accommodation Options
Student Accommodation
Homestay
Demi Pair
Other Options
Student Stories
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