Experience life at BROWNS Gold Coast campus

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Student Activities

Practise your English outside the classroom

Join our free weekly activities and enjoy exciting experiences that help you practise English, meet new friends and create unforgettable memories.

  • Free food days
  • Sports and fitness sessions
  • City tours and cultural visits
  • Conversation Club and social events
  • Jobs Club and workshops
  • Exclusive discounts on weekend trips and experiences, so you can explore the best of Australia

Social Life

The Gold Coast is renowned for its famous surf beaches, expansive waterways, subtropical rainforest, large shopping centres and exciting nightlife.

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BBQ

Relax, enjoy free food, and connect with classmates at our social BBQs.

Cultural Party

Celebrate cultures from around the world with music, food, and traditional dress.

Bingo

Practise your listening skills and win fun prizes.

Student Nights

Experience Gold Coast’s social scene with organised nights with BROWNS students.

Jobs Club

Get free support with resumes, interviews, and finding work in Australia.

Conversation Club

Build confidence speaking English in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Soccer and Picnic in the park

Join us at the Broadwater Parklands for a fun game of soccer and picnic!

Surf Lessons

Beginner-friendly surf lessons let you safely experience the Gold Coast’s famous surf culture with qualified instructors.

Beach Volleyball

Enjoy Australia’s beach lifestyle while staying fit and social.

Guess the Song

Test your listening skills and music knowledge in a fun group game.

Free Ice Cream Day

Cool down, treat yourself, and socialise with friends on campus.

Yoga

Relax, recharge, and improve your wellbeing with guided yoga sessions.

Excursions

Discover local attractions and experience Australian culture firsthand.

Karaoke

Have fun, build confidence, and sing your favourite songs in English.

Free Popcorn

Enjoy free snacks while catching up with friends between classes.

Ping Pong Tournament

Friendly competition that brings students together on campus.

Major Events

Celebrate Australian traditions and global festivals throughout the year.

Weekend Trips

Join exclusive discounted trips to explore Australia beyond the classroom.

Why study on the Gold Coast?

Where world-class education meets an unbeatable lifestyle

With attractions including some of the world’s tallest and fastest thrill rides, encounters with koalas, kangaroos and wildlife, tours to the rainforest or reef and exciting events.

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Gold Coast Life

Stretching from golden beaches to lush hinterland, the city offers everything you need for comfortable student living.

Active & Outdoor Living

From surf lessons and yoga on the beach to cycling paths, hiking in the hinterland and water sports, the Gold Coast is ideal if you love an active, healthy lifestyle.

World-Famous Beaches

From relaxing on the sand and enjoying beachfront cafés to watching surfers, joining surf lessons or trying stand-up paddle boarding, the Gold Coast’s iconic beaches are easy to enjoy in many ways.

Affordable Public Transport

With Queensland’s 50c public transport fares, students can travel easily and affordably by bus, train and tram, including trips between the Gold Coast and Brisbane. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to explore.

Sunshine All Year Round

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, the Gold Coast makes it easy to enjoy life outdoors. Warm weather year-round means more beach days, social activities and opportunities to practise your English beyond the classroom.

Nature & Wildlife Experiences

Explore stunning waterfalls and rainforests in the Gold Coast Hinterland, or spot kangaroos and koalas at Coombabah Lakelands.

Study + Experience

Theme parks like Movie World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild, weekend trips to Byron Bay or the Gold Coast Hinterland, plus BROWNS’ weekly activities, make learning English an unforgettable experience.

Student Support

Located in Southport, the Gold Coast Student Hub is a central meeting place designed especially for students. It offers study spaces, free Wi-Fi, social areas and regular events.

Festivals, Events & Live Music

With events like the Gold Coast Film Festival, Magic Millions, and Gold Coast 500, alongside live music and local festivals, the Gold Coast offers an exciting social calendar all year round.

Relaxed, Friendly City

The Gold Coast is known for its laid-back lifestyle and welcoming community, making it easy for international students to settle in and feel at home. With a safe environment, simple transport and everything you need close by, it’s an ideal place to focus on your studies while enjoying life in Australia.

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Campus Facilities

Gold Coast

Campus Location

5 Hicks St, Southport QLD 4215
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