BROWNS Student Services

Services we provide to BROWNS students

•   Accommodation Placement Service
•   Airport Pick-up and Drop-off Service
•   24-hour Support
•   Student Discount Card
•   Library Membership
•   Opening a Bank Account
•   Job Search Support
•   Visa Information
•   Health Information
•   Academic Counselling
•   Travel around Australia

24-hour Support

During your time with us you will feel completely safe and supported. We have expert student support staff to help you with school and every aspect of your life on the Gold Coast. This sense of security will enable you to focus on enjoying the whole experience. We even issue our students with a special 24-hour emergency telephone number – meaning you have access to help from BROWNS counsellors night and day.

Job Search Club

We will provide you with FREE information about working in Australia and a list of job vacancies. Areas of employment include: Restaurants, Cafes, Hotels, Shops, Supermarkets, Travel/Tour Agencies and Fruit/Vegetable Farms. We also offer Career Counselling, Resume Preparation, Interview Skills Training and Application for an Australian Tax File Number.

Airport Pick-up Service

You can book our Airport Pick-up service from Brisbane International and Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport. When you arrive at the airport after a long day of travelling, a BROWNS representative driver will be there to welcome you and take you directly to your accommodation.

Orientation Day

First day at BROWNS
8:00 – 8:15am	Arrive at BROWNS English Language School
8:15 - 9:00	BROWNS Welcome Introduction to the BROWNS Family, Teachers and Students Tour of the school classrooms and facilities Explanation of Student Services: Homestay Accommodation, 24-hour Support, Opening a Bank Account, Job Search Support, Visa Information, Health Information, Academic Counselling and Travel around Australia .
9:00 - 10:30am	BROWNS Placement Test All students sit a placement test on their first day. This will test your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. We will use this test to help us place you in the correct class for your English level. The test will take approximately 1.5 hours. During your test you will have an oral interview with the Director of Studies or one of our teachers
10:30 – 11:00am	Morning Break
11:00 - 12:00pm	Registration You will receive a Personal Student Folder which contains information about your English Language course, your study timetable, attendance requirements. A Student Handbook, containing useful information about studying at BROWNS English Language School and living in Australia , will also be given to you. To get your BROWNS Student ID card you will need to bring a passport size photo of yourself.
12:00- 1:30pm	Tour of the surrounding area and Lunch: Southport Library (borrowing rights) Banks (how to open a bank account) Transport (bus timetable and routes) Australia Fair Shopping Centre (shops and food outlets) Lunch at Australia Fair Food Court or in the Park
1:30 – 3:30pm	Classroom Lesson
3:30 – 4:00m	Meeting with the Director of Studies and your teacher Questions and answers about your test score and level.
4:00 – 5:00pm	Meet new friends at BROWNS / Use free high-speed email and internet / Sign up for membership of Activities Clubs at BROWNS

It is compulsory for students to attend orientation.

Saturday, July 05, 2008
11:30:47 AM

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