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An Exclusive
Langports Experience!
Langports’ Unique Platinum Program
If you are interested in learning more about Australia, studying English, and meeting
like-minded friends from around the world, then this is the program for you. Our
Langports Platinum Program is dedicated to 50+ students and is designed to maximise
your time in Australia by combining English study, Australian culture and activities. From
day one, you will feel part of an amazing experience, one that you will never forget!
About the Platinum Program
This high quality program, combined with activities, has been specifically designed for
mature students who wish to experience studying English whilst spending time discovering
Australia and learning more about the country’s culture!
About the Program Next Starting Dates & Prices
Length of course - 2 weeks or 4 weeks The next Platinum Program starting dates are:
At Langports Brisbane school
Minimum age 50 years old (students in their late 40s Monday 8th January 2018 for 4 weeks | AU$ 4,250
can also be accepted)
Recommended level - A2/B1 - Pre-Intermediate to Monday 8th January 2018 for 2 weeks | AU$ 2,250
Intermediate*, taking a pre-test is recommended
Guaranteed to run Monday 22nd January 2018 for 2 weeks | AU$ 2,250
Maximum 10 students per class
* Clients with a lower or higher level will be offered the option to join our UFO English program in the mornings and meet other 50+ students for afternoon & weekend activities.
Program Content
15 hours of English per week, from Monday to Friday from 9am to 12.25pm
Subjects covered may include - Australian Culture and History, Aboriginal Culture, Travelling in Australia, Australian
Sports, Australian Wine, Australian Music & Movies, Australia’s unique wildlife.
Activities - 3 afternoon excursions (Tuesday, Thursday & Friday), Friday lunch and 1 full-day excursion on Saturday,
with your dedicated guide.
Why Langports?
International Reputation Facilities
Langports staff are extremely experienced. Over the past Langports’ Brisbane school is a 3 level, stand-alone,
13 years, Langports has taught over 28,000 students modern building making it one of the largest private
from more than 76 different nationalities schools in the city.
Langports’ courses are well organised and professionally Langports has great facilities including:
managed
Dedicated classrooms for the Platinum Program
Langports’ staff continuously provide a high standard of Total of 24 modern classrooms all equipped with air-
education and student services conditioning
3 spacious lounge areas with computers, table tennis,
Langports is a family-run business and it cares for its table football & wide screen TV
students!
‘Langports Lane’ – outdoor courtyard used for break-
For 5 years, students from all over the world have times, BBQs and functions
recognised Langports as the “Best Language School in A library with books, DVDs and magazines for students
Australia”. Langports was also awarded the “Certificate to borrow
of Excellence” in 2017 (on Educationstars.com)
Free internet access for all students, with wireless
Finally, Langports has been shortlisted for the ST Awards connection available throughout the campus
(Study Travel Awards) as the “ST Star English Language Large student common room with kitchen containing
School Southern Hemisphere” for 4 years in a row microwaves, large refrigerators and vending machines
Why Brisbane?
City School Location
With 300 days of sunshine per year, Brisbane, capital of Langports is located in the heart of Brisbane city next to
“The Sunshine State”, is often referred to as Australia’s Roma Street Station.
most liveable city. It is a safe, friendly and clean city where The school is only a 10 minute walk to the popular
international students are welcomed. shopping district and is surrounded by shops & cafes but
is also close to parks such as Roma Street Parklands and
About 1 hour drive from Brisbane, you will find great the Botanical Gardens.
places to visit such as the Rainforest, the Sunshine South Bank, Brisbane’s well-known entertainment
Coast, the Gold Coast and some of the biggest and most precinct where you will find a great range of cafes as well
beautiful sand islands in the world! as a large pool and artificial beach, is only a 20 minute
walk from our school.
Platinum Program Timetable
Week 1
Monday 8th January 2018 to Sunday 14th January 2018*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classes 3hrs Class
Orientation and level 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class
From 9am to 12.25pm testing & classes Departure will
Lunch be around 8am Optional Trip:
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12.25pm to 1.25pm
Noosa Day Trip Moreton
Walking Tour of Guest Speaker & Queensland Art Lunch River Eumundi Island
Afternoon**
Brisbane Afternoon Tea Gallery Cruise (2hr) Markets (at an extra
activities
Practise your English
Holds a Collection of The iconic “Kookaburra cost)
The price does not Discover your home for over 17,000 works Queen” has been
include lunches the next weeks with speaking and listening Free Afternoon of historical, modern cruising the Brisbane Return will be
from Monday to Brisbane Greeters! skills outside of the and contemporary art,
and stages a dynamic
River since 1986. The
recently restored vessels
around 7pm
Thursday nor public classroom with one of program of Australian will take you on a
transportation costs our Guest speakers. and international cruising journey to view
to and from school. exhibitions. Brisbane’s best sights &
attractions.
* This program is a guide and is subject to change depending on weather and booking availability.
**Afternoon activity times and duration can vary but will be organised between 1.25pm and 5pm at the latest.
Week 2
Monday 15th January 2018 to Sunday 21st January 2018*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classes Departure will
From 9am to 12.25pm
3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class be around 7am
Lunch Graduation Visit to
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Cherbourg
12.25pm to 1.25pm + BBQ @
Aboriginal
Southbank Community to
Afternoon** Tea @ Mt Lone Pine Koala FREE DAY
Cootha Lookout Sanctuary South Bank is Brisbane’s learn about their
activities first lifestyle and cultural
culture.
We will spend the destination. With its
Enjoy the best views
The price does not afternoon at the Lone 17 hectares of lush
include lunches Free Afternoon of Brisbane city whilst Free Afternoon Pine Koala Sanctuary. parklands, restaurants Lunch & winery
from Monday to having a coffee with Only 12km from & cafes, stunning river tour included
Brisbane City, it is the views and artificial
Thursday nor public your classmates and
transportation costs
world’s first and largest beach, it is the perfect Return will be
practising your English koala sanctuary with place to have lunch.
to and from school.
conversation skills!
over 130 koalas. around 8pm
* This program is a guide and is subject to change depending on weather and booking availability.
** Afternoon activity times and duration can vary but will be organised between 1.25pm and 5pm at the latest.
Platinum Program Timetable
Week 3
Monday 22nd January 2018 to Sunday 28th January 2018*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classes 3hrs Class Departure will
From 9am to 12.25pm
Orientation and level 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class be around 8am
testing & classes
Lunch Mt Optional Trip:
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
12.25pm to 1.25pm
Public Holiday Tambourine Stradbroke
Optional City Guest Speaker & Museum of Australia Day Rainforest Island
Afternoon**
Cat Tour Afternoon Tea Brisbane walk Lunch (at an extra
activities
Discover the “River City” Free Day cost)
The price does not by CityCat, Brisbane’s Practise your English Museum of Brisbane Cheese Tasting
include lunches famous ferry. A 2-hour speaking and listening Free Afternoon brings Brisbane city’s
ride to enjoy beautiful
from Monday to views of the city
skills outside of the vibrant art, culture and
Return will be
Friday nor public (Botanical Gardens, classroom with one of history to life through its
transportation costs Kangaroo Point Cliffs, our Guest speakers. exhibitions, workshops around 7pm
to and from school. SouthBank precinct and and tours.
much more).
* This program is a guide and is subject to change depending on weather and booking availability.
** Afternoon activity times and duration can vary but will be organised between 1.25pm and 5pm at the latest.
Week 4
Monday 29th January 2018 to Sunday 4th February 2018*
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classes Departure will
From 9am to 12.25pm
3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class 3hrs Class be around 7am
Lunch Visit to
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Graduation Cherbourg
12.25pm to 1.25pm
+ BBQ @ Aboriginal
Coffee Lone Pine Koala Kangaroo Point Community to
Afternoon** FREE DAY
& Conversation Sanctuary or learn about their
activities XXXX Brewery Tour Kangaroo Point is a culture.
by the River suburb of Brisbane,
The price does not XXXX is Queensland’s
Free Afternoon Practise your English Free Afternoon
well-known for its great Lunch & winery
include lunches most famous beer! views of the city and
from Monday to speaking and listening Take a tour through natural cliffs. tour included
one of Brisbane’s A perfect place
Thursday nor public skills outside of the Return will be
greatest attractions in a to celebrate your
transportation costs classroom while enjoying remarkable exploration graduation.
to and from school. of the world of XXXX
around 8pm***
great river views.
* This program is a guide and is subject to change depending on weather and booking availability.
** Afternoon activity times and duration can vary but will be organised between 1.25pm and 5pm at the latest.
***Students on the 4 week program will have the option to attend the Aboriginal Tour again or choose an alternative activity.
Extra Services (organised separately upon request)
Optional Activities
Extra activities can also be available upon request, at an extra cost:
Day trip to Stradbroke Island (Sundays) – from $139
Day trip to Moreton Island (Sundays) – from $139
Private Golf Lesson (afternoons or Sundays) from $130 (1 hour) or practise on the driving range from $19
Tennis Lesson (evenings) – from $25
Other activities can be sourced according to personal preferences
Accommodation and Airport Pickup
4 high quality options to choose from
Langports offers you a great choice of high quality accommodation options in a safe and relaxed environment around our
Brisbane school. Depending on your preferences and objectives, choose from our Homestay Family or Deluxe Family options or
professionally managed Student Apartments. We charge a $250 placement fee to organise your accommodation.
Deluxe homestay – you will get a private bedroom and private bathroom. There is only one student per family. There will be
interaction with the family over meal times and you will be included like part of the family. Breakfast and dinner are provided
from Monday to Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on Saturday & Sunday. Arrival possible on Saturday or
Sunday before the course starts. From AU $305 per week. Distance to school is from 30 to 50 minutes by public transport.
Family homestay – you will get a private bedroom and share a bathroom. There could be 1 or 2 students per family. There
will be interaction with the family over meal times and you will be included like part of the family. Breakfast and dinner
are provided from Monday to Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided on Saturday & Sunday. Arrival possible on
Saturday or Sunday before the course starts. From AU $270 per week. Distance to school is from 30 to 50 minutes by public
transport.
Professionally managed Studio Apartment – you will get your fully-furnished private studio including a shower, ensuite
bathroom, a kitchen (stone benchtop, cooktop, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, cookery and crockery),
unlimited Internet and air-conditioning. A bedding pack & bathroom pack are also included. The studio apartment is cleaned
every week by professional cleaners. From AU$529 per week. The studios are located 12-15 minutes’ walk to school.
Hotel – Recommendations for hotel accommodation can be provided upon request.
Airport transfers
Pick-up on arrival and/or drop-off on departure can be organised from BNE airport upon request from $115 each way.
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