English for Young Learners
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This program is specifically suited to young learners aged 12-15 years old and combines English lessons with a range of activities and excursions. Students can enjoy their time in a different country while learning new language skills and experiencing the Cairns tropical lifestyle.
Your Classes
The English classes include:
Our experienced teachers will provide high-quality communicative English classes focussed on improving your core listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, allowing your fluency, accuracy and confidence to rapidly improve.
Activities
Aboriginal cultural afternoon – Enjoy an afternoon of aboriginal arts and culture, you will be able to paint your own boomerang and learn how to throw it.
Art Gallery – Visit Cairns Regional Art Gallery
Activity Afternoon – An exciting treasure hunt will keep you busy but there will still be time to write postcards home telling your friends and family what a great time you have been having.
Swim at the Lagoon – Cool off from the warm weather with a relaxing swim in the iconic Esplanade Lagoon, located in the heart of Cairns.
Excursions
Cultural Exchange – Practice your English, make new friends and learn more about Australia on this full day visit to a local primary school.
Green Island – Snorkel or swim in the clear island waters, see the spectacular coral reefs and abundant marine life or relax on the white sandy beach on this full day trip to Green Island.
Hartley’s Crocodile Farm – Get a close look at fearsome crocodiles and other Australian wildlife at this safe and friendly farm.
Botanic Gardens – “Experience one of the best tropical gardens in Australia and follow the educational walking trails around the parks, lakes and rainforest boardwalks.
2018 Program Schedule
| Week 1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | ||||
| Sun 28/07 | Arrival in Cairns | Arrival in Cairns | Free time | ||||
| Mon 29/07 | English classes | City Walking Tour | Free time | ||||
| Tues 30/07 | English Classes | Harley's Crocodile Adventure | Free time | ||||
| Wed 31/07 | Cultural Exchange | Cultural Exchange | Free time | ||||
| Thurs 01/08 | English classes | Art gallery | Free time | ||||
| Fri 02/08 | English Classes | Australian Food Afternoon | Free time | ||||
| Sat 03/08 | Free time with hosting family / Depart Cairns (1 week program) | Free time with host family / Depart Cairns (1 week program) | Free time with host family / Depart Cairns (1 week program) | ||||
| Week 2 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Morning | Afternoon | Evening | ||||
| Sun 04/08 | Free time with host family / Arrival in Cairns (1 week program) | Free time with host family / Arrival in Cairns (1 week program) | Free time with host family / Arrival in Cairns (1 week program) | ||||
| Mon 05/08 | English classes | Aboriginal Cultural Afternoon | Free time | ||||
| Tues 06/08 | English classes | Visit Jump Mania | Free time | ||||
| Wed 07/08 | Green Island | Green Island | Free time | ||||
| Thu 08/08 | English classes | Activity afternoon | Free time | ||||
| Fri 09/08 | English classes | Farewell BBQ | Free time | ||||
| Sat 10/08 | Depart Cairns | Depart Cairns | Free time | ||||
Morning: 8.30am – 12.00pm/ Afternoon: 1.00pm – 4.00pm
This is our planned program for 2019. It may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.
YouSTUDY can accept no responsibility for any changes that it cannot control.
Course Facts
- Program Dates
- 6-night program:
Sunday 28/07/2019 to Saturday 03/08/2019
OR Sunday 4/08/2019 to Saturday 10/08/2019
13-night program:
Sunday 28/07/2019 to Saturday 10/08/2019
- Fees
- 6-night program: $1500
13-night program: $2200
Extra night: $50
- Package includes
- Tuition, activities and excursions as per program outline
- Study materials
- Return airport transfers
- Homestay accommodation and all meals
- Daily transfer to and from school
- Student supervisor fees
- Accommodation, placement and enrolment fees.
