ELICOS BROCHURE / VOCATIONAL PROSPECTUS

Our 2023 ELICOS Brochure has all the information that you need to know about the English courses that Shafston offers as well as information about accommodation, services offered, campus life and academic pathways.

Shafston’s Vocational Education courses open pathways to further study at an Australian university or other higher educational institution. We believe that all students should be challenged to achieve their highest standards. Our courses are developed, delivered and assessed by experienced trainers with industry experience.
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I want to share my experience at Shafston as it is been wonderful. I have had the opportunity to improve my English and establish strong friendships with people around the world.
I want to become a doctor in Australia and I definitely think that Shafston International College is the right place to made my dream come true.
Renata ~ Brazil -
I recently graduated from the Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at Shafston. The course was so useful, it gave me all the knowledge of early education and care, and the skills to build relationships with staff. I have been working in childcare centre for few months and really enjoy the experience. I believe that the course at Shafston was practical and provided me with all the knowledge for my new career.
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My experience at Shafston has been highly gratifying.
I have just finished my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. I have been working in the industry for x months and I have been able to apply my knowledge obtained from my course.
I strongly believe that Shafston has an excellent level of education!
Fatima ~ Venezuela -
I have just graduated from my Certifiate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and I am currentely studying the Diploma. Shafston is helping me to develop my knowledge and skills in the Child care sector through teachers and staff who are professionals, friendly and helpful. The classess are challenging and the campus is beautiful with a great green area and an awesome view to the river. The staff assisted me with finding vocational placement in a childcare centre and helped me with all the arrangements. Thanks to my vocational placement, I have already started to work in the childcare industry.
Ana Maria ~ Spain -
What I liked about Shafston was the small class sizes. This allowed the teachers to help each student and it made it easier to ask questions. The teachers would always give me advices on how to improve my English which helped me gain more confidence. Although I had a lot of difficulties with my English, I was able to improve my understanding from the supplementary classes where I received one-on-one lessons from my teacher.
Misa ~ Japan -
Shafston is well known to be one of the best international language colleges in Brisbane, in my opinion it is more than that. It is the place where I improved my English skills considerably while maturing as an individual to become more committed to my own dreams. It is the place where I had the opportunity to learn from such great teachers, who not only taught me English, but also motivated and inspired me to believe that with hard work the impossible can be achieved. It is where I met plenty of amazing people from different parts of the world and where I made strong friendship bonds which I am sure will last forever. Finally, I consider Shafston as my home in Australia. I am convinced that if you decide to study here, everybody will welcome you with open arms.
David ~ Peru -
Shafston is a fantastic school, not only due to its lovely and convenient location, but also because of its high level of teaching and its cultural diversity. I would highly recommend Shafston to everyone willing to improve their English and make friends from all around the world! During my 6 months at Shafston, I have to say that I always had great teachers! They are not only knowledgeable and qualified teachers, but also extremely nice people who are happy to help.
Alexandra ~ Switzerland -
I studied General English at level 4 when I commenced my course and managed to level up after five weeks. I really improved my speaking skills, now I can confidently express my opinion and use many useful phrases. Studying at Shafston was a good decision, the teachers are very experienced, patient and enthusiastic. The Gold Coast campus is a perfect location.
Seongmin ~ South Korea -
I want to study English more at Shafston! I made a lot of friends and I could practice English conversation. Staying at student accommodation was a great experience.
The best thing about Shafston was I could meet many people through my friends. Also I have never felt bored in English classes because I could learn English through interesting activities and games!
Tamami & Tastuya ~ Japan -
Studying TOEIC at Shafston has been one of my best experiences because it has a good campus, excellent teachers and you can meet great people from other countries and cultures.
Catalina ~ Colombia -
I enjoy my study at Shafston because it has a lot of friendly teachers who are always patient with me.
ZheQi ~ China -
I have made a lot of friends who come from all over the world. In class, we would talk a lot to each other about our countries so I can learn about different cultures and ways of thinking.
Abdul ~ Saudi Arabia -
The teacher identifies and presents strategies for tackling each part of the IELTS exam to maximise my learning potential.
Theerapat ~ Thailand -
The IELTS class is great for those people who want to do the test, both teachers are really good and experienced. I’m loving my class!
Nadia ~ Brazil -
Learning fundamental grammar is really helpful for me to improve my English. Daily continuous practice in class lets me study harder. The TOEIC class is not boring and you can improve your English practically.
Chen ~ Taiwan -
I want to share my experience at Shafston as it is been wonderful. I have had the opportunity to improve my English and establish strong friendships with people around the world.
I want to become a doctor in Australia and I definitely think that Shafston International College is the right place to made my dream come true.
Renata ~ Brazil -
I enjoy the Cambridge class, we are a small class and the teacher can answer everyone. I am really happy to be here in Shafston to study English.
Leonard ~ Switzerland -
This class is an intensive Cambridge course and we had many opportunities to speak. What’s more, I could learn English in a challenging environment because, in this class, all the students are supposed to take an exam.”.
Shinya ~ Japan -
I really enjoyed studying this course and it was very helpful. The good points of the Cambridge Exam Preparation are that you can learn not only basic contents, but also the expressions which we use on a daily basis, including in writing and speaking
Yusei ~ Japan -
Shafston’s campus and teachers are amazing! I love the fact that there are many different cultures and students here. Back home, there were only two international students in my class. The teachers used very traditional teaching methods. Our entire day was basically writing down notes, which were hard to understand and extremely boring. I really appreciate the conversations I can have with my teacher at Shafston, rather than reading and writing notes all day.
Shela ~ Malaysia -
I was really happy with Shafston when I got here. Compared to classrooms back home, it was a complete difference. Classrooms in Taiwan are extremely boring and based highly on information and recall. There is no time for conversations, only time for absorbing information. It was really robotic. I love how Shafston offers conversational learning! I have time to discuss topics with my teacher and classmates, which is a lot more interesting than writing down theory. I also love the environment here. The campus is awesome.
Mike ~ Taiwan -
I currently study the Diploma of Business at Shafston, a very popular international college in Australia because of their multicultural community. It has a beautiful environment situated by the river, The classes are enjoyable and attending my classes has also helped me improve my English.
FeiQuo ~ China -
Very much valuable. The course is designed in a manner that learning is not limited. I am gaining lot of knowledge through the course. The assignments are really good as they help the students to think out-of-the box and answer. I am very happy doing this course as I am gaining a lot of insight. Also, professionalism and the support being extended by my tutor is really great and I am thankful to Gael.
Abhayjot ~ India -
Very much valuable. The course is designed in a manner that learning is not limited. I am gaining lot of knowledge through the course. The assignments are really good as they help the students to think out-of-the box and answer. I am very happy doing this course as I am gaining a lot of insight. Also, professionalism and the support being extended by my tutor is really great and I am thankful to Gael.
Abhayjot ~ India -
The Barista Course at Shafston provided me with the necessary skills to prepare different sorts of beverages and how to deal properly with the espresso machine. After a few weeks, I could demonstrate my skills with confidence in an Italian Bistro and receive good feedback about my skills even though I had never worked before in this area. As a result I was hired the same day.
Jefferson ~ Brazil -
I started looking for a job when I commenced my studies at Shafston and found work three weeks later. I work 20 hours a week as a cleaner and earn $25 an hour.
Jon ~ Switzerland -
I am working 15 hours per week as a waitress in a restaurant earning $17 per hour. It took me two weeks to find this position after attending the Job Ready Program.
Yuko ~ Japan -
The Job Ready Program at Shafston gave me the skills to prepare my Resume and practice interview techniques. I am earning $20 per hour and work as a cleaner for 20 hours a week.
Andres ~ Colombia -
Studying General English at Shafston has been an awesome experience. The teacher are super friendly and supportive and I have had the opportunity to make friends from diverse nationalities. Shafston campus is incredible has it has a beautiful view to the Brisbane River.
Luis Miguel - Portugal -
I had repeatedly given up on studying English while in Korea. However, that all changed after I met an amazing teacher and great class mates at Shafston. I am enjoying my experience because I have been able to improve my English without any stress. I am so grateful with Shafston for giving me a variety of positive experiences and good lessons.
Siyeon - Korea (General English) -
I highly recommend Shafston. The teachers and their methodology and professionalism makes learning a new language so much easier. I love the campus and the activities that the school offers to the students.
Floriana - Italy (General English) -
Cambridge is an intensive course that has helped me a lot to improve my English skills. I decided to study at Shafston because I heard an excellent feedback from my colleagues.
Claire Regamey- Switzerland (Cambridge- CAE) -
From general English to TOEIC. We have humorous and interesting teachers and students who work hard together for the exam in TOEIC. I like this atmosphere in TOEIC class.
Judy - Taiwan (TOEIC)