ACE Cairns

ACE Cairns is a fantastic choice for students looking to improve their English and experience Diving and Adventure in Australia's tropical north. The school is located right in the centre of Cairns, just a 2 minute walk from local bars, restaurants and the Cairns Marina. For students who want to study in a warm climate, whatever the time of year, there is no better choice than ACE Cairns.

Fast Facts

• Average # of students: 80-120
• Maximum class size: 15 for GE/BE/IELTS/TOEIC; 12 for CMB
• Average student age: 23 (90% of students are between 18-30)
• Busiest time of year: Year round destination
• Quietest time of year: Year round destination
• Approximate nationality mix: 40% European; 40% Asian; 20% Latin American

Features of ACE Cairns campus:

• 11 air-conditioned classrooms
• Computer room with 20 computers, all with internet connection and specialist English tutoring programs
• Balcony with tables and chairs for student lunches and study time, plus newly renovated student kitchen with zip boiler, sink, fridge, water filter and microwaves
• News and Resource room with a stocked library
• 'Boomerang' Social Activities club

Teaching style:
Communicative, with a big focus on maximum interaction with classmates & teacher

Procedures on first day at school:
Arrive at 08:15. You will receive a level test (grammar & writing), a spoken interview, an orientation and a tour of the school and local area.

Distance from Cairns City centre:
ACE Cairns is located a 1 minute walk from the city centre.

Travel around Cairns:
Students can travel around Cairns by bus, which run late to most areas. Many students ride their bikes or walk.

ACE Cairns - Courses and Accommodation

Courses at ACE Cairns 2010
General English	Commences every Monday
Cambridge  FCE	4/1/10 – 12/3/10 (10 weeks), 22/3/10- 11/6/10 (12 weeks) 13/9/10 – 3/12/10(12 weeks)
Cambridge  CAE	4/1/10 – 12/3/10 (10 weeks), 22/3/10- 11/6/10 (12 weeks) 13/9/10 – 3/12/10(12 weeks)
Business English	22/3/10 – 14/5/10 (8 weeks), 12/7/10 – 3/9/10 (8 weeks)
IELTS Fast Track	17/5/10 – 9/7/10 (8 weeks)
TOEIC Fast Track	19/4/10 – 14/5/10 (4 week), 15/6/10 – 9/7/10 (4 weeks), 9/8/10 – 3/9/10 (4 weeks)
English + Diving	Any Monday

Timetable: 08:20-14:30 (General English); 10:20-16:35 (Cambridge/BE/IELTS/TOEIC)

Accommodation at ACE Cairns 2010
Homestay single	$230 per week
Cairns  Sharehouse	Minimum stay 4 weeks $180 - $210 per week (These rates are based on single rooms – double and twin also available on request. ALL PRICES WILL BE CONFIRMED ON APPLICATION).

Contact Details:

Name:	Australian College of English
Provider Number:	CRICOS 00289 M (NSW) ~ 02252G (WA) ~ 00711B (QLD)
Contact Person: Position:	Robin Wells Director of Studies
Postal Address:	PO Box 5343 Cairns QLD 4870
Street Address:	Lake Street Cairns QLD 4870
Phone:	+61 (0)7 4051 0422
Fax:	+61 (0)7 4051 2522
Mobile:
Email:	acecairns@ace.edu.au
Website:	www.ace.edu.au

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