Gold Coast, QLD • English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS Courses in Gold Coast

Q: Is Gold Coast eligible for regional post-study work visa extensions?

Yes. Gold Coast is classified as a Designated Regional Area (Category 2 - Major Regional Centre) . International students who graduate from a campus in Gold Coast qualify for 1 additional year (or up to 2 years) on their Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and gain 5 extra points towards Australian Permanent Residency.

Q: What are the top universities and institutions for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS in Gold Coast?

Leading registered CRICOS providers offering English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS programs in Gold Coast include Shane Global Village Brisbane Pty Ltd, English Unlimited Brisbane Pty Ltd, Central Queensland University, Shafston International Pty Ltd .

Q: What are the career and permanent residency (PR) prospects for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS graduates in Gold Coast?

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS qualifications offer strong career prospects in Gold Coast and across Australia. Occupations in this discipline are featured on the Foundation Pathway , opening pathways to Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas.

Q: How much is EAP English for Academic Purposes cost in Gold Coast?

ELICOS and EAP English for Academic Purposes programs in Gold Coast range from $71 (short General English / EAP 10-week blocks) to an average of $4,361 for extended English for Academic Purposes and academic pathway packages (10–52 weeks). Weekly tuition typically AUD $250–$450; compare providers and intake durations above for EAP / ELICOS streams.

State: Queensland • Living Cost: $360 - $500 / week

Also searched as: ELICOS, Academic English • English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students

Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)

Explore 253 accredited CRICOS-registered english for academic purposes (eap) / elicos degrees and vocational courses in Gold Coast. Compare university tuition fees, qualification levels, and post-study work visa rights.

Total Courses

253

CRICOS EAP courses

Average Total Fee

$4,361

Across all qualifications

Lowest Course Fee

$71

Affordable options

Post-Study Visa

+1 Yr Regional

Subclass 485 work rights

Location & Visa Advantage

Studying English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS in Gold Coast (QLD)

Because Gold Coast is a Designated Regional Area (Category 2 - Major Regional Centre), international graduates completing at least 2 academic years of study in Gold Coast qualify for an extra 1 year on their Subclass 485 Post-Study Work Visa and 5 bonus migration points for Australian Permanent Residency.

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Top Institutions for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS in Gold Coast

Leading registered providers

Registered Australian universities and higher education institutions offering accredited english for academic purposes (eap) / elicos programs in Gold Coast.

Institution Name	Location	Courses	Campus Type	Explore
Shane Global Village Brisbane Pty Ltd CRICOS: 02499G • Private	BRISBANE, QLD	7 courses	Major Metro	View →
English Unlimited Brisbane Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03296K • Private	BRISBANE, QLD	6 courses	Major Metro	View →
Central Queensland University CRICOS: 00219C • Government	NORTH ROCKHAMPTON, QLD	6 courses	Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa)	View →
Shafston International Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03917H • Private	Kangaroo Point, QLD	6 courses	Major Metro	View →
Langports (Gold Coast) Pty Ltd CRICOS: 03883B • Private	Surfers Paradise, QLD	5 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Sunshine Coast English College Pty Ltd CRICOS: 01632D • Private	NOOSA HEADS, QLD	5 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
You Study Pty Ltd CRICOS: 00080F • Private	CAIRNS, QLD	4 courses	Regional Campus (+2 Yrs 485 Visa)	View →
Language Studies International Australia Pty Ltd CRICOS: 01678A • Private	BRISBANE, QLD	3 courses	Major Metro	View →
Browns English Language School Pty Ltd CRICOS: 02663M • Private	SOUTHPORT, QLD	3 courses	Regional Campus (+1 Yr 485 Visa)	View →
Sarina Russo Schools Australia Pty Ltd CRICOS: 00607B • Private	BRISBANE, QLD	3 courses	Major Metro	View →

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS Courses by Degree Level in Gold Coast

Distribution of english for academic purposes (eap) / elicos course offerings across academic levels.

Qualification

Non AQF Award

80 courses

Accredited English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS Courses in Gold Coast

Showing 30 courses

Verified CRICOS-registered courses with full tuition fee schedules and duration details.

Course Name & Code	Institution	Level & Duration	Work Placement	Estimated Total Fee
IELTS Preparation Course CRICOS: 057051G	Language Studies International Australia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 24 Weeks	—	$71
OET Preparation CRICOS: 088981G	English Unlimited Brisbane Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 4 Weeks	—	$320
IELTS Preparation CRICOS: 083244D	New England Institute of Technology Pty Ltd East Brisbane, QLD	Non AQF Award 4 Weeks	—	$1,640
Test of English for Aviation Preparation Course CRICOS: 097843K	Central Queensland University NORTH ROCKHAMPTON, QLD	Non AQF Award 5 Weeks	—	$2,225
Preparation for TOEIC CRICOS: 106243M	Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$2,494
General English (Starter, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced) CRICOS: 095793J	Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd Redland Bay, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$2,500
TOEIC Plus CRICOS: 103319J	Langports (Gold Coast) Pty Ltd Surfers Paradise, QLD	Non AQF Award 5 Weeks	—	$2,530
General English CRICOS: 062077K	Queensland University of Technology (QUT) BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 1 Year (52 wks)	—	$2,660
Preparation for Cambridge Business English Certificate CRICOS: 106238H	Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$2,841
Barista@Browns English Language School CRICOS: 080399J	Browns English Language School Pty Ltd SOUTHPORT, QLD	Non AQF Award 5 Weeks	—	$2,870
IELTS Advanced CRICOS: 108725K	Sarina Russo Schools Australia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,080
IELTS Exam Preparation CRICOS: 062400D	Inforum Australia Pty Ltd AUSTRALIA FAIR, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,336
Cambridge C1 Advanced Examination (CAE) Preparation CRICOS: 0100905	Pacific Language School Pty Ltd Surfers Paradise, QLD	Non AQF Award 14 Weeks	—	$3,600
First Certificate in English (FCE) Preparation Course CRICOS: 079085D	Jasagency Pty. Ltd. Kewarra Beach, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,610
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) Preparation Course CRICOS: 079589B	Jasagency Pty. Ltd. Kewarra Beach, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,610
Cambridge Business Certificate (BEC) Preparation Course CRICOS: 080048K	Jasagency Pty. Ltd. Kewarra Beach, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,610
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) CRICOS: 093030B	Cairns College of English Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,750
Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE) CRICOS: 076468B	You Study Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,780
Cambridge First Certificate Examination (FCE) Preparation CRICOS: 102773F	Pacific Language School Pty Ltd Surfers Paradise, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,800
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Preparation CRICOS: 102972K	Pacific Language School Pty Ltd Surfers Paradise, QLD	Non AQF Award 14 Weeks	—	$3,800
IELTS Examination Preparation CRICOS: 073775D	Gold Coast Learning Centre Pty Ltd SURFERS PARADISE, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,800
English for Academic Purposes (Upper Intermediate to Advanced) CRICOS: 082024B	Colleges Australia International Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,840
Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE,CAE) CRICOS: 099098M	You Study Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,850
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) CRICOS: 099100M	You Study Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,850
Preparation for Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) CRICOS: 106232C	Shafston International Pty Ltd Kangaroo Point, QLD	Non AQF Award 11 Weeks	—	$3,858
English for Academic Purposes (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate) CRICOS: 090108J	You Study Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Non AQF Award 10 Weeks	—	$3,900
IELTS Preparation Course CRICOS: 054082B	Shane Global Village Brisbane Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,900
Unipath English 2 CRICOS: 077849C	Sarina Russo Schools Australia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,950
Bridging English Entry Program CRICOS: 088422F	Sarina Russo Schools Australia Pty Ltd BRISBANE, QLD	Non AQF Award 12 Weeks	—	$3,950
Cambridge First Certificate Preparation Course CRICOS: 073934E	Cairns College of English Pty Ltd CAIRNS, QLD	Non AQF Award 16 Weeks	—	$3,995

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS courses cost in Gold Coast?

Estimated total course fees for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS in Gold Coast average around $4,361, starting from $71 for vocational or undergraduate qualifications. Tuition fees vary based on university ranking, degree level (Bachelor vs Masters), and program duration.

Is Gold Coast eligible for regional post-study work visa extensions?

What are the top universities and institutions for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS in Gold Coast?

What are the career and permanent residency (PR) prospects for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / ELICOS graduates in Gold Coast?

How much is EAP English for Academic Purposes cost in Gold Coast?