Lonsdale -Melbourne-

Recommendations

1. International Students from Countries All Over the World

Students from Europe and South America make up more than half of the students at both the Melbourne and Sydney institutes.

Students at Lonsdale Institute will not only learn English, but also values and culture through interactions with people from diverse backgrounds.

2. Two-instructor Homeroom System

Lonsdale Institute adopts a two-instructor system, which is not often seen at other language schools.

Students may become bored with the same teaching style or become accustomed to the same instructor's accent if they are taught by the same instructor for the entire duration of their stay in the country.

By adopting a two-instructor system, students can always refresh themselves and make new discoveries based on the pronunciation characteristics of the different instructors.

3. Many Specialized Courses

Students at Lonsdale Institute can choose to study English as a second language at Bespoke or join a business skills course if they have reached a certain level of proficiency after their studies at Bespoke.

Courses include basic business skills, marketing courses, leadership courses and more. For more information, please see the Programs listed below.

skyticket Editorial Team's Top Pick

While most professional courses are longer, ranging from 20 to 60 weeks, Lonsdale Institute offers short courses starting at 2 weeks.

The course that skyticket Editorial Team recommends is the 2-week Barista Course. Melbourne is a famous coffee city and many people would like to learn the art of latte making. This course is not only packed with knowledge about coffee but also job training elements such as resume writing and interview skills, making it a course with a great deal of appeal.

Depending on the timetable of the main course, students can take the course at the same time, so they can study English in the morning and learn barista skills from 2:30PM!

Programs

• General English / Bespoke (English course)

  This Bespoke General English program focuses on fluency in English. Students will improve their English in all essential skills, including speaking and pronunciation, and become confident communicators in English conversations.
  
  The curriculum covers a wide range of topics such as culture, dreams and lifestyles. Some students may choose to continue on to other English courses after they have acquired the basic English language skills in this program.
  
  The program consists of 20 hours of lessons per week and students can choose from 5-Day Morning Class, 4-Day Morning Class, 3-Day Morning Class, Class 2 and 5-Day Evening Class depending on the day and time they wish to take the classes.

• IELTS Exam Preparation / Bespoke (English course)

  This program is designed to help students achieve a score of 6.0 or higher in each skill on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the world's best-known English language test.
  
  The minimum entry requirement is B1+ on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the objective is to reach a level equivalent to B2 or C1 by the end of the program.
  
  Students will not only learn to improve their English language skills but also analyze the characteristics of the IELTS examination and take practice tests. This program consists of 20 hours per week and is scheduled on the Morning class program.

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / Bespoke (English course)

  This program is designed to provide students with the level of English language knowledge necessary for employment and university admission.
  
  Students will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and grow to an academic level that will enable them to participate in actual university lectures and seminars, submit assignments and pass examinations.
  
  Students must be Common European Framework of Reference CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) B1 or higher to participate in the program and will attend 20 hours per week in the Morning Classes.

• Business / Lonsdale Institute (Vocational Training Course)

  This program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for business, as well as hands-on experience, and aims to help them acquire a wide range of business skills.
  
  The program consists of five different courses, each of which is designed to provide students with the appropriate certification. Certificate II in Workplace, Certificate III in Business and Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and Business require a maximum of 8 hours per week, while the Diploma of Business requires 8-12 hours per week. The Advanced Diploma of Business requires 10 to 14 hours of instruction per week.

• Marketing and Communication / Lonsdale Institute (Vocational Training Course)

  This program is designed to teach concepts and strategies in marketing, a field that has been gaining importance in recent years.
  
  The Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication is a 20-week program with 10 to 14 hours of instruction per week, while the Diploma of Marketing and Communication is a 40-week program with 12 to 16 hours of classes per week.
  
  The minimum participation level is commonly Upper Intermediate.

• Project Management / Lonsdale Institute (Vocational Training Course)

  This program teaches the skills necessary for project managers, including management positions.
  
  The Diploma of Project Management is a 20-week program with 10 to 14 hours of lessons per week, while the Advanced Diploma of Project Management is a 40-week program with 12 to 16 hours of lessons per week.
  
  The minimum entry level is generally Upper Intermediate.

• Leadership and Management / Lonsdale Institute (Vocational Training Course)

  This program is intended to develop or enhance leadership skills. It is divided into two courses, each of which, depending on the level, will lead to the corresponding certification.
  
  The Diploma of Leadership and Management consists of 10 to 14 hours of lessons per week, while the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management consists of 12 to 16 hours of lessons per week.
  
  The minimum entry level is generally Upper Intermediate and duration of study for both courses is 40 weeks each course.

• Accounting / Lonsdale Institute (Vocational Training Course)

  This program is designed to provide students with skills related to accounting.
  
  The program is divided into three courses according to level and students will be awarded the appropriate certificate at the end of the program. The certifications are Certificate III in Accounting Administration (20-week course), Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (30-week course) and Diploma of Accounting (30-week course).
  
  The minimum participation requirement is Upper Intermediate.

• Hospitality / High Season (Vocational Training Course)

  This program is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to work as managers in a variety of hospitality industries.
  
  The Certificate IV in Hospitality Management is 40 weeks long and the Diploma of Hospitality is 60 weeks long, with a maximum of 15 hours per week of lessons, including practical training. The minimum participation requirement is Upper Intermediate.

Area Features

Lonsdale Institute Melbourne is located in a city filled with relaxing trails, lush parks, spectacular libraries, museums, gourmet restaurants and much more.

In the surrounding suburbs, students will find the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island, where they can experience a wide variety of attractions.

School Address

Address

Level 1, 277 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Access

8-minute walk from Southern Cross Station