Study English online with BROWNS Virtual
BROWNS Virtual provides live, interactive classes in real-time with teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. BROWNS' virtual learning environment delivers the same high-quality curriculum, student support and learning outcomes that BROWNS English Language School is famous for. International students already in Australia or overseas can join BROWNS' interactive virtual English classes, start a pathway program for entrance into a partner school, university or college, engage with teachers in Australia, make new friends and stay connected.
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World-Class Education
Interactive, online English classes in real-time with qualified teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, AustraliaPathway to Australia
Start a pathway program from home and gain entry into 70+ partner universities, colleges, high schools and primary schools in Queensland, Australia.Award-Winning
Recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in education: “Study Travel Magazine (STM) Star Awards”, “The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards” and “The Australian Export Awards”.BOPT
The BROWNS Online Placement Test (BOPT) measures a test taker's ability in English. We use it to place our students in the right class for their individual learning needs.
Experience a Demonstration Class
Manage, track, and achieve your learning goals with BROWNS Virtual.
- Better student outcomes - real-time tracking of requests for assistance, student activities and assessments, student performance, progression and attainment of learning outcomes.
- better flexibility - supports different learning paces and modes of blended learning from fully face-to-face to fully online and everything in between!
- improved learner analytics - to constantly review and improve our courses.
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Access Free DemonstrationWhy BROWNS Virtual
- Interactive, online English classes in real-time with qualified teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia.
- Courses for Beginner to Advanced English proficiency.
- Full-time courses offer 20 hours per week (4 hours per day of virtual classroom learning with a teacher plus an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).
- Part-time courses* offer 10 hours per week (2 hours per day of virtual classroom learning with a teacher plus an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).
- Learning Management System (LMS is used for secure class communication, material dissemination and in-class quizzes).
- Weekly revision tests and structured teacher feedback.
- Pathway programs for entry into 100+ partner universities, colleges, high schools and primary schools in Queensland.
- Learning about Australia and its culture.
- Safe and secure learning environment with password log-in virtual rooms.
- End of course e-certificate.
*Selected courses
BOPT
The BROWNS Online Placement Test (BOPT) measures a test taker's ability in English. We use it to place our students in the right class for their individual learning needs. We have integrated the BOPT with our Study Plan Designer to ensure students are placed in classes that align with their academic skills and English proficiency levels. This allows us to provide a more accurate recommended pathway to future studies. The BOPT provides students with convenient online real-time testing and results.
Choose an online course
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Start your pathway from home with BROWNS Virtual
- Direct pathway into top partner universities, TAFE and colleges in Queensland, Australia*
- Interactive, online English classes in realtime with qualified teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia
- Learn academic skills to ensure success in your chosen pathway
*Upon successful completion and subject to visa conditions for international students
Duration
1 - 71 weeks
Recommended Start Dates*
- 24th August 2020
- 2nd November 2020
- 18th January 2021
- 29th March 2021
- 7th June 2021
- 16th August 2021
- 1st November 2021
* Starting any Monday within the first three weeks of the recommended start date. Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
Entry Requirements
- Upper-Intermediate English language level or above.
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test.
- Age: 16 and over.
Pathway partners recognising BROWNS Virtual
- Griffith University (CRICOS: 00233E)
- Southern Cross University (CRICOS: 01241G)
- CQUniversity (CRICOS: 00219C | RTO No: 40939)
- Griffith College (CRICOS: 01737F/00233E)
- TAFE Queensland (CRICOS: 03020E | RTO No: 0275)
- Le Cordon Bleu (CRICOS: 02380M | RTO No: 4959)
- New York Film Academy Australia (CRICOS: 03366A | RTO No: 32484)
Course Description
- Full-time or part-time
- BROWNS Virtual Learning Management System (LMS is used for secure class communication, material dissemination and in-class quizzes).
- Daily Academic lessons based on Academic Language and Academic Skills with a focus on Task production.
- Pathway into select Australian universities and colleges with successful completion.**
- Regular academic progress checks, counselling and reporting.
- Interactive materials included.
- Real-time BROWNS staff support from the campuses.
- Complimentary Microsoft 365 subscription for students (Licensed Office Suite).
- Free BROWNS Online Placement Test (BOPT).
- Access free university and college seminars, and counselling.
- Packaged offers of admissions available for 2020-2021 intakes into top pathway partners. **
** subject to admission requirement for international students, and meeting all requirements for an Australian Student visa.
Class Timetable (full-time)*
Full-time offers 20 hours per week (4 hours per day of direct contact with a teacher, with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:10 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
Class Timetable (part-time)*
Part-time offers 10 hours per week (2 hours per day of direct contact with a teacher, with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).Monday to Friday, 8:30 PM - 10:40 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
IELTS Exam Preparation
- Gain worldwide recognition for study, work and immigration.
- Improve your English Language skills.
- Get a meaningful, international result.
- Interactive, online English classes in real-time with qualified teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia.
Duration
1 - 20 weeks
Recommended Start Dates*
Starting every Monday*
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent
- Strong Intermediate English language level or above
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
- Age: 16 and over
Course Description
- 20 hours per week (5 hours, Monday to Thursday, of direct contact with a teacher with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study.
- BROWNS Virtual Learning Management System (LMS is used for secure class communication, material dissemination and in-class quizzes).
- Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content.
- Feedback and academic counselling that allows students to target specific areas of weakness and ways to improve on them.
- Safe and secure learning environment with password log-in virtual rooms.
- End of course e-certificate.
IELTS Guarantee
If you do not achieve your target IELTS score, BROWNS will guarantee you a FREE IELTS Preparation course (same number of weeks as your original booking).
Class Timetable (full-time)*
Monday to Thursday, 8:20 AM - 3:10 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
Coming soon.
High School Preparation (HSP)
- Start your pathway from home with BROWNS Virtual
- Direct pathway into top partner high schools and colleges in Queensland, Australia*
- Interactive, online English classes in realtime with qualified teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia
*Upon successful completion and subject to visa conditions for international students.
Duration
1 - 61 weeks
Recommended Start Dates*
Starting every Monday however, recommended start dates are,- 24th August 2020
- 8th February 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 23rd August 2021
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
Entry Requirements
- Beginner English language level or above
- Appropriate for 11-17 years old
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Pathway partners recognising BROWNS Virtual
- Education Queensland International (CRICOS:00608A)
- Brisbane Boys' College (CRICOS: 00491J)
- Canterbury College (CRICOS: 01609C)
- Clayfield College (CRICOS: 00493G)
- Hills College (CRICOS: 00997E)
- Moreton Bay College (CRICOS: 03771K)
- Sheldon College (CRICOS: 02177C)
- St Peters Lutheran College (CRICOS: 00516E)
- St Thomas More College (CRICOS: 02516M)
- St James College (CRICOS: 00715J)
- St Laurence's College (CRICOS: 00972C)
- Saint Stephen's College (CRICOS: 01938G)
*Visit brownsjuniors.edu.au/schools to view the full list of BROWNS Partner Schools and year levels available.
Course Description
- Full-time or part-time.
- BROWNS Virtual Learning Management System (LMS is used for secure class communication, material dissemination and in-class quizzes).
- Daily coursebook-based core lessons and academic skill lessons and assessments.
- Age-appropriate content, tasks and assessments.
- Pathway into select Queensland high schools.
- Regular academic and progress reporting.
- Learning about life in Australia and its culture.
- Subject-specific vocabulary (e.g. maths, history, IT).
- Safe and secure learning environment with password log-in virtual rooms.
Class Timetable (full-time)*
Full-time offers 20 hours per week (4 hours per day of direct contact with a teacher, with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).
Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:10 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
Class Timetable (part-time)*
Part-time offers 10 hours per week (2 hours per day of direct contact with a teacher, with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).
Monday to Friday, 8:30 PM - 10:40 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
Primary School Preparation (PSP)
- Start your pathway from home with BROWNS Virtual
- Direct pathway into top partner primary schools in Queensland, Australia*
- Interactive, online English classes in realtime with qualified teachers in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia
- Each level focuses on English, Literature, Pronunciation, CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), Creative Arts and also Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exam practice
*Upon successful completion and subject to visa conditions for international students.
Duration
1 - 41 weeks
Recommended Start Dates*
Starting every Monday however, recommended start dates are,
- 24th August 2020
- 8th February 2021
- 3rd May 2021
- 23rd August 2021
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
Entry Requirements
- Beginner English language level or above
- Appropriate for age turning 6 years old up to 12 years old
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Pathway partners recognising BROWNS Virtual
- Education Queensland International (CRICOS:00608A)
- Brisbane Boys' College (CRICOS: 00491J)
- Canterbury College (CRICOS: 01609C)
- Clayfield College (CRICOS: 00493G)
- Hills College (CRICOS: 00997E)
- Moreton Bay College (CRICOS: 03771K)
- Sheldon College (CRICOS: 02177C)
- St Peters Lutheran College (CRICOS: 00516E)
- St Laurence's College (CRICOS: 00972C)
- Saint Stephen's College (CRICOS: 01938G)
*Visit brownsjuniors.edu.au/schools to view the full list of BROWNS Partner Schools and year levels available.
Course Description
- Full-time or part-time
- BROWNS Virtual Learning Management System (LMS is used for secure class communication, material dissemination and in-class quizzes).
- Daily coursebook-based core lessons and academic skill lessons and assessments.
- Age-appropriate content, tasks and assessments.
- Pathway into select Queensland primary schools.
- Regular academic and progress reporting.
- Learning about life in Australia and its culture.
- Subject-specific vocabulary (e.g. maths, history, IT).
- Safe and secure learning environment with password log-in virtual rooms.
Class Timetable (full-time)*
Full-time offers 20 hours per week (4 hours per day of direct contact with a teacher, with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).
Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM - 1:10 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
Class Timetable (part-time)*
Part-time offers 10 hours per week (2 hours per day of direct contact with a teacher, with an additional 5 hours of teacher supervised independent study).
Monday to Friday, 8:30 PM - 10:40 PM (Brisbane time - AEST). Click here to view in your timezone.
Academic Excellence
We carefully check the qualifications and references of all teacher applicants. All teachers are degree qualified and also hold post-graduate qualifications in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). We are proud of the world-class calibre of our teaching team. At BROWNS, we are careful to choose career teachers who are passionate about the ESL classroom and ensuring our students receive the best possible education. The Academic Management Team conducts regular teaching observations and feedback sessions with our teachers, as well as providing a supportive and collegial atmosphere in which ideas and good practice can be shared.
Our philosophy is that for every hour that the student spends in class, they should be able to identify clear learning outcomes. Our teaching team is responsible for providing this focused learning environment. However, virtual classes don't mean dull classes! At BROWNS, we want to bring the language and learning alive. Our classes are hands-on, communicative and interactive. We want to motivate, inspire, enthuse, and empower students to achieve rapid progress in the English language. Students use e-books and digital materials, which are available to students 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.