Byron Bay is paradise for many Australians and international visitors. It is surrounded by extraordinary natural beauty; beaches on one side and rainforest and rolling green hills on the other. Byron Bay attracts a rich mix of people from all over Australia and the world: surfers, musicians, healers, hippies and artists in search of the good life.
It is probably the coolest place in Australia. The climate is wonderful. The surfing is brilliant. Dolphins and whales are regular visitors. Life is relaxed. Byron Bay is famous for its arts, festivals, music, bars, cafes, restaurants and markets.
It’s one of our favourite places in Australia. If you want to learn to surf, Byron Bay is the place to do it. If you want to be close to the sea, forests, dolphins or enjoy a good party, listen to live music or just chill, then Byron Bay is the place for you. It doesn’t get much better.
Lexis English Byron Bay
Lexis Byron Bay Campus is in the centre of Byron Bay. Lexis is built on a large campus, with student accommodation onsite. Students can take advantage of the excellent facilities available, including a full commercial kitchen, a great ‘café style’ common area, and full shower/bathroom facilities (important after an early morning surf!). Lunchtimes can be spent lazing out in the sun in the BBQ area, or working up a sweat on the volleyball court or 5-a-side football pitch.
Hundreds of our students have studied at Byron Bay. Many have also worked as demi-pairs. In ‘Lexis Workshop’, the school has an excellent jobs programme. The school offers a wide range of courses including the Cambridge exams FCE, CAE and the CPE. After school, you can go swimming, surfing, body–boarding, kayaking, diving, horse–back–riding, whale–watching, play beach volleyball, relax with a bit of yoga, make a didgeridoo or just go for a long walk on a beautiful beach and then have a nice cold beer at the Beach Hotel and watch the sun go down. Most students ride bicycles to school. The school is a 10-minute walk to the beach, shops and cafes. With quality accommodation right downstairs, there’s no need for a car or even public transport. Yes, it’s a good life in Byron Bay. A very good life.
where is it?
Byron Bay is one hour and 45 minutes by car (170km) south of Brisbane International Airport . It is the eastern most point of Australia. The school is in the centre of Byron Bay and a ten minute walk to the beach.
where can i sleep?
- Homestay: single, twin and double rooms. Premium homestay with private bathroom.
- Onsite accommodation; Single, twin, queen and dormitory rooms located right downstairs from the school
- Hostels and backpackers.
- Private rooms and apartments.
what can i study?
- General English: at least 5 levels
- Cambridge Exams: FCE, CAE and CPE
- IELTS exam preparation
- English + Demi-pair Work
- English + Surf
- Private Lessons Programmes
Work-Study
The Lexis Workshop helps students to find jobs during or after their studies. Jobs are mostly in hospitality—resorts, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Farm work: Volunteer placements on WWOOFA (organic) farms. Student receive free accommodation and board in exchange for work on a farm.
good to know..
- Max class size: 15 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- School capacity: 180 Students
- Average Age: 23
- Minimum Age: 16
- Full-time courses: 25 hours per week
- Part-time: 15 hours
- 10 classrooms
- TVs + DVD players in classrooms
- Library and self–access Study Centre
- Student computers and free Wi-Fi
- The school is an official Cambridge exam test centre
- Housing Department
- Academic counselling
- School activity officer
- Travel desk and booking service
- Bicycle hire service
Activities
Byron Bay is probably the best place in Australia to learn to surf. The school publishes its activity schedule every month with lots of free and paid activities. Here’s a few to dream about:
- Surfing
- Skydiving
- Sea kayaking
- Yoga
- Drum classes
- Salsa
- Whale watching
- Beauty therapy
- Card nights
- Guitar classes
- Horse–back–riding
- Camping trips
- Golf
- Hang–gliding
- Mountain–biking
- Fabulous friday night barbecues
The Language House likes
Byron Bay is relaxed and friendly and there is always something to do. There’s no place quite like it. Great for watching–whales, dolphins and people. There’s live music somewhere in Byron Bay, every night of the year. Go on, grab a surfboard…
