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Welcome to GV Byron Bay

GV Byron Bay

What makes GV BYRON BAY UNIQUE?

  • Fantastic location just minutes from the town centre and beaches
  • Fully renovated campus with state-of-the-art facilities
  • Extensive outdoor space to take advantage of the wonderful local climate
  • Small, friendly atmosphere
  • Great nationality mix
  • Excellent IT resources with free wi-fi access
  • Comfortable accommodation within walking distance of school
  • "GV Work Shop" advice about part-time employment
  • Wonderful quality of life in one of Australia's best-loved beach locations
  • GV Byron Bay Blog
Academics
Facilities
Class at GV Byron Bay
  • 12 bright, spacious, airy classrooms
  • Multimedia computer lab with free wi-fi access
  • Student lounge with television, DVD player, games console, pool table and table tennis table
  • Fully-equipped student kitchen with microwaves, free tea and coffee
  • Outdoor break-out space with café-style furniture and barbecue facilities
  • Extensive grounds for soccer, volleyball and basketball
Key Points
  • Minimum Age (Adult Courses): 18
  • Average Class Size: 12 (maximum 15)
Airport Distance
  • Brisbane International Airport: 120 minutes
  • Gold Coast International Airport: 40 minutes
  • Ballina / Byron Domestic Airport: 25 minutes
Accommodations
homestay
  • Homestay distance: 10 minutes on average (walk, bicycle)
  • Backpacker hostels: 10 minutes (average walk)
  • Alternative options: 2-15 minutes (walk)
Activities
Sea Kayaking at Byron Bay
  • One of Australia's best-known surf locations
  • Ocean kayaking
  • Mountain-biking
  • Scuba diving and snorkeling
  • Hang-gliding
  • Sky-diving
  • Yoga, massage and tai-chi
  • Horse-riding on the beach
  • Local markets
  • Beach resort nightlife and dining
  • Trips to Brisbane and the Gold Coast
  • Whale watching (June to October)
  • National park rainforest walks

Welcome to Global Village's newest Australian school in beautiful Byron Bay! Located on the northern coast of New South Wales and just a short drive from Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Byron Bay is mainland Australia's most easterly point. Popular with surfers, backpackers and travellers from all over the world, the town offers students a unique learning experience and an unrivalled quality of life.

Small enough to be accessible and friendly but with a fantastic social scene against the backdrop of a beautiful natural environment, GV Byron Bay really does have something for everyone.

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Programs Available

  • General English (full-time and part-time)
  • Cambridge Preparation (FCE, CAE)
  • Cambridge FCE 8x8
  • IELTS Examination Preparation
  • English in Action - Surfing
  • Group Study Tours
  • Private Tuition

Membership & Accreditation

GV Byron Bay is accredited by NEAS and ACPET

CRICOS number 03019J

 

Testimonial

Testimonial

"Studying at GV Byron Bay has been a perfect experience for me. The school is small so it is easy to make friends with students from different countries as well as with local people. There is so much to do here that there is always something new to try and my English is improving all the time"

Natalia, Spain


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