About the Gold Coast
Gold Coast is a coastal city located approximately 66 kilometres south-southeast of Brisbane. It is Queensland's second-largest city and a major tourist destination known for its stunning beaches, theme parks, and vibrant nightlife. The Gold Coast is a popular choice for international students looking to balance their English language studies with a famous Australian coastal experience.
Explore the Gold Coast
Surfers Paradise
Famous for its high-rise skyline, shopping, dining, and nightlife, as well as its beautiful beach.
Broadbeach
Known for its upscale dining, shopping at Pacific Fair, and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Southport
The central business district of the Gold Coast, offering shopping, dining, and the Broadwater Parklands.
Burleigh Heads
A laid-back suburb with a beautiful beach, national park, and a thriving cafe culture.
Coolangatta
Located near the Queensland-New South Wales border, known for its relaxed atmosphere and excellent surfing beaches.
Why Study on the Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most unique study destinations — a city where world-class beaches, theme parks, and a genuine community of English language schools come together. Students who choose the Gold Coast benefit from a lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne, a warm climate year-round, and the kind of outdoor lifestyle that makes every day after class feel like an adventure.
Homestay Accommodation on the Gold Coast
Global experience works with a network of over 6,500 vetted host families across Australia, including approved hosts throughout the Gold Coast. Every family has been personally interviewed, their home inspected, and all adult residents have passed mandatory background checks.
We aim to place every student within 60 minutes of their school or university by public transport, and we match you based on your preferences — dietary requirements, pets, language, and more. Homestay on the Gold Coast includes a private furnished bedroom, meals, utilities, and access to shared facilities. Wi-Fi is available in most homes for a small additional fee of $10 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Global experience places students across Gold Coast suburbs, always within 60 minutes of your school or university by public transport. We take your institution's location into account when matching you with a host family.
Homestay on the Gold Coast typically costs between AUD $325 and $450 per week, covering a private bedroom, meals, and utilities. The Gold Coast is generally more affordable than Sydney or Melbourne.
Yes. The Gold Coast is a popular destination for students attending English language schools who also want to experience Australia's famous coastal lifestyle. With stunning beaches, a relaxed atmosphere, and a lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne, it offers an exceptional study-abroad experience.