Cairns College of English & Business

Fantastic experience: I spent six months studying at CCEB. I especially enjoyed Stewart’s classes the most, and that’s where my English skills improved the most❤️

Fantastic experience: The teachers were kind, the facilities were clean, and I was able to make many friends. My dorm room was also clean and comfortable, as I had my own room.

Fantastic experience: G20 student here!! I’ve just finished my course and I just want to say thank you so much to my teachers, especially Chris and AJ. I honestly really enjoyed my time here. I’m so happy I made it to the end, but at the same time it feels a bit sad to leave. Chris and AJ made everything feel easy and comfortable, and I always felt supported in class. I really appreciate all the time and effort you guys put into teaching us. Thank you for everything, I’ll really miss being here! (I hope you guys can read this! )

Fantastic experience: I have just finished my Commercial Cookery course at CCEB, and it was a very valuable experience. The course provided a good balance between theory and practical training, which helped me feel more confident working in a real kitchen environment. The trainers were professional and always willing to help. Overall, I would highly recommend this college to anyone who wants to start a career in hospitality.

Fantastic experience: I had a really good experience studying Commercial Cookery Certificate III, IV and Diploma at this college. My English is not perfect, but the trainers and staff were very supportive and helpful. I learned many useful skills, not only cooking but also how to manage a kitchen, run a restaurant or food business, and manage staff and money. We also learned about Australian rules and standards, which is very important for this industry. My classmates were also amazing. We supported and encouraged each other, which made the experience more enjoyable.

Fantastic experience: I am very happy with the CCEB Commercial Cookery course. The teachers, including Chris, were always kind and helped me whenever I had questions about techniques. I had a good rotation in the kitchen and could use all the skills I learned in my work. I highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to pursue a career in the culinary industry. Thank you very much!

Negative experience: ケアンズに語学学校を探す候補に上がり連絡りましたが返信のレスポンスがかなり悪かったです。

Negative experience: I enrolled in a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery last September, and overall, my experience at this school was quite disappointing. Unlike most people who sign up just to extend their stay in Australia, I genuinely wanted to learn a new profession and thought the course would be valuable. I was very disappointed. The teachers are skilled professionals, but they don’t seem passionate about teaching. It’s clear they just want to finish the class as quickly as possible and go home, keeping lessons as short as they can. When I enrolled, we were told we’d have several classes per week, both theory and practical. But as the weeks and months passed, I was surprised to see we never had more than two classes a week—usually just one theory class in the morning and one practical in the afternoon. The rest of the hours required by the government are labelled as “independent study,” which basically means going to class to study on your own. If your goal is just to buy time in Australia and attend the least amount of class possible, this is the right school for you. But if you truly want to learn, I suggest you look elsewhere. I also want to highlight that they make you feel like a money machine, constantly trying to charge you extra whenever they can. While everything I’m about to mention is technically written in the contract you sign as a student, some of their practices are questionable from an ethical standpoint. For example, they mix the delivery of units, so you might be taught a unit due in November, then the next week one that’s due in October. If you miss a deadline, they charge you $100 per unit and block your portal until you pay. If you have financial issues and can’t pay immediately, your portal remains blocked, which means you’ll miss even more deadlines and your debt will keep increasing. Another thing I find unfair (even though it’s in the contract, so legally they’re covered) is that if you miss a class for any reason, they fine you $100. Depending on the reason, I think this is excessive. One situation that shocked me was during a practical class where we were supposed to make meatballs, but the class was cancelled due to “budget cuts.” Apparently, the $10,000 each of us pays per year isn’t enough to buy minced meat. Overall, my experience was really poor. The amount of knowledge I gained, the teaching quality, and the number of class hours were far from what I expected considering how much the course costs. If someone truly wants to learn and comes across this school, I strongly recommend avoiding it—there are definitely much better options out there.

Fantastic experience: I really recommend CCEB! It’s not only a place to learn English, but also a place where you feel welcome and supported every day. The teachers are amazing – they make the classes fun and interesting. I learned a lot, and every day I wanted to come back to class. They use different activities, games, and group work to help you speak more and feel more confident with your English. But the best part of CCEB is the people. The staff are so kind and friendly. They always ask how you feel and try to help you with everything – not just with school, but also with your life in Australia. If you are sad, tired, or have any problem, they listen and support you. At CCEB, you are not just a student – you are part of a big family. Thank you, CCEB, for the great experience and for helping me grow, not only in English, but also as a person.

Positive experience: Honestly, I really like this school, overall, I’m having a great experience and I genuinely enjoy going. I’ve met many amazing people and made friends here. Many of the teachers are truly passionate about what they do, and I really appreciate the effort and dedication they put into their work. The reason I’m not giving 5 stars is that I’ve felt the English classes are sometimes unbalanced. On one side, there are students who speak English quite well, while on the other, there are people who struggle to understand even basic communication. This can make things a bit difficult and frustrating at times. I’ve also noticed that a couple of teachers come across as arrogant, and I personally had an unpleasant moment in class with one of them. That said, I believe this is a school that deserves respect. I would definitely recommend it, and I hope the staff takes these points into consideration to continue improving, the potential is there for it to become even better.

Positive experience: I studied a C1 Cambridge Preparation Course in EF Syndey in 2023 so I can compare it with the C1 Cambridge Preparation Course offered in here. There's no C2 level Preparation Course in here so if you're looking for a C2 level you'll have to search more deeply (as there's very few C2 students in Australia) I would say that for the price, this course is worth it, but a little bit more relaxed compared to the one in EF, as there, the study was much more intense to the point I was exhausted, but could cram enough knowledge to approve the C1 in 2.5 months. If you're doing the C1 preparation course here, you'll likely see Stewart as your teacher and he's a great teacher and really funny. Don't expect intense class sessions. I think that if you would like to approve the C1, you should do at least 5 months in here compared to the 2.5 in EF, but the price is more affordable compared to that course. You can always ask the teacher here for more material if you're in an advanced level, but you'll have to put the pressure yourself, whereas in the EF C1 class I was in, everyone was much more serious and dedicated to approve the exam. If your just looking to improve your English from a B1 or B2 I think this school is better for you. My English is in a C2 level so this school didn't have much to offer and I was not challenged in class because my English level is not available but I was ok with it, since I only wanted to study here for the visa.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this place to study, especially the English courses with their teacher who are kind and dedicated

Fantastic experience: ここはとっても先生がみんな面白くて、フレンドリーで楽しいです！お金もシドニーに比べたらいいと思います！

Fantastic experience: とても勉強になります！先生も生徒もみんな優しくてまだ1ヶ月ですが、英語が伸びました！

Fantastic experience: I love this school. There are many kind staff members who helped me gain confidence in speaking English. When I first joined CCEB, I started in a pre-intermediate class. However, I managed to improve my English skills, and as a result, I was able to join the IELTS training class and achieved a good score on the IELTS exam. There are also many multicultural students from around the world, and I really enjoyed spending time with them — not only in class, but also after class and during dinner. Moreover, the school is located in the center of Cairns City, which was definitely convenient for my school life. To sum up, I was truly satisfied with the time I spent at CCEB.

Fantastic experience: I studied there and absolutely loved the welcoming environment, friendly teachers, and the chance to meet people from all over the world. It’s such a great place to improve your English and enjoy Cairns at the same time. Also, can’t not miss about the location, just near by esplanade and cairns central shopping center, what was a great highlight. Highly recommend to anyone thinking about it! Thanks all, Rafael Menon

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with CCEB. All the teachers were kind and tried their best to help student improve their english skills, regardless of their prior knowledge. In addition to that, the receptionsist was extremely nice and the staff was always ready to help with everything!

Fantastic experience: It was a wonderful experience studied in CCEB! The teachers are amazing, the staff is very helpfull and kind, the school have good structure and the program is very didatic and efficient. I really recommend!

Negative experience: The only thing I can say about this school is that over the past year, all they’ve been trying to do is take money from students, taking advantage of the fact that they can’t leave or change courses because they would be kicked out of the country. On top of that, the prices are absolutely outrageous, they don’t provide enough resources, they make students attend just for a 30-minute class and then send them home, and they have little to no patience when students struggle with the language. And the worst part!!! If you forget to pay a fee or are late, they fine you $100. If you forget or fail to submit a unit on time, they charge you $150 for each late submission!!! And they don’t even warn you!!! They hide behind the fine print of a contract that was 48,009 pages long. Horrible!!! Several friends there can confirm this. They just want money and don’t teach ANYTHING! I hope this message helps students by preventing them from being charged extra fees when they already have restricted class hours.

Negative experience: Went here for 2 years to do Cookery. It was an okay experience, really loved Chris who was our teacher! Unfortunately that was all that was good. Sandy who was in charge of the program is absolutely horrible (especially to people who don't speak English very well). I'm originally from the USA so I witnessed her disrespect of other students first hand. They lied to us and made us purchase our own knife set after telling us everything was included in our initial fee. Overall horrible experience. Go somewhere else that is cheaper and they show you some respect. Attended CCEB a few years ago, but wanted to post this now because I have no fears anymore and they can't threaten to cancel my student visa seeing as I'm now a permanent resident.

Negative experience: They don’t even deserve one star I am extremely disappointed with this institution. This college is entirely money-oriented and cares only about profit, not the well-being or education of its students. There is also significant racism within the staff, and I suffered from the behavior of the reception staff and the duty manager. I don’t know their names, but their actions have damaged the reputation of this institution with their poor treatment. They treat students as if they are kindergarten children or even prisoners. They control our movements within the school. One time, I was feeling very sick, and it was obvious. I went downstairs to ask for tissues, and they said they didn’t have any. I asked to go to the pharmacy next to the college to buy some, but they refused, saying I wouldn’t be allowed to reenter the class after leaving. I then got permission from my teacher, who understood my condition, and I quickly ran to the pharmacy. Upon my return, the receptionist prevented me from going back to class and told me to stay in the reception area until lunchtime. It was still very early in the morning, and I asked how I could sit there for so many hours doing nothing. I live far from the college and couldn’t just go home. She responded coldly, saying it wasn’t her problem, and insisted I wait without entering the classroom. I told her I needed to get my coffee and breakfast from my bag in the classroom, but she refused. I asked, “How can I sit here for all these hours without attending classes or even eating? Is this education or punishment?” I felt like I was in a prison, not a learning environment. Her response was harsh and lacked any empathy. I eventually left, crying in the street from the shock of what I had experienced. It started to rain heavily, and I felt cold outside. I decided to take the bus and return home since it was pointless to wait for four hours without lessons or food. I returned to the reception area to inform them that I wanted to retrieve my bag from the classroom so I could go home, but they refused again, saying I had to wait until lunchtime. I became very upset and told her to at least bring my bag to me so I could leave. I asked, “How do you have the right to prevent me from entering or leaving?” To anyone considering studying at this racist school: do not waste your money here. I was forced to leave and couldn’t continue studying there. Even the duty manager wasn’t helpful. She looked at me while I was crying uncontrollably and did nothing. The only person I can thank is my teacher, who tried to comfort me and calm me down. But ultimately, I had no choice but to leave for good. This place feels like a prison, not a school or a proper learning environment. I also tried to contact the college director to request a refund, as I had only attended one day of classes. They refused to refund my full payment, which is unacceptable. I attempted to reach the owner or executive director to explain my experience or at least file a complaint against the receptionist who mistreated me, but no one was cooperative or provided me with the correct contact information. Avoid this place at all costs

Fantastic experience: A great school with excellent programs. Our students can live,work and study in this beautiful cit. Cairns is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: Best language school in Cairns!

Negative experience: Very unprofessional, unhelpful, to the point of bullying me into a placement that I could not get to!! This is a facility that survives on the income of international students!!! Dissapointed

Negative experience: Choose other school if you don’t want to waste of your money. 지애씨, 어떤일이 있었는지 다 아는 입장에서 학교만을 옹호하시니 안타깝네요. 본인이 동일한 입장이었다면 어땠을지 생각해보세요. 교장에게 해당강사로부터 사과는 됐고 그냥 코스변경한다고 말했고 원래 불공정한일에는 절대 참지않는 성격이지만 시간낭비가 싫어 타학교로 옮긴겁니다. 하고픈말은 많지만 여기까지 하죠. 하실말 있으면 연락주세요.

Fantastic experience: CCEBに4ヶ月間通いましたが、大満足の語学留学にすることができました。どの先生も情熱を持っており、理解できるまで懇切丁寧に教えてくれました。また世界各国の友達もでき、とても有意義な時間を過ごすことができました。もしケアンズで学校選びに悩んでいましたら、CCEBをオススメします！

Fantastic experience: 워홀로 케언즈와서 4개월 학교다녔구요 너무너무 좋은 추억 안고 떠납니다 밑에 인종차별이 있다고 하시는데 저는 다니는 동안 한번도 전혀 느낀적이 없었어요~ 4개월 동안다니면서 영어 많이 늘었고, 선생님들이 많이 계시는데도, 하나같이 다 너무 좋으세요ㅜㅠ 저는 선생님과 친해져서 선생님 지인모임에도 몇번 초대해주시기도 했었구요(제가 스피킹이 약한 파트라서, 선생님이 스피킹 할 기회 만들어주려고 일부러 초대해주셨어요 ㅜ) 선생님 뿐아니라 친구들도 너무 좋았구 덕분에 친구들도 많이 사귀었구요~ 학교 안다니면 막상 외국인 친구를 만날 기회가 많지는 않더라구요ㅠ 게다가 정규수업 마치고 할 수 있는 기타 활동들도 많고, 투어 예약할 때도 할인혜택도 있습니다 제가 여기 상담받기 전에 다른 학원들도 갔었는데 시티 근접성이며 시설도 가장 좋은 편이었구요 특히 한국인에게 좋은 점은, 한국인 비율이 엄청 적어서 이부분은 정말 이득이었던 것 같아요 매주 금요일 마다 시험을쳐서 깐깐하게 관리된다는 생각도 들었어요 4개월만에 얼마나 늘었겠나 하시는 분들도 있겠지만 전 열심히해서 효과도 많이 받고 만족하고 떠납니다 케언즈에서 어학원 고민하고 계신 분들 꼭 방문해 보세요!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend you study at CCEB if you want to improve your English. It was the best four weeks ever, no place like here, every staff and teacher are so kind and helpful, variety free activities after school, complete facilities and convenient location. Best things is you are not only improve your English but also make a lot of friend around the world. 如果想要學好英文的話強烈推薦ＣＣＥＢ啊啊啊啊！！ 學校的學生全都是來自世界各地，很少有會講中文的學生，在這樣的環境下學習是最好不過的了。而且學校設備完整，地點就在市中心，老師跟員工們人都很好，有什麼問題都可以得到幫助，如果真的害怕學校還是有會講中文的員工可以幫助我們。如果想要訂行程出去玩，學校也時不時會有很多學生的優惠，在這邊不但可以學好英文還可以教到世界各地的好朋友，根本是完美學習環境！！！

Fantastic experience: It’s the best summer vacation of my life which was studied in CCEB.

Fantastic experience: CCEB is the best school to study in Cairns if you want to improve your English. All the teachers are enthusiastic in teaching, with strong sense of patience and responsibility. CCEB的老師真的很有耐心而且很有責任感，上課生動活潑，他們在上課時對於不懂的地方，會盡量用淺顯易懂的方式讓你了解，有些文法部分甚至用畫圖說故事方式表達，讓你在學習時加深印象，真的很棒！有想要加強你的英文水平的可以來CCEB喔！

Fantastic experience: Good environment, new facilities, intelligent teacher group, great location and lovely Administrative team Never have I ever enjoy study that much and immerse myself with my classmate from all walks of life. Highly recommended!!

Fantastic experience: It was very impressive experience to practice English, I’ve had lovely time in CCEB, also met many friends from different countries, this is a very good language college which you can definitely improve a lot. 在CcEb 學習英文我非常的映像深刻，因為在台灣就算花大錢補習英文也比不上只在CCEB 待了四個月

Fantastic experience: I very enjoy studying at CCEB. Everything is good for us. We can learn more English skills in there.

Fantastic experience: Had a positive experience at CCEB. Cairns is a great location surrounded by plenty of unique attractions as well...

Fantastic experience: CCEB is an amazing school. It has many student and staffs form different countries. All teachers and staffs are so friendly and helpful. That's why students and teachers are close. School is always clean and beautiful. It is really comfortable to study there. I was in general English and business course. I had good experience there. I made many international friends. I literally recommend you this school. 学校では色んな国から来た学生たちと交流することができ、先生たちやスタッフさんたちもとても優しく親切です。学校自体も綺麗で過ごしやすいです。クラスだけでなくスクールアクティビティやスチューデントパーティなどを通してたくさん友達をつくることが出来ます。とても素敵な学校です。

Fantastic experience: This is the best school in Cairns. I've been studying English and Tourism here for 10 mths. There are friendly staffs and friends from different countries all around the world and they’re learning and each other. You can learn a lot of things, not only English. I would recommend you to study here. スタッフの方はみんなとても親切です。 英語の勉強以外にも現地の生活についてアドバイスしてくれます。 学生も様々な国から来ている人がいて、とても楽しく過ごせます。 場所も街の中心まで徒歩で移動できる距離なので便利です。

Fantastic experience: I love CCEB. I had good time at CCEB. 在CCEB學習英文讓我的英文從什麼都不懂到現在生活上有辦法溝通，值得大家選擇就讀的語言學校。

Fantastic experience: The teachers are really nice and professional, I'm so happy to study here. 這裡的老師人都很好又專業，我很高興能在這裡唸書。

Fantastic experience: really good atmosphere and Cambridge Advanced exam class! Tim's the coolest teacher!

Fantastic experience: One of the best memories in my life! I had another similar experience and I can say 100% the CCEB one was a lot better. I would advise CCEB to everybody!

Fantastic experience: Carolina是經理，本身也有經營民宿，我非常喜歡他們的體貼與服務還有熱情，這裡的Bella是台灣人，有體貼的中文服務

Fantastic experience: Samson look

Fantastic experience: It was the best place to book my trips! Carolina it's the best advising where to go and she gave a very good prices!

Fantastic experience: The best agency I have ever booked with! Amazing staff and amazing service, strongly recommend them!!

Fantastic experience: Great travel agency. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff. Best deals in Cairns

Fantastic experience: 教え方も面白く楽しく取り組むことが出来ました！ここでの時間は最高に楽しかったです！○。