[Student's Essay] Impression of Brisbane

Having grown in a little place where mountains and plains are the only thing that fill one's eyesight, skyscrapers and tall edifice of modern world are never been a part of my vision since then. Brisbane has all that. It is a place where people of different races seem to rush everyday. It’s a busiest place to be in. The coolest place I have been to as its temperature is degrees below to what I have been used to.

Modernized is the word I can associate Brisbane with.  The tall buildings and modern infrastructures around the city are the things modern world has. This is the first thing that caught my attention the first time I step and it still continues to amaze me until today.

Also, it’s hard not to notice how busy this city is. People are rushing to work every morning with their suitcases and cups of coffee. They walk very fast like there always something they have to catch.

Brisbane temperature is way too cold that keeps me wearing jacket everyday.  It goes degrees below compare to the humid and tropical temperature of Philippines. However, it is not cold enough that I have to light a fire inside the room.

Having been here is the best treat life has presented to me. The experience and the good things it has brought surpass all the inconvenience it may have caused, if there is any.

Dante Bacareza

Upper Intermediate class

IIA, Crazy for sports!!

IIA students had a fun weekend playing Aussie sports and soccer!!!!

Want to play cricket but don't know how? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Cricket is absolutely fun if you know how to play. It's one of the most popular games in Australia.

                                                            Austin teaching us how to play cricket.
                     If you want to learn how to play cricket  -> visit the website "How to play cricket"

                                       Our teacher Pam and our student Diego - Good form!!!!

                                                               Janice & Doris!!! Run! Run! Run!!

                                    Playing soccer is fun even if you don't know how to play.
                                         JUST keep running, following the ball and shouting!

Cute dog Kneesha! She was with us too :)

Thank you for joinning our IIA sports day!

It was a fantastic experience playing cricket and soccer with new friends.



First Day at IIA diary!

Hi everyone!
International Institute Australia (IIA) now has its own blog called “d.I.I.A.r.y (IIA diary)”

We had a blog naming competition last week with our students.
There were so many great ideas and support for the blog!! Unfortunately though, we had to choose ONE name!

d.I.I.A.r.y
What is diiary? Well, to us it means “IIA diary”. It also suggests that we are going to talk about everyday things at IIA with our students, teachers, past students and staff.

We love to talk about :
 - Our new courses & events at IIA
 - Fun activities
 - Student & teacher’s story
 - Tips to improve your English
 - Job interview skills & how to write a resume
 - Tit bits on Australia, Brisbane event & travel

We encourage your participation so let us know if there is anything you want to know about our school. You are welcome to chat with us through our blog with comments or via Facebook!

Join us!

IIA (International Institute Australia)

IIA is an exciting English language college located in the heart of Brisbane city on the upper end of Queen Street.

At IIA, Every staff and teacher helps our students develop English language skills to reach their personal, professional and academic goals.

We welcome students from many countries and a wide variety of backgrounds. We believe cultural awareness and understanding greatly enhance the language learning process.

Over the last 12 months, students from over 25 different countries have studied English at IIA. We invite you to be a part of that unique IIA experience. We sure you will love our school!!!

Now, we have d.I.I.A.r.y. opening event!!

Please join our event and get a chance to receive sweet chocolates!!