Townsville International English School

08/09/2026

Recently, TIES was lucky to have Miriam from Surf Life Saving Australia visit and talk about a range of topics about beach and water safety in Australia. The presentation was 'hands on', engaging and very practical for our students. The students learnt valuable skills and gained important knowledge about safety around the Australian coastline - all while learning English. Thank you, Miriam, for bringing your expertise and bubbly personality to our school and we would certainly love to have you back here soon!

30/07/2026

Congratulations Alfonso and best of luck at JCU!

03/06/2026

Last week, TIES students visited the Escape Academy in Townsville City. An escape room is a real life, themed, puzzle-solving adventure game. Students had to use their English communication skills to co-operate and solve puzzles to accomplish tasks and escape the rooms. What a great way for students to practice their English!

08/05/2026

Congratulations Phurika! A great achievement!

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

11/03/2026

Recently, TIES students went on an excursion to the Army Museum in Townsville. The morning was filled with lots of learning and plenty of engaging activities. The class finished the day with lunch at a local fish and chips shop.

17/02/2026

We just had a lovely visit and catch-up with Kiichi from Japan. Kiichi studied English at TIES with a pathway to James Cook University. Kiichi has recently graduated with a Diploma of Higher Education (Science) and will now continue his studies in Marine Biology. Congratulations Kiichi on your achievement and good luck with your new course.

03/02/2026

The weather was good so we celebrated Australia Day with a BBQ down the Strand beach. Kit cooked his breakfast special and the students enjoyed bacon and egg burgers.

31/01/2026

Did you know we need to hear about your future plans as part of your student visa application?

All applicants must demonstrate they satisfy the genuine student requirement. This means telling us what you plan to do after your studies and providing evidence to support this.

Find out what you can include in your application to show that you meet the genuine student requirement:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement