The Foundation Year 2010-2011 THE FOUNDATION YEAR

BRISBANE: AUSTRALIA’S NEW WORLD CITY
Brisbane is located on
the east coast of Australia,
in Queensland’s South
East corner. It is a green
city – the central business
district is surrounded by
beautiful parks including
the Brisbane City
Botanical Gardens, South
Bank and Roma Street
Parkland.
beaches, awe inspiring natural sites,
rainforests and reefs which are perfect
to explore when you are taking a break
from your studies.
Exciting career opportunities and the
world-class University of Queensland
and develop your skills and career. This
youthful, modern city has established
a reputation in the international
community and contributes to
leading the world in infrastructure,
health, biotechnology, education and
minded, enthusiastic and globally
responsible attitude that has enabled
the city to maintain a balance between
progress and sustainability. Welcome
to a city where you can be inspired to
pursue your dreams and to find success
in every aspect of your life. Welcome to
ORGANISED STUDENT
ACTIVITIES
Learning is not restricted to the
classroom at IES. A full schedule of
events keeps students interested,
informed and entertained with
weekend and evening events, afternoon
activities as well as a range of holiday
activity weeks in the mid-semester
breaks. These activities are designed
to help students socialise and meet
people, and experience the Australian
surfing and scuba diving, anything you
would like to try is possible.
With the wide diversity of students at
Foundation Year, learning more about
each other’s culture is important too.
Events such as the International Music,
Culture and Food Festivals are a great
way of discovering more about the
world we share.
RECREATION AND
TOURISM
With its near perfect climate,
Queensland attracts more than
50 percent of all international tourists
to Australia. Queensland’s growing
tourism industry has brought an influx
of visitors to the capital. A great way to
or City Cat or maybe aboard a paddle
steamer for a dinner cruise.
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