Australia is vast country with a diverse climate. There's ten federal territories, but Australia's most active cities are located on the coastlines. Whether you're being greeted with a hearty “G'day mate!” in the isolated deserts of the Outback or soaking up sunshine on the beaches, universities and language schools in Australia are plentiful.

Sydney is Australia's capital, brimming with education, entertainment, and excellence. Its sleek, modern city center attracts many international students, and there’s a great mix of multiculturalism to keep things colorful. Once you get the hang of learning a new language, you can sing it to the masses at the world famous Opera House or whisper it to marine animals at the Sea Life Aquarium. For those with sunny dispositions, Bondi Beach is well worth a gander, and is a popular choice for surfers and swimmers alike.

Melbourne is a city that is considered hipster cool. With many cafés and happening brunch spots, the coffee scene is one of the best in the country. You'll be learning the Aussie lingo amid an arts and culture scene that is raved about as ripper (really great). The north-side of town is booming with gallery shows, pub-trivia nights, market days, and local artisan workshops. But, you can still take a laid-back break at St. Kilda, with its calm bay waters and kitesurfing paradise.

There's no shortage of sunshine in Western Australia, but Perth is said to be one of the sunniest cities in the world. With heaps of natural wonders to be explored, you'll feel like the Steve Irwin of language study abroad. Likewise, the Gold Coast has a quieter appeal, highly sought after academic programs that look great on any résumé, and sunsets that will make you want to permanently relocate to OZ forever.

For students that wish to be closer to the Great Barrier Reef to learn a new language with the fishes, Cairns will bring you closer to Finding Nemo. It also offers rainforests and 4WD adventures, so freetime outside of class will be anything but boring.