Learn English in Perth
Perth is the biggest city in the Australian state of Western Australia and it is also the state's capital city. Perth was founded in the year 1829. Read about studying English in Perth and view our list of participating schools below. For more information about the city, see the 'Quick Facts' column to the right of the page.
Studying English in Perth
The city of Perth is also known as the 'City of Light' it was awarded this title because all the residents of the city lit all their houselights and streetlights as the American astronaut, John Glenn journeyed over the city whilst he was orbiting the earth in the year 1962. In 1998 the city of Perth repeated the same action as John Glenn passed overhead again on the space shuttle.
The River Swan lies on the city's doorstep and is a natural place of beauty. Visitors can hire canoes and various other types of boats to tour the river in style. For a truly authentic Australian experience visit the colony of Western Grey Kangaroos that live on Heirisson Island.
Perth is dotted throughout with parks and gardens, 18 in total. The Queen's Gardens is one of the most scenic with gorgeous lily-filled lakes and an abundance of brightly coloured flowers and plants.
The city boasts a wide selection of nightlife to suit each and every taste and wallet. There are standard bars and clubs or if you feel like something perhaps slightly more upmarket there are many wine bars and hotels to dine in.
The residents of Perth are friendly and approachable and only to pleased to assist visitors. English is widely spoken throughout and once you ascertain what the typical Australian 'slang' words mean you should not have any trouble at all.
English Schools in Perth
School info: The Kaplan Aspect in Perth is a modern day, 2 storey building located on the Western side of the city's central business district. The complex is only a 10 minute bus ride from the city centre.