News

1 Jun 2023

Semester Abroad students say farewell to SRI English

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Last week, students from Busan ​​University of Foreign Studies bid a fond farewell to teachers and friends at Sarina Russo Institute.  These three students spent a semester in Australia as part of their degree in South Korea. After 12 weeks in Brisbane, the students had made some firm friends, had some great travel experiences, and of course improved their...
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22 May 2023

Who doesn’t love a craft-ernoon!

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Last week our English students spent a relaxing afternoon with their teacher Naomi decorating their own coffee mugs. After class activities such as craft give students the chance to practice their English conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.  The mug painting activity also had another purpose: our campus has recently decided to stop using disposable cups. Now students can take...
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15 May 2023

SRI students set for university

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Sarina Russo Institute English graduates Kushal and Dan are all set for university at the end of May, thanks to their successful completion of our Bridging Entry English Program. They are now eligible for direct entry to their Masters at James Cook University Brisbane without further need for external English testing. As well as achieving the English level required,...
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6 Mar 2023

Sarina Russo Group embraces International Women’s Day

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The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is #EmbraceEquity. As the IWD campaign says, equity means creating an inclusive world – equity is not just nice to have, it’s a must-have! The IWD campaign asks us all to consider how we can embrace equity every day, by valuing and supporting difference. Embracing the value of women comes from the top down in...
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10 Feb 2023

Fun, friends and learning at SRI English

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When you study Intensive General English at Sarina Russo Institute, Brisbane city is your classroom!  Our courses include regular excursions and cultural experiences for students, so they can learn more about both Australian culture and the city that is their new home.  Our English students recently visited the Museum of Brisbane, taking part in a guided tour and integrating...
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27 Jan 2023

SRI English pathway students are ready for Uni!

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Sarina Russo Institute English graduates Kiki, Cheryl and Stella are all set for university this February, thanks to their successful completion of our pathway courses. All three students are now eligible for direct entry to their university courses without further need for external English testing. As well as achieving the English level required, the students have gained valuable academic...
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25 Nov 2022

SRI English students and teachers were treated to a special guest visit

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Last week our SRI English students and teachers were treated to a special guest visit by British author Pauline Cullen, who has a wealth of experience as a teacher, IELTS examiner and textbook writer. Students and teachers were given the opportunity to ask Pauline questions regarding the IELTS exam and other English-related topics and were rewarded with her invaluable...
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30 Sep 2022

SRI introduces French students to life in Australia

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The Sarina Russo Institute (SRI) hosted their first group of French engineering students throughout September with a second group closely following in early October. The students are all from the French college Promeo and specialise in areas of engineering including industrial maintenance, robotics and automatism, industrial production and IT. Most of the students had never left France and had...
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1 Apr 2019

A NEW ACCOMMODATION OPTION FOR SRI UNDER 18s!

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Sarina Russo Institute is excited to announce that we can now offer inner-city student accommodation for students under the age of 18 with our accommodation partner Student One! SRI will work closely with Student One to ensure our younger students enjoy their accommodation experience in a safe and supportive environment whilst adhering to Institute and Student Visa requirements. Student...
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