ALS College
A part of the Brisbane community
Living and Working in a new environment is full of great challenges and requires you to adjust to the culture of the country. These courses are designed to help you improve both your skills generally, and specifically to get ahead in Australia.
These courses have a focus on practical aspects of life in Australia, and, depending on the course you choose, you will learn such things as how to successfully complete an interview, understand news better, understand a job advert, get an understanding on how Australians do business and expect business to be done, learning about customer service, working with others and working effectively, among many other things.
Recognised as one of Brisbane’s best language schools, ALS provides English-language intensive courses (ELICOS) and vocational education and training (VET) courses to overseas students using an innovative approach and advanced technologies while meeting strong regulatory frameworks and accreditation.
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The image was created by Tayla Wright, a Wiradjuri woman from the central west, symbolising ALS’s connection to the Brisbane area, and paying our respects to the First Nation’s culture that is a rich part of Australia’s heritage.
The hands represent the people in the workplace (twelve in total). The handprint is one of the oldest forms of Aboriginal rock art and symbolises identity, presence, and connection to Country. It serves as a personal signature that says “I was here” — linking each person to the land and their ancestors. The inclusion of the hands reflects how every individual leaves their mark in the shared story of the ALS College community.
The circular patterns surrounding the ALS logo represent community and belonging, emphasising that ALS College is not just a school, but a connected learning community. In Aboriginal art, dots and circles often depict meeting places and pathways, showing the relationships between people, knowledge, and Country.
The animals hold significance for the local Traditional Owner groups and the region surrounding Brisbane:
The goanna represents the Yuggera people, a symbol of strength, adaptability, and connection to land.
The cockatoo represents the Wakka Wakka people, often seen as a messenger and symbol of communication.
The snubfin dolphin, chosen to represent the Gubbi Gubbi people, reflects peace and harmony, and is native to waterways around Brisbane.
The long-necked tortoise, also native to the area, symbolises longevity and resilience — qualities mirrored in lifelong learning and community growth.
Together, these elements honour the rich cultural heritage of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and express respect, unity, and connection within the ALS College community.
ALS College acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.
You can find out more about Tayla and her artwork here