A community learning & cultural hub · Gold Coast
Where cultures meet, communities connect and new ways of learning take root.
A not-for-profit place to learn, connect, contribute and grow—rooted at Kirra Hill and open to the wider community.
No payment is required. Programme details and fees are sent before confirmation.
Choose your direction
Choose an
experience.
Choose the option that best matches your needs. Each pathway offers a different way to learn, connect, contribute or build something with us.
Looking for something to join? Choose The Living Hub for cultural and community experiences, or Language Learning for structured French classes. Schools and education organisations can explore specialist support delivered through RIVE—and our fourth pathway is still under wraps.
01Community & local lifeThe Living HubEvents, culture, connection and helping hands↘02Families & learnersLanguage learningFrench–Australian qualified native-speaking educators↘03Education partnersEducation design through RIVESpecialist support for schools and education organisations↘04International education and trainingGuess what’s coming?Something new is taking shape on the Gold Coast.↘
Why learn and participate with CFLS
Expertise with a
community purpose.
Professional education experience, intentionally small programmes and a not-for-profit mission come together at Kirra Hill.
Community comes first
Rooted here.
Open to everyone.
More than a school, this is a place to meet, share knowledge, discover other cultures and help one another navigate new beginnings.
From family gatherings and cultural events to language learning, visiting-student experiences and education projects, each action is designed to strengthen connection at Kirra Hill and beyond.
At the hub
The living agenda.
Our first season starts here.
A first season of community action at Kirra Hill, cultural exchange and French learning. This pilot season will help us discover what works, respond to local needs and shape the future programme together.
Select an experience to register your interest. Confirmed schedules, availability and detailed programme information will be sent directly to you.
Explore the season & register interest ↗SeptemberLaunch & discovery
Bonjour Kirra Hill — Opening Celebration
Meet the community and experience French learning, food, culture and creativity in action.
Register interest ↗OctoberCulture & connection
French High Tea & Cheese
Conversation, food stories and games designed to create intergenerational connection.
Register interest ↗NovemberFutures & exchange
Francophone Futures Forum
Explore international study, exchange, professional and cultural pathways.
Register interest ↗DecemberCelebration & showcase
End-of-Year Community Table — White Party
A shared meal, learner showcase and celebration of our community’s first season.
Register interest ↗French classes · Limited places
Limited places are still available in selected French classes for children, teens and adults.
Explore classes & register interest ↗No payment is required. Programme schedules, availability and fees will be included in your information package.
From elsewhere, now here
D’ailleurs, ici.
Bring a piece of your world.
Are you from overseas, newly arrived on the Gold Coast, or connected to an international community?
Perhaps you have a language, tradition, story, craft, recipe, artistic practice or professional skill you would love to share. We invite residents, visitors, educators, artists, families and community organisations to contribute to cultural workshops, conversations, exhibitions and shared experiences at CFLS.
Share a passion or propose an experience ↗