JBS launches English school in Australia to prepare Brazilians for international careers
Bringing the course in-house allows for closer monitoring of student performance and a better work-life balance.
JBS has opened a corporate English school aimed at preparing Brazilian employees to work in its operations in Australia. Named English Academy, the initiative combines language instruction, cultural adaptation, and practical experience in the industry. The first group departed in March, and the second group will depart in April.
The school is located in Dinmore, Ipswich, in the state of Queensland, where the Company operates its largest beef processing plant in Oceania. The immersion program can last up to 12 months, depending on each student's progress. Classes are in person, with 20 hours of instruction per week, and focus on the technical vocabulary of the food industry and the Australian cultural context.
The teaching materials were developed in-house, in accordance with the Australian Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework, and approved by the Australian Skills Quality Authority , the national regulatory body for the education and vocational training sector in Australia.
To support the participants' adaptation, students will be accommodated in fully furnished houses located approximately two kilometers from the plant and the school. This model allows employees to combine language learning with professional experience from the beginning of their journey with JBS Australia in the country. The inaugural class consists of 30 production professionals, all JBS employees in Brazil.
According to the company, the creation of the school opens up the opportunity to improve the English proficiency of professionals with strong technical experience who have not always had prior access to formal language instruction. “In addition to fluency, cultural adaptation is fundamental for professionals to establish themselves in the country and advance in their careers,” says Ana Ruperez, Global Mobility Coordinator at JBS Australia.
The participants' preparation began in Brazil in July 2025, with online classes held twice a week and taught by the same professor who accompanies the group during the in-person phase. In March 2026, the training became entirely in-person and integrated into the routine of the JBS unit in Dinmore.
According to JBS, bringing the course in-house allows for closer monitoring of student performance and a better work-life balance. “We have highly qualified professionals in Brazil and we want to expand opportunities for these talents to work globally. The school was created so that language is not an obstacle on this path,” says Fernando Meller, Executive Director of Human Resources at JBS Brazil.
The English Academy is part of the Company's broader effort to prepare professionals for international positions. Created ten years ago, the JBS Global Talent program has already placed JBS employees in units in the United States, Canada, Mexico, England, and Australia. "It's not just about mobility, but about career development," adds Meller. "When we integrate language, culture, and work, we increase the chances of long-term success."
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