About Us
Getting Ahead Australia’s vision is to help people feel more confident communicating in English and in achieving their life and career goals.
Our Story
Getting Ahead Australia was established in 2014 by Laura Barclay.

Laura Barclay – Founder
Laura who is originally from London, moved to the USA after leaving high school and then to Australia after graduating from university. She understands the challenges of moving to a new country, especially when English is not your first language. She speaks French, Spanish and basic Mandarin.
“For me it’s about helping people live the life they really want. It’s very exciting and rewarding to see what can be achieved with a little extra knowledge, advice and support. My job is simple – to help each client make positive changes they want in their life.”
What People Say About Us
Rwida, Paramedic (Australia)
Rwida, Paramedic (Australia)
Olivia, China
Olivia, China
Jason, Project Manager (Australia)
Jason, Project Manager (Australia)
Eduardo, Civil Engineer (Argentina)
Eduardo, Civil Engineer (Argentina)
"After taking the Speak English More Fluently course, I can correct myself more when i'm speaking in English. Also, I can talk more easily about a lot of different topics. "
German, Architect (Colombia)
German, Architect (Colombia)
Nancy, Food Technologist (Argentina)
Nancy, Food Technologist (Argentina)
Renata, Engineer (Brazil)
Renata, Engineer (Brazil)
Teacher
Teacher
Daniela, Lawyer (Colombia)
Daniela, Lawyer (Colombia)
Sami, Social Worker (Sri Lanka)
Sami, Social Worker (Sri Lanka)
Andrea, Researcher (Venezuela)
Andrea, Researcher (Venezuela)
Tania, Marketing Manager (Mexico)
Tania, Marketing Manager (Mexico)
Lisa, Sports Scientist (China)
Lisa, Sports Scientist (China)
Cecile, Teacher (France)
Cecile, Teacher (France)
Maria Cecilia (Colombia)
Maria Cecilia (Colombia)
Charlie, Accountant (Vietnam)
Charlie, Accountant (Vietnam)
Carolina, Social Media Marketer (Argentina)
Carolina, Social Media Marketer (Argentina)
Web designer
Web designer
“Thank you!
I got the scores I needed. I couldn’t have passed IELTS first time without you.”
Jorge, IT Helpdesk Manager (Colombia)
Jorge, IT Helpdesk Manager (Colombia)
Mili, Customer Service (Colombia)
Mili, Customer Service (Colombia)
Eduardo, Colombia
Eduardo, Colombia