Our partner school is housed in an elegant, three-storey, Colonial style manor, surrounded by beautiful gardens. The renovated classrooms are comfortable and welcoming and, a charming little detail, still heated with wood fireplaces in winter. The school has a computer room and access to a balcony overlooking the garden. Only 10 minutes on foot from the centre of town, the school is close to shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as a magnificent waterfront area.
At a glance
Population
|
200,000 |
| School size |
M-L |
Level
|
Beginner to advanced |
Minimum age
|
15
|
Accommodation
|
Host family
|
| Certificates |
FCE |
Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 17 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 12 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 students
Minimum age: 15
Daily schedule: 9:00–11:00 and 11:25–12:55
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 students
Minimum age: 15
Daily schedule: 9:00–12:55 and 13:45–15:15
Preparation for Cambridge certificates (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Duration of courses: 12 weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 13 students
Details: see Intensive course
Accomodation
Host family
The school personally looks after finding and selecting the most suitable host families for students. You will have your own room and share the common areas with the family. Breakfast will be provided for you, as well as a packed lunch and a hot meal in the evening. You will discover the Australian way of life, the warm and open inhabitants and improve your language skills while meeting new people.
Leisure
The program gives you the opportunity to participate in activities and outings organised by the school, some free or at reduced prices, during the week and on weekends. These activities include: a short harbour cruise, canoeing and kayaking, a trip to Mount Nelson or a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts. As far as sports go, tennis, badminton, football and climbing are all offered. Weekend excursions, for example to the Tasmanian Devil Park or Port Arthur, are also available.
Prices 2008
Dates and prices in AUD
(CHF ≈ 1.01 / EUR ≈ 0.62)
Arrival day: Saturday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates (new session):
07.01 / 04.02 / 03.03 / 31.03 / 28.04 / 26.05 / 23.06 / 21.07 / 18.08 / 15.09 / 13.10 / 10.11 / 08.12.2008
Cambridge Course 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
19.03 - 16.06
17.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 12+1 w.:
17.03 - 14.06
15.09 - 13.12
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 26.01 / 13.02 / 13.03 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 07.05 /
11.06 / 01.10 / 25.10.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 28.01 / 11.02 / 10.03 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 25.03 / 25.04 / 09.06 / 23.10.2008
School holidays:
22.12.2007 - 02.01.2008
20.12.2008 - 01.01.2009
Included in price:
- Language Course
- Accommodation with a hostfamily
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/single room/full board
| 2 weeks |
1140 |
| 3 weeks |
1545 |
| 4 weeks |
1950 |
| 6 weeks |
2760 |
| 8 weeks |
3570 |
| 12 weeks |
5190 |
| 2 weeks |
1150 |
| 3 weeks |
1560 |
| 4 weeks |
1970 |
| 6 weeks |
2790 |
| 8 weeks |
3610 |
| 12 weeks |
5250 |
| 2 weeks |
1190 |
| 3 weeks |
1620 |
| 4 weeks |
2050 |
| 6 weeks |
2910 |
| 8 weeks |
3770 |
| 12 weeks |
5490 |
| 16 weeks |
7210 |
| 24 weeks |
10650 |
| Extra week (24+) |
425 |
| 2 weeks |
1230 |
| 3 weeks |
1680 |
| 4 weeks |
2090 |
| 6 weeks |
2970 |
| 8 weeks |
3850 |
| 12 weeks |
5610 |
| 16 weeks |
7290 |
| 24 weeks |
10770 |
| Extra week (24+) |
430 |
Examination fee to be paid on site ~345
Examination fee to be paid on site ~345
Examination fee to be paid on site ~345
Options/Extras
| Private Tuition (per hour) |
65 |
| Private Tuition (per hour) |
65 |
| Extra night at the hostfamily's |
0 |
| Extra night at the hostfamily's |
30 |
| Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) |
15 |
| Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) |
15 |
| Guardinanship fee (under 18 y.o.) |
0 |
| Guardinanship fee (under 18 y.o.) |
350 |
Compulsory Health Insurance/course exceeding 12 weeks
| 13+ weeks |
162 |
| 25+ weeks |
243 |
| 37+ weeks |
324 |
| 13+ weeks |
105 |
| 25+ weeks |
184 |
| 37+ weeks |
263 |
Course materials 75/term
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