Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Sydney Bondi : ACE Bondi
  • School

School

The school is located at the heart of Bondi Junction’s shopping district, close to all conveniences and only minutes on public transport from the city centre, or, in the other direction, the beach. Our partner school offers a wide range of course types in a professional setting that provides excellent facilities and also offers initial and continuing training for English teachers (CELTA). The classrooms are bright and very comfortable. A language lab and multimedia room with WiFi Internet access are available for your studies, as well as common rooms where you can meet other students, join in the “Conversation Club” or plan your free time using the “Boomerang Club” activity programme proposed by the school.

Courses

Intensive course GOLD
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 group + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: 10-15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:20–14:30

Intensive course SILVER
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Lower intermediate to upper advanced
Students/class: 12-17 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 10:25-16:35

Business English course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 Business English + 5 self-study or project work lessons)
Course duration: 8 weeks
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course GOLD

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 Cambridge prep. + 5 self-study)
Course duration: 8*, 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Students/class: 10-14 people
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Daily schedule: 10:25-16:35

Accommodation

Host family
One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the Australian culture during your stay in Sydney Bondi is to live with a host family. Host families are carefully selected by our partner school and live around 20 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a single room with half board provided.

Student House "Tehila" (from 18 years)
For more independent students, the school also proposes staying in a student house, which is located around 15 minutes away from the school. The Tehila Student House is made up of six apartments, each one shared by 4 to 6 students. Students stay in double rooms and each apartment includes a shared bathroom and living room with a TV, as well as a kitchen where you can prepare your meals. There is also a computer, a WiFi connection and a washing machine for students' use. The residence has a garden which is ideal for when you want to relax during your free time.


Leisure

The “Boomerang Club” offers a complete program of activities and outings so that students can make the most of their stay in Sydney. The city is full of possibilities that will satisfy sports lovers, beach goers and party animals alike. Sydney is Australia’s cultural centre and offers a wide choice of concerts, films, shows, theatres and events that showcase the cosmopolitan richness of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
4'250'000
School size
L
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family / Shared apartment / Backpackers hostel
Exams
FCE, CAE, CPE
Special Courses for teachers

Location of the language school ACE Bondi

Quality marks

/ language school ACE Bondi

NEASELICOS
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • Very professional school with an excellent reputation
  • School is situated close to the city centre and the beach
  • Business English course available

Dates and Prices

Dates and Prices 2008
Dates and Prices 2009

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Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Cambridge: Sunday to Sunday
Starting dates: 02.01  / 29.01  / 25.02  / 25.03  / 21.04  / 19.05  / 16.06  / 14.07  / 11.08  / 08.09  / 07.10  / 03.11  / 01.12 .2008
Business English course 8 w.: 21.01.2008 - 14.03.2008 / 12.05.2008 - 04.07.2008 / 01.09.2008 - 24.10.2008
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 01.01.2008 - 09.03.2008
Cambridge course 8+1 w.: 14.04.2008 - 14.06.2008 / 13.10.2008 - 13.12.2008
Cambridge course 12+1 w.: 17.03.2008 - 14.06.2008 / 15.09.2008 - 13.12.2008
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 28.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 25.04 / 09.06 / 04.08 / 06.10 / 14.11 .2008
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 28.12.2008

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or student house
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Student house/double room/half board
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1668 1628
3 weeks 2268 2208
4 weeks 2868 2788
6 weeks 4058 3938
8 weeks 5238 5078
12 weeks 7598 7358
16 weeks 9863 9543
24 weeks 14523 14043
36 weeks 21138 20418
Extra week (36+) 560 540
SILVER Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1568 1528
3 weeks 2118 2058
4 weeks 2668 2588
6 weeks 3758 3638
8 weeks 4838 4678
12 weeks 6998 6758
16 weeks 9063 8743
24 weeks 13323 12843
36 weeks 19338 18618
Extra week (36+) 510 490
Business English course A B
8 weeks 5238 5078
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
10 weeks 6418 6218
"Study retreat" included
Examination fee to be paid on site ~335
Cambridge course A B
8+1 weeks 5638 5458
12+1 weeks 7838 7578
Extra week (12+) 240 220
"Study retreat" included
Examination fee to be paid on site ~335
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) 110
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 70
Airport transfer 121
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month)
13+ weeks 169
25+ weeks 250
37+ weeks 331
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 240/w.
Student house/double room/half board 220/w.
High season

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.62)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start

Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: 27.01  / 23.02  / 23.03  / 20.04  / 18.05  / 15.06  / 13.07  / 10.08  / 07.09  / 06.10  / 02.11  / 30.11 .2009
Business course 8 w.: 27.01.2009 - 20.03.2009 / 18.05.2009 - 10.07.2009 / 07.09.2009 - 30.10.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 8+1 w.: 20.04.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 12.10.2009 - 12.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 12.12.2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 27.04 / 08.06 / 03.08 / 05.10 .2009
School holidays: 25.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or student house
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Student house/double room/half board
GOLD Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1716 1676
3 weeks 2331 2271
4 weeks 2946 2866
6 weeks 4171 4051
8 weeks 5381 5221
12 weeks 7801 7561
16 weeks 10130 9810
24 weeks 14890 14410
Extra week (24+) 585 565
SILVER Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1616 1576
3 weeks 2181 2121
4 weeks 2746 2666
6 weeks 3871 3751
8 weeks 4981 4821
12 weeks 7201 6961
16 weeks 9330 9010
24 weeks 13690 13210
Extra week (24+) 535 515
Business course A B
8 weeks 5381 5221
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
10 weeks 6591 6391
Exam fee ~450
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
8+1 weeks 5791 5611
Exam fee ~450
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 8051 7791
Exam fee ~450
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 120
Accommodation (under 18 y.o.) (per week) 70
Extra night with host family 37
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 31
Airport transfer 121
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 250/w.
Student house/double room/half board 230/w.
High season
Language study trip in 2009?
It is possible that the description of courses and accommodation may change in 2009.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All of the respective information for 2009 will be published on our website from November onwards.
All of the respective information for 2009 will also be available with the arrival of the 2009 brochures from October 2008

All of the information concerning dates & prices for 2009 are already available by clicking on the corresponding section.
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