Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Sydney Centre : Embassy CES
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School

Our partner school Embassy CES is situated in the centre of Sydney, surrounded by numerous shops, cafés and restaurants. The classrooms are modern and spacious, and there is a very well- equipped computer lab with free Internet access. If you would like to study in a quiet environment, take advantage of the student resource centre. To relax after classes or during breaks, you can meet friends in the student lounge and chat over a coffee. The campus is shared with Charles Sturt University and Martin College, which makes it ideal for practising your English and for meeting new friends.
Our partner school Embassy CES is situated in the centre of Sydney, surrounded by numerous shops, cafés and restaurants. The classrooms are modern and spacious, and there is a very well- equipped computer lab with free Internet access. If you would like to study in a quiet environment, take advantage of the student resource centre. To relax after classes or during breaks, you can meet friends in the student lounge and chat over a coffee. The campus is shared with Charles Sturt University and Martin College, which makes it ideal for practising your English and for meeting new friends.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 12 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00-11:20 or 08:50-12:10 or 13:50-17:10 (depending on level)

Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: 10 to 15 students
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:00 – 13:50 or 08:50-14:40 or 11:20-17:10 (depending on level)

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 FCE, CAE + 8 general)
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
* +1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Daily schedule: 08:50-14:40

Accommodation

Host family
Sharing the daily life and experiences of an Australian family provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in local life and to practise your English in a warm and friendly atmosphere. You will live about 45 minutes away from the school and will stay in a single room. You will share breakfast and an evening meal with the family throughout the week.

"Unilodge"  Residence (from 18 years)
This modern residence, situated around 15 minutes by public transport away from the school, proposes studios for individual use of various sizes, all equipped with a bathroom and a kitchenette. Prices and further information on request.
Host family
Sharing the daily life and experiences of an Australian family provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in local life and to practise your English in a warm and friendly atmosphere. You will live about 45 minutes away from the school and will stay in a single room. You will share breakfast and an evening meal with the family throughout the week.

"Unilodge"  Residence (from 18 years)
This modern residence, situated around 15 minutes by public transport away from the school, proposes studios for individual use of various sizes, all equipped with a bathroom and a kitchenette. Prices and further information on request.

Leisure

Few cities offer as many possibilities as Sydney: beautiful scenery, beaches ideal for sunbathing, waves perfect for surfing and first class cultural events. You will also find a large range of sports (surfing, sailing, horse-riding, swimming, bike-riding, bush walking etc.) to help you let off steam. Each week, the Platypus club organises parties and outings so that you can enjoy your stay in Sydney to the full, meeting and sharing your experiences with the other international students from the school. For going out at night, Sydney city-centre is full of cinemas, theatres, pubs and nightclubs: something for everyone!
Few cities offer as many possibilities as Sydney: beautiful scenery, beaches ideal for sunbathing, waves perfect for surfing and first class cultural events. You will also find a large range of sports (surfing, sailing, horse-riding, swimming, bike-riding, bush walking etc.) to help you let off steam. Each week, the Platypus club organises parties and outings so that you can enjoy your stay in Sydney to the full, meeting and sharing your experiences with the other international students from the school. For going out at night, Sydney city-centre is full of cinemas, theatres, pubs and nightclubs: something for everyone!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants 4'250'000
School size XL
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 16 years
Accommodation Host family / Residence
Exams
FCE, CAE
Number of inhabitants 4'250'000
School size XL
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 16 years
Accommodation Host family / Residence
Exams
FCE, CAE

Location of the language school Embassy CES

Quality marks

/ language school Embassy CES

WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Quality school with excellent teachers
  • Central location
  • Courses perfectly suited to adults and young people
  • Quality school with excellent teachers
  • Central location
  • Courses perfectly suited to adults and young people

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.6)

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 10 w.: 05.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 25.04 / 08.06 / 03.08 / 05.10 / 25.12 / 26.12 .2009
School holidays: 21.12.2009 - 27.12.2009

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1700
3 weeks 2330
4 weeks 2960
6 weeks 4220
8 weeks 5440
12 weeks 7880
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1840
3 weeks 2540
4 weeks 3240
6 weeks 4640
8 weeks 6000
12 weeks 8600
16 weeks 11320
24 weeks 16520
Extra week (24+) 670
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
10 weeks 7390
Exam fee ~390
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
12+1 weeks 8885
Exam fee ~390
IELTS course A
4 weeks 3240
Extra week (4+) 700
Exam fee ~265
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (5 lessons/week) 710
Residence deposit (to be paid before departure by credit card) 500
Christmas with the host family (per week) 145
Cleaning fee to be paid on site 100
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks.
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 32
Airport pick-up 140

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +285/w.
High season
Language
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