Language school Sydney Centre, English Language Company

School

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School

The study centre is located in the heart of the city centre, only a few minutes' walk from the shops, cinema complexes, restaurants and cafés of Darling Harbour, the main train station as well as the central bus station, and the main tourist attractions. ELC offers a teaching method that is based on active learning. The school has 22 very well-equipped classrooms, an Internet/multimedia centre with free Internet and WiFi access, a student kitchen and student lounge, easy access for wheelchair users and a job placement agency and travel agency to help organise all sorts of trips, during or after studies.Our partner school distinguishes itself by this excellent advice and information service, not only for academic issues but also for everything regarding life in Sydney (jobs, work placement, private accommodation) and the numerous opportunities that Australia has to offer.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:30 (varies according to level)

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(15 general + 5 options + 5 ''structured-study'')
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + 13:00-15:15 or 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Options: (from intermediate level upwards)International Business English, IELTS Preparation, Working Holiday English, English for Hospitality & Tourism, etc.

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(20 IELTS + 5 options)
Course duration: 4 - 24 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Upper intermediate
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:00-16:15

Accommodation

Host family
Living with a host family is a great way of immersing yourself in the Australian way of life during your stay in Sydney. You will stay in a single room with half board provided and will be around 30 minutes away from the school.

Student House ELC
The ELC language school proposes staying in one of its student houses, which have been renovated and are equipped to offer you a maximum of comfort. They have an excellent location, as they are all close to each other and only a 10 minutes' walk away from the school, just on the opposite side of Darling Harbour, in the centre of Sydney. You will stay in a single, double or triple room, and will share the modern facilities with your housemates, including the equipped kitchen, the bathroom, a lounge with a flat-screen TV and computer, the WiFi connection available throughout the building and you will have a magnetic card for accessing the residence.
Availability is limited and therefore, it is recommended to book in advance.

Residence "Glebe YHA"
Around 15 minutes away from the school by bus, in a laid-back district with plenty of cafés, restaurants and bars, this welcoming and comfortable youth hostel offers some single rooms but especially shared rooms (2 or 4 people) with shared bathrooms. The roof of the building houses a large terrace with an uninterrupted view of the city and where numerous barbeques and other events are organised by the friendly staff of the hostel. Those staying there can also meet up in the TV/video room, the games room or the Internet café.
Prices on request.

Shared apartment
The very comfortable apartments offered to international students are located in a modern building in the centre of Sydney, 10 minutes’ walk from the language school building. Close to public transport, shops and restaurants, you will be staying in a single room in an apartment that you will share with 5 other students. The apartments are air-conditioned and include a large well-equipped kitchen. The 24h/24 reception desk, large social area, outdoor BBQ area, games area and TV lounge will allow you to get to know the other tenants quickly. Wi-Fi access is available in the common areas. There is a weekly housekeeping service and you will be able to use the coin-operated laundry facilities. The building also includes a bike storage room.

Leisure

The school offers a varied activities programme (visits, sports or culture). Most of them are included in the price, and when there are costs involved (transport, accommodation, entrance fees…), students benefit from substantial reductions. Sydney enjoys an atmosphere that combines all of the advantages of a big city with extraordinary natural beauty. The range of cultural and entertainment options on offer is as wide as that of the most prestigious cities in the world, and the forms of its beaches and creeks are as exotic as they are gorgeous.

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	4'250'000
School size	L
Levels	Elementary to advanced
Minimum age	18
Accommodation	Host family, Student house, Shared apartment
Exams	FCE, CAE, IELTS

Location of the language school English Language Company

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Suada Sahiti Sydney is a beautiful town where there’s a lot to do! Beach outings, museums visits, parks, monuments, excursions, etc. It is a magical town, where people are very welcoming and the atmosphere is buzzing!

The ELC school is very well located and all around you can find restaurants, shops, shopping centres, bars, metro/bus stations. The school in itself is very good, the lessons are taught in very good conditions and by great teachers. The school offers optional activities every week (some are free some are at an additional charge). A study room and a computer room are available to students during the school’s opening hours, which is very useful. The accommodation in the ELC residence was perfect! It is located 15 minutes’ walking distance from the school and it is close to Darling Harbour, so I could enjoy wonderful fireworks every Saturday if I walked to the harbour. Plenty of restaurants, nightclubs, bars as well as the Aquarium of Sydney or the Chinese Garden, are located close-by.

Key points

School located in the heart of the city, in Downtown Sydney
Very experienced teachers, with teaching methods based on active learning
Numerous possibilities for work experience and paid job placements
The best deals from different Australian travel agencies

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Dates and prices in AUD (AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.84) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	03.01.2012 - 25.03.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.:	03.01.2012 - 24.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.:	18.06.2012 - 25.08.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.:	18.06.2012 - 25.08.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 10+1 w.:	02.04.2012 - 16.06.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.:	10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 10+1 w.:	02.04.2012 - 16.06.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.:	10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
IELTS course :	03.01 / 30.01 / 27.02 / 26.03 / 23.04 / 21.05 / 18.06 / 16.07 / 13.08 / 10.09 / 08.10 / 05.11 / 03.12 .2012
Bank holidays:	02.01 / 26.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 25.04 / 11.06 / 06.08 / 01.10 .2012
School holidays:	26.12.2011 - 02.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 30.12.2012

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or student house
School enrolment fee & certificate
Travel documents

A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Student house/double or triple room/no meals

Standard course	A	B
2 week(s)	1740
3 week(s)	2330
4 week(s)	2920	2820
6 week(s)	4100	3950
8 week(s)	5310	5110
12 week(s)	7670	7370

Intensive course	A	B
2 week(s)	1840
3 week(s)	2480
4 week(s)	3120	3020
6 week(s)	4400	4250
8 week(s)	5710	5510
12 week(s)	8270	7970
16 week(s)	10880	10480
24 week(s)	15520	14920
Extra week (24+)	620	595

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based	A	B
12 week(s)	8450	8150
Exam fee ~362
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based	A	B
12 week(s)	8450	8150
Exam fee ~368

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10 week(s)	7140	6890
Exam fee ~362

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
10 week(s)	7140	6890
Exam fee ~368

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
10+1 week(s)	7400	7125
12+1 week(s)	8710	8385
Exam fee ~362

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
10+1 week(s)	7400	7125
12+1 week(s)	8710	8385
Exam fee ~368

IELTS course	A	B
4 week(s)	3120	3020
8 week(s)	5710	5510
12 week(s)	8270	7970
Extra week (12+)	640	615
Exam fee ~330

Options/Extras
Work experience placement	500
Work experience placement (4-6 weeks)	1520
Work experience placement (7-12 weeks)	1875
Work experience placement (13-26 weeks)	2310
Visa (n°416) for work experience placement to be obtained on site	500
Insurance during work placement (price on request)
Student house Deposit (to be paid on site)	300
Extra night with host family	38
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month)	35
Airport transfer (on arrival)	140
CAE Cambridge exam fee	368
FCE Cambridge exam fee	362

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+260/w.
Student house/double or triple room/no meals	-25/w.
Student house/single room/no meals	+60/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (private bathroom)	+160/w.