Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Sydney Centre : English Language Company
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School

The school 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 to 12 weeks
Levels: Elementary to advanced
Students/class: 10-15 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 8:30–12:00 or 15:30–17:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Options: (from intermediate level upwards)
International Business English, IELTS Preparation, Working Holiday English, English for Hospitality & Tourism, etc.
Details: 08:30 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 15:15 or 14:15-20:15
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 or 12* weeks
*+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: 8-12 people
Details: cf. intensive course

Intensive course + work experience placement
Course duration: min. 8 weeks
Duration of work experience: min. 4 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. intensive course

Accommodation

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.

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.

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.

At a glance

/ in summary...

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


Location of the language school English Language Company

Quality marks

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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

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 .2009
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 27.12.2009

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family / single room / half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ;
Standard course A
2 weeks 1560
3 weeks 2105
4 weeks 2650
6 weeks 3740
8 weeks 4860
12 weeks 7040
Intensive course A
2 weeks 1660
3 weeks 2255
4 weeks 2850
6 weeks 4040
8 weeks 5260
12 weeks 7640
16 weeks 10060
24 weeks 14340
Extra week (24+) 575
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
10 weeks 6650
Exam fee ~365
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A
12+1 weeks 8125
Exam fee ~365
Options/Extras
Work experience placement 350
Work experience placement (4-6 weeks) 1450
Work experience placement (7-12 weeks) 1785
Work experience placement (13-26 weeks) 2200
Work experience placement (27-52 weeks) 2780
Visa (n°416) for work experience placement to be obtained on site 485
Insurance during work placement (per month) 50
Extra night 35
Compulsory health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 31
Airport transfer 120



Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 245/w.
High season
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