Language school Sydney, English Language Company (ELC)

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.

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 with en-suite bathroom 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.

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.