Language school Work & Travel - Sydney, English Language Company (ELC)

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

Intensive course + job
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 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

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based + job
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: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based + job
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: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE) + job
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: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE) + job
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: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE) + job
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: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE) + job
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: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:45

Work & Travel Company (WTC)
Following the English classes, Work and Travel Company proposes to you a job placement programme allowing you to discover Australia whist financing your travels thanks to paid jobs.

The programme includes:

• An individualised information and guidance meeting in the offices of our partner school
• The application for your "tax-file number", allowing you to work legally
• The opening of a bank account in your name prior to your arrival - students only need to sign the papers on their orientation day and deposit money onto the account to activate it.
• Access to paid work (around AUD 14 per hour for a WTC job with no perks)
• Free Internet access in the WTC centre and in 15 Backpackers World Travel centres around Australia
• The WTC member card. It is an ID card and an international calling card that allows you to access all of the WTC services and get useful reductions for your travelling and visits from the Backpackers World Travel offices.
• The guarantee to receive the best prices in the 40 Backpackers World Travel agencies
• Orientation and regular travel talks to learn about all of the WTC services and offers. Appointments with staff for further information.
• The possibility to participate in all of the activities organised by the WTC on-site (some at extra charge)
• Significant discounts on your travel activities offered by the travel desk
• Free faxing and photocopying in the WTC offices in Sydney
• A free emergency assistance number (24/7)
• A pre-paid SIM card - extra AUD 10 bonus with the purchase of your first recharge
• The opening of a general mailbox in our offices in Sydney
• Free mail holding in your private mailbox at the Sydney Centre. Optional mail forwarding service charged as per post rates.

The work
The jobs are mainly proposed in the following areas: tourism (bars, cafés, hotels, restaurants), office work (in a company, secretarial or reception work), hospital (nurse), call and goods handling centres. In Australia, you will be offered a salary of a minimum of AUD 12 per hour, with the average pay rate for WTC jobs being over AUD 18 per hour. The jobs proposed are of a duration of one day to three months, giving you the opportunity to increase the number of experiences, whilst travelling the country.

«Responsible Service of Alcohol»
Training for barman/barmaid
In most Australian states including New South Wales, the Australian government has made this course compulsory for all the participants who wish to work in the services and restaurant sector where alcohol is proposed. This course, which takes place over a day, covers the topics of responsibility during the serving of alcohol as well as the study of the rules and practices for the serving of all alcoholic drinks.

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 two bathrooms, 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

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 (ELC)

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Dates and Prices

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Dates and prices in AUD (AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.81) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: 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
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

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Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family or student house (during the courses)
School enrolment fee & certificate
Placement fee (jobs)
Package Work&Travel
Travel documents

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

Intensive course + job	A	B
4 week(s)	3750	3650
8 week(s)	6340	6140
12 week(s)	8900	8600
Extra week from:	640	615

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based + job	A	B
12 week(s)	9080	8780
Exam fee ~362
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based + job	A	B
12 week(s)	9080	8780
Exam fee ~368

Cambridge course (FCE) + job	A	B
10 week(s)	7770	7520
Exam fee ~362

Cambridge course (CAE) + job	A	B
10 week(s)	7770	7520
Exam fee ~368

Cambridge course (FCE) + job	A	B
10+1 week(s)	8030	7755
12+1 week(s)	9340	9015
Exam fee ~362

Cambridge course (CAE) + job	A	B
10+1 week(s)	8030	7755
12+1 week(s)	9340	9015
Exam fee ~368

Options/Extras
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month)	35
Student house Deposit (to be paid on site)	300
Airport transfer (on arrival)	140
Accommodation (during the job per week)	260
- Host family/single room/half board
Accommodation (during the job per week)	235
- Student house/double room/no meals
Accommodation (during the job per week)	295
- Student house/single room/no meals
Accommodation (during the job per week)	395
- Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Extra night with host family	38
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.