English Language School, Sydney, Australia
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General Information on Sydney
Sydney is Australia's largest and most cosmopolitan city often called the "Harbour City". It is Australia's largest financial centres with dizzy scyscrapers, delicious and daring restaurants, superb shopping and friendly people. It is a major international tourist destination, notable for its beaches, especially Bondi Beach, and twin landmarks: the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge.
Cost of living in Australia
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Australia is around US$ 1.54.
General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1976. The school is situated in the central city area, surrounded by shops, cafes restaurants and bars. It is close to the famous tourist attractions of Darling Harbour and Chinatown.
Click here for a detailed Sydney city guideFacilities
The school has computer laboratories with the latest software, Internet and e-mail access, a resource centre, a student lounge and a library.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Sydney International;. It takes 30 minutes by taxi, bus to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 450 Adult courses throughout the year: 200 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 22 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.
| 1 Standard (GE1)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2600 | 3250 | 3840 | 320 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2)Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 395 | 790 | 1185 | 1580 | 1975 | 2370 | 3120 | 3900 | 4500 | 375 |
| 20 general lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. There are 3 types of electives available: language building, exam skills and special interest. Electives are tailored to your own level of English. For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 365 AUS$/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 355 AUS$/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 345 AUS$/week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 Semi-IntensiveLessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2920 | 3650 | 4200 | 350 |
| 16 general lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. There are 3 types of electives available: language building, exam skills and special interest. Electives are tailored to your own level of English.
For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 340 AUS$/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 330 AUS$/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 320 AUS$/week. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 4 One-to-One (PL10)Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 1340 | 2680 | 4020 | 5360 | 6700 | 8040 | 10720 | 13400 | 16080 | 1340 |
| Must be taken in combination with a group course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 One-to-One (PL5)Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 670 | 1340 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 5360 | 6700 | 8040 | 670 |
| Must be taken in combination with a group course. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 English for Academic Purposes - One TermLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3900 | -- | -- |
| This course provides the most effective, guaranteed pathway to an Australian university by combining intensive English language training, academic study skills and IELTS preparation. Price for 2 terms: 7300 AUS$ Price for 3 terms: 10650 AUS$. Students should have IELTS of 4.5 or above. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 18.Feb, 24.Mar, 28.Apr, 02.Jun, 11.Aug, 20.Oct, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 7 Academic Semester AbroadLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 312.5 |
| Course duration 24 weeks. Price: AUS$ 7500.
Course includes: tuition; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 8 Academic Year AbroadLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 18 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 295.95 |
| Course duration 37 weeks. Price: AUS$ 10950.
Course includes: tuition; vacation between each term; termly assessment and full written academic report; university counselling and support; diploma of English on successful completion. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 02.Jan, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Aug | |||||||||
| 9 Cambridge First Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4600 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of AUS$ 365. Course can be taken for 9 weeks also. Price: AUS$ 3780 | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan, 17.Mar, 15.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 10 Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation - Core VersionLessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4600 | -- |
| 20 exam preparation lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. Not included: Exam fee of AUS$ 365. Course can be taken for 9 weeks also. Price: AUS$ 3780 | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by English Language School, Sydney can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 200.00 Austral. $ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 134 Austral. $. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge Advanced , Cambridge First , IELTS , prep for Ielts |
| Average examination results: | 75 % C abo at Cambridge Advanced 80% C abov at Cambridge First 80% 6.0 ab at IELTS at prep for Ielts |
| School closed: | National holidays in Australia: 01.Jan, 06.Jan, 24.Mar, 01.May, 08.May, 12.May, 27.May, 14.Jul, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 11.Nov, 25.Jan And also on the following dates 28.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 09.Jun, 04.Aug, 06.Oct, 25.Dec, 28.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Greek, Chinese, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change. | |
All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (single room) From 385 Austral. $ week | ||||
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| 2 Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 105 Austral. $ week | ||||
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| 3 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Austral. $ | 270 | 1080 | -- | 215 |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 Austral. $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Residence - Montpelier House // single | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Austral. $ | 260 | 1040 | 500 | 215 |
| Located in Elizabeth bay. Includes: Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| 5 Residence - Montpelier House // double | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
| Price Austral. $ | 230 | -- | 500 | 215 |
| Located in Elizabeth bay. Includes: Access to laundry service, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Comment | Students are expected to arrive and depart on a weekend day. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 130 Austral. $ (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 20 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 100 km | ||
| Music | | 5 km | ||
| Sailing | | 5 km | ||
| Skiing | | 700 km | ||
| Squash | | 5 km | ||
| Tennis | | 5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 5 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 9 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Sightseeing, surfing. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by English Language School: | Beach weekends, beach volleyball, wine tours. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 6 |
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English Language School, Sydney, Australia
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