English Language School, Sydney, Australia

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2. Language School  English Language School, Sydney

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.

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Facilities

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
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

3. English Courses

All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.

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Standard (GE1)
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 15
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)
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Intensive (GE2)
Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 15
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)
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Semi-Intensive
Lessons per week: 24  / Max. group size: 15
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)
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One-to-One (PL10)
Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 1
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
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)
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English for Academic Purposes - One Term
Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 18
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)
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Academic Semester Abroad
Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 18
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)
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Academic Year Abroad
Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 18
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 Version
Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 15
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 Version
Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 15
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.

4. Accommodation

All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency)

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Hostel (single room) From 385 Austral. $ week
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Hostel shared room (multiple beds) From 105 Austral. $ week
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Homestay // single room, half board
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.
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Residence - Montpelier House // single
 / 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.
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Residence - Montpelier House // double
 / 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.
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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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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.

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 6
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