Sydney English Academy, Sydney, Australia
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General Information on Sydney English Academy
The language school Sydney English Academy was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2001. The school is located 100 metres from the beautiful 'Manly Beach'. There is a wide range of shops, restaurants and cafes next to the school. The Harbour Bridge and Opera House are only 20 minutes away by ferry. The school address is: La Galerie, Shop 19, 74 - 78 The Corso, Manly, 2095 Sydney (Australia).
Facilities
Kitchen for student use, microwave for student use, lounge, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating in all classrooms.
Ample natural light in most classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Sydney English Academy, Sydney
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Sydney. It takes 50 minutes by car to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 8 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 8 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 110 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 5 Adult courses throughout the year: 4 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 25 % Germany 10 % France 5 % | Italy 5 % Japan 20 % Korea 10 % Switzerland 20 % Spain 5 % |
All prices in AUS$ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 | 36 |
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| Price in AUS$ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 4290 | 7680 | 11160 |
| The course includes 2 hours of supervised study and 1 hour of Conversation Club. Below are the recommended starting dates. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 29.Jan.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 20.May.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 08.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2)  | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in AUS$ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
| Students can start any Monday except public holidays. Below are the recommended starting dates. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 29.Jan.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 20.May.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 08.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in AUS$ | -- | 1250 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Students attend the full time English course during the week for two weeks and do the PADI DIVE course certificate over two weekends. Students must undergo a diving medical in Australia (estimated cost approximately AUS$100). Medical examination needs to be booked by the student after arrival. An extra fee of AUS$55 for diving manuals in languages other than English. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in AUS$ | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Students attend the part time English course in the morning and 3 two hour surfing lessons in the afternoon per week. The surf school is a few minutes walk from the school and students are provided with surfboard and wetsuit. This course is not available to people travelling on Student Visas. Students must be able to swim. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 12:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in AUS$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3850 | 4530 |
| The exams are held on the 9th of March, 8th of June and 7th of December. 10 week course start date: 31.12.2012 12 week course start date: 18.03 or 16.09 | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 18.Mar.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 09.Mar.2013, 08.Jun.2013, 07.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 300 AUS$ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in AUS$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4530 |
| The exams are held on the 16th of March, 12th of June and 4th of December. 11 week course start date: 31.12.2012 12 week course start date: 18.03 or 09.09 | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 18.Mar.2013, 09.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 16.Mar.2013, 12.Jun.2013, 04.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in AUS$ | -- | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2380 | 2720 | 3400 | 4080 | 340 |
| Course start dates: 31.12.2012, 25.03.2013, 17.06.2013, 09.09.2013. Students can also join the class on any Monday except public holidays. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 25.Mar.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 09.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 8:45 - 13:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Sydney English Academy, 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 180.00 AUS$ |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 130 AUS$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , IELTS |
| Average examination results: | 90% at Cambridge First 90% at Cambridge Advanced |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 25.Apr.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 23.Dec.2013 - 27.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, English |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in AUS$ | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 350 | 100 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person You will sleep in a dormitory with 4 - 6 beds. The prices are seasonal and vary from AUS$180 - AUS$350 per week. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Shared room (multiple beds). Price extra night: 50 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in AUS$ | -- | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 260 | 200 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person Breakfast and dinner each day plus lunches on the weekends. Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 38 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in AUS$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 225 | 200 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday Price per person Breakfast and dinner each day plus lunches on the weekends. Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 32 AUS$ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Comment | All of our homestay families and other accommodation options have been inspected by a SEA Director in order to maintain the highest standards. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Kingsford Smith (SYD): for 135 AUS$ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 0.5 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km | ||
| Music | | 0.5 km | ||
| Sailing | | 0.5 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0.5 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0.1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 0.1 km |
| Overall rating |  4.3/5.0 (21 reviews) |
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| City | 4.9/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
| Students liked about Sydney English Academy, Sydney | |
| "The social activities and classmates " - Loui Sejer (21 years) | |
| "English classes and surf lessons were both of very high quality. " - Tatjana (57 years) | |
| "The crew, they are the best!" - David (26 years) | |
| All 21 reviews of Sydney English Academy | |
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