Sydney 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 Sydney Language School
The language school Sydney Language School was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1987. The main campus is located within walking distance of the Central Station and the city centre is only a few minutes away.
Click here for a detailed Sydney city guideFacilities
The school has relaxing lounges, a computer laboratory with internet access and a study centre.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Sydney. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Sydney Language School in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 450 Adult courses throughout the year: 350 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 12 throughout the year: 12 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % China 2 % France 11 % | Italy 3 % Japan 20 % Korea 19 % Switzerland 17 % Spain 6 % |
All prices in Austral. $ (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.
| 1 Full-time EnglishLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 340 | 680 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 2720 | 3400 | 4060 | 330 |
| Course price 11 to 20 weeks =$330/week Course price 21 to 30 weeks =$320/week Course price 31 to 40 weeks =$310/week Course price 41 to 52 weeks =$300/week | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 2 Part-time EnglishLessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 English For Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 1Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4080 | 297 |
| EAP 1 is equivalent of IELTS 5.0 and above. 12-week course. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 31.Dec, 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 English For Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 2Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4080 | 297 |
| EAP 2 is equivalent of IELTS 6.0 and above. 12-week course. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 English for Hospitality and Tourism (EHT)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4080 | 330 |
| Lively course with many different components such as examination for the "Customer Service Specialist"-certificate provided by Marriott Hotels Group in Washington DC. Those who wish to learn more about tourism studies are transferred to our sister college, AFTA Travel & Tourism College NSW, for the last two weeks. Course duration: 12 weeks (10 weeks English + 2 weeks tourism industry training). | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 24.Mar, 14.Jul, 22.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 6 Cambridge Preparation - FirstLessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| January: 10-week course; March & September: 12-week courses. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 14.Jan, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 15.Sep, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 11:45 Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Cambridge Preparation - AdvancedLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| January: 10-week course; March & September: 12-week courses. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 14.Jan, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 15.Sep, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 11:45 Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 8 Cambridge Preparation - ProficiencyLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Austral. $ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4440 | 370 |
| 12-week course. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 15.Sep, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 8:30 - 11:45 Afternoon: 12:45 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Proficiency (C2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 90 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Sydney 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 115 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: | Tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately AU$45 Austral. $. |
| Exams offered: | Cambridge Advanced , TOEFL , Cambridge First , Cambridge Proficiency , IELTS, TOEIC |
| Average examination results: | 94% pass at Cambridge Advanced 200/520 at TOEFL 92% pass at Cambridge First 97% pass at Cambridge Proficiency 6.00, 620 at IELTS, TOEIC |
| School closed: | National holidays in Australia: 01.Jan, 06.Jan, 24.Mar, 01.May, 08.May, 12.May, 27.May, 14.Jul, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 11.Nov, 25.Jan And also on the following dates 28.Jan, 21.Mar, 09.Jun, 04.Aug, 06.Oct, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Cantonese, Polish, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Chinese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Also offered: -IELTS and TOEIC Preparation as elective afternoon classes as part of a full time General English course. - High School preparation courses(EAP) - Compulsory OSHC Insurance for student visa holders: 29 AUS$ per month | |
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 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Austral. $ | 220 | -- | 180 | |
| Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 38 Austral. $ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Unilodge Hostel/Student Accommodation // | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price Austral. $ | 280 | -- | 280 | |
| This accommodation is a 3,5-star ranked venue 3 minutes from the school. A security deposit of $250 which will be refunded at the completion of the course (with a $100 deduction for cleaning charges) is necessary. Unilodge has a swimming pool, BBQ area, gym and play area. Includes: Weekly cleaning, No meals, Private bathroom. No extra nights bookable. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 90 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 | | 10 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 5 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 100 km | ||
| Music | | 5 km | ||
| Sailing | | 5 km | ||
| Skiing | | 400 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 10 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Surfing, bush walking. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Sydney Language School: | Excursions, wine tasting, sightseeing. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 16 |
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Sydney Language School, Sydney, Australia
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