Astley English CollegeSydney, Australia
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4.0
Overall school rating of Astley English College, Sydney
Ranked #6 of 14 English schools in Sydney
School
Location of the school
5.0
Facilities
3.0
Social activities
2.0
Organisation
4.0
Course
Quality of teaching
4.0
Value for money
4.0
What we like about the school
- Students have a library at their disposal
- Situated next to Central Station.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Optional language workshops.
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 6 days notice.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school
Location: Nestled in the Surry Hill borough of Sydney resides Astley English College. Surrey Hill is described as the bohemian neighbourhood of Sydney with a comparison made to Nottinghill in London. The streets are filled with eclectic eateries, one of a kind boutiques and unique coffee bars, with a monthly vintage market where locals flock to get great deals on trendy clothing and one of a kind items.
Getting around: The school is minutes from the central Sydney train station with lines extending throughout the province of New South Wales. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and although not the capital its size often confuses people into thinking that it is. It is a modern city with a well designed public transport system allowing its residents and visitors to explore its quarters with ease.
City features: Sydney Opera House draws the most interest from tourists and from Astley English College, students can visit the stunning building by walking through the streets in 40 minutes or by bus hopping for 20 minutes. Around the Sydney Opera House, along with great views of the surrounding areas, students can see the Botanical Gardens, The Museum of Sydney and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It is not possible to enter the water around the harbour, but for those needing to place their feet in the Australian water, then Bondi Beach is definitely worth a trip. From Astley English College, students can take a bus to the coast of the city in 35 minutes and enjoy the sun after a hard day of studying.
Ethos of school: The school’s principles are based around the 5 words; Respect, Positivity, Empathy, Loyalty and Fun and this is transparent in the daily running of the school. The school respects that each student has their own background and reasoning for learning English and focuses on understanding this and incorporating it into group work. It is important to the school that no student is left behind in learning and the teachers are empathic in the differing pace of learning a language each student may have and are adaptable in their learning styles so that the whole group learns together.
Teaching style: The staff are highly trained in teaching English to foreign students and intertwine the curriculum taught in the classroom with fun and interactive games to keep students engaged at all times. Everyone at the school has a positive attitude and encourages students to engage in the classroom and outside to make the most of their experience at the school as practical application of English is just as important as the grammar.
School facilities: Astley English College has a support desk for all students to use which aids the school in being loyal to each student's wishes and ensures that any problems that arise whilst at the school, be it inside the school or outside are addressed and no student feels alone. Other facilities available at the school are a student lounge, a computer lab, a library and a cafeteria for break time and conversing with peers after class.
- The language school Astley English College was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2016.
- Legal name / parent company: Astley College Australia Pty Ltd
- Tax registration ID: ABN74132309963
- Abbreviated name of school: AEC Sydney
English Courses
General Language
General English ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
20 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer! from
200AU$ 190AU$
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
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The General English Course aims to develop students’ social practical communication skills in terms of four English skills: listening, speaking and pronunciation, reading and writing including grammar.
The General English course is a 20 hour/week course designed to give students the opportunity for rapid progress in all facets of the English language. Classes are structured from beginner through advanced.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 16:15
Afternoon: 17:15 - 21:30
Morning: 8:30 - 16:15
Afternoon: 17:15 - 21:30
Possible course durations
4-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 15
Course Brochure
Astley English College Brochure ![]()
Evening Course
5 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer! from
230AU$ 219AU$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at school Our price | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 920 874 | 1150 1093 | 1380 1311 | 1610 1530 | 1840 1748 | 2300 2185 | 2760 2622 | 230 219 |
The General English Course aims to develop students’ social practical communication skills in terms of four English skills: listening, speaking and pronunciation, reading and writing including grammar.
The General English course is a 20 hour/week course designed to give students the opportunity for rapid progress in all facets of the English language. Classes are structured from beginner through advanced.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 15
Weekend Course
3 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer! from
175AU$ 167AU$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price at school Our price | 175 167 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 700 665 | 875 832 | 1050 998 | 1225 1164 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 175 167 |
The General English Course aims to develop students’ social practical communication skills in terms of four English skills: listening, speaking and pronunciation, reading and writing including grammar. The General English course is a 20 hour/week course designed to give students the opportunity for rapid progress in all facets of the English language. Classes are structured from beginner through advanced.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:15 - 17:00
Morning: 8:15 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 15
Exam Preparation
IETLS Preparation Course
3 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer! from
215AU$ 205AU$
Based on the price of 4 weeks
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
| Price at school Our price | -- | 430 409 | 645 613 | 860 817 | 1075 1022 | 1290 1226 | 1505 1430 | 1720 1634 | 1935 1839 | 2150 2043 | 2580 2451 |
The IELTS Test is extremely challenging, and this course is designed to help you prepare and
develop techniques to ensure your success.In order to familiarise yourself with the test, you
will take regular practice tests in class. You will also have access to extra support and guidance when you need to book your external IELTS Test in Australia.
Are you searching for the best IELTS preparation course in Sydney? Then come and join Astley English College to better prepare for the IELTS exam.
The IELTS Preparation course is a 20 hour/week course designed to prepare students to undertake the IELTS English test.
Students who wish to enrol in the program should demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English skills. The IELTS preparation course aims to:
-Familiarise students with all elements of the IELTS test.
-Provide test-taking strategies to maximise student band scores.
-Assist students to achieve the band score they need.
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
0-1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 16:15
Afternoon: 17:15 - 21:30
Morning: 8:30 - 16:15
Afternoon: 17:15 - 21:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 18 / Average: 15
Information for all courses offered by Astley English College
Comments about courses
AM Shift $210 per week AUD
PM Shift $230 per week AUD
Every Monday intake date
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 10 AU$ per week.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by Astley English College, Sydney can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Astley English College (AEC)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Future UnlimitedEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Astley English College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 7Number of public PC workstations: 6Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 1
Age of students
Visa Documents
You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Leisure activities
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| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
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| Dancing | |
| Diving | |
| Field Hockey | |
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| Golf | |
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| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Rugby | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Windsurfing | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Paid activities
Wildlife experience, sea kayaking, shopping,sightseeing.
Accommodation
Homestay Plus
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
350 AU$
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 290 |
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 290AU$.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Includes
TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (supplement fee), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
61
Student opinions about Astley English College, Sydney
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Vanessa
28 years
“1. the school has a super central location
2. it is the cheapest compared to other English schools
3. the teachers are super nice and friendly, they give good lessons, they try to make it varied and put a lot of effort into it.
4. there are microwaves where you can heat up your food.
5. there are enough breaks, which are made short in the morning
6. there is no homework.
7. there are sometimes excursions.
8. the teachers show you what will be on the exam.”
“1. The "kitchen" is only minimally equipped - not much cutlery, stuff you need to clean your dishes
2. In the toilets there are never paper towels to dry your hands and only sometimes soap, and there are no toilet brushes next to the toilets.
3. The air conditioning on the first floor is set much, much too cold, you even start to shiver if you sit there for more than an hour. On the third floor, on the other hand, the air conditioning doesn't work at all, which doesn't bother me personally as there is a fan.
4. It was a bit disorganised at the beginning, the school didn't even know that I was enrolled there, but they dealt with everything in a very friendly way.
5. Ihe classrooms are very poorly equipped, uneven desks, different chairs, a blackboard that is too small with too little space, they use a TV to display what we are working on - so no projector or whiteboard. The other classrooms have a seat with an integrated table, but it's far too small and you can't work well at it.
6. The learning material could be a bit more.
7. The teaching methods could be a bit more modern and more adapted to the students”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
2.0
Course: General English - 8 weeks
18. Jan. 2024
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FAQ about Astley English College, Sydney
- What is the best price for a course at Astley, Sydney?English courses at Astley start at 167 AU$ for Weekend Course course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at Astley English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Astley English varies from 18 students (General English) to 18 students (General English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Astley English College?100% of teachers at Astley English College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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