Advance EnglishSydney, Australia
Level 1, 2-4 Holden Street - 2131 Sydney - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The campus is located next to Ashfield Mall shopping centre.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 50% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Location: Advance Sydney is located in Ashfield, a suburb of Sydney. It is around 8 km west of the main hub of the city. The school is just down the road from the Ashfield Mall. The high street has a number of restaurants, bars, shops and cafes.
Public Transportation: Ashfield Train Station is a 5-minute walk from Advance English Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the central train station, in the Haymarket neighbourhood, to the south of the city.
Course selection: The school is fully equipped to teach adult students of an Elementary(A2) level and upwards, offering both General English courses and IELTS preparation (English for Academic Purposes) programmes throughout the year. The courses at Advance English Sydney are designed to give a good foundation in all areas of the English language, as well as for Academic Purposes. The school is well prepared and experienced in assisting students in achieving their language goals whilst having a great time in Sydney.
School facilities: The facilities of Advance Sydney are excellent, including an auditorium. a computer lab, a communal lounge and kitchen space, free WiFi and a Student support desk to assist with any questions, queries or concerns. The school also offers free after-class access to learning software for those who would like to study in their free time.
Social and Cultural: Students will find regular updates on the student noticeboard with activities, excursions and further information as to what is going on at the school.
English Courses
General Language
General English 20
20 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
180AU$171AU$
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 180171 | 360342 | 540513 | 720684 | 10801026 | 14401368 | 18001710 | 21602052 | 36003420 | 54005130 | 90008550 |
| Price in US$ | 106 | 211 | 316 | 421 | 631 | 841 | 1051 | 1261 | 2102 | 3152 | 5254 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
This course runs from Monday to Wednesday.
Students can pay an additional AUD 60 per week to have 5 lessons on a Friday.
Course specific data
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: 9:00 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Online
General English (Online)
2 lessons per week
|15 students (max)
Offer!from
100AU$95AU$
Course Details
Based on the price of 10 weeks
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1000950 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 584 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 9:00 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private classes (Online)
2 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
200AU$190AU$
Course Details
Based on the price of 10 weeks
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20001900 | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1168 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 9:00 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Possible course durations
10 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Advance English include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Advance English
Accreditations and Quality seals
CRICOSEnglish teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
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 9:00
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 Advance English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
2009
Legal name/parent company
Advance English Pty Ltd | Tax registration ID: ABN52137965765
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 20
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 5
Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 30% |
| Vietnam | 20% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| China | 10% |
| Other nationalities | 30% |
Information for all courses offered by Advance English
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 AU$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Sydney International Airport:
150 AU$ one way
300 AU$ return (both ways)
300 AU$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Sydney and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sydney page. For flight comparisons to Sydney, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
100 AU$
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 10 km |
| Basketball | | 10 km |
| Cooking | | 10 km |
| Cricket | | 10 km |
| Dancing | | 5 km |
| Diving | | 10 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 10 km |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 100 km |
| Music | | 5 km |
| Rugby | | - |
| Sailing | | 20 km |
| Skiing | | 600 km |
| Squash | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 5 km |
| Table Tennis | | 10 km |
| Tennis | | 5 km |
| Volleyball | | 10 km |
| Yoga | | 10 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Once a month.
Adults - Paid activities
Once a month.
FAQ about Advance English, Sydney
- Does this partner school have ELICOS accreditation?“Yes, absolutely, this school has ELICOS accreditation.”Beaurel, from - Jun 17, 2024
- What is the minimum level required for the in person General English course?“Currently (2024), the minimum English level required for this course is A2. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 16, 2024
- What is the number of students per class at Advance English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Advance English varies from 1 students (Private classes (Online)) to 15 students (General English 20)
- Which countries are students of Advance English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Advance English comes from Thailand with a 30% representation, followed by students from Vietnam (20%) and Brazil (10%).
- Advance English offers courses for which ages?Advance English offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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