What we like about the school
- Melbourne is one of the top destinations our students liked most
Ashton College
The language school Ashton College was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 2008. Since 2009, Ashton College has provided high standards of education for more than 3000 students within an inclusive and supportive environment that provides them with a total learning experience.
The main campus, Footscray Campus is located only 5km from Melbourne CBD. There are a lot of car parking areas available in the nearby streets. This campus is also located less than a 2 minutes walk from Footscray Train Station,only 3 stops from Melbourne CBD's Flinders Street Station making it easy to get to.
Ashton College offers a friendly learning environment and welcome students from different culture backgrounds.
The school address is: 213 Nicholson Street Footscray, 3011 - Melbourne, Australia (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
VELG, AUSTRALIA Future Unlimited, Study Melbourne, ASQA, Automotive Training VictoriaFacilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
15Number of public PC workstations:
40Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 AU$ per course.
Average number of students
- Junior courses in summer: 30
- Junior courses throughout the year: 20
Average age of students
- in summer: 19 years
- throughout the year: 22 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 8
- Adult courses throughout the year: 8
- Junior courses in summer: 3
- Junior courses throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- 15 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
8
3
Optional airport transfer
Melbourne Airport:150 AU$ pick up
250 AU$ return (both ways)
Avalon, Avalon Airport:
150 AU$ pick up
250 AU$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018 - 22.Jan.2018.
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 20.Jan.2019, 28.Jan.2019, 11.Mar.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 25.Apr.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 05.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 920 874 | 1380 1311 | 1840 1748 | 4600 4370 | 6900 6555 | 9200 8740 | 11500 10925 | 230 219 |
| Price in US$ | 158 | 316 | 474 | 631 | 947 | 1262 | 3154 | 4731 | 6307 | 7884 | 158 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 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: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 4050 3848 | 5400 5130 | 6750 6413 | 8100 7695 | 270 257 |
| Price in US$ | 186 | 371 | 556 | 741 | 1111 | 1481 | 2777 | 3702 | 4628 | 5553 | 186 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 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: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 18
342 AU$ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 2160 2052 | 2880 2736 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 | 8640 8208 | 12960 12312 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | 247 | 494 | 741 | 988 | 1481 | 1975 | 2468 | 2962 | 5923 | 8885 | 247 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Material Fee:
01-12 Weeks: A$200
13-24 Weeks: A$400
25-36 Weeks: A$600. Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
01-12 Weeks: A$200
13-24 Weeks: A$400
25-36 Weeks: A$600. Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 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: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Morning: 9:30 - 12:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Note: All courses offered by Ashton College, Melbourne can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Comments about courses:A A$250 cancellation fee will be charged after issuing eCoE if course cancellation is required, unless the reason of course cancellation is because of visa rejection.
NO Material Fee for General English and English for Academic Purpose.
NO Material Fee for General English and English for Academic Purpose.
Accommodation
In high demand!
1 review
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
300 AU$ per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 2700 | 3000 | 3300 | 3600 | 300 | 1200 | 250 |
| Price in US$ | 217 | 433 | 650 | 866 | 1083 | 1299 | 1516 | 1732 | 1949 | 2165 | 2382 | 2598 | 217 | 866 | 181 |
Prices 2019
Prices 2018
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
For under 18 students, the homestay price is AUD$350 per week.
Price extra night:
50 AU$
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Maximum age of students: 99
Maximum age of students: 99
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | 0.5 km |
| Cricket | | 3 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 50 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 7 km |
| Horse riding | | 50 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | 3 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
3.0/5.0
Overall rating
3 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.3/5.0
Organisation
3.3/5.0
Facilities
2.7/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
2.7/5.0
Value for money
2.3/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Other
4.0/5.0
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