What we like about the school
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
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.
- Address: 213 Nicholson Street Footscray, 3011 - Melbourne, Australia (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Ashton College Pty Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: ABN48110049270
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Ashton College
Daily disinfection and social distance control.
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
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 250AU$
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 100 AU$ per course level.
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 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020 - 19 Jan. 2020, 27 Jan. 2020, 09 Mar. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 25 Apr. 2020, 08 Jun. 2020, 25 Sep. 2020, 03 Nov. 2020, 14 Dec. 2020, 31 Dec. 2020.
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
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 30 | 31 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 3600 3420 | 3600 3420 | 5100 4845 | 5270 5007 | 170 162 |
| Price in € | 116 | 232 | 347 | 463 | 694 | 925 | 2081 | 2081 | 2947 | 3046 | 99 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
27 Jan. 2020
27 Jan. 2020
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
Brochures
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 30 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 3600 3420 | 3600 3420 | 4375 4157 | 5250 4988 | 170 162 |
| Price in € | 116 | 232 | 347 | 463 | 694 | 925 | 2081 | 2081 | 2528 | 3034 | 99 |
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
Brochures
Note: All courses offered by Ashton College, Melbourne can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Comments about courses:Application fee (Enrolment fee):
- No Application fee will be charged for English courses that last 11 weeks or more.
- A non-refundable application fee (Enrolment fee) of AUD 250 will be charged from the students who applied to study English from 1 - 10 weeks.
Material fee:
Material fees will be charged for books and studying materials.
- No Application fee will be charged for English courses that last 11 weeks or more.
- A non-refundable application fee (Enrolment fee) of AUD 250 will be charged from the students who applied to study English from 1 - 10 weeks.
Material fee:
Material fees will be charged for books and studying materials.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in AU$ | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 1200 | 250 |
| Price in € | 183 | 365 | 548 | 730 | 913 | 1095 | 1278 | 1460 | 1825 | 2190 | 183 | 730 | 153 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
For students under 18, 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: 18Maximum age of students: 40
| 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
Overall school rating
3 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
3.7
Organisation
3.3
Facilities
2.7
Social activities
3.0
Course quality / Progress in language
2.7
Value for money
2.3
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
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What students liked about Ashton College, Melbourne
Cheolwoo
“Chance to communicate with other students.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
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Other English schools in Melbourne offering English courses:
- Discover English, Victoria
- English school in Melbourne: EC English
- Einstein College of Australia
- FTI - Federation Technology Institute
- ILSC Language School
- Kaplan International Languages, Docklands
- LAB - Languages Across Borders, Central Business District (CBD)
- Melbourne City College, Sountern Cross Station
- OHC English, Melbourne CBD
- Primus English
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- What is the best price for a course at Ashton College, Melbourne?English courses at Ashton College start at 190 AU$ for General English course with 18 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Ashton?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Ashton
- Is it possible to take a course at Ashton College as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: General English
- Is airport pickup offered by Ashton College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Melbourne Airport (150 AU$), Avalon, Avalon Airport (150 AU$)
- What is the number of students per class at Ashton?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Ashton varies from 18 students (General English) to 18 students (General English)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Ashton College?100% of teachers at Ashton College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Ashton College from?The highest Nationality percentage at Ashton College comes from Thailand with a 8% representation, followed by students from Japan (4%) and Vietnam (3%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Ashton College offers courses for which ages?Ashton College offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.
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