English school in Melbourne: EC English
Location: EC English Melbourne is located in the bustling city of Melbourne, in the southeastern Australian region of Victoria. The school is housed in a superb central location in the heart of the Melbourne business district, very close to major train stations, tram lines and buses. EC Melbourne is close to popular tourist attractions such as The Aquarium and the Immigration Museum. Jump on the number 16 tram and the world-renowned St.Kilda beach is a mere 20 minutes away.
Social and cultural: Melbourne is an exciting, dynamic city with a distinctly European-Australian feel. There is a large variety of international events that take place in Melbourne, including the Australian tennis open and the Melbourne Grand Prix.
School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, EC English has pushed boundaries within English tuition for all levels and age groups for many years. The group consists of multiple schools spread throughout the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the three steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students receive a friendly learning atmosphere, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
- EC English operated previously under the name CES Embassy English.
- The language school EC English was founded in Melbourne, Australia in 1990.
- Abbreviated name of school: EC Melbourne
English Courses
Information for all courses offered by EC English
Student insurance up to 24 months: AUD 45 (per month).
1257 welfare undertaking fee (under 18s): AUD 500.
Lessons needed per English language level
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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
EC English (EC)
“EC Melbourne will provide you with a fun learning experience, where you will acquire languge and life skills for a better future. Meet and make friends for life from every corner of the globe.”
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Soccer field / football pitch
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms: 22Number of public PC workstations: 99Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
400 AU$ return (both ways)
600 AU$ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
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Student opinions about EC English, Melbourne
- City Language Centre
- Discover English, Victoria
- Einstein College of Australia
- ILSC Language School
- Influent
- International House, City Centre
- Melbourne City College, Sountern Cross Station
- OHC English, Melbourne CBD
- RGIT Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Turner English College
FAQ about EC English, Melbourne
- What is the best price for a course at EC English, Melbourne?
- Is airport pickup offered by EC English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Melbourne Airport (200 AU$), Avalon Airport (300 AU$)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at EC English?100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of EC English from?The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Japan with a 16.31% representation, followed by students from Korea (12.77%) and Thailand (9.69%).