Language course English in Sydney

English Language Company

Our partner school ELC (English Language Company) is located in the very heart of the city, near the train station and at walking distance from Darling Harbor. The language school has 20 modern classrooms, two student lounges, a kitchen and free Wi-Fi. The features of this language school, in addition to the well-trained teachers, the excellent mix of nationalities. Here you have lessons with fellow students from more than 45 different countries!

Social programme

To get to know Sydney and your classmates even better, the school offers a social programme with different activities and excursions on a weekly basis. There will be activities to discover Sydney, social events at the school, seminars on Australian culture, sport activities and also trips outside of Sydney in the weekends. The school has it's own "travel desk" where you can always inform about possible trips you'd like to take in weekends or if you're planning to travel around Australia after your language course.

The school also offers a "Work Ready Program" and a "Work & Travel Program" for students who are interested in working and/or travelling after the language course.

Intensive Course

The intensive course consists of either 15 or 25 lessons per week and is available from a duration of 2 weeks. With the intensive course of 15 lessons per week, you will expand your general English skills such as grammar, vocabulary, writing texts, listening and reading comprehension and above all your communication skills.

The core program with the general english classes takes part from Monday to Thursday. Every friday the school offer English Extras optional clases. There are a total of 4 different subject areas on offer and you have the opportunity to choose a topic every Friday depending on your interest.

With the 25 lessons per week intensive course, you can choose 5 special focus modules and 5 so-called "English Extras" hours in addition to 15 general English lessons.

The special focus modules allow you to choose between different topics, such as: Business English, Grammar, SLV (Speaking, Listening, Vocabulary), preparing for the Cambridge or IELTS test, or improving your writing skills.

The so-called "English Extras" are workshops, activities or lessons, with different contents. Every friday you can choose at which workshop / lesson you attend. Examples of this are workshops on Australia's culture and history, preparation for applications / resume writing, conversation club, presentation techniques, excursions to get to know Sydney, etc.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 16 per class
Number of lessons per week:
15
25
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 705 976 1247 1519 1790 2061 2332 2604 2875 3146 3418 3689 3960 4232 4503
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals 2307 2791 3276 3760 4244 4729 5213 5698 6182 6667 7151 7636 8120
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 2497 3020 3544 4067 4590 5113 5637 6160 6683 7206 7729 8253 8776
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 1502 2051 2600 3150 3699 4248 4797 5346 5895 6444 6993 7542 8091 8640 9189
Intensive with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 7943 8695 9448 10200 10953 11705 12458
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Students aged 16–17 are required to book 25 lessons per week.

Course materials:  

ca. €59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Surcharge for Christmas and Easter: AUD 110 / € 72.

A twin room with a host family is only possible for students travelling together.

For students under 18 years of age, the following surcharges apply:

A guardianship fee of AUD 75 / € 49 per week (minimum AUD 300 / € 194 for stays of 1–4 weeks)
An additional enrolment fee of AUD 150 / € 97
A surcharge of AUD 25 / € 17 per person per week for a single room, or AUD 15 / € 10 per person per week for a twin room.
Accommodation prices are subject to change.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
Supplement for minors : € 65 per week
Info shared apartment plus:  

Minimum stay: 10 weeks

Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 04/01/2026 - 25/04/2026 : €52 per week
single room : 30/08/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €52 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Minimum stay: 4 weeks.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

The accommodation includes a free airport transfer upon arrival.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 181

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

For students staying in the “Accommodation 4 Students” apartments, a free airport transfer upon arrival is included (one-way).

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 26/01/2026, 03/04/2026, 27/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 08/06/2026, 05/10/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks and are invoiced by StudyTravel (the price appearing in the online price quotation refers to 1-6 weeks):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 59
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 233.

Combined

With the combined course, you can combine 20 group lessons with 5 private lessons per week. In individual lessons, you can decide for yourself which aspects of the language you want to focus on. An ideal course for those who want to make quick progress in a short time.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 16/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 1312 1887 2462 3037 3611 4186 4761
Combined with shared apartment, double room , no meals 3521 4309 5097 5885 6673
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard 2058 2885 3712 4538 5365 6192 7019
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 2110 2962 3815 4668 5520 6373 7226
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Surcharge for Christmas and Easter: AUD 110 / € 72.

A twin room with a host family is only possible for students travelling together.

For students under 18 years of age, the following surcharges apply:

A guardianship fee of AUD 75 / € 49 per week (minimum AUD 300 / € 194 for stays of 1–4 weeks)
An additional enrolment fee of AUD 150 / € 97
A surcharge of AUD 25 / € 17 per person per week for a single room, or AUD 15 / € 10 per person per week for a twin room.
Accommodation prices are subject to change.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
Supplement for minors : € 65 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Minimum stay: 4 weeks.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

The accommodation includes a free airport transfer upon arrival.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 181

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

For students staying in the “Accommodation 4 Students” apartments, a free airport transfer upon arrival is included (one-way).

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 26/01/2026, 03/04/2026, 27/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 08/06/2026, 05/10/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks and are invoiced by StudyTravel (the price appearing in the online price quotation refers to 1-6 weeks):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 59
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 233.

Business English

This course combines general English with Business English. The minimum duration of the course is 2 weeks. Classes take place in groups of up to 15 participants. You will receive 15 lessons of general English and 5 lessons of Business English per week. Exemplary topics during business English lessons are reports, formal letters, writing emails, presentation techniques, oral communication (meetings, negotiation) etc.

The remaining 5 lessons consist of so-called "English Extras" lessons. These can be workshops, activities or classes in the classroom, with the aim of practicing English and getting in touch with your fellow students. Examples of this are workshops on Australia's culture and history, preparation for applications / resume writing, conversation club, presentation techniques, excursions to get to know Sydney, etc.

The core program with the general english classes and Business English classes takes part from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays will take place the optional English Extras classes.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 16 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
Commercial English without accommodation 769 1073 1376 1680 1984 2242 2539 2836 3133 3431 3728
Commercial English with shared apartment, double room , no meals 2436 2953 3469 3941 4451 4961 5472 5982 6492
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard 1515 2071 2626 3182 3737 4248 4797 5346 5895 6444 6993
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 1567 2148 2730 3311 3892 4429 5003 5578 6153 6728 7303
Commercial English with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 8201 8979 9758
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Surcharge for Christmas and Easter: AUD 110 / € 72.

A twin room with a host family is only possible for students travelling together.

For students under 18 years of age, the following surcharges apply:

A guardianship fee of AUD 75 / € 49 per week (minimum AUD 300 / € 194 for stays of 1–4 weeks)
An additional enrolment fee of AUD 150 / € 97
A surcharge of AUD 25 / € 17 per person per week for a single room, or AUD 15 / € 10 per person per week for a twin room.
Accommodation prices are subject to change.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
Supplement for minors : € 65 per week
Info shared apartment plus:  

Minimum stay: 10 weeks

Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 04/01/2026 - 25/04/2026 : €52 per week
single room : 30/08/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €52 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Minimum stay: 4 weeks.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

The accommodation includes a free airport transfer upon arrival.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 181

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

For students staying in the “Accommodation 4 Students” apartments, a free airport transfer upon arrival is included (one-way).

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 26/01/2026, 03/04/2026, 27/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 08/06/2026, 05/10/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks and are invoiced by StudyTravel (the price appearing in the online price quotation refers to 1-6 weeks):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 59
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 233.

Cambridge Exam Preparation Course

If you want to complete your language course with an exam and an official language diploma, you can opt for a preparatory course for the Cambridge exam. The course consists of 25 lessons per week and prepares for the First Certificate B2 (FCE) or the Advanced Certificate C1 (CAE) or the C2 (CPE). During 15 hours per week you will practice the skills that will be checked during the exam: speaking, reading, listening comprehension and writing. The remaining 10 lessons consist of 5 lessons "Special Focus Modules" and 5 lessons "English Extras". The special focus modules allow you to revisit a specific aspect of the Cambridge exam, such as listening, speaking, writing, or grammar & vocabulary.

The so-called "English Extras" are workshops, activities or lessons, with different contents. Every friday you can choose at which workshop / lesson you attend. Examples of this are workshops on Australia's culture and history, preparation for applications / resume writing, conversation club, presentation techniques, excursions to get to know Sydney, etc.

The core program with the exam preparation classes and the special focus classes takes part from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays will take place the optional English Extras classes.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 16 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
Number of weeks:
  10 weeks 12 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 3263 3883
Cambridge Exam Preparation with shared apartment, double room , no meals 5601 6647
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , halfboard 6024 7148
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard 6282 7458
Cambridge Exam Preparation with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals 8330 9913
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 05/01, 23/03, 14/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

The Cambridge exam course prepares you for the B2 First Certificate (FCE), C1 Advanced Certificate (CAE) or C2 Proficiency (CPE).
The Cambridge exam courses might need an extra night or week of accommodation due the exam dates. (prices on request).
Cambridge exam fees are NOT included in the price.
Starting dates of the course depend on the course duration and the level you wish to prepare for:

FCE: 05/01/2026 (10 weeks), 23/03/2026 (12 weeks), 14/09/2026 (12 weeks)
CAE: 05/01/2026 (10 weeks), 23/03/2026 (12 weeks), 14/09/2026 (12 weeks)
CPE: 05/01/2026 (10 weeks), 14/09/2026 (12 weeks)

Exam dates 2026
FCE: 09/03/2026-13/03/2026, 08/06/2026-12/06/2026, 30/11/2026-05/12/2026
CAE: 09/03/2026-13/03/2026, 08/06/2026-12/06/2026, 30/11/2026-05/12/2026
CPE: 09/03/2026-13/03/2026, 30/11/2026-05/12/2026

Course materials:  

ca. €59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €320, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Surcharge for Christmas and Easter: AUD 110 / € 72.

A twin room with a host family is only possible for students travelling together.

For students under 18 years of age, the following surcharges apply:

A guardianship fee of AUD 75 / € 49 per week (minimum AUD 300 / € 194 for stays of 1–4 weeks)
An additional enrolment fee of AUD 150 / € 97
A surcharge of AUD 25 / € 17 per person per week for a single room, or AUD 15 / € 10 per person per week for a twin room.
Accommodation prices are subject to change.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 26/12/2026 : €72 per week
Supplement for minors : € 65 per week
Info shared apartment plus:  

Minimum stay: 10 weeks

Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

Surcharges shared apartment plus:   single room : 04/01/2026 - 25/04/2026 : €52 per week
single room : 30/08/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €52 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Minimum stay: 4 weeks.

Students must pay AUD 500 / € 323 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.

The accommodation includes a free airport transfer upon arrival.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 181

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

For students staying in the “Accommodation 4 Students” apartments, a free airport transfer upon arrival is included (one-way).

In 2026 the school is closed on: 01/01/2026, 26/01/2026, 03/04/2026, 27/04/2026, 06/04/2026, 08/06/2026, 05/10/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Please note: Course materials depend on the amount of weeks and are invoiced by StudyTravel (the price appearing in the online price quotation refers to 1-6 weeks):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 59
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 233.

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