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Our partner school ELC (English Language Company) is located in the very heart of the city, near the train station, 5 minutes walk from Darling Harbor and 5 minutes by bus from the famous Opera House. A better location is almost impossible! The language school has 24 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 generell 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 2024

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 16 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	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	658	909	1160	1410	1661	1911	2162	2413	2663	2914	3164	3415	3666	3916	4167
Intensive with schoolresidence, 3 person room , no meals	1203	1648	2093	2538	2983	3427	3872	4317	4762	5207	5652	6096	6541	6986	7431
Intensive with schoolresidence, double room , no meals	1222	1676	2131	2585	3039	3493	3947	4402	4856	5310	5764	6219	6673	7127	7581
Intensive with schoolresidence, single room , no meals	1316	1817	2319	2820	3321	3822	4323	4825	5326	5827	6328	6829	7331	7832	8333
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard	1335	1811	2287	2763	3240	3716	4192	4668	5144	5620	6096	6573	7049	7525	8001
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	1385	1886	2387	2889	3390	3891	4392	4894	5395	5896	6397	6898	7400	7901	8402
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals									7421	8123	8825	9527	10228	10930	11632

Number of weeks:

	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	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	721	1003	1285	1567	1849	2087	2362	2638	2914	3189	3465	3659	3929	4198	4467	4630	4894	5157	5420	5683	5946	6209	6472
Intensive with schoolresidence, 3 person room , no meals	1266	1742	2218	2694	3171	3603	4073	4543	5013	5482	5952	6341	6804	7268	7732	8089	8546	9003	9461	9918	10375	10833	11290
Intensive with schoolresidence, double room , no meals	1285	1770	2256	2741	3227	3669	4148	4627	5107	5586	6065	6463	6936	7409	7882	8248	8715	9182	9649	10115	10582	11049	11516
Intensive with schoolresidence, single room , no meals	1379	1911	2444	2976	3509	3998	4524	5050	5576	6103	6629	7074	7594	8114	8634	9047	9561	10075	10588	11102	11616	12130	12643
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard	1398	1905	2413	2920	3427	3891	4392	4894	5395	5896	6397	6817	7312	7807	8302	8690	9179	9667	10156	10645	11134	11622	12111
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	1448	1980	2513	3045	3578	4067	4593	5119	5645	6172	6698	7143	7663	8183	8703	9116	9630	10144	10657	11171	11685	12199	12712
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals									7672	8399	9126	9771	10491	11212	11932	12546	13260	13975	14689	15403	16117	16832	17546

Starting dates:	from elementary : 01/01, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08, 02/09, 09/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 09/12, 16/12, 30/12
Note:	1 lesson = 60 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €57, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 69. A double room is only available for those who travel together. For under 18 year old students, the following surcharges apply (these will be added to your invoice after booking): Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 16 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 47 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 22/12/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week single room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week double room : 24/11/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week double room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 66 per week
Info shared apartment:	Minimum stay: 10 weeks Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Students must pay € 500 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.
Info schoolresidence:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks.
Options Schoolresidence:	Short stay : € 32

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2024 the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 26/01/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 25/04/2024, 10/06/2024, 07/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 27/12/2024. 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 / € 57 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

Prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

In 2024 the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 26/01/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 25/04/2024, 10/06/2024, 07/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 27/12/2024. 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 / € 57
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

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 2024

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:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks
Combined without accommodation	1272	1830	2387	2945	3503	4060	4618
Combined with schoolresidence, 3 person room , no meals	1817	2569	3321	4073	4825	5576	6328
Combined with schoolresidence, double room , no meals	1836	2597	3359	4120	4881	5642	6403
Combined with schoolresidence, single room , no meals	1930	2738	3547	4355	5163	5971	6779
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard	1949	2732	3515	4298	5081	5865	6648
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard	1999	2807	3615	4424	5232	6040	6848

Starting dates:	from elementary : 01/01, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08, 02/09, 09/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 09/12, 16/12, 30/12
Note:	1 lesson = 60 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €57, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 69. A double room is only available for those who travel together. For under 18 year old students, the following surcharges apply (these will be added to your invoice after booking): Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 16 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 47 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 22/12/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week single room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week double room : 24/11/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week double room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 66 per week
Info schoolresidence:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks.
Options Schoolresidence:	Short stay : € 32

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2024 the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 26/01/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 25/04/2024, 10/06/2024, 07/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 27/12/2024. 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 / € 57 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

Prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

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 / € 57
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

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 2024

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:

Number of weeks:

	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	721	1003	1285	1567	1849	2087	2362	2638	2914	3189	3465
Commercial English with schoolresidence, 3 person room , no meals	1266	1742	2218	2694	3171	3603	4073	4543	5013	5482	5952
Commercial English with schoolresidence, double room , no meals	1285	1770	2256	2741	3227	3669	4148	4627	5107	5586	6065
Commercial English with schoolresidence, single room , no meals	1379	1911	2444	2976	3509	3998	4524	5050	5576	6103	6629
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard	1398	1905	2413	2920	3427	3891	4392	4894	5395	5896	6397
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard	1448	1980	2513	3045	3578	4067	4593	5119	5645	6172	6698
Commercial English with shared apartment, single room , no meals									7672	8399	9126

Starting dates:	from elementary : 01/01, 08/01, 15/01, 22/01, 29/01, 05/02, 12/02, 19/02, 26/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03, 01/04, 08/04, 15/04, 22/04, 29/04, 06/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05, 03/06, 10/06, 17/06, 24/06, 01/07, 08/07, 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08, 12/08, 19/08, 26/08, 02/09, 09/09, 16/09, 23/09, 30/09, 07/10, 14/10, 21/10, 28/10, 04/11, 11/11, 18/11, 25/11, 02/12, 09/12, 16/12, 30/12
Note:	1 lesson = 60 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €57, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 69. A double room is only available for those who travel together. For under 18 year old students, the following surcharges apply (these will be added to your invoice after booking): Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 16 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 47 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 22/12/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week single room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week double room : 24/11/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week double room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 66 per week
Info shared apartment:	Minimum stay: 10 weeks Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Students must pay € 500 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.
Info schoolresidence:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks.
Options Schoolresidence:	Short stay : € 32

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2024 the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 26/01/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 25/04/2024, 10/06/2024, 07/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 27/12/2024. 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 / € 57 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

Prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

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 / € 57
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

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 2024

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:

Number of weeks:

	8 weeks	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation	2463	3039	3615
Cambridge Exam Preperation with schoolresidence, 3 person room , no meals	4173	5138	6103
Cambridge Exam Preperation with schoolresidence, double room , no meals	4248	5232	6215
Cambridge Exam Preperation with schoolresidence, single room , no meals	4624	5702	6779
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , halfboard	4493	5520	6547
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard	4693	5771	6848
Cambridge Exam Preperation with shared apartment, single room , no meals		7797	9276

Starting dates:	08/01, 18/03, 09/09 from elementary : 08/01, 18/03, 09/09
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: 08/01/2024 (10 weeks), 18/03/2024 (12 weeks), 09/09/2024 (12 weeks) CAE: 08/01/2024 (10 weeks), 18/03/2024 (12 weeks), 09/09/2024 (12 weeks) CPE: 08/01/2024 (8 weeks), 09/09/2024 (12 weeks) Exam dates 2024: FCE: 15/03/2024, 04/06/2024, 26/11/2024 CAE: 16/03/2024, 05/06/2024, 27/11/2024 CPE: 02/03/2024, 05/12/2024
Course materials:	ca. €57, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €267, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 69. A double room is only available for those who travel together. For under 18 year old students, the following surcharges apply (these will be added to your invoice after booking): Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 16 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 47 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 22/12/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week single room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week double room : 24/11/2024 - 28/12/2024 : €70 per week double room : 31/03/2024 - 06/04/2024 : €70 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 66 per week
Info shared apartment:	Minimum stay: 10 weeks Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Students must pay € 500 security deposit upon arrival, refundable at the end of the stay.
Info schoolresidence:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks.
Options Schoolresidence:	Short stay : € 32

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 138

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2024 the school is closed on: 01/01/2024, 26/01/2024, 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 25/04/2024, 10/06/2024, 07/10/2024 & 23/12/2024 - 27/12/2024. 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 / € 57 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

Prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

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 / € 57
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 226.

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