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!
Before you start your language course, you can take part in the e-learning program developed by the language school. You will do a placement test before the course begins and on this basis a study plan will be prepared for you. During your stay in Sydney, your curriculum will be adapted to your progress - your progress in various skills (such as reading, writing and writing) will be tracked and your learning plan will be adjusted accordingly.
If you would like to work in Sydney after your language course, you can join the Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP). This is a free service that the language school offers to its students.
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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Intensive without accommodation | 662 | 912 | 1162 | 1413 | 1663 | 1914 | 2164 | 2414 | 2665 | 2915 | 3165 | 3416 | 3666 | 3917 | 4167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard | 1278 | 1734 | 2190 | 2645 | 3101 | 3557 | 4013 | 4469 | 4924 | 5380 | 5836 | 6292 | 6748 | 7203 | 7659 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard | 1323 | 1801 | 2280 | 2758 | 3236 | 3714 | 4193 | 4671 | 5149 | 5627 | 6106 | 6584 | 7062 | 7540 | 8019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with schoolresidence, double room , no meals | 1220 | 1679 | 2138 | 2597 | 3056 | 3515 | 3974 | 4433 | 4892 | 5351 | 5810 | 6269 | 6728 | 7187 | 7646 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with schoolresidence, single room , no meals | 1317 | 1824 | 2331 | 2838 | 3345 | 3852 | 4360 | 4867 | 5374 | 5881 | 6388 | 6895 | 7402 | 7910 | 8417 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Intensive without accommodation | 726 | 1008 | 1291 | 1573 | 1856 | 2093 | 2369 | 2645 | 2921 | 3198 | 3474 | 3666 | 3936 | 4205 | 4475 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard | 1342 | 1830 | 2318 | 2806 | 3294 | 3737 | 4218 | 4700 | 5181 | 5663 | 6144 | 6542 | 7017 | 7492 | 7967 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard | 1387 | 1898 | 2408 | 2918 | 3429 | 3894 | 4398 | 4902 | 5406 | 5910 | 6414 | 6834 | 7332 | 7829 | 8327 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with schoolresidence, double room , no meals | 1284 | 1776 | 2267 | 2758 | 3249 | 3695 | 4180 | 4664 | 5149 | 5634 | 6119 | 6520 | 6998 | 7476 | 7955 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intensive with schoolresidence, single room , no meals | 1381 | 1920 | 2459 | 2999 | 3538 | 4032 | 4565 | 5098 | 5631 | 6163 | 6696 | 7146 | 7672 | 8199 | 8725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1 lesson = 60 minutes |
Course materials: |
ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Info host family: |
Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71 Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week single room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week double room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week double room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week |
Info schoolresidence: |
The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks. |
Options Schoolresidence: |
Short stay
: € 33
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Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport
: EUR 119
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Prices include:
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 26/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 25/04/2023, 12/06/2023, 02/10/2023 & 25/12/2023 - 01/01/2024. 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):
Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232 |
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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Combined without accommodation | 1060 | 1509 | 1959 | 2408 | 2857 | 3307 | 3756 | ||||||||||||||||
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard | 1676 | 2331 | 2986 | 3640 | 4295 | 4950 | 5605 | ||||||||||||||||
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard | 1721 | 2398 | 3076 | 3753 | 4430 | 5107 | 5785 | ||||||||||||||||
Combined with schoolresidence, double room , no meals | 1618 | 2276 | 2934 | 3592 | 4250 | 4908 | 5566 | ||||||||||||||||
Combined with schoolresidence, single room , no meals | 1715 | 2421 | 3127 | 3833 | 4539 | 5245 | 5952 | ||||||||||||||||
Starting dates: |
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Note: |
1 lesson = 60 minutes |
Course materials: |
ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Info host family: |
Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71 Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week single room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week double room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week double room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week |
Info schoolresidence: |
The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks. |
Options Schoolresidence: |
Short stay
: € 33
|
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport
: EUR 119
|
Prices include:
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 26/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 25/04/2023, 12/06/2023, 02/10/2023 & 25/12/2023 - 01/01/2024. 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):
Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232 |
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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Commercial English without accommodation | 726 | 1008 | 1291 | 1573 | 1856 | 2093 | 2369 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard | 1342 | 1830 | 2318 | 2806 | 3294 | 3737 | 4218 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard | 1387 | 1898 | 2408 | 2918 | 3429 | 3894 | 4398 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial English with schoolresidence, double room , no meals | 1284 | 1776 | 2267 | 2758 | 3249 | 3695 | 4180 | ||||||||||||||||
Commercial English with schoolresidence, single room , no meals | 1381 | 1920 | 2459 | 2999 | 3538 | 4032 | 4565 | ||||||||||||||||
Starting dates: |
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Note: |
1 lesson = 60 minutes |
Course materials: |
ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Info host family: |
Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71 Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week single room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week double room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week double room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week |
Info schoolresidence: |
The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks. |
Options Schoolresidence: |
Short stay
: € 33
|
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport
: EUR 119
|
Prices include:
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 26/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 25/04/2023, 12/06/2023, 02/10/2023 & 25/12/2023 - 01/01/2024. 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):
Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232 |
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation | 2472 | 2761 | 3050 | 3339 | 3628 | ||||||||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , halfboard | 4321 | 4815 | 5310 | 5804 | 6298 | ||||||||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , halfboard | 4501 | 5018 | 5534 | 6051 | 6568 | ||||||||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with schoolresidence, double room , no meals | 4282 | 4780 | 5278 | 5775 | 6273 | ||||||||||||
Cambridge Exam Preperation with schoolresidence, single room , no meals | 4668 | 5213 | 5759 | 6305 | 6850 | ||||||||||||
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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). Exam dates 2023: |
Course materials: |
ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Exam fees: |
ca. €254, invoiced by StudyTravel |
Info host family: |
Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71 Single room surcharge: AUD 20 / € 13 per person per week |
Surcharges host family: |
single room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week single room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week double room : 24/12/2023 - 31/12/2023 : €71 per week double room : 02/04/2023 - 15/04/2023 : €71 per week |
Info schoolresidence: |
The surcharge for a short stay is applicable for bookings up to 4 weeks. |
Options Schoolresidence: |
Short stay
: € 33
|
Transfer: |
Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport
: EUR 119
|
Prices include:
In 2023 the school is closed on: 02/01/2023, 26/01/2023, 07/04/2023, 10/04/2023, 25/04/2023, 12/06/2023, 02/10/2023 & 25/12/2023 - 01/01/2024. 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):
Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232 |
If you really want to get to know the Australian way of life and improve your English as much as possible outside the classroom, staying with a host family is the best option. You will get here on weekdays half board (breakfast and dinner) and on weekends full board. All host families have been carefully selected and live a maximum of 40 minutes from the language school. Travel costs averaged about AUD 40 per week.
At an additional cost, you can also stay with an executive host family. With an executive host family, you will live in a more luxurious home, with an en suite bathroom and internet access.
You can choose to stay for a minimum of 2 weeks in the school residence that consists of modern and beautifully renovated shared houses, located in an ideal location, only 10-min walk to school and close to beautiful Darling Harbour. The school residence is located in Ultimo, a 10-min walk to ELC and the city centre and close to Darling Harbour. Students stay in a single or twin room and share the common areas.
Common areas
› Fully-equipped modern kitchen
› Students cook for themselves or share with their flatmates
› Lounge with flat-screen TV & DVD player
› 2 bathrooms in all apartments
› Shared laundry facilities (coin operated)
› Professional cleaners clean all floors and communal
facilities several times a week
› One Apple Mac computer to use and free WiFi
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