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, 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.

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 2023

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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 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
  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 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
Starting dates:  


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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71

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 / € 17 per person per week
Guardianship fee under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 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:

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

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):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 58
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232

Guardianship fee for students under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 per week (this will be added to your invoice after booking)

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 2023

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 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:  


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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71

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 / € 17 per person per week
Guardianship fee under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 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:

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

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):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 58
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232

Guardianship fee for students under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 per week (this will be added to your invoice after booking)

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 2023

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  
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:  


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

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71

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 / € 17 per person per week
Guardianship fee under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 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:

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

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):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 58
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232

Guardianship fee for students under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 per week (this will be added to your invoice after booking)

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 2023

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:
  8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
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
Starting dates:  


from elementary : 09/01, 20/03, 11/09

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. (price on request).
Cambridge exam fees are NOT included in the price (to be paid in Sydney).
Starting dates of the course depend on the course duration and the level you wish to prepare for:

FCE: 09-01-2023 (10 weeks), 20-03-2023 (12 weeks), 11-09-2023 (12 weeks)
CAE: 09-01-2023 (10 weeks), 20-03-2023 (12 weeks), 11-09-2023 (12 weeks)
CPE: 09-01-2023 (8 weeks), 11-09-2023 (12 weeks)

Exam dates 2023:
FCE: 18-03-2023, 06-06-2023, 28-11-2023
CAE: 18-03-2023, 07-06-2023, 29-11-2023
CPE: 04-03-2023, 30-11-2023

Course materials:  

ca. €58, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €254, invoiced by StudyTravel

Info host family:  

Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 71

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 / € 17 per person per week
Guardianship fee under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 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:

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

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):

  • 1-6 weeks: AUD 90 / € 58
  • 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 10/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 232

Guardianship fee for students under 18: AUD 75 / € 49 per week (this will be added to your invoice after booking)

Host Family

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.

School Residence

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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