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English Language Company

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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!

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:

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	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

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	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

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)

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:

Number of weeks:

	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

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)

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 / € 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:

Number of weeks:

	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

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)

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 / € 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:

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

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)

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 / € 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

Overall rating

4.2 / 5.0

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