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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 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 2025

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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	626	865	1105	1344	1584	1823	2063	2303	2542	2782	3021	3261	3500	3740	3979
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard	1295	1759	2224	2688	3153	3617	4082	4546	5011	5475	5940	6404	6869	7333	7798
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	1341	1829	2317	2805	3293	3781	4269	4756	5244	5732	6220	6708	7196	7684	8172
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals	1187	1642	2098	2554	3009	3465	3921	4377	4832	5288	5744	6200	6655	7111	7567
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals	1315	1835	2355	2875	3395	3915	4435	4955	5475	5995	6515	7035	7555	8075	8595
Intensive with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals									7272	7961	8651	9340	10029	10719	11408

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	684	953	1222	1490	1759	1987	2250	2513	2776	3039	3302	3489	3746	4003	4260	4418	4669	4920	5171	5423	5674	5925	6176
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard	1353	1847	2340	2834	3328	3781	4269	4756	5244	5732	6220	6632	7114	7596	8078	8461	8937	9413	9889	10365	10842	11318	11794
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	1400	1917	2434	2951	3468	3944	4456	4967	5478	5989	6500	6936	7441	7947	8452	8858	9358	9857	10357	10856	11356	11855	12355
Intensive with shared apartment, double room , no meals	1245	1730	2215	2700	3185	3629	4108	4587	5066	5545	6024	6427	6901	7374	7847	8221	8689	9156	9623	10091	10558	11026	11493
Intensive with shared apartment, single room , no meals	1374	1923	2472	3021	3570	4079	4622	5165	5709	6252	6796	7263	7800	8338	8876	9314	9845	10377	10909	11440	11972	12504	13036
Intensive with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals									7505	8218	8931	9568	10275	10982	11689	12296	12998	13699	14400	15101	15802	16503	17204

Starting dates:	from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 60 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €53, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 65. 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 / € 12 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 15 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 44 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 62 per week
Info shared apartment plus:	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.
Surcharges shared apartment plus:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 26/04/2025 : €60 per week single room : 31/08/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €60 per week
Options Shared Apartment:	Short stay : € 44

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 27/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 09/06/2025, 06/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. 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 / € 53 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

Prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
certificate of attendance

In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 27/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 09/06/2025, 06/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. 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 / € 53
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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 2025

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	1187	1707	2227	2747	3267	3787	4307
Combined with shared apartment, double room , no meals	1747	2484	3220	3956	4692	5428	6165
Combined with shared apartment, single room , no meals	1876	2676	3477	4277	5078	5878	6679
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard	1856	2600	3345	4090	4835	5580	6325
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard	1902	2671	3439	4207	4976	5744	6512

Starting dates:	from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 60 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €53, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 65. 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 / € 12 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 15 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 44 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 62 per week
Options Shared Apartment:	Short stay : € 44

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 27/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 09/06/2025, 06/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. 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 / € 53 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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 / € 53
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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 2025

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	684	953	1222	1490	1759	1987	2250	2513	2776	3039	3302
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard	1353	1847	2340	2834	3328	3781	4269	4756	5244	5732	6220
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard	1400	1917	2434	2951	3468	3944	4456	4967	5478	5989	6500
Commercial English with shared apartment, double room , no meals	1245	1730	2215	2700	3185	3629	4108	4587	5066	5545	6024
Commercial English with shared apartment, single room , no meals	1374	1923	2472	3021	3570	4079	4622	5165	5709	6252	6796
Commercial English with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals									7505	8218	8931

Starting dates:	from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12, 22/12, 29/12
Note:	1 lesson = 60 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €53, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 65. 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 / € 12 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 15 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 44 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 62 per week
Info shared apartment plus:	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.
Surcharges shared apartment plus:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 26/04/2025 : €60 per week single room : 31/08/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €60 per week
Options Shared Apartment:	Short stay : € 44

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 27/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 09/06/2025, 06/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. 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 / € 53 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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 / € 53
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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 2025

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:

	10 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation	2893	3442
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , halfboard	5361	6360
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , halfboard	5595	6641
Cambridge Exam Preparation with shared apartment, double room , no meals	5183	6165
Cambridge Exam Preparation with shared apartment, single room , no meals	5826	6936
Cambridge Exam Preparation with shared apartment plus, single room , no meals	7622	9071

Starting dates:	from elementary : 06/01, 24/03, 15/09
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: 06/01/2025 (10 weeks), 24/03/2025 (12 weeks), 15/09/2025 (12 weeks) CAE: 06/01/2025 (10 weeks), 24/03/2025 (12 weeks), 15/09/2025 (12 weeks) CPE: 06/01/2025 (10 weeks), 15/09/2025 (12 weeks) Exam dates 2025: FCE: 10/03/2025-14/03/2025, 09/06/2025-13/06/2025, 01/12/2025-05/12/2025 CAE: 10/03/2025-14/03/2025, 09/06/2025-13/06/2025, 01/12/2025-05/12/2025 CPE: 10/03/2025-14/03/2025, 01/12/2025-05/12/2025
Course materials:	ca. €53, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €249, invoiced by StudyTravel
Info host family:	Please note that prices of accommodation are subject to change. Easter and Christmas surcharge: AUD 110 / € 65. 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 / € 12 per person per week Double room surcharge: AUD 25 / € 15 per person per week Guardianship fee: AUD 75 / € 44 per person per week
Surcharges host family:	single room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week double room : 21/12/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €65 per week
	Supplement for minors : € 62 per week
Info shared apartment plus:	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.
Surcharges shared apartment plus:	single room : 05/01/2025 - 26/04/2025 : €60 per week single room : 31/08/2025 - 27/12/2025 : €60 per week
Options Shared Apartment:	Short stay : € 44

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival from Sydney Airport : EUR 144

Prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance In 2025 the school is closed on: 01/01/2025, 27/01/2025, 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 09/06/2025, 06/10/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. 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 / € 53 7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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 / € 53
7+ weeks: + AUD 15 / € 9/week

Maximum fee for course materials is AUD 360 / € 211.

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