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!

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:
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 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
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

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:
25
  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

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.

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:
25
  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

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.

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:
25
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

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.

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