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THE SCHOOL
 If Paris can be considered one of the most seductive cities in the world then Sydney without a doubt is the most pleasant in which to live.
Here you can take a ferry to school in the mornings. More than that, you get the beautiful sunrise of the Harbour.
Our School of English is not the biggest school in Sydney and we aim to keep it that way. This means that everybody who studies here gets a lot of attention and our students succeed in the career paths they choose.
Our students also benefit from the resources and facilities available to all students on campus, and the opportunities to mix and mingle with Australian and International students.
Our English language school is located just 10 minutes from the centre of Sydney. It is near international restaurants, cafes and food outlets, train and bus interchanges, entertainment and sporting venues.
COURSES
Course 21h
21 hours of classroom lessons with 4 hours of self-access after class each week (please note that self-access is only required for students on a student visa).
This course is aimed at those students who want to use English in a variety of social, travel and  job-related situations. While all skills are taught, General English emphasises speaking and listening, and includes a wide range of functional English.
English for Academic Purposes
Students planning to go on to further study in an English-speaking environment choose EAP. This course is designed to help develop the language and study skills necessary for success at university, college or TAFE in an English-speaking country. Students are accepted on to the program once they have reached a strong Intermediate or an Upper Intermediate level.
Cambridge Preparation Programs
This 12 week course prepares students for the Cambridge examinations. Two levels are offered.
- First Certificate in English (FCE)
Students with a strong intermediate level may undertake this preparation program.
The examination consists of 5 papers: Reading Comprehension, Composition, Use of English, Listening Comprehension and Interview.
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
For post-First Certificate students. The emphasis is on real-world tasks.
The examination consists of 5 papers: Reading, Writing, English in Use, Listening and Speaking.
English for Graphic Arts & Design
12 weeks duration
The program has dual aims: to raise the students’ English language level and to train them in the academic skills needed to operate successfully in a vocational school with the focus on the language of design.
 The syllabus covers the language of art criticism, the description and names of the tools and equipment used, the language used for page layout and for advertising campaigns (including a storyboard for a television commercial) as well as the wide range of language describing the creative process. The skills of listening and note-taking and listening for detail are refined and students learn appropriate language for stating opinions by taking part in organised debates. Copywriting (and negotiating) skills are improved through the production of a student newspaper.
English for tourism
12 Weeks duration
A preparation program for students planning to study Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Management. These 12 week programs are offered twice a year.
The program has dual aims: to raise the students’ English language level and to train them in the academic skills needed to operate successfully in a vocational school with the focus on the language of hospitality.
Prices click here
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Best Offer
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2450 Australian Dollars
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4 weeks
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Course 25h
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Material Costs
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Registration fee
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Student Bunk (3 bed or more) Half-Board
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 FREE TIME
- Sydney: the Olympic City
- A great nightlife:Concerts, theatre, ballet
Shows, pubs, clubs and live bands
- A young, multicultural beautiful modern city:
Population = 4 million
- A city of beaches!
- Safe and friendly: voted three times as the friendliest city in the world
- Art Galleries and Museums
- Outstanding international cuisine: the best seafood in the world!
- An outdoor city: Water sports: sailing, diving, swimming, surfing, tennis, affordable golf, football, bushwalks even around the Harbour
- Beaches, the spectacular Sydney Harbour, parks and entertainment venues close to the School
ACCOMMODATION
Homestay
Located on Sydney's prestigious North Shore
Homes are large and 80% have either swimming pools or harbour views
Traditional Australian homes - usually surrounded by gardens
Most families have been host parents for many years and welcome students of all nationalities. Australians are well-known for their friendliness;
 Homestay families are located within 30 minutes travelling distance of the School.
More Accommodation
If you prefer, we can also arrange accommodation in one of the following:
- Guesthouses
- Hotels
- Serviced Apartments
- Hostels
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