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English Language Company (ELC) is an award winning English language school in Sydney Australia.
Voted Best English Language School in the Southern Hemisphere in 2007, English Language Company is one of the best known English schools in Australia with students from over 35 countries.
Students who study English at ELC learn the language quickly and effectively following the most innovative and highest quality English language programs available today.
ELC is also famous for its study and work programs for Working Holiday visa holders and for student visa holders.

Course description

The school is located in the very heart of Sydney, just 2 minutes from the premier shopping center, Sydney’s main train station and Darling Harbour.

Pedagogy

Professors are all certified and specialize in teaching English to non-native speakers.

Activities

A social activities program is organized to help students use their English skills.

Equipment

Classrooms are modern and fully equippedThere is a corner kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.
  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Services : internet access, library, student lounge
  • Environment : Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus, Train
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Theater, Tourist sites

Accreditations

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A small and friendly school where you will be welcomed by excellent teachers.
The school cares about every student and has dedicated coordinators for academic and welfare counseling, social activities, accommodation and work programs

  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 2 January 2012 - 26 January 2012 to 31 December 2010 - 2010 - 6,9,25 April - 11 June - 6 August - 1 November - 24 to 28 December 2012 - 1 January 2013
  • Supplementary fee(s) : Fee for housing accommodation changes 81 €.


Course - 25 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 60 min.
6 week1 extra week(s) Add for +6 weeks
308 €-+
Courses start every Monday April 2012
You must have a working holiday visa to enroll this program. This program is for intermediate and advanced students only.
The program lasts 1 year (courses + job) and includes:
6 weeks courses + 1 year of unlimited jobs offers in Australia + a meeting with a member of the school to give you all the necessary information + Tax File Number + a bank account + a private email + a 24 hour emergency contact number + a discount for accommodations and transportation+ a SIM card + a program of activities.
Courses start every Monday.
Courses include (per week):
3 hours of general English
+ 1 hour subject of your choice (business, tourism, training course of barista, vocabulary and understanding, IELTS preparation, presentation skills)
+ 1 hour extra of your choice (study of Australia, pronunciation, vocabulary, individual work, activities or excursion, dance or football)
Jobs are all paid and include being a barista or a fruit picker and many other options.
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have3 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, residence - elc student house, residence - yha glebe.
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay

Language Travels living accomodation australia sydney-city
Double rooms are only for 2 people sharing together
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 30 min. by transportation
Accommodation options1 weekSupplementary 1 night
twin room (2 beds) - Half board Monday to Friday, full board on Saturday and Sunday - Shared bathroom199 €31 €
single room - Half board Monday to Friday, full board on Saturday and Sunday - Shared bathroom211 €31 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+ number of extra nights -+

Residence 1

ELC student House

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The reservation must be 4 weeks minimum. Brand new, modern and fully-equipped houses for maximum 10 students. Bed linen and towels are provided. During the busy season, between the December 15th and February 27th, single rooms are not available
  • for those want to live closed o the school
  • limited avaibilities
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 15 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom191 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom239 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 2

YHA Glebe

Language Travels living accomodation australia sydney-city
The backpackers has an internet café. The rooms can be mixed or reserved for girls only (to specify at reservation) . There is no single room in summer (November-February)
  • best way for the short stays
  • economical
  • for those want to live closed o the school
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 5 min. on foot
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week (1-4)1 week (4+)
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom179 €162 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom211 € 
multi bedded room (4 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom146 €130 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
219 €: Sydney Airport - Roundtrip110 €: Sydney Airport - One way

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Working Holiday Program

Study abroadtuition 6 week(s)2301 €
Study abroadOSHC174 €
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Study abroadMaterial fees 90 €
Study abroadRegistration fees100 €
Study abroadBooking fee179 €

accomodation

Study abroadAccomodation 0 week(s)0 €
Study abroad0 extra night(s)0 €
Study abroadPlacement fee0 €

Transportation

Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesSydney Airport 0 €
 
Total booking price2844 €
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Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
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NEAS
The National ELT Accreditation Scheme Limited (NEAS) is Australia's national accreditation organization for English Language Teaching centers.
The general goal of NEAS Australia is to establish and uphold high standards of service provision in English language teaching in Australia.
NEAS frequently conducts formal and informal consultations with commonwealth and state government authorities on matters affecting the quality of English language teaching in Australia.
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ACPET
The Australian Council for Private Education and Training is a national association for independent service providers in the education field for both Australian and international students. The members of ACPET are committed to offering high quality courses.
CAE is ideal if you want to work or study abroad or if you wish to follow a career path that requires strong language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering).
Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
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This program is only for people who have a working holiday visa.
It is an ideal program for improving your English while also gaining international professional experience in the hotel, tourism and/or hospitality business.
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Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
Sydney really does have it all. Not only is it the most populous city in Australia, but it is also the first European colony established there.
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Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
The FCE indicates level of English proficency and practical use in clerical, secretarial and managerial jobs in many industries, particularly tourism, where contact with English speakers is required. Successful candidates must have the ability to handle routine letters and telephone inquiries.
After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
This program helps students develop the academic and language skills they need to successfully enroll in a degree program at a university abroad.
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