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Location
Studying at ELC
General English
5 Facilities
Why
choose ELC?
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Excellent teachers
Our students consistently rate ELC teachers as excellent. All ELC teachers are
highly qualified and experienced holding university degrees and specialist
TESOL qualifications. ELC teachers also undergo monthly professional
development training.
Your classmates
will come from:
%
Western Europe
40
North Asia
25
Sth/Latin America
15
10
Eastern Europe
Other
Sydney
The locatio n is ve
ry good,
as we ha ve everyt
hi ng
cl ose to th e sc ho
ol :
Darlin g Harbour, th
e
train statio n, th e
Queen
Victoria B uildi ng
and all
th e sh op s in G eo
rg e
St reet S yd ne y
is
an amaz in g city w
ith
hu nd reds of thin gs
to do!
Haruka Japan
Facilities
The school is modern, bright
and spacious with superb
facilities including:
22 large well-equipped
classrooms (most with the latest
digital technology)
Comfortable student common
room and dining area
Study centre and library
equipped with computers for
self-study
Casual computer lounge
available throughout the day
Student kitchen
Prayer room
Free WiFi throughout the school
Your course,
your choice
We understand that no two students are the same. People have different reasons for learning English and have
different learning styles and interests.
To make sure that you achieve your learning goals we have developed a unique study system which allows you to
customize your course to suit your own needs, goals and preferences.
Major Course
Needs
3 hours/day
15 hours/week
General English
Cambridge Exam Preparation
Academic English EAP & IELTS
Goals
1 hour/day
5 hours/week
Excursions or Independent
Study. Just go to the one
that interests you most
each day.
English Extras
Interests
1 hour/day
5 hours/week
ELC online
All students can maximize their
learning via our unique online
learning platform ELC-Online.
It is included in your fees.
3 steps to your
customised course
1 Enrol in your Major Course
2 Select afternoon
Special Focus Modules
according to your needs
when you arrive at ELC
3 Take any optional
English Extra classes or
activities which interest
you each day
Timetable
Depending on your level
you will follow one of
these timetables:
8.30am 3.15pm
9.15am 4.15pm
9.30am 4.15pm
CEFR
Cambridge
ESOL Exams
Academic English
EAP & IELTS
C2
6 Proficient
CPE
IELTS 7.5 +
C1
5 Advanced
CAE
Academic English 2
(IELTS 6.0 7.0 / EAP 2 EAP 3)
B2
4 Upper Intermediate
FCE
B1
3 Intermediate
PET
Academic English 1
(IELTS 5.0 6.0 / EAP 1 EAP 2)
A2
2 Pre-intermediate
KET
A1+
1 Elementary
A1
01 Beginner
Your classes
Your outcomes
Class placement
Methodology
Small classes
Certificates
Levels
We have 7 levels from
beginner to proficient. You
will join a class of students
who have a similar level
to you.
Progress tests
Study plan
Lessons and
technology
Tutorials
Fluency
Real English
This class helps you use English effectively for everyday tasks in Australia, such as
shopping, banking and using public transport.
Business English
This class is for students who work or would like to work in a company where a
good level of spoken or written English is required. Lessons focus on practical
English skills for the international workplace such as sending emails, writing
reports, participating in meetings, giving presentations, speaking on the phone or
Skype and some specialist vocabulary for a range of industries.
M y classmates ar
e
ve ry friend ly and
ve ry
helpful to me. The
en viron ment is ve ry
good to use E ng lis
h
beca use th e natio na
lity
mix is pe rfect.
Writing Skills
Learn how to write effective letters, emails, reports and essays a useful class for
students who will do further studies or work in English.
Grammar
Improve your accuracy in spoken and written English and learn how to express
yourself in more complex ways.
IELTS Exam Skills & Practice
Cambridge Testbuster Cambridge Exam Skills and Practice
Exam skills
English Extras
We offer a range of workshops, activities and classes for 1 hour each day. Some take the form of more
traditional lessons while others are social, sporting and tourism-based. You simply choose the ones
that interest you each week.
If you have a student visa 20 hours per week of study are compulsory. English Extras are optional but
are recommended and are included in your course fees.
Monday
Pronunciation
Conversation
Tuesday
Wednesday
Work Oz
Conversation
Soccer
Excursions
Songs
Film & TV Club
Thursday
Australian
Studies
Conversation
Friday
Pronunciation
Conversation
Australian studies
Learn about Australian
culture, history, music and
travel.
Exam practice
Guided Independent Study
Work Oz
Conversation
Practise speaking in a
relaxed environment, with a
different topic every day.
Guided Independent
study
ELCs multimedia centre
provides a modern,
well-resourced learning
centre where you can
follow your ELC online
learning program or access
our extensive range of
resources.
Excursions
Visit places of interest
around Sydney with the
guidance of an ELC teacher.
General English
L earn to communicate effectively and
speak English with confidence
Course length
Class size
Everyday communication
Fluency
Pronunciation
Vocabulary
Grammar
Listening
Reading
Writing
Start dates
Any Monday
252 weeks
Course levels
7 levels of General
English classes from elementary to proficient
mean that you will always be in a class with
students at your level. Each level usually
takes 12 weeks to complete.
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Course types
Intensive General English
Premium English
Course hours
15 hrs
General English
5 hrs 5 hrs
Special English
Extras
Focus
Module
15 hrs
General English
15 hrs
General English
5 hrs 5 hrs
OneEnglish
to-one Extras
Lessons
Vocabulary
Grammar
Fluency
Course types
Start dates
General English +
Business English
Course hours
Course hours
5 hrs 5 hrs
15 hrs
General English
Business English
English Extras
15 hrs
Any Monday
Course length
236 weeks
Class size
Course levels
Intermediate to
advanced (level test required)
5 hrs 5 hrs
Business OneEnglish to-one
Lessons
General English
Sample timetable: General English morning class (Upper-intermediate) and Business English Special Focus Module
Lesson 1
General English
Lesson 2
General English
Special Focus
Module
Business English
English Extras
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Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Listening &
vocabulary
Recounting an
experience
Speaking
Talking about an
experience
Natural phrases
Adding emphasis
Grammar
Modifying and
intensifying adverbs
Pronunciation
Expressing emotions and
emphasising
Vocabulary
Phrases with get
Extended speaking
& listening
Exchanging holiday
stories
Speaking feedback
Break
Break
Break
Break
Break
Grammar
Narrative tenses &
preparation for speaking
Writing
Journal/Blog writing
(narrative tense practice)
Weekly test
Lunch break
Lunch break
Lunch break
Lunch break
Lunch break
Speaking skills
Updating colleagues
on a project
Writing
Preparing a progress
report
Speaking skills
Responding to questions
& suggestions
Examination skills
Fluency and pronunciation
Grammar and vocabulary
Writing skills
Listening and reading skills
Intensive Cambridge
Exam Preparation
In the morning classes you will use
Cambridge preparation coursebooks.
Study is intensive and includes exam
practice and examination skills.
12 weeks
(10 weeks Jan start date)
Class size
Course levels
Course hours
15 hrs
Computer-based test
ELC is an approved Cambridge ESOL
Computer-Based Test centre so you
will get to take your final test in familiar,
comfortable surroundings. There are
many advantages to the online testing
system and you will receive extensive
training. Of course the speaking test is
still in person and done at the schooltoo.
Course features
Cambridge Exam
Preparation
5 hrs 5 hrs
Special English
Extras
Focus
Module
Jessica Switzerlan
Included
Cambridge
Special Focus Modules
Tha nk s to my ad va
nc ed
lesso ns at E LC, I im
proved
my E ng lish ve ry qu
ic kl y.
Th e teac he rs are
amaz ing
and ve ry fu nn y. I me
t loa ds
of wonde rful people
from
different countries
and
Im su re that we w
ill be
friends fo reve r. It
is th e
best trip of my life
and
I wou ld recomm end
this
sc hool to everybod y
w ho
wants to ha ve fu n an
d learn
a lot at th e sa me tim
e.
Cambridge Getaway:
join your teacher and
Cambridge classmates
on our beautiful day trip.
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Lessons include:
Exit
Level
IELTS
5.0
5.5
5.5
6.0
6.0
6.5
6.5
7.0
Course types
Intensive Academic English
EAP & IELTS
15 hrs
Academic English
5 hrs 5 hrs
Special
Focus
Module
English
Extras
15 hrs
5 hrs 5 hrs
Academic English
OneEnglish
to-one Extras
Lessons
15 hrs
5 hrs 5 hrs
General English
IELTS
Exam
Prep
English
Extras
Weekly assignments
You will develop your
academic skills with weekly
assig nments including
essays and presentations.
I n th e Aca dem
ic E ng lish
c ou rse, th e teac
hers use
well-defin ed m et
hodolog y
and are very ex
perien c ed.
The classes are
al ways
ta ug ht with en
th usia sm.
Id rec om m end
this c ou rse
fo r stud ents w ho
seek
hig h acad emic
c ha lleng es.
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Going to do a
PhD in Busines
s at
the University
of Sydney.
EAP students
IELTS students
Individual tutorials
Weekly tutorials available
to create and manage your
personal study plan, tailor
the course to your needs,
and give you feedback on
your progress or advice on
your future studies.
Direct
entry
Academic
IELTS stream assessment:
English
Non compulsory
assessment:
IELTS reading, writing,
listening & speaking exam
preparation
Further
Studies
IELTS
Exam
Working in Australia
English Language Company is famous for its
work programs. Whether you want to work
around Australia, find part-time work in Sydney
or improve your future career opportunities we
have a program that will suit you.
In Australia:
Student visa-holders can work for up to 40 hours
per fortnight in the evening or weekend.
Working holiday visa-holders can work part-time
while studying or full-time after their course for the
duration of their visa (usually one year).
Work Support
See our work coordinator to:
Have your resume checked
Get help completing an
application form
Enquire about tax
Receive advice on a contract
or pay
Check for job vacancies
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ELC Service
Work Orientation
Work Preparation
Payable at EL
C
after arrival
Coffee culture
Bar skills
Wait staff skills
RSA certificate
These are organized by
our local training partners
and can be booked when
you arrive at ELC.
Membership includes:
Pre-arrival information handbook
Orientation with dedicated staff
Job service: 12 months unlimited access
to a database of paid jobs in resorts,
hotels, restaurants, bars, farms, factories,
etc, all over Australia
Tax file number application lodged
Australian bank account pre-opened
Sim Card
Unlimited internet access
Private mailbox with mail forwarding
services anywhere in Australia
Free admin services, including printing,
photocopying and faxing
Requirements:
Minimum level of spoken English:
intermediate
Working holiday visa
Must be pre-booked
Professional Internship
A professional internship in
Australia will help you to develop
the skills and knowledge required
for success in your career.
You will:
Gain valuable experience within
your field
Develop workplace English skills
Improve your career opportunities
Internationalise your resume
Internships are
available in:
Architecture
Banking
Engineering
Graphic design
Tourism
Information technology
Marketing
Media
Requirements:
Minimum upper-intermediate level
of English
Working holiday or eligibility for
416 Special Program visa
Some previous study and/or
experience for most internship fields
Conservation Volunteering
In our conservation volunteering
program you will discover Australia,
take part in exciting conservation
projects to protect, preserve and
restore our unique and beautiful
environment and work with
participants from all over the
world, all on a budget.
Requirements:
Minimum pre-intermediate level
of English
Be aged between 1870 and have
a reasonable level of fitness
No specific visa requirements
(visitor visa ok)
You will:
Learn practical conservation skills
Visit places tourists dont normally
see, including remote areas
Have the chance to make a
volunteer contribution, earn
references and certificates
Must be pre-booked
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Accommodation
ELC offers you a choice of quality accommodation options to suit your preferences and budget.
All of these choices will give you a comfortable and safe environment where you can feel at home.
Homestay
Stay with one of our friendly
families and you will experience
typical Australian life.
Carefully selected families,
with a genuine desire to
welcome you
Comfortable and clean homes
Close to public transport
Fully-furnished single room
Breakfast and dinner are shared
with the family (also lunch at
theweekend)
ELC Premium
Apartment
Experience the student residence
life and stay in a modern shared
apartment with your own
ensuitebedroom.
The residence
Located in the city, only a
10minute walk to school
Welcoming both Australian
and international students.
Modern, safe, with 24/7 reception
Featuring a communal computer
lounge, outdoor area and laundry
The apartment
Shared by 6 ELC students
Fully-furnished and equipped
Your bedroom
Large single room with private
bathroom
Modern, bright and air-conditioned
(own settings).
Features a large window, desk,
plenty of storage space and
individual internet access (LanCable)
Homestay
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Student houses
Our student houses are very
modern, well equipped
comfortable and safe. You can
choose between a single and
twin room and will share the
communual areas and bathrooms
with other international students.
Newly-renovated houses
TV, free WiFi, kitchen, laundry
Individual linen pack
Studyhouse
Located in the city centre close
to Darling Harbour (a 10-minute
walk to ELC)
CozzyStay
1. Located in Kingsford, next to the
University of New South Wales
main campus (a 15-minute bus
journey to ELC and a 10-min bus
ride to the beach)
2. Located in North Sydney, just
across the Harbour Bridge from
the city centre (15-min bus or
train ride to ELC)
Student
houses
Support and
Guidance
ELC staff are available whenever you need some help.
We do everything we can to make your stay in Australia
as enjoyable as possible.
Hostels
Short-term hostel
(Base Backpackers)
Base provides modern backpacker
accommodation in the heart of the city.
It is located next door to the school.
City centre location
Clean, comfortable and very
convenient
4-bedrooms and dormitories
Laundry, kitchen, TV lounge,
internet caf, bar/caf
Academic counselling:
Our dedicated academic
counsellor can advise you on
your studies at ELC, give you
information about further
study in Australia and help
you to apply to universities or
colleges
Airport pick-up
We can arrange for you to be met
at the airport and taken to your
accommodation.
ELC Premium
Apartment
Hostels
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For more photos of our accommodation see our website.
Social activities
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Social activities
We organize great things for
you to do every week to ensure
that you make the most of your
time with ELC! We hope that you
will make friends, have fun and
practise your English!
Museums, exhibitions and
galleries
Beach barbecues
Parties and bars
Sightseeing trips
Weekend excursions
Sports and
leisure
We arrange fun games,
tournaments and lessons
for many sports such as:
Soccer
Beach volleyball
Surfing
Diving
Dance
Yoga
Boxing
Fitness
Th e sc h ool
org an iz es
man y thin g s
to d o
at th e wee k
end or
afte r c la ss.
It was a
g reat way to
practise
m y E ng lish an
d mak e
friends with
peop le
from al l ove r
th e world.
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Travel and
adventure
Australia is a fantastic place to travel with
amazing sights and experiences, good
accommodation and transport. We have our
own travel desk at school from which you can
gather information on the best places to go
and book your trips and tours at exclusive
prices. Go to www.englishlanguagecompany.
com/travel for more details.
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Photo: Tourism NSW
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Guide book to working and
travelling in Australia