Sydney – Australia

English made easy

elc.edu.au

Welcometo ELC
Living and studying in anothercountry can be a life-changing
and unforgettable experience.
So, choosing where to study is a
big decision. To help you make theright choice here are just somereasons why students choose
ELC to help them succeed in theirstudies or careers.

STUDY AT
AUSTRALIA’S
MOST AWARDEDENGLISH SCHOOLLIVE IN ONE OF
THE BEST CITIESIN THE WORLD

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YOUR ELC
EXPERIENCEENGLISH MADE
EASYGreat learning environment
Excellent teachers
Fantastic nationality mix

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Customised courses
Collaborative learning
Interesting classes

YOUR AUSTRALIAN
EXPERIENCECHOOSE YOURNEW HOMEBusy social activities program
Travel advice and bookings
Student experience teamModern apartment living
Australian family life
Shared student houses

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WE CAN HELP YOU
FIND WORKCHOOSE THE
RIGHT COURSEFOR YOU

Working holidays
Internships
Student jobs

Wide range of courses & electives
Day and evening timetables
Free activities, clubs & workshops

Live in one of
the best cities
in the world
Sydney is consistently rated
as one of the world’s best
destinations for international
students.

Sharon Keller, Switzerland

Study in the heart of the city

Sydney is the largest and most
cosmopolitan city in Australia but it’s also
beautiful, safe and clean. It has a lively city
centre and great nightlife. Sydney is a largecity but you can go surfing, scuba-diving,
bushwalking or just relax on the beach – allwithin the Sydney metropolitan area. Very
importantly, our students always find thepeople very friendly and welcoming.

You’ll be studying right in the city centre:

The climate is great with hot summers
and mild winters so it’s easy to enjoy
the outdoors.

› Close to city centre cafes andcinemasMarketSt› 2-minute walk from the main train station› 5-minute walk from Darling Harbour› 5-minutes by train to the Opera House› 10-minute walk to ELC Premium
Apartment and Studyhouse

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Clarence St

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› 4-minute walk from Sydney’s premier
shopping centre

York St“ Sydney is an amazing city andhas a lot to offer. I loved strollingaround Darling Harbour which was
only 5 minutes away from ELC andto enjoy the gorgeous beaches at
the weekend. I participated in many
events organised by ELC, whichgave me a unique opportunity tomeet people from all over the world
and to explore the city.”

Live in sunny Sydney

SYDNEY TOWER

Study atAustralia’s
most awarded
English school
STM Lifetime Super Star Award– Southern Hemisphere

Multi award-winning English school

Accredited & quality assured

ELC won the prestigious award “STM Star Language
School Southern Hemisphere” 5 times between 2007
and 2013, making us a “Lifetime Super Star” and thebest in Australia.

We’re fully-accredited by the Australian
government and quality-endorsed
so you can be confident that you will
receive the very best educationand service.

In 2014 and 2015 ELC won the ASEAN Masterclassaward for outstanding English language school in
the region.

For more information visit www.elc.edu.au

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EXCELLENTTEACHING AND
INTERESTINGLESSONSFANTASTICNATIONALITY MIXAND FRIENDSFROM AROUND THE
WORLD

OUR STUDENTEXPERIENCE TEAMWILL ENSURE
YOU HAVE A
GREAT TIME

Great classrooms

COMFORTABLESTUDENTLOUNGES AND
GREAT LEARNINGENVIRONMENTYour ELC
experience

ELC is owned and operated by teachers, so we knowwhat it takes to make a great school - engaging
courses; excellent teachers; personal attention andlots of activities to choose from! All of this sharedwith students from around the world and deliveredby people who are passionate about what they do.
ELC is a fun school that is serious about learning!

Learn in a great environment
Comfortable, well-equipped classrooms and collaborative
learning spaces create an effective learning environment.
Our unique eat, meet and speak spaces are the perfectplaces to break out and use your English.
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 comfortable student common rooms›C hill spaces for quiet learning, reading or relaxing›K itchen and dining area›S
 tudy centre› Information and travel desks›F ree WiFi

Fantastic nationality mix
ELC students come from over 50 countries so you will haveto speak English to communicate and it’ll be easy to makelifelong friends from around the world.

Excellent teachers
Our students consistently rate ELC teachers as excellent.
All teachers are qualified and experienced with university
degrees and specialist TESOL qualifications.
They will deliver lessons that are engaging and fun andrelevant to your daily life. They’ll also make sure that you
get personal attention in class and through tutorials to makesure that you make maximum progress in your English.

Student support
ELC has dedicated professional and friendly staff who
are there to support you and ensure you have the bestexperience possible.

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They can help you with academic matters but also youraccommodation, transport, medical care, travel or justgeneral everyday life in Sydney.

Average nationality mix of daytime classes.

For more information visit www.elc.edu.au

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English
made easy
Fast pace, maximum progress
Our classes are intensive but it’s the whole experience thatwill ensure that your English improves a lot in a short time.
Speaking English all day, taking part in our activities around
Sydney, socialising with your classmates will all assist yourprogress. Every Monday you will take a short progress test
to revise and assess what you have studied.

Customised courses
We offer a range of major English courses which arecomplemented by your choice of electives so that you canlearn exactly what you need. Choose your core course
when you enrol and then the electives once you are at ELC.
It’s easy!

Optional activities, clubs and clinics
Studying abroad is a once in a lifetime
opportunity for you to accelerate your learningand progress to the level you want to achieve.
It may seem difficult, but it’s our job to make it
easy! So how do we do it?

The right level for you
On your first day at ELC you’ll take a placement test andhave a spoken interview so we can place you in the classthat’s right for you. You’ll then choose your elective classes
which are also streamed by level.

Our methodology
You will have many opportunities to communicate
throughout the lesson with your teacher and classmates.
Your teacher will use a variety of approaches to present andpractise language and skills in real-world contexts.

Our special interest classes, activities and clubs each week
are the perfect opportunity to do the things that interest you
most and which are the most relevant to you.

Coursebook to keep
On the first day of your new class and if you change
course or level, you’ll be given a coursebook to keep. We
think that it is important that classes follow a coursebook
to give their program structure and for you to use as areference in the future.

Small classes
We have small classes so that you can get the attention
you need. Our maximum class size is 15 students with anaverage of 13.

Study plans

Our classrooms and learning spaces have been specificallydesigned to facilitate communication and comfort and giveyou variety in your learning day.

Longer-term students draw up a plan of study with oursenior teachers. We discuss your goals and help you plan
your route to achieving them, including which electives
and English Extras to choose as well as any external
examinations. You’ll also have regular tutorials with yourclass teacher to discuss your progress and review yourstudy plan.

Learning and technology

Certificates and level records

Lessons are all face-to-face but teachers use the latest
digital resources to ensure that your lessons are varied,
up-to-date and dynamic.

Your ELC certificate is a record of your course and level ofEnglish upon completion that you can show to prospective
employers or higher education institutes.

Collaborative learning

For more information visit www.elc.edu.au

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Your
Australianexperience

Outside of class time, you’ll be immersed in English
and have the chance to make new friends, doamazing things and discover Australian life. Our
dedicated student experience team are here tohelp you achieve this. From organising parties toarranging onward travel we’ll connect you withthe things you enjoy and introduce you to a whole
range of new people and experiences.

Discover Sydney

Explore Australia

SOCIAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING ACTIVITIESTRAVEL DESK
Australia is a fantastic place to travel with amazing sights
and experiences, good accommodation and transport.
Check out our travel desk at school and gather informationon the best places to go and book your trips and tours at
exclusive prices. Or come along to our free presentations
on Australia’s best destinations.

Every week ELC students meet after school for our new

student welcome drinks. This is a great opportunity to get toknow your classmates. Then every week and weekend weorganize great things for you to do to ensure that you makethe most of your time with ELC!
› Museums, exhibitions and galleries› Beach barbecues› Parties and bars
› Sightseeing trips› Weekend excursions› Soccer, beach volleyball, surfing

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For more information visit www.elc.edu.au

Find yourself
STUDENT EXPERIENCE TEAM
Always wanted to learn to surf? Love to try scuba-diving?
Keep up your soccer skills. Take up yoga. Volunteer yourtime. Let our student experience team know what you’reinterested in and we’ll connect you to the clubs, places,classes and people to make it happen.

Beach and barbequesParties & nightlife

Weekend excursions

Australian culture

Sports & outdoor activities
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QUALITY
MODERN LIVINGSPACES FORSTUDENTS

Student Houses

SHARE A HOUSE
WITH OTHERSTUDENTS

Homestay

LIVE ANDLEARN WITH AN
AUSTRALIAN
FAMILY

HostelCONVENIENTLOCATION
AND FUNENVIRONMENT
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Chooseyour newhome

ELC Premium Apartment
Live in a single room with private bathroom, inside one of
our premium apartments within a large student residence
close to ELC.
› Located in the city, only a 10–minute walk to school› Large communal social area, computer lounge, outdoor
area, laundry and 24/7 reception› The apartment is shared by 6 ELC students› Fully-furnished and equipped, air conditioning andinternet access› Large, bright single room with private bathroom

We have a choice of quality accommodation
to suit your preferences and budget. All of
our accommodation options will give you acomfortable and safe environment where you
can feel at home.

Student Houses
Share a modern house with other international students in aconvenient location.
› Modern houses, well-equipped and comfortable› Conveniently located, either close to public transport orwalking distance to the school› Single, twin or triple rooms with your own desk andwardrobe› Share the living and kitchen areas and bathrooms withother students› TV, laundry and free WiFi

Homestay
Stay with one of our friendly families and you will
experience typical Australian life.
Kent St› Carefully selected families, with a genuine desire towelcome you
King St› Comfortable and clean homes
10min› Close to public transport› Fully-furnished single room
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Share hostel accommodation close to the school withinternational students and travellers.

DARLINGHARBOUR

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ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

Glebe Hostel

HYDE PARKTOWN HALL10min

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

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We canhelp youfind work

Whether you want to work your way around
Australia, find part-time work in Sydney or
improve your future career opportunities wehave a work program that will suit you.

Why students who want to work andstudy choose ELC
1. Our city centre location (opposite the main train station)
makes it easy for you to travel between work and school.
2. Our day and evening schedules are timed to allow day
students to finish in time to go to work and evening
students to travel from work to school.

Did you know that in Australia:› Student visa-holders can work for up to 40 hours
per fortnight.

3. O ur SWAP program is available to all students for freewhen you start at the school and our work coordinator isalways available to advise you.

› Working holiday visa-holders can work part-time
while studying or full-time after their course for theduration of their visa.

4. You can sign up to our student job database on arrival fora small extra fee and get access to current job vacancies.

Student Work Assistance Program (SWAP)
We provide a free service to help you find casual work if you have a student or working
holiday visa.
WORK ORIENTATIONWORK SUPPORTWORK PREPARATION

When you start at ELC we will

See our work coordinator to:If you are looking for work inhelp you to:› Have your resume checked

Australia, we strongly recommend› Open a bank account› Get help completing anthat you join our free Work Ready› Apply for your tax file number

application form

classes.

› Choose a mobile phone plan

› Enquire about tax

You may also need to take some

› Prepare your resume› Receive advice on a contract

one-day Work Ready courses› Learn how to apply for a job

or payto gain relevant practical skills,› Find out about work available

including:› Coffee culture› Bar skills› Wait staff skills› RSA certificate
These are organised by our local
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booked when you arrive at ELC.

Student Job
Database
We have teamed up withthe provider of Australia’s
largest database of casual
jobs to provide a job alert
service for ELC students.
Create a profile andresume online, receive
information about work
available to suit yourtimetable and skills andapply online.
Fee payable at ELC after
arrival.

Work and Travel Program
GREAT
PROGRAMIF YOU ARE ON
A WORKINGHOLIDAY VISAThis program offers you a comprehensive package of services to meet all of your needs as aworking holiday visitor to Australia.
Requirements

Membership includes› Pre-arrival information handbook› Orientation with dedicated staff› Job service: unlimited access toa 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 mailforwarding services anywherein Australia› Weekly travel information
seminars› Advice from experts ontransport, accommodation,
taxes, superannuation, andsafety in Australia› Minimum strong intermediatelevel of spoken English› Working holiday visa
› Must be booked before you
leave home

› Toll-free 24/7 emergency
assistance number› Free admin services, including
photocopying and printing

Professional InternshipA professional internship in Australia will help you to develop the skills and knowledge
required for success in your career.

WORKINGHOLIDAY OR
416 SPECIAL
PROGRAM VISAOPPORTUNITIESYou willInternships are available inRequirements› Gain valuable experience withinyour field› Architecture› Minimum upper-intermediatelevel of English› Develop English skills essential
for the global workplace› Engineering› Improve your career
opportunities› Tourism› Internationalise your resume› Banking› Graphic design› Information technology› Marketing› Working holiday or eligibility for
416 Special Program visa
› Some previous study and/or
experience for most internshipfields› Must be booked before you
leave home

› Media› Plus many more

Conservation Volunteering
GET INVOLVEDIN OUR
VOLUNTEERINGPROGRAM

With our conservation volunteering program you will discover Australia, take part in exciting
conservation projects to protect and preserve our beautiful environment and work withparticipants from all over the world.
You will

Projects may include

Requirements› Learn practical conservation
skills› Protection and restoration ofnative plant habitats› Minimum pre-intermediate levelof English› Visit places tourists don’t
normally see, including remoteareas› Tree planting› Be aged between 18–70 andhave a reasonable level of fitness› Have the chance to make a
volunteer contribution, earnreferences and certificates› Wildlife surveys› Walking trail construction› Seed collection› Conservation fencing› No specific visa requirements› Must be booked before you
leave home

› Heritage restoration

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15Choose theright course
for you

1. General English
There are four main course types foryou to choose from when you enrol,
depending on your main purpose
in learning English. However, if you
want to switch courses once you’restudying with us you usually can,providing you have the right level.
Students who study with us for alonger period of time usually combine
a number of courses in our academic
semester or year programs.

Included in all courses› improve your communication skills and fluency› improve your English for a wide range of purposes like travel and work
› improve your general all-round English before you specialise

2. Academic English or IELTS› prepare for the demands of university or college studies in English› access one of our pathways to higher education in Australia› prepare for the IELTS examination for university entry

3. Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses› gain an internationally recognised qualification in English› do a high level, very thorough exam course› Coursebook

4. General + Business English› Weekly progress tests› use English effectively in an international workplace› improve your English for business studies› gain an advantage in your career› Tutorials› Certificate of completion & record of level
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Course level guidelines
CEFR

GENERAL ENGLISH
COURSECAMBRIDGE
ESOL

C2Proficient

CPE

AdvancedCAE

GE + Business 3

AcademicEnglish 2B

Upper Intermediate

FCE

GE + Business 2

AcademicEnglish 2A

B2
B1
A2
A1

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1

Intermediate

PET

IELTS

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH EACH LEVEL OF ENGLISH› Enter most undergraduate & postgraduate degrees

AcademicEnglish 1

GE + Business 1› Enter many undergraduate & postgraduate degrees› Work professionally in English

IELTS 26.0 +› Enter some undergraduate & diploma courses› Do an internship in English› Use English confidently in the workplace

IELTS 1
5.5+

› Vocational & academic preparation courses› Use limited English at work

Pre-intermediate
12 weeks

C1

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ACADEMICENGLISH

GENERAL +BUSINESS ENGLISH

Elementary

Timetables

DAY CLASSES
Our day classes are our most popular option for students
enrolling from overseas. They offer full immersion and thechance to engage with other students throughout the day, tohave full access to school services and to participate in our
English Extras classes and social activities. Depending on yourlevel you will follow one of these day timetables:
Mon-Fri
8.30am – 3.15pm
9.15am – 4.15pm
9.30am – 4.15pm

Each level takes approximately
12 weeks of full-time study to complete.

EVENING CLASSES
Evening classes are a popular choice with students
who are working during the day. Our city centre
location, directly opposite the train station, makes it
easy for students to travel between work and school.
Evening students do not attend English Extras.
Mon-Fri
5.00pm – 9.20pm (with one 20-minute break)All classes have one hour for lunch and two short breaks.

Sample Timetable (day classes)
MAJOR Course
General English
Lesson 1

MAJOR Course
General English
Lesson 2

Special Focus Module
Business English

English Extras

MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

THURSDAYFRIDAY

Listening &vocabulary
Recounting anexperience

Speaking
Talking abour experience
Natural phrases
Adding emphasis

GrammarModifying andintensifying adverbs
Pronunciation
Expressing emotions andemphasising

Vocabulary
Phrases with ‘get’

Extended speaking &
listening
Exchanging holiday
stories
Speaking feedback

Break

Break

Break

Break

Break

Grammar
Narrative tenses &preparation for speaking

Reading & vocabulary‘A test of endurance’

Speaking & listening
Showing interest andexpressing surprise

Writing
Journal/Blog writing(narrative tense practice)

Weekly test

Lunch BreakLunch BreakLunch BreakLunch BreakLunch Break

Vocabulary & listening
Project Management

Speaking skills
Updating colleagues on
a project

Vocabulary & reading
Company case study

Writing
Preparing a progress
reportSpeaking skills
Responding to questions& suggestions

Break

Break

Break

Break

Break

Your choice of English Extra classes

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3 easy steps
to customise
your course

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MAJOR
COURSES

Our aim is to enable you to study, work andtravel anywhere in the world with fluent English
as your ticket. But we understand that no two
students are the same. People have different
reasons for learning English and have different
learning styles and interests. So, to makesure you achieve your learning goals we havedeveloped a unique study system which allows
you to customise your course to suit your own
needs, goals and preferences.

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SPECIAL FOCUS
MODULES3

ENGLISHEXTRAS

15hrs/week (daytime)
16hrs/week (evening)

5hrs/week (daytime)
4hrs/week (evening)

5hrs/week (daytime only)

YOUR NEEDSYOUR GOALSYOUR INTERESTSThis is your main course of study.

These are elective classes.
Choose your class according to yourspecific goals when you start at ELC
and change every 4 weeks if you wish.

These are our range of special
interest classes, teacher-led clubs andactivities. Choose every day. They areincluded in your course.

Choose from:› General English› Cambridge Exam Preparation› Academic English› IELTS Exam Preparation

Choose from:› Speaking, Listening & Vocabulary (SLV)› Real English› Business English› English for Further Studies› Writing Skills› Grammar› IELTS Testbuster› Cambridge Testbuster› Cambridge Writing› Cambridge Grammar & Vocabulary› Cambridge Speaking & Listening

Choose from:› Pronunciation› Conversation›E xam skills clinics›W ork Ready› Exam Reading› Exam Listening› Exam Speaking› Anecdote› Australian Studies› Excursions› Presentations› Film English›S oft skills› Sport› Guided
IndependentStudy

For students who need to improve their English very quickly because they only have a short time in Australia or haveexams approaching, we suggest our Premium course options. These combine the benefits of a communicative groupclass with the intensity of 1:1 lessons.
18SPECIAL FOCUS MODULES
Full-time students choose from our range of Special Focus Modules.
Depending on your level and course, choices include:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Speaking, Listening &Vocabulary (SLV)This popular intensive
conversation skills class will help
you make fast progress with yourspeaking skills.

Real English
This class teaches you to use
English effectively for everyday
tasks in Australia, such as shopping,banking and using public transport.
WORK SKILLSBusiness English
This class is for students who
work or would like to work in
a company where a good levelof spoken or written English
is required. Lessons focus onpractical English skills for theinternational workplace as well as
specialist vocabulary for a range
of industries and professions.
ACADEMIC SKILLSEnglish for further studies
You’ll focus on the skills you needto study at university or college
in English including presentations
and assignments.

– a useful class for students whowill do further studies or who
need English for work.

GrammarCambridge Writing Skills

Improve your accuracy and learn
how to express yourself in more
complex ways.

This is for students who especiallyneed to focus on their writing skills
for the FCE, CAE or CPE exams.

EXAM SKILLS

Cambridge Grammar &Vocabulary

IELTS Testbuster

Learn tips for IELTS exam
success; complete practice tests
and tasks with feedback and target
your strengths and weaknesses
CORE SKILLS			for exam success.

Writing Skills

Learn how to write effective
letters, emails, reports and essays

practice tests and tasks with feedback
and target your strengths andweaknesses to excel in your exam.

Cambridge Testbuster
Learn tips for each paper ofyour Cambridge exam; complete

This course is for exam students whoneed to improve their grammar andvocabulary.

Cambridge Speaking and
ListeningThis module focusses on the skills
needed to do well in the speaking test
and listening exam.

Visit www.elc.edu.au to see the levels required for each Special Focus Module

ENGLISH EXTRAS
We offer a great range of workshops, activities and classes for 1 hour each day for all
full-time day students. These classes give you the chance to personalise your course,choosing the classes that you need or which interest you the most.
Example weekly schedule
MONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY

THURSDAYFRIDAY

Pronunciation

Work Ready

Sport

Australian Studies

Pronunciation

Conversation

Anecdote

Excursion

Conversation

Film English

Soft Skills

Exam Reading

Exam Listening

Exam Speaking

Presentations

Guided Independent Study
AUSTRALIAN STUDIES
Learn about Australian culture,
history, music and travel.
WORK READY
Get ready to work in Australia.
Prepare your resume, practise
job interviews and learn usefullanguage for work.
ANECDOTE
These listening & speaking
lessons are based around shortvideos of English speakers talking
about an everyday topic.

CONVERSATION
Practise speaking in a relaxedenvironment with a different topic
every class.
FILM ENGLISH
Based around short interesting
videos, these lessons will help
you improve your listening andvocabulary skills.
PRESENTATIONS
These workshops focus on
essential skills to deliverpresentations at work or university.

SOFT SKILLS
These clinics focus on a different
workplace skill each week suchas negotiations, presentations andparticipation in meetings.

EXCURSIONS
Each week we visit a place ofinterest around Sydney with theguidance of an ELC teacher.

GUIDED INDEPENDENT STUDY
Study independently in our wellresourced learning centre with theguidance and support of a teacher.

EXAM SKILLS CLINICS
Advice and practice to perfectyour skills for each paper ofyour chosen exam – IELTS or
Cambridge.

PRONUNCIATION
Learn how to make your English
sound natural.

SPORT
Join other students in our rangeof sporting activities.

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General English
Learn to communicate effectively and speak English with confidence
General English classes focus on improving all aspects of your English andin particular your communication skills, fluency and confidence.

1. Intensive General English
This is our popular full-time course which allows you to improve yourall-round English combined with areas of individual focus according to yourneeds, strengths and weaknesses.
DAY

15hrs

EVENING

GENERAL ENGLISH

5hrs

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

16hrs

4hrs

GENERAL ENGLISH

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

5hrs

ENGLISH EXTRAS

2. Semi-Intensive General English*
This part-time course is ideal for students who want to study in themornings and have afternoons free to explore Sydney.

You will make fast progress in:› Everyday communication› Fluency› Pronunciation› Vocabulary› Grammar› Listening› Reading› Writing*Not available to student-visa holders
DAY

15hrs

GENERAL ENGLISH

3. Premium English
This course is ideal for students who need to make very fast progress ina short time. It combines group study of General English with one-to-one
lessons individually designed for you as well as your choice of English Extras.
DAY

15hrs

GENERAL ENGLISH

5hrs

ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS

5hrs

ENGLISH EXTRAS

For a full list of Special Focus Modules and English Extras see page 19.
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START DATESCOURSE LENGTH

Any Monday

2–52 weeks

TIMETABLES

CLASS SIZE

Day and evening
courses

Max 15 (average 13)
Premium English
includes 1:1 lessons

COURSE LEVELS

6 levels of General English fromelementary to advanced

General +Business English
Develop your skills for the global workplace
This course is designed for students who need to use English effectively inboth general and business environments. Gain a competitive advantage inyour career and increase your employment prospects.

1. General + Business English

DAY

This course is ideal for students who wish to improve their all-round English
combined with a specific focus on business.

15hrs

GENERAL ENGLISH

5hrs

BUSINESS ENGLISH

5hrs

ENGLISH EXTRAS

2. Premium English for Business

DAY

This course allows you to combine group and individual classes andcustomise your program. The one-to-one lessons are an ideal option forstudents who have very specific professional needs. One-to-one classes are
tailored to your profession and industry.

15hrs

GENERAL ENGLISH

5hrs

BUSINESS ENGLISH

5hrs

ONE-TO-ONE LESSONSBusiness English class includes:› Daily workplace language› Written business communication› Business vocabulary› Spoken communication at work
› Essential soft skills
For more course details visit
www.elc.edu.au

START DATESCOURSE LENGTH

Any Monday

2–36 weeks

TIMETABLES

CLASS SIZEDay courses

Max 15 (average 13)
Premium English
includes 1:1 lessons

COURSES LEVELSIntermediate to advanced

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Cambridge Exam
Preparation
Achieve an internationally recognised
qualification from Cambridge English

EVENINGDAY

Cambridge English qualifications can help you to gain entrance touniversity, improve your job prospects and provide evidence of yourEnglish for employers. Our preparation courses will enable you to makeprogress in your all-round English ability whilst developing skills andtechniques for exam success.

15hrs

CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREP.

16hrs

CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREP.

5hrs

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

5hrs

ENGLISH EXTRAS

4hrs

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULES FOR CAMBRIDGE STUDENTS
Our Special Focus Modules teach and practise the skills needed to do well in the exam.
› Cambridge Speaking & Listening› Cambridge Writing skills› Cambridge Grammar & Vocabulary› Cambridge Testbuster: This is our intensive exam tips and practice class.

For our day students we also offer a remedial Cambridge module to give
extra support to students who have not done as well as expected in theirpractice exams. Free optional exam skills workshops are also offered,including our popular Cambridge Speaking Extra which provides intensive
speaking exam practice.

Cambridge Test Centre
ELC is an approved Cambridge ESOL Computer-Based Test Centre soyou will get to take your test online in familiar, comfortable surroundings.

Free Cambridge Getaway
Join your teacher and Cambridge classmates on our beautiful day
excursion included in your course fees.

COURSE FEATURES› Our Cambridge teachers havecompleted our ELC Cambridge Teacher
Development Program› Cambridge coursebook› Personalised study plan and regulartutorials› Online and paper-based exam practice› Regular progress tests and 2 mockexams
› Free Cambridge exam skills workshops
every week (day courses)› Additional support if you need it

You will improve your:› Examination skills› Fluency and pronunciation› Grammar and vocabulary› Writing skills› Listening and reading skills

START DATESCOURSE LENGTH

Fixed start dates(see our website)

9 to 12 weeks
depending on examand start date

TIMETABLES

CLASS SIZE

PET, FCE and CAE:
Day and evening
courses;
CPE: Day course only

Max 15 (average 13)

COURSES LEVELSPET, FCE, CAE and CPE
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IELTS Exam
Preparation
Get the score you need!

EVENING

This course prepares students for their IELTS examination as well as
improving language and skills for academic study. Your improvement
in reading, listening, writing and speaking skills as well as yourimproved range and accuracy of grammar and vocabulary will bereflected in your exam results.

16hrs

IELTS PREPARATION

4hrs

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULES FOR IELTS STUDENTS
Choose Special Focus Modules which provide you with practice in academic skills for yourfurther studies or do intensive exam practice.
› Business English› English for Further Studies› Writing› Grammar› IELTS Testbuster

Day course students who wish to do some IELTS preparation canchoose our General or Academic English course and combine this with
an IELTS elective in the afternoons.

Academic counselling
If you haven’t decided yet what degree or diploma course you would liketo do, our academic counsellor will be happy to provide you with all theinformation you need to make the right decision and will also assist you
with your application.

You will improve your:› IELTS exam skills and techniques› Academic vocabulary and grammar› Academic reading and writing skills› Listening skills for IELTS and foracademic lectures› Speaking skills for IELTS and fluency
in academic contexts
START DATESCOURSE LENGTH

Every Monday

2–36 weeks

TIMETABLES

CLASS SIZE

Evening course only

Max 15 (average 13)

COURSES LEVELS

Each level usually requires 12 weeks tocomplete.
IELTS 1: Entry level IELTS 5.5
IELTS 2: Entry level IELTS 6.0

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Academic English
Excel in your university or college studies
This course is the best preparation for students wishing to study in English at
an Australian university or college. The course blends IELTS preparation andimportant academic skills. Whether you want to gain entry to your course via
one of ELC’s direct entry agreements or by taking the IELTS examination, thisprogram will ensure you are ready to succeed.

1. Intensive Academic English
This is our popular full-time day course, which allows you to improve youracademic English skills and prepare for study and exams. It combines afocussed academic morning class with the chance to choose from our rangeof Special Focus Modules in the afternoons (including IELTS preparation).

EVENING

DAY

15hrs

5hrs

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

16hrs
ACADEMIC ENGLISH

5hrs

ENGLISH EXTRASCOURSE LENGTH

4hrs

Any Monday

5–40 weeks

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

TIMETABLES

CLASS SIZEDay course only

Max 15 (average 13)
Premium courses
include 1:1 lessons

This option is ideal if you need to prepare very intensively and need
individual support in specific skills or language areas. It combines groupstudy with one-to-one lessons designed to fulfil your specific needs.
DAY

15hrs

5hrs

SPECIAL FOCUS MODULE

5hrs

COURSES LEVELSIntermediate to advanced. Each level
usually requires 10 weeks to complete.

ONE-TO-ONE LESSONSSPECIAL FOCUS MODULES FOR ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Choose Special Focus Modules which provide you with further practice in the academic skills
you need.
› IELTS Testbuster › Grammar › Business English › Writing skills › English for Further Studies
We also have a range of academic workshops offered in our English Extras program for you tochoose from each week.

24› Speaking skills for tutorials andpresentations› Academic vocabulary and grammar› Academic reading and listening skills› Academic writing skills› Listening skills for lectures› IELTS exam preparation andtechniques› Research skills› Presentations

START DATES

2. Premium Academic English

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

You will improve your:

IELTS ›

Entry Level

Exit Level

Academic English 1A

5.0

5.5

Academic English 2A

5.5

6.0

Academic English 2B

6.0

6.5+

Academic pathways
All higher and tertiary education institutions in Australia require international students tomeet English requirements, usually by showing an IELTS test score. However, ELC also
has agreements with many major universities and colleges who allow our students toenter directly into certificate, diploma, graduate and postgraduate programs without an
IELTS test, providing you have successfully completed our Academic English course at theappropriate level. For a full list of our pathway partners please see our website.
Jin Soo Lee, South Korea

ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Direct Entry Stream

IELTS Stream

Compulsory Assessment

Non-compulsory Assessment

Written assignments, academicpresentations and final test

IELTS reading, writing, listening andspeaking exam preparation

Direct Entry

IELTS Exam

Further Studies
Students may enter one of our partner
institutions with a successful Academic
English course result. See full list atwww.elc.edu.au

Students take the IELTS test to enter
their chosen higher education institution

DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ENGLISH

IELTS STUDENTS IN ACADEMIC ENGLISH

To be awarded an Academic English certificate andgain direct entry into one of our pathway institutions,
you must successfully complete a minimum of 10
weeks of classwork and assignments and complete
all progress tests and a final test.

The Academic English course will prepare you totake your IELTS exam in Australia as well as improveyour academic skills. The course incorporates
regular IELTS exam preparation and practice.
Assignments are not compulsory (unlike our directentry pathway) but are recommended.

“W hen I first came to Australia
I couldn’t understand or speak
English. I have made a lot of
improvement here at ELC and theAcademic English course I am
currently doing has really helped
me improve my formal English
and business vocabulary. I have
one year left at university and thiscourse will really help me with myuniversity course as it focuses a lot
not just on communication skills
but also areas like report writing,essay writing and presentations.”

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Academic Semesteror Year abroad
Be amazed at what you can achieve!

Patricia & Ana Milena Gongora,
Colombia

Study at ELC for a full semester or academic
year and improve your English significantly.
You’ll achieve fluency and accuracy and bewell-prepared to achieve your academic
and professional goals. Tailor your academic
semester or year to your own needs andinterests and your learning and living
experience will truly be unique.

Includes:“When looking for a place tostudy English in Australia, I wasrecommended ELC as one of thebest schools in Sydney andI’m sure it was the best choice
to make.

ELC Academic Semester/Year program:
36 weeks or 48 weeks

Student Experience Support

Combine your choice of courses (dependingon your entry level). Most academic
semester students start their studies with
General English to make rapid progress intheir all-round English. They then move on
to specialise in academic, business or examstudies. Semester or academic year students
at the right level usually take at least one
international English exam in this time.

Personalised Study Plan
During the first week of your course, you’llmeet your academic advisor to plan yourcourse of study. They will help you choose
electives, enrol you in exams or recommend
what you can do outside of class to improveyour English. Every 12 weeks (or see themsooner if you want) you’ll meet your advisor
to readjust your plan and make sure thatyou are on target to achieve your goals.

26› Combination of courses› Personalised study plan
› Personal academic advisor› Wide choice of special focus modules,
activities and clubs› Become a student ambassador› Academic Semester/Year certificate

Our dedicated Student Experience
Coordinator meets all academic semester/year students individually to find out what
you are interested in seeing, doing andachieving in Australia. We’ll help you tojoin a local sports club, find a conversation
buddy, volunteer your time or do whatever itis that you’d love to do.

Student ambassadors
Our academic semester/year students
have the chance to become ELC student
ambassadors. This means that theyorientate and support new students,
have the chance to participate in some
paid activities for free and represent theschool to visitors. This a great chance torefine your communication skills, enhanceyour resume for employment and get an
Ambassador Certificate from ELC. It’s also a
fun thing to take part in!

The location is very convenient andeven from the first day, the staff
were always very helpful, supporting
us with handy information and avery efficient service. The facilities
are very comfortable for studying
and relaxing, and all the classrooms
have the technology and the spaceneeded. I also love the social andcultural activities, in which teachersand students can share and learn
together in a fun way.
You’ll find very qualified teachers
who are well aware of yourindividual needs and help you
improve your skills. I was given very
detailed feedback on my performanceand helpful strategies to work inclass and at home. The lessons were
demanding and enriching, and all
students in the class were given the
chance to participate.
I really enjoyed my experience inschool these six months and found itvery enriching.”

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