Study Tours for High School Students

Custom group programs for students aged 12 to 17 years old. Our tailor-made study tours typically include General English tuition, Australian culture classes, as well as activities and excursions to Sydney's main tourist attractions for teenagers.

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Corporate English Group Training

Tailor-made English language programs, specifically designed to address your business needs, at your desired study times. Employee training may cover general workplace English but also more specialised fields such as English for finance, for marketing, for customer service or for engineering.

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Study Tours for
University Students & Young Adults

Custom group programs for students aged 18 to 25 years old. Our tailor-made group tours typically include General English tuition integrated into international classes, as well as excursions to Sydney's main landmarks and tourist attractions popular with young adults.

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TESOL Professional Development for
Teachers

Tailor-made Teacher training programs, specifically designed to elevate your group's current English language teaching skills to the highest standards.

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General English + IELTS Exam Preparation – Daytime

Daytime - 20 to 27 hrs/w

Improve your English fast
and prepare the IELTS exam

If you would like to study during the day and your main goal is to improve your overall English, you can also choose to take the IELTS exam as a way to demonstrate your level with an internationally recognised certificate. Our daytime General English course with IELTS elective/optional class is a perfect combination for this!

Why choose one of
our IELTS Exam Preparation courses?

In IELTS Exam Preparation you will:

Develop effective strategies for each section of the test.
Practice with real IELTS exam materials and mock tests.
Improve accuracy in listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Receive personalised feedback to refine skills.
Gain confidence through structured, targeted preparation.

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General English + IELTS Exam Preparation Daytime
Program Features

Flexible start dates

Start any Monday

Flexible course length

Choose any course length from 1 to 24 weeks

Minimum high intermediate level

Available from IELTS 5.5 level
or equivalent

Study on any visa

This course is accredited to welcome student visa applicants (CRICOS code 050701A)

Small class sizes

Average of 13 students per class and maximum of 16 only!

Classes for adults

Average age: 24
(minimum 18)

27 hours per week

Intensive course with
20 core hours and 7 hours
optional classes

Great balance

Great balance of every day English and exam skills and practice

General English + IELTS Exam Preparation Daytime
Course Customisation

This program is made up of 4 different components which allows ideal personalisation to suit your needs, goals and interests.

Your General English class will be your main class each day, Monday to Thursday. In this class, you will focus on improving your all-round English and everyday communication skills. The pace is intensive but fun, with a lot of oral communication practice.

The right level for you

On your first day at ELC you’ll take a placement test and have a spoken interview so we can place you in the class that’s right for you.

Language skills

Every single week, your General English classes will cover a range of language skills and develop your grammar and vocabulary as well as speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The communicative methodology used in classes will enhance your skills acquisition as well as foster your fluency. Personal feedback from your teacher will help you become more accurate week after week

Sample topics

Your coursebook will feature a range of subjects and associated vocabulary, including science, history or the environment. This range of current topics will keep your lessons interesting and engaging, with every student weighing in in conversations and putting their developing language skills into practice.

Structured syllabus

The coursebooks and associated digital resources we use in class are based on the latest research into English as it is really used in everyday situations. We think that it is important that classes follow a coursebook to give your program structure.

Coursebook to keep

You will receive a coursebook on your first day, as well as each time you progress to a new level or to a different program. They are yours to keep, so that you can make your own notes and use them as a reference in the future.

Progress tests

Every Monday you will take a short progress test to revise what you have studied the previous week, assess your progress and keep on top of your studies.

At ELC, Special Focus Modules (SFM) are elective classes that all daytime students can choose from every 4 weeks. By enrolling into this course, you will be joining dedicated IELTS elective classes as your SFM every afternoon Monday to Thursday, for up to 24 weeks.
In your afternoon IELTS SFM, you will focus 100% on IELTS exam skills and techniques.

You will:

Become familiar with the exam format
Complete practice tests
Get to target your strengths and weaknesses
Receive feedback
Learn tips for IELTS exam success

As alternatives, other Special Focus Module classes students can choose from include:

Communication

This popular intensive conversation skills class will help you make fast progress with your speaking skills.

Grammar and Speaking

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

Real English

This class teaches you to use English effectively for everyday tasks in Australia, such as shopping, banking and using public transport.

English for further studies

You’ll focus on the skills you need to study at university or college in English including presentations and assignments.

More options

Our range of Special Focus Modules changes regularly and more choice will be available once you progress to a different course.

Keen to make even faster progress?
Join 5 hours per week or free English Extra classes on Fridays!

Unique to ELC, English Extras are a range of workshops, classes and activities which give students the chance to practise their English skills in a relaxed and stimulating environment while learning new skills and making friends. Every Friday, you can attend 3 classes of your choice.

Depending on your level, you can choose from English Extras in the following fields:

Communication

Classes offered include conversation, pronunciation, video talks and vocabulary to go.

Business English

Join up to 5hrs of classes and workshops focused on vocabulary and communication in a range of Business fields.

IELTS Exam Preparation

Practice for the IELTS exam with expert tips, techniques and feedback.

Excursion

Visit places of interest in Sydney with other students (additional entry fees might apply).

Keen to learn even more?
Join an additional 2 hours per week of conversation class!

ELC is Sydney’s only school offering up to 27 hours per week of face-to-face tuition. Not all students join, but if you would like to make fast progress, joining these 2 hours will help you grow your vocabulary range and your fluency even faster! Topics change every week but include fields like travel, family, science, the environment, sports, etc.

Your class schedule

Your classes will take place Monday to Friday, between 8am and 5pm. Your exact timetable will depend on your level, with your IELTS exam preparation classes either 1-1 lesson schedule but could be as per the following examples:

All classes - 27 hours per week
Main classes - 20 hours per week

Levels available to you

Experience world-class tuition

ELC is a fun school that is serious about learning. Studying abroad is an incredible opportunity to accelerate your language learning and it’s our job to make that EASY for you! With highly qualified and experienced teachers in learning spaces designed to facilitate communication, your classes will be dynamic and engaging, keeping you energised throughout the day. You will learn practical English, with many opportunities for practising the language in real-world contexts and collaborating with your classmates and teacher.

The ELC approach will help you make maximum progress with your language learning in just a short period of time!

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What studying in the daytime means for you

Studying in the daytime is optimum for faster progress: you will be better rested and ready for intensive learning, and you will be surrounded by other students who make their English language studies their main priority.

ELC is renown for its outstanding nationality mix in the daytime, with students from over 35 countries at school on any given day. This is a truly amazing opportunity to experience a once-in-a-lifetime cross-cultural experience and to make friends from all over the world. This also means you will have to speak English all day, every day, which will again fast-track your progress.

As a daytime student, you will enjoy generous break times, which will allow you to meet more students, make more friends and practise your English all day.

In the daytime, you will be able to make the most of all our services and facilities, inlcuding our student services desk, our travel desk, our computer lab, as well as flexible student counselling appointment times.

Studying in the daytime means you can join social activities after class, in the evenings and on weekends. These are a great chance to meet other students, practise your English and explore Sydney. Typical activities include coastal walks, visiting local attractions, pub nights, cultural events and more.

If you are planning to work in an evening job, such as working in a restaurant or in office cleaning, studying in the daytime will be ideal for you.

In the daytime, in addition to your core 20 hours of lessons per week, you have access to up to 7 hours of optional classes each week. This means learning more, improving faster, as well as meeting more students from other countries!