English schools

ELC Sydney

ELC is a multi-award-winning and fully accredited English school, with the highest standards. As a lifetime ‘Superstar’ in the Study Travel Star awards (this is the Oscars for schools!) and with prestigious accolades from top agents around the world, you can be confident you’ll receive the very best tuition and service at ELC.

Price starting from

AUD 810

ELC Language School in Sydney

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JANUARY 2026 FIRST INTAKE DEADLINE FOR COURSES WITH A STUDENT VISA: JULY 10TH

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ELC Sydney

School features

ELC Language School in Sydney - School features

Great Nationality Mix

At ELC, you will get to study within the best nationality mix of any English language school in Australia, and you will meet highly motivated students from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures, enriching your language travel experience even further.

Great Location

ELC is in the heart of Sydney, just a 3-minute walk from Central Station, the city’s main transport hub. It is also close to major shopping centres, Darling Harbour, and George Street and Pitt Street, giving students easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Quality

ELC is a multi-award-winning and fully accredited English school, with the highest standards. As a lifetime ‘Superstar’ in the Study Travel Star awards (this is the Oscars for schools!) and with prestigious accolades from top agents around the world, you can be confident you’ll receive the very best tuition and service at ELC.

ELC Sydney

Our Courses

ELC Sydney

General English

ELC’s General English course helps students improve all-round English with a strong focus on real communication, fluency, confidence, and everyday use. It is available at different levels and can be studied in daytime or evening formats, with core classes plus focus modules (and optional extra classes in some timetables). The course is designed for students who want practical English for travel, work, or daily life, and it can also be a foundation for further study or exam preparation.

Course length

With student visa, from 4 to 12 months

Available starts

Students can start any Monday except Christmas and End of the year week

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 8:30/9:00 - 1:15/1:45 (major course, Monday–Thursday; exact start/end depends on timetable/level)

Afternoon class: 1:30/2:00 - 2:45/3:15 (Special Focus Module, Monday–Thursday)

Friday (optional): 9:00 - 15:15 (English Extras)

Course hours per week: 20 hours core classes (with optional extras depending on course option)

School intensity

Weekly course

810

4 weeks

AUD 2,220

8 weeks

AUD 4,100

12 weeks

AUD 5,860

24 weeks

AUD 10,900

Costs

Total course costs

The price above includes the enrolment fee, tuition, materials.Textbooks fees are included in material fees. Insurance is not included, airfare is not included.

COURSE DETAILS

ELC Sydney

General English Elementary

The learner is able to communicate in a limited range of everyday situations. Vocabulary and grammar are sufficient to give personal information and express basic needs. The learner can understand the gist of simple spoken and written language. Writing skills are limited to short, basic texts.

General English Pre- Intermediate

The learner is able to communicate in a range of everyday situations. They have a grasp of most basic grammatical structures and sufficient vocabulary to discuss familiar topics. The learner can understand simple spoken and written language and can produce short , basic written texts.

General English Intermediate

The learner is able to communicate with confidence in most everyday situations. Although still inaccurate all times, they have a solid grasp of basic grammatical structures and an awareness of more complex language. The learner can understand spoken and written language in a variety of contents. They can produce a range of short to medium-length written texts.

General English Upper Intermedaite

The leaner is able to communicate with confidence and eas and their command of English is adequate for practical everyday purposes, including the business and study. They have a solid grasp of most grammatical structures and us a wide range of vocabulary. The learner can understand spoken and written language used in a variety of contexts and can produce a range of written texts.

General English Adcanced

The learner is able to communicate fluently and naturally. They have a very high level of competence with regards to using a range of grammatical strucutures and use of wide range of vocabulary. They are able to produce a range of accvurate and effective written texts.

ELC Sydney

Cambridge Exam Preparation Course

Cambridge English exams are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. Over 5 million Cambridge English exams are taken each year in 130 countries. Around the world, more than 25,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on Cambridge English qualifications as proof of English language ability.

Course length

10 to 12 weeks

Available starts

Every Monday

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 8:30/9:00 - 1:15/1:45

Afternoon class: 1:30/2:45 OR 2:00 - 3:15 (Mon–Thu, depending on timetable/class)

Course hours per week: up to 27 hours/week

School intensity

Weekly course

810

4 weeks

AUD 2,220

8 weeks

AUD 4,020

12 weeks

AUD 5,860

24 weeks

AUD 10,900

Costs

Total course costs

The price above includes the enrolment fee, tuition, materials. Textbooks fees are included in material fees. Insurance is not included, airfare is not included.

COURSE DETAILS

ELC Sydney

B2 First (FCE)

The learner is able to communicate with confidence and their command of English is adequate for many practical everyday purposes, including business and study. They have a solid grasp of most grammatical structures and use a wide range of vocabulary. The learnder can understand spoken and writeen language used in a variery of contexts and can produce a range of written texts.

C1 Advanced (CAE)

The learner is able to communicate fluently and naturally. They can use English efficiently and perform confidently in most social and professional situations and in higher education. They have good grammarical accurancy and range and use vocabulary appropriately. The learner can undestand most spoken and witten language and can produce a high level of written English.

C2 Proficiency (CPE)

The learner is able to communicate fluently and naturally with confidence. They can use English proficently and can perform confidently in all social and professional situations and in higher education. They have excellent grammartical accurancy and extensive range of vocabulary used appropriately. The learner can undestand almost all spoken and written language with ease and can produce a very high level of written English.

ELC Sydney

General English + Business English

It’s increasingly important in many industries and roles to be able to use spoken and written English effectively at work. Our General + Business English courses allow students to develop both their all-round General English skills and specific English for the workplace.

Course length

1 week up to 12 weeks

Available starts

Every Monday

Schedule (weekdays)

Morning class: 8:30/9:00 - 1:15/1:45

Afternoon class: 1:30 - 2:45 OR 2:00 - 3:15

Course hours per week: Semi Intensive - 15 horus/week, Intensive GE - up to 27 hours/week

School intensity

Weekly course

810

4 weeks

AUD 2,220

8 weeks

AUD 4,100

12 weeks

AUD 5,860

24 weeks

AUD 10,900

Costs

Total course costs

The price above includes the enrolment fee, tuition, materials. Textbooks fees are included in material fees. Insurance is not included, airfare is not included.

COURSE DETAILS

ELC Sydney

Business English - Intermediate

The learner is able to understand the main points of topics commonly encouraged in the business world, both spoken and written. They have learned functional language for business situations such as meetings and negotiactions. They are able to analyse case studies and develop plans, procedures and solutions.

Business English - Upper Intermediate

The learner is able to understand more complex business topics encouraged in the business world, both spoken and written. They are able to communicate fluently and confidently in a range of real world business sutations. They are able to analise complex case studies and develop plans, procedures and solutions.

Business English - Advanced

The leaner is able to understand abstract, demanding business topics encouraged in the business world, both spoken and writeen. They can express themselves fulently and spontaniously when dealing with a wide range of business topics or business settings. They are able to analyse intricate case studies and develop plans, procerures and solutions.

ELC Sydney

Campuses & Location

Sydney

Our modern school is right in the heart of Sydney, close to Darling Harbour and Sydney’s main transport, tourist, shopping and entertainment districts. The school is bright, modern and comfortable, with many lounges for students to relax, which is ideal for them interact and make friends.

5 mins from the train station

Accommodation

Available accommodations

ELC Language School in Sydney - Homestay

Homestay – AUD 430 per week (Single room) (+ Placement fee AUD 375)

Homestay is a great option for students who want a more immersive Australian experience while studying in Sydney. Living with a local family helps students practise English every day, settle in more easily, and enjoy a comfortable and supportive home environment. It is a good choice for students who want both accommodation and a cultural experience.
ELC Language School in Sydney - Premium apartments

Student Residence (Scape Quay St Residence – ELC Apartment) – AUD 825 per week (+ Placement fee AUD 395)

Scape Quay St Residence is ELC’s premium student residence option, located just across the road from the school. Students stay in a shared 6-bedroom apartment with a private ensuite single room and shared kitchen and lounge area. It is ideal for students looking for a modern, convenient, and social living environment close to campus.

If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.

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ELC Sydney

Student demographics

Students come from all over the world to study at this school.

Japan
21%
France
13%
Switzerland
13%
Turkey
8%
Germany
6%
Italy
6%
Spain
4%
Korea
3%

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Tuition Costs Breakdown

Single session fees

Weekly course fees

Tuition Fee AUD 470
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

4 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 1,880
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

5 weeks fees

8 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 3,760
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

10 weeks fees

11 weeks fees

12 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 5,520
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

16 weeks fees

24 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 10,560
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

25 weeks fees

3 months fees

6 months fees

9 months fees

10 months fees

11 months fees

12 months fees

15 months fees

18 months fees

21 months fees

24 months fees

Single session fees

Weekly course fees

Tuition Fee AUD 470
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

4 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 1,880
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

5 weeks fees

8 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 3,680
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

10 weeks fees

11 weeks fees

12 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 5,520
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

16 weeks fees

24 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 10,560
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

25 weeks fees

3 months fees

6 months fees

9 months fees

10 months fees

11 months fees

12 months fees

15 months fees

18 months fees

21 months fees

24 months fees

Single session fees

Weekly course fees

Tuition Fee AUD 470
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

4 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 1,880
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

5 weeks fees

8 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 3,760
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

10 weeks fees

11 weeks fees

12 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 5,520
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

16 weeks fees

24 weeks fees

Tuition Fee AUD 10,560
Registration Fee AUD 250
Material Fee AUD 90

25 weeks fees

3 months fees

6 months fees

9 months fees

10 months fees

11 months fees

12 months fees

15 months fees

18 months fees

21 months fees

24 months fees