We’ll be your guide as you explore the English language
Learn English to enhance and expand your career options and open up the world of education. The courses offered by EC are suitable for all levels of understanding, and are designed to focus on the area of your choice.
Choose an Academic, Business or General English Course and study in the company of like-minded individuals from all over the world in exciting cities like New York, London or Los Angeles.
With the help of supportive, experienced teachers, state of the art facilities and the very best teaching materials, you’ll enjoy a life-changing experience and leave with the skills needed to pursue your dream.
The Orange Carpet Experience
EC’s Orange Carpet Experience was the Silver Star Award winner in the 2016 UK Customer Experience Awards, setting a new standard for student care in our industry. The award recognises organisations for excellence in customer service, and our goal is to continue showing you what it means to be a VIP. From the moment you book with us until you complete your journey, you will always know you’re our star!
The EC Promise and what it means to you
Here at EC, our aim is simple. We’re here to help you set achievable goals, and give you the support you need to reach them. We provide the knowledge of language learning, the learning environment and social programme you need to make the most of your stay.
Our unique EC Promise means that, as long as you follow your personalised learning programme, we promise that your English will improve.
Improve your English in exciting, multicultural Sydney
Learn English in Sydney at our centrally located school, close to all the sights and attractions this amazing city has to offer. Harbour Bridge and Opera House are walking distance from the school and you can enjoy beautiful beaches and parks nearby.
EC Sydney is on a shared college campus giving you the chance to experience Australian college life and mix with local people.
All students are supported. Your attendance and course progress are monitored during your enrollment periods.
Improve your English in Sydney
Learn General English in Sydney and choose from three levels of intensity
Our General English courses offer three levels of intensity, to help you reach your goals at a pace that suits you.
We know that everyone's approach to learning is different, and over the years we've developed teaching modules tailored to suit your individual goals. We want you to reach your full potential by learning through doing, and immersing yourself in the most inspirational settings with like-minded people.
Australia Options
The General English course is an ideal way to improve your ability to communicate effectively and have confidence in your use of English. Our dynamic approach to teaching grammar, pronunciation and conversation using interactive software, individual and group work makes learning engaging and fun while you develop your reading, writing and listening skills.
- Part Time
Includes 20 fifty-minute lessons per week in Australia. Suitable for study on a tourist or working holiday visa (student visa holders cannot take this option). Lessons focus on the key language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to help you communicate more effectively.
- Semi Intensive
Includes 24 fifty-minute lessons per week in Australia, giving you extra time in the classroom to focus on areas you want to further develop. The programme is eligible for study on a student or tourist visa in Australia.
- Intensive
Includes 28 fifty-minute lessons per week in Australia, comprised of 24 lessons from the Semi-Intensive programme plus 4 skills development lessons. Choose from a wide range of electives to help improve your career opportunities or exam techniques, or simply enhance your experience. The fulltime programme is eligible for study on a student or tourist visa in Australia.
- One to One Lessons
We offer One to One lessons as an add-on in most locations. These private lessons are 100% focused on your requirements and designed by your teachers to match your specific needs.
Learn everything you need to know about English for Work in Sydney
Take an English for Work course at EC and you’ll be ready to take on opportunities in all parts of the globe.
The highly specialised teaching we offer will enable you to communicate in all situations, confident when interacting with colleagues and able to use the English language to achieve highly specific aims.
As well as improving your English, you’ll develop many other workplace skills. The ability to solve problems, prepare for meetings and argue for your point of view will prove invaluable as your career advances.
If you want the freedom and flexibility to be able to pursue the career of your choice anywhere in the world, English for Work could be the Special Focus Programme for you. English is the international language of finance, science and a host of other sectors, and this course will leave you feeling confident, fully equipped and able to follow the pathway you choose.
Reach your potential
Taking the time to seriously focus on your English will open up unlimited opportunities for you. This course will enhance your English language skills in a manner specifically designed for the workplace.
True language immersion
You will develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course.
Free language workshops
Free language workshops take place in an informal setting and target specific linguistic skills. Expect interesting lectures, topical conversation sessions and pronunciation practice.
Social Activities
Social activities will take in the most lively and interesting areas of the city you choose to base yourself in. Enjoy everything from city tours, the arts, sports, dining, shopping and nightlife.
Study for IELTS in Sydney
Take our IELTS exam preparation in Sydney and experience life in this amazing destination.
Our highly trained teachers will give you the skills to see what you need to work on to succeed at the IELTS exam.
Your Sydney IELTS course will include fun, interesting lessons and professional teachers who want you to get your best possible score.
Australia IELTS Exam Course Options
Prepare for success at college, university or work with an internationally recognised IELTS qualification. Our IELTS preparation course in Australia gives you all the skills and tools you need to get your best score.
Part Time
20 lessons per week (This is not available to student visa holders).
Semi-Intensive
24 Exam Preparation lessons per week.
Intensive
28 Exam Preparation lessons per week.
Standard Plus Evening (Melbourne and Sydney)
Standard Plus Programme: General English (20 lessons) and four Exam Preparation lessons per week. Melbourne and EC Sydney only.
Your pathway to Australian university success
Study English for Academic Purposes at EC Sydney and start your journey towards university in Australia.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an intensive course that provides a guaranteed pathway to higher education in Australia. EAP combines intensive English language and academic study skills training.
- Successful completion of our EAP course means you advance directly into one of our Australian education and university partner schools. When applying to one of our university partners, you will not have to worry about taking IELTS exam. Instead you will be admitted once you reach the university’s required level of English.
Achieve university-level English and learn all the academic vocabulary and classroom presentations skills you need to study at university in Australia.
Your 'gap year' experience in Sydney
A semester abroad is an ideal 'gap year' experience that will allow you to learn English while fully immersing yourself in another country.
The Language Semester Abroad Programme starts every six weeks. You may choose to study for 24, 36 or 48 weeks to achieve your desired level of proficiency.
Each week you will see how your English steadily improves as you focus on speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Your progress will be tracked regularly to help you achieve your goals.
At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate which documents your new language level.
Language Semester Abroad
Choose from three course levels: each level designed to help you achieve fluency while challenging yourself and developing life-long friendships. Achieve your desired level of proficiency and benefit from discounted pricing.
Reach your potential
Taking the time to seriously focus on your English will open up unlimited opportunities for you. This programme is for students who study for 24 weeks or more.
True language immersion
You will develop fluency, accuracy and appropriate uses of English across all four language skills. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course.
Free language workshops
Free language workshops take place in an informal setting and give you more opportunities to practice your language skills. Expect interesting lectures, topical conversation sessions and pronunciation practice.
Social Activities
Social activities will take you to some of the most lively and interesting areas of the city you choose to study in Enjoy everything from city tours, the arts, sports, dining, and nightlife.