ENGLISH PREPARATION
🇬🇧 English Preparation: ELC
About ELC – English Language Company, Sydney
The English Language Company (ELC) is one of Australia’s leading English schools, located in the heart of Sydney, just a few minutes from Darling Harbour and the Opera House.
It welcomes students from all over the world who want to improve their English quickly and effectively while experiencing life in one of the most dynamic cities in Australia.
ELC has been recognised multiple times for its academic excellence, innovative programs, and personalised student support. The school offers a variety of intensive English courses designed to help students achieve their goals—whether that’s to enter university, prepare for exams, or simply gain confidence in communication.
📍 Location:
In the centre of Sydney city : 4 minutes from Sydney’s main shopping centre, 1 minute from Central Station, 5 minutes from Darling Harbour, and 5 minutes by train or bus to Circular Quay and the Opera House.
🌟 Programs Offered
🗣️ General English
For everyday communication, travel, and work. Focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing through interactive lessons.
🎓 Academic English
For students preparing to enter an Australian university or vocational course.
This program helps develop academic vocabulary, essay writing, presentation, and research skills.
🧾 Exam Preparation
For international students aiming to take official English tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams.
🧾 Exam Preparation
For international students aiming to take official English tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams.
💼 Work and Study Programs
ELC also provides Work Programs combining English learning with professional experience:
Internship Program
Volunteering Program
Au Pair / Demi Pair Program
Work Ready Program
These initiatives help students build real-world skills and connect with Australian workplaces.
📘 Learn more: ELC Work Programs and PDF
🌊 English Plus Programs
To make learning even more engaging, students can combine their studies with hobbies or exploration:
- English + Surfing
- English + Yoga
- English + Discovery
These programs let you balance study and leisure while improving your language skills.
📘 View English Plus Brochures
🏡 Accommodation & Student Support
ELC offers homestay programs where students live with host families and experience true Australian culture.
Students can also choose shared student residences that offer independence and proximity to the school.
All accommodation options are regularly inspected to ensure quality, comfort, and safety.
💲 Typical Costs (2025)
- Placement fee: AUD $375
- Single room (homestay): AUD $425/week
- Extra nights: AUD $75
- Internet surcharge (optional): up to AUD $10/week
🎯 Why Choose ELC?
- Intensive and interactive classes for fast progress
- Highly qualified teachers with international experience
- Regular feedback and individual coaching
- A multicultural environment with students from over 35 countries
- Weekly social activities around Sydney (beach trips, cultural visits, sports)
- Pathway options with Australian universities and vocational colleges
📘 Read more: ELC Pathways List (PDF) Pathways list (Read more from the website)
👩🎓 Student Experiences
Hearing from past students gives valuable insight into life at ELC:
- Viviana Andrea Agudelo :Talks about her study pathways and transition to higher education.
- Matteo Cingolani: Shares how the Academic English program helped him reach university-level fluency.
- Marie Débaz: Highlights her cultural experience, friendships, and personal growth during her time at ELC.
👩🎓 More student stories are available on the ELC Testimonials Page.
🌏 Why It Matters for New Caledonian Students
For students from New Caledonia,
ELC represents an incredible opportunity to:
- Improve English faster by being immersed in an English-speaking environment
- Prepare for IELTS or TOEFL before applying to Australian universities
- Gain independence while living safely in a welcoming, multicultural city
- Build confidence to succeed in higher education and future careers
- Learning English directly in Australia, surrounded by native speakers, accelerates progress and makes students more prepared to enter universities such as the University of Queensland, University of Sydney, or James Cook University.
🖥 Resources
You can find all detailed brochures and guides below: