English Courses in Sydney near Bondi Beach

Sydney English Language Centre (SELC):
Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) is an international language school, with students who come to study English from over 30 countries. Famous formore than20 years for its quality education and great atmosphere, it is 10 minutes from the world-famous surf of Bondi Beach and, in the other direction, the busy cosmopolitan area of Sydney's CBD. Study abroad and learn English overseas with students from over 30 different countries at a fully accredited and internationally recognised English language school.

General English
The General English course teaches students everyday English with a focus on listening and speaking. You will cover all the skills necessary to improve your English level.
All levels from Beginner to Advanced.Course length: 2 - 52 weeks
21 hours of classroom lessons +3 hours of supervised self-study after class per week.

English for Academic Purposes
The English for Academic Purposes course is designed for students interested in studying at university or college. Learn English skills that you can use in your studies in Australia or another English speaking country.

3 levels from Intermediate to Advanced. Course length: 2 - 36 weeks

21 hours of classroom lessons + 3 hours of supervised self-study after class per week.

English for Business Communication course
The English for Business Communication course at SELC is an English for Special Purposes course. It prepares students for working in English in a business environment and also assists students planning to sit the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC) exams.

The new Business English Centre consists of 2 rooms, one set up as a WEB-CAM CONFERENCING ROOM, the other as a BUSINESS OFFICE.
2 levels from Intermediate to Advanced.


Course length: 2 - 24 weeks

21 hours of classroom lessons with 3 hours of supervised self-study after class per week. For BEC students, optional extra homework for exam preparation, focusing on practice tests.

English for Customer Service Communication (ECSC) course
The English for Customer Service Communication (ECSC) course is designed for students wanting to acquire a working knowledge of the functional English required for employment in a bar or restaurant.
Students completing the 8-week ECSC program receive a total of 4 certificates:

* The Advanced Coffee-making (Barista) Certificate issued by The Coffe Club- Sydney Coffee School * The RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Certificate,
* The RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling)
* SELC's Certificate for ECSC
Elementary to Pre-Intermediate.


Course length: 4 - 8 weeks

21 hours of classroom lessons with 3 hours of supervised self-study after class per week.

Cambridge exam courses (FCE, CAE, CPE)
The Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE) are essential in many countries and SELC's Cambridge Test Preparation can help you achieve the best results.

Course length: 10 weeks (January) or 12 weeks (March & September)

21 hours of classroom lessons + 3 hours supervised Cambridge exam-oriented self-study after class per week. All students in the Cambridge Test Preparation course must also sit for at least one Cambridge exam at the end of the course.

IELTS Preparation Course
The IELTS Preparation course is for students who need to prepare for the IELTS test. Students improve their language proficiency and test-taking techniques through skills development and graded exam practice, focusing on each module and key task-types.

Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module:
-The Academic Module is intended for those wishing to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education.
-The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

2 Levels from Intermediate to Advanced
-Intermediate level: students aim for IELTS 5.5
-Upper Intermediate: students aim for IELTS 6.5 or above

-Course length: 4-24 weeks
-21 hours per week including 2 hours optional conversation class and 5 hours self-study