Student reviews: studying in Australia (A-Work students)

• ILSC-Sydney (morning classes at full capacity from 25.12.29 to 26.3.20)

• “We spent 6 weeks learning the theoretical aspects needed to teach English and had to submit homework for each chapter, and for the remaining 2 weeks, we did practice teaching to acquire practical skills. That period was really fun, but also tough, nerve-wracking, and required an enormous amount of preparation.”

• “If I were to pick pros and cons, as an advantage there are so many classes; as mentioned earlier, there are diverse programs like conversation, TOEIC, TOEFL, and activities like barista, cooking, and swimming. Also, in the center of the school, there is a well-designed space for students to cook simple meals and relax.”

• “The TESOL class was incomparably difficult and had a very tight schedule. We had classes 5 days a week from 9 to 2, and I remember having to stay at school until late in the evening to do homework and extra study. We learned the theoretical parts needed to teach English for 6 weeks, and… for the remaining 2 weeks, we did mock lessons to acquire practical skills.”

• Greenwich College-Sydney

• “All conversations in class must be conducted strictly in English. I think this was probably the best part of studying English at Greenwich. The teachers also seem to prepare passionately for their classes, and there are plenty of handouts in addition to the textbooks.”

• “I took the TECSOL course at Greenwich, which consists of a 6-week program... The classes in weeks 1–3 were a bit formal as we learned the fundamentals of TECSOL. Weeks 4–5 were lively and fun. Although it was harder than the first three weeks, the teacher was open-hearted and outgoing, so I really enjoyed the lessons.”

• “All conversations in class must be in English :-) I think this was the best part of studying English at Greenwich College. The teachers also seem to prepare for classes with great passion; aside from the textbook, there are plenty of handouts. Every Thursday, we split into classes by nationality to practice difficult pronunciations for an hour or two and get our pronunciation corrected! I really liked this as well.”

• ILSC Greystone College-Sydney

• “One thing that surprised me a bit is that there aren't many Korean students! In my class of 15, there were only 2, including me. Most were students from Thailand, Japan, South America, and Turkey! Occasionally, though not many, there are European friends from Spain, Italy, and France too. Since there are few Koreans, it's really easy to make foreign friends haha.”

• “Classes are mostly run through games or conversations with partners, so four hours fly by without a dull moment. After a few weeks, I found myself talking a lot with friends and even having short conversations whenever I met foreigners outside of class. … The school's teaching style suited me really well and my speaking skills improved dramatically, so I think I made a great choice.”

• “At ILSC, you can sign up for the elective classes you want each session, and for my second class, I registered for the Coffee Skill Class. You learn how to make various coffees and provide customer service, and we actually make surprise visits to other classes in session to sell coffee at affordable prices. …Every time we walk into a classroom, the students cheer wildly, which makes it so much fun.”

• University of New South Wales-Kensington

• “Now that I have completed my 9-week course at an English academy in Sydney and arrived at the university, looking back on the past three months, I feel it was a great choice. Nine weeks can be seen as either short or long, but during that time, I was able to overcome much of my fear of English and learn how to make friends with international students.”

• “In language school, the classes themselves were fun, and I loved being able to study English enjoyably through various media like American dramas, movies, and magazines without any pressure, so I sometimes miss that life. The second advantage is being able to use the university's facilities.”

• “You can use the university's amenities. While it might not seem like a big deal, using the wonderful library, pleasant sports center, and other facilities can be a great energizer for study abroad life. On the other hand, the downside is that although you can make a lot of foreign friends, it takes a lot of effort to do so.”

• MIT Institute (formerly Step One College)

• “The Wednesday-to-Friday teacher tailored the classes to the characteristics of the course, focusing on grammar mistakes that are easy to overlook in sentence phrasing and how to use better vocabulary for the same sentence. I think this is especially helpful for students preparing for IELTS.”

• “The teacher in charge of Monday and Tuesday didn't make the EAP class boring, but rather used games and team discussions to keep students engaged and focused. … The teacher for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday tailored the classes to the course's purpose, focusing heavily on common grammatical mistakes in expression and how to choose better vocabulary for the same sentences.”

• Cass Training International College (CTIC)

• “Every Thursday, we took tests in writing, listening, and reading just like the actual IELTS test based on topics covered on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and we took a speaking test once every six weeks. Taking tests every week helped me acquire test-taking know-how and made a big difference in reducing my time.”

• “Every Thursday, we took a test in writing, listening, and reading on the topics learned from Monday to Wednesday just like a real IELTS test, and we had a speaking test every six weeks. Taking tests every week gave me know-how on how to take the exam and greatly helped in reducing my test-taking time.”

• ELSIS (English Language School in Sydney)

• “The biggest advantage of our school is that about three days a week after elective classes, there is a free class where you get about 15 minutes of 1-on-1 time with an instructor. As for the downsides, the level-up test is only once a month, so if you narrowly fail, you have to wait another month, and sometimes too much class time is spent checking homework.”

• “The biggest advantage of our school is that, after elective classes, you get free classes about three days a week where you can have a 15-minute 1-on-1 session with an instructor. A disadvantage is that the level-up test is only once a month, so if you narrowly fail, you have to wait another month, and sometimes too much class time is spent checking homework.”

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• ILSC-Melbourne

• “Since it was the last day, during the first class we each stepped outside one by one to receive 1-on-1 feedback from the teacher while looking over our report card and writing test, which felt really embarrassing. The teacher gave great encouragement, saying things like, 'Great job over the 4 weeks, I think your weak points are this and that, so it would be good to work on them like this next session,' which was wonderful.”

• “We went on an excursion just for the first class and had an end-of-term party during the second class. Today was practically the final day of the one-month session, so we chatted with friends for the last time and had a snack party. Out of the month attending the academy, today felt like the most enjoyable. It was a great opportunity to get closer to many friends.”

• “After taking the monthly level test, we went on an excursion today. An excursion is a short group trip. Three classes gathered together and visited Abbotsford Convent.”

• ILSC Greystone College-Melbourne

• “We're only supposed to use English at school, and if a passing teacher catches you speaking another language, you get a warning card called a red card... I pretended not to be startled and told the teacher, "I'm Korean, but they aren't, so we were only speaking English, not Korean," to which he said, "Yeah, I know~ I came over because you seemed to be doing well."”

• “I went to the Melbourne Museum on a school excursion with another class… When I first saw the building, I thought it was the museum and kept saying how pretty it was, but it turned out not to be the museum… There were model animals on display, and they looked so realistic that it was really fun to look around.”

• “We're only supposed to speak English at school, and if a passing teacher catches you speaking another language, you get a warning called a red card… With a gentle tone and a smile, the teacher said, 'You guys are great,' gave us a green card, and told us to keep speaking English while hanging out with friends.”

Study Abroad in Melbourne

• ILSC-Brisbane

• “The biggest feature and advantage of ILSC is that you can choose and enroll in the classes you want, just like registering for university courses… Conversely, if you feel a class isn't right for you after attending, there is a change period allowing you to switch within 7 days.”

• “Although the schedule was tighter and the class hours were longer than in general English courses, I was able to learn that much more. Teacher Scott taught us everything—not just theory, but through multiple rounds of practice—on what is needed to become a teacher and how to effectively deliver it to students.”

• “The biggest feature and advantage of ILSC is that you can choose and sign up for the classes you want, just like registering for university courses. If a class is full or doesn't match your level, you might not be able to take it. On the other hand, if you take a class and feel it doesn't suit you, there is a grace period where you can change it within 7 days.”

• IH-Brisbane (ALS) (renamed ALS College from the end of February 2026)

• “The way we study at school right now involves reading texts from books and discussing them with partners, all conducted strictly in English. The school atmosphere is very good, and since everyone wants the same thing, the students actively approach each other and converse.”

• “Here, you have 4 hours of regular classes daily, and if you want, there are movie classes on Mondays, English Plus on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and school activities on Wednesdays, all of which are free. The curriculum runs for 6 weeks, with tests included during that time.”

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