Universal English College (UEC) (formerly ELS-Sydney)
Universal English College (UEC) (formerly ELS-Sydney) is a language school in Sydney, Australia.
| Country & city | Sydney, Australia |
|---|---|
| Courses | 4 |
| Address | Level 5, 55 Market Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 (Ambridge Institute) |
| Official website | uec.edu.au(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Located just a few minutes' walk from Town Hall Station in central Sydney, the school is conveniently accessible, and Sydney Tower and Hyde Park are also within walking distance. Courses include General English, high school preparation, computer English, and various English exams. Among the academic courses in particular, the high school preparation course brings its curriculum close to high school level and even provides specialized science and art classrooms with professional equipment. To help students take an active part in class and improve their learning results, lessons effectively incorporate board games, role-plays, and off-campus learning. Since 1997, the school has opened the vocational college Universal College of Commos, offering a course that allows students who complete it with a certain grade to transfer into the second year of well-known universities, including the University of Sydney. In addition, a program for advancing to this course has been added to the Academic English course, further enriching its content. Programs offered: ㆍ Academic English ㆍ General English ㆍ Cambridge Exam Preparation Accommodation options: ㆍ Homestay ㆍ Housing alternative
School Features
- Reputation - one of Australia’s premier English language schools
- Experience - 22 successful years in the education industry
- Quality programs and teaching - a great range of English courses
- Superb central city location
- Official Cambridge ESOL Testing Centre
- Wide range of direct entry pathways/packages with leading Australian universities, TAFE, vocational colleges and NSW Government and private high schools
- Total Support: personalised to meet your individual study needs
- Excellent nationality mix
- Friendly and fun environment
- Work placement options
Highlights
- A long-established, top-tier language institution in Australia
- A few minutes' walk from Town Hall Station in central Sydney
- General English, high school preparation, computer English, and more
- Course for transfer into the second year of well-known universities such as the University of Sydney
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English Program | Age: 16 and over; Lessons per week: 22.5 hours; Class size: up to 18 students | |||
| Academic English Programs | Age: 16 and over; Lessons per week: 22.5 hours; Class size: up to 18 students | |||
| High School Preparation | Age: 12-17; Lessons per week: 22.5 hours; Class size: up to 18 students | |||
| Junior Holiday English | Age: 12-18; Lessons per week: 22.5 hours; Class size: up to 18 students |
Facilities
32 bright and comfortable classrooms, a library with a librarian, 2 multimedia computer rooms, a language lab, a multipurpose classroom, a student service center, vending machines, a lounge with a microwave, a table tennis table, a piano
Activities
Skiing, walking, golf, tennis, whale watching, the Blue Mountains, etc.
Surroundings
Universal English College is located on 2 floors floors of a modern building which is located right in the centre of Sydney city and only a 3 minute walk from Sydney Harbour. The train, bus and ferries are only a few minutes' walk away, as is the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens where you can sit in the sun and enjoy a relaxing lunch between classes! For those seeking more action, we are surrounded by Sydney’s shopping district, international food courts, cafes, theatres, restaurants, pubs, cinemas and clubs. This also makes it easy to find work and get to work after school.
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