ENGLISH + UNIVERSITY
EXPERIENCE TOURS
SYDNEY LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS has earned a good reputation for its custom-made group study tour packages. We offer study tours for all age groups, ranging from primary or secondary school children, to teenagers who want to research more about Australian education systems, or professionals who want to improve English. Available at our convenient Sydney CBD office we are located at a perfect location for students to study and then enjoy the Sydney city after classes!
If you’re keen to experience Australian culture and to learn more about its educational system, we recommend a study tour with Sydney Language Solutions. You’ll improve your English as you immerse yourself in the culture, experience the lifestyle and visit many national attractions.
Why should you study with us?
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- Our trainers are qualified native speakers, highly experienced in education for all
age groups; - We cater to both local and international students, working alongside each one to improve the areas they want help in;
- We providing tailored training to meet each student’s objectives;
- Not only do we develop English competency in our students, but we also provide valuable insights into important aspects of Australian/Western culture
- Our trainers are qualified native speakers, highly experienced in education for all
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What will the study group include?
- Students can study English in the morning during 3 or 4-hour sessions with a 15 minute break.
- Students can see interesting cultural and famous sites in Sydney in the afternoon to apply what they just learn in
the morning. - Programs can be designed for group size (minimum 3 students), all levels, ages, budgets and topic.
- Students may have a chance to visit sports places, local schools, and take part in outdoor activities, arts and culture.
- We promise quality teachers and interactive and exciting activities to enhance students’ enjoyment of their time in Australia.
- SYDNEY LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS can also design and accommodate English Camps for organisations who are interested in sending groups of students to live, study and learn about Australia together.
- We can organise the ‘English-study only’ component of the tour (so you can be in charge of the afternoon activities)
or we can also organise the activities in the afternoon.
Where are we located?
Our company is an eight-classroom institution at the heart of the Sydney CBD. We are just three minutes’ walk from the Town Hall Station in central Sydney, and close to many of the city’s famous attractions, such as:
- Hyde Park
- The Barracks Museum
- Darling Harbour
- Chinatown
- The Sydney Aquarium
- UTS
The following places are just one or two train stops from our school, which makes it easy for students to do excursions after class:
- The Sydney Opera House
- Circular Quay
- The University of Sydney
- Central Station
- The Art Gallery of NSW
- The Rocks
- The Royal Botanic Gardens
- Many museums
Tour Summary
Duration: The tour can be from two to four weeks
Study time: 30 hours of face-to-face English classes with native English teachers
Activities: Supervised excursions in the afternoons, plus optional weekend trips
Group Size: No more than ten students per class
Age: From ten to sixteen years
Activities
- We can take students to visit famous Sydney-based tertiary institutions such as the University of Sydney, UTS or UNSW.
- We provide daily cultural activities and sightseeing. Sports and adventure activities are also available on request
- There are weekend tours to Sydney-based attractions such as Manly or the Blue Mountains. There is also the option of visiting Canberra for an extra fee.
- All travel is by public transport (bus or train)
- Free group photos are taken at the end of the course
Meals
- We can provide meals to the students at our locations, offering a variety of foods from different countries.
- Most students have two meals a day with their homestay families, and eat lunch at the school with their coordinator.
Accommodation
We prefer our international students to live with homestays because:
- Students are treated as part of the family and get to experience the Australian way of life;
- Students have the opportunity to practise and improve their English language skills;
- Breakfast and dinner are provided seven days a week, as well as lunch on weekends;
- Students have their own bedrooms, furnished to help them study and relax;
- It is the cheapest accommodation option in Sydney.
English Training
Our trainers are qualified native English speakers Our programs are designed to be fun and interactive, tailored to the levels of international students while reflecting and introducing Australian culture. Students can choose:
Package 1 (three hours of English lessons each morning)
Package 2 (five full days of English training, followed by five full days of activities.)
Package 3 is a third option, in which we provide half a day of English training and your company arranges other programs to suit your needs.
What packages are available?
Duration: 2 weeks
- 3 hours of English training each morning for 10 weekdays (30 hours total)
- 3 hours of activities in Sydney each afternoon for 10 weekdays (30 hours total)
- Classes will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.
- Lessons should run between 9.30am and 1 pm, with activities to be arranged after classes
Duration: 2 weeks
- 5 full days of English training for six hours per day from 9 to 4pm with a 1-hour lunch break (30 teaching hours)
- 5 full days of activities in Sydney for six hours per day from 9 to 4pm with a 1-hour break (30 activity hours)
- Classes will be arranged at a mutually convenient time.
- 5 full days of English training for six hours per day from 9 to 4pm with a 1-hour lunch break (30 teaching hours)
- 5 full days of activities in Sydney for six hours per day from 9 to 4pm with a 1-hour break (30 activity hours)
- Lessons will run between 9.30am and 1 pm, with activities to be arranged afterwards.
Sample Study Tour Program
Look at the sample two-week Package 1 program below (half-day lessons + half day activities). You can pick and choose which activities to include, according to your students’ interests. Please note that the lesson topics below are only a guide and can be adjusted on request. The lesson structure and activities in the Package 2 program (full-day lessons) will be very similar.
Optional Extras: Weekend Activities Outside of Sydney
If you are interested in a tour of the Blue Mountains or of Canberra, we can arrange these excursions through a local tour company. Or if you’d prefer to try different adventures or sporting activities, these too can be organised. For travel within the city we recommend you use public transport, both for cost-saving and for safety. However, if you’d prefer to use another option, please let us know. If you would like to proceed with a booking, please:
- Let us know which option you would like to proceed with. We will send you a formal quote and our company invoice within 24 hours.
- Tell us your preferred commencement date
- You can sign the quote and send it back to services@sydneylanguagesolutions.com.au
Requirements
- To help us having enough time to arrange teachers and classrooms, booking and payment are required at least 4 weeks in advance.
- Study Tours can only be arranged in groups. There must be at least 4 students to run a class. The charges will apply depending on the number of students.
- We can also organise the study tour for one individual, but please email us all the details so we can arrange for you.
- Accommodation (student lodge, hotels) can be provided by the college but this will be subject to availability. Unfortunately, we cannot arrange the ‘home-stay’ at this stage. There will be separate charge for accommodation.
- We recommend you to have one coordinator to go with the group to help with daily routines of students.
- SLS will not be responsible for student’s transportation. Students must be able to travel to SLS each day and pay for their own transportation.
- If your company requires SLS to provide transport, we can also help but at separate cost.
- The times and venues of afternoon activities are subject to change due to weather conditions and availability.
If you have specific training objectives, please put these in writing so we can customise the course for you. We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Our email: services@sydneylanguagesolutions.com.au
Website: www.sydneylanguagesolutions.com.au
Address: Suite 302, Level 2, 363 Pitt St, Sydney