Junior Program - ELC · Listening & language Vox pop video – sports & hobbies 8:30-10.00am 10.30-12.00pm 10.00-10.30am 12.00pm Listening & language Contemporary song – music video

Junior Program

Table of contents › Why Choose Sydney? 3

› About English Language Company 5› Excellent Location 7› Modern Premises 9› Package Options 12› General English classes 14› Global Citizen Program 18› Afternoon activities 23› Saturday activities 26› Accommodation & Airport Transfers 30 - Airport transfers 31 - Accommodation 32› Additional Information & Extra Services 35 - Meals 36 - Getting to school 37 - Sunday excursions 38› Package inclusions summary 40› Safety 46› Dates & Fees 47

WHY CHOOSE

Sydney?

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WORLD CLASS COSMOPOLITAN

CITY

SAFE CITY

RICH CULTURAL SCENE

BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

MANY SPORTS OPTIONS

SIMPLE TRANSPORT

SYSTEM

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ABOUTEnglishLanguageCompany

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Multi award-winning English school

Top quality, recognised by numerous accreditation bodies

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2016 Highly Commended2017 Finalist

Specialists in English Language tuition

Founded and operated by academic experts

EXCELLENT

Location

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Albion St

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William St

Oxford StClarence St

York St

Liverpool St

Liverpool St

Quay St

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Market St

ST. JAMESSTATION

MUSEUMSTATION

KINGS CROSSSTATION

CENTRALSTATION

ULTIMO

QANTAS CREDIT UNION

ARENA

DARLINGHARBOURFISH MARKET

CHINATOWN

POWERHOUSEMUSEUM

AUSTRALIANMUSEUM

ANZAC MEMORIAL

ST. MARY’SCATHEDRAL

Harris St

Wattle St

Pier St

Ultimo Rd

ELC Premium Apartments

ELC Student House

QVB HYDE PARK

ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS

10min to ELC

10min to ELC

SYDNEY TOWER

Located in the heart of the city› 2-minute walk from the main train station

› 2-10-minute walk from the bus stops

› 5-minute walk from Darling Harbour

› 5-minutes by train to the Opera House

› 4-minute walk from Sydney’s premier shopping centre

› Close to city centre cafes and cinemas

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MODERN

Premises

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› Chill spaces for quiet learning, reading or relaxing

› Comfortable student common rooms - perfect to break out, meet students and speak English

Learn in a great environment

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› 24 bright and large well-equipped classrooms

› Free WiFi› Kitchen and dining area

› Study centre › Information and student services desks

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PACKAGE

options

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Transport companion

Packed lunches

PACKAGE A PACKAGE B PACKAGE D

Learner Explorer Globetrotter

Tuition

Airport transfersHomestay accommodation

Guardianship

PACKAGE C

Explorer+

Afternoon Activities&

Saturday Activities

Tuition

Afternoon Activities&

Saturday Activities

Tuition

Afternoon Activities

Tuition

Sunday excursions

CLASS

GeneralEnglish

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› Monday to Friday› 3 hours per day› 15 hours per week

You will make fast progress in:› Everyday communication› Fluency› Pronunciation› Vocabulary› Grammar› Listening› Reading› Writing

Lessons are fun, lively and the emphasis is on helping students develop their oral communication skills.

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8:30 - 10:00 General English class10:00 - 10:30 Morning break10:30 - 12:00 General English class

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

One-week sample timetable: GENERAL ENGLISH CLASSESWEEKLY THEME: FREE-TIME; SPORTS & MUSIC

Vocabulary & speakingFree time activities; talking about your routines

Break

Listening & language Vox pop video – sports & hobbies

8:30-10.00am

10.30-12.00pm

10.00-10.30am

12.00pm

Listening & languageContemporary song –music video

Break

Australian studies/Vocabulary & readingAboriginal art & music Boomerang painting activity

Extended speakingTopic-based groupwork & mini-presentations

Break

Pronunciation clinic& Weekly vocabulary review

Vocabulary & speaking Music styles & tastes; talking about your preferences

Break

Writing/ Project basedPlanning and promoting a music or arts festival

Extended speakingCross-cultural conversations & survey

Break

Australian studies/Reading‘The way we live’: Authentic text & speed reading skills

Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break

* sample timetable only.

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English language learning outcomes:

› Activate your English

› Gain confidence in expressing yourself in English in everyday situations

› Become familiar with a range of accents, learning “Global English” from your classmates, perfect for future travels!

› Be one step ahead in English classes for the rest of your education

› Receive an ELC certificate


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Program Benefits

CLASS

GlobalCitizen

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› Monday to Friday› 1 hour per day› 5 hours per week

You will:› Take part in workshops and

projects› Learn about lifestyle and values

from other countries› Learn about and discuss

environmental and social issues› Develop your teamwork,

leadership and cross-cultural communication skills

› Focus on your English for presentation, analysis & argumentation

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These afternoon workshops are designed to help students grow into global citizens, in a fun and engaging way.

8:30 - 10:00 General English class10:00 - 10:30 Morning break10:30 - 12:00 General English class12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break1:00 - 2:00 Global Citizen class


One-week sample schedule: GLOBAL CITIZEN CLASS

Team building activity

Work together with other students & communicate with locals to complete this race through local Sydney landmarks.

1:00-2.00pm Cross-cultural awareness

Listen to and interview an international speaker about life in their country & their culture.

Thinking skills

Discuss & evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of three proposals. Select and agree on the best.

Presentation & debating skills

Mini-United Nations – represent a country and present and debate a contemporary issue.

Social awareness & problem solving skills

Discuss, compare and contrast social issues affecting your countries and the ways that these can be tackled.

Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break Lunch Break


12:00pm

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Long-term benefits of ELC’s unique Global Citizen program:

› Become more independent

› Develop cross-cultural awareness: open up to the world by discovering not only the Australian culture but a myriad of cultures from your classmates

› Gain an understanding of the impact of human activity on society and the environment and develop a vision for a growing world

› Build your leadership skills

› Develop a level of critical thinking skills

› Take the first step towards an international career

› Develop highly sought-after employability skills 21

Program Benefits

“In 3 weeks here we learned more than in 6 months of classes in our own country.

We all became friends and I’m sure we are going to see each other again one day”

Giulia, Italy, 15 years old.

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Student testimonial

AFTERNOON

Activities

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Packages B, C & D› Monday to Friday› 2 hours per day› 10 hours per week

You will:› Discover Sydney› Learn more about the

Australian culture› Make friends› Practise English› Have fun!

8:30 - 10:00 General English class10:00 - 10:30 Morning break10:30 - 12:00 General English class12:00 - 1:00 Lunch Break1:00 - 2:00 Global Citizen class2:15 - 5:00 Activity or excursion

Social, cultural and sports activities areoffered every afternoon on week daysso that students discover Sydney, learnthe Australian culture, practise Englishand have fun!

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Visit the Australian Museum (Natural science museum) Visit the Powerhouse science museum

Walk across Harbour Bridge & visit the Pylon Lookout Walk around the Opera House & Botanic Gardens

Visit Sea Life Sydney Aquarium on Darling Harbour Attend the Wildlife Show at ELC

Visit the Sydney Tower & shop at Pitt Street Mall Visit the Chinese Gardens & shop for souvenirs at Paddy’s Markets

Visit Bondi & Bondi Beach Visit Madame Tussauds wax museum on Darling Harbour

Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10

Sample 2-week afternoon activity schedule

25Sample schedule only. Visit our website for the detailed activity schedule for your intended travel dates Note that a Sydney transport card with appropriate credit is required to travel to some of our afternoon activities.

SATURDAY

Activities

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Packages C & D› Every Saturday› 3-6 hours

Saturday activitiesStudents enrolled in our Explorer+ or Globetrotter program will enjoy extra activities on Saturdays: another great way to have fun & make friends.

Explore Sydney further

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EXPLORE COCKATOO ISLAND HISTORICAL SITE

VISIT TARONGA ZOO

SPEND A DAY IN MANLY

ENJOY STUNNING

COASTAL WALKS

Sample Saturday activities

STROLL AROUND THE ROCKS

HISTORICAL AREA

“Everything was great. The teacher was very nice. I met people from other countries.I have made great progress so I’m really happy. Now I can have a conversation with people after studying only 2 weeks! The class was very nice and very interesting because we learn English while playing games, watching movies, listening to music, and by doing grammar lessons.Every activity was fun. The program is good so do not change anything.”

Fanélie, France, 16 years old.

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Student testimonial

& AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Accommodation

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Package D

ArrivalUpon arrival at Sydney airport, our driver will pick you up and take you to your accommodation, making sure you meet your host or local coordinator.

DepartureOn return, our driver will pick you up from your accommodation, drive you to the airport and take you to your airline counter.

Airport transfer both ways

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Choose from

› Homestay - single room › Homestay - twinshare room› Residence (groups only)Accommodation

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Experience typical Australian family lifeImprove your English by speaking with your host family every day.

Homestay

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Fantastic familiesFamilies are carefully selected for their warmth and genuine interest in the student’s wellbeing.

Quality standardsWe have a dedicated Homestay Coordinator who ensures that our students are always well looked after. We regularly inspect homes to ensure that the high standards are maintained. We actively collect feedback from all students about their stay with their host family to ensure that they feel comfortable and welcome.

LocationAll homes are located close to public transport and usually 30 to 60 minutes’ travel time to the college.

FacilitiesThe student’s bedroom will be furnished with a single or double bed, a wardrobe, a dressing table or chest of drawers, adequate lighting and a desk. If there is no desk in the bedroom students will have a space elsewhere in the house where they can study comfortably.

Internet Internet access will be made available to students at the homestay but usually at extra cost. All students will have free unlimited internet access from our computer lab and WiFi service at school.

Other students Most host families only accommodate one student but some families welcome 2 or more international students. When that’s the case, we will make sure that there are no other students of the same nationality / mother tongue in the household.

LaundryBed linen and towels are provided and washed by the host family. The student’s clothes will be washed together with the family wash.

Sample Day6:30 - 7:00 Get ready for school7:00 - 7:30 Breakfast7:30 - 8:30 Travel to school 8:30 - 10:00 General English class10:00 - 10:30 Coffee break10:30 - 12:00 General English class12:00 - 1:00 Lunch break1:00 - 2:00 Global Citizen class2:15 - 5:00 Sea Life Sydney Aquarium5:00 - 6:00 Travel back to homestay6:00 - 9:00 Evening with host family

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Extra services

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION &

The Globetrotter package price includes:› Breakfast every day› Lunch on the weekend› Dinner every day

Lunch on weekdays:› Students generally purchase their lunch from

a local food court opposite the school on weekdays. This allows them to choose their meal according to their own preference, to practise their English and to develop their independence. The school features a kitchen area students can sit in to enjoy their lunch together.

› Alternatively, we also offer the option or daily packed lunches prepared by the host family (usually a sandwich and piece of fruit).

Meals

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Every day transport› Easy transport system› Total travel time from homestay 35-55min door-to-door› Transportation may be train and/or bus› Host families will help with: - How to purchase and use a transport card (at own cost) - Planning trip to school

Getting to school

ELC Transport CompanionFor younger or less-travelled students, we recommend our transport companion service on the first day (or 2).Our representative will:› Meet students at home on first Monday and travel with

them to school› Show students how to use their transport card› Help them identify correct bus number or train platform› Walk all the way to schoolThis is a return service, so that students also learn to make their way back home with the extra support of this travel companion. This service can be booked for 1 or 2 days.Thanks to this service, students are fully confident to do the trip all by themselves for the rest of their stay.

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Excursions outside of SydneyELC does not organise activities on Sundays. However, we have partnered with a local tour provider who takes both adult and junior students on public day tours. Students who have parental consent will be able to join on some of these guided but unsupervised day trips to stunning places of interest around Sydney.

Sunday full day tours

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PORT STEPHENS

CANBERRA

BLUE MOUNTAINS

JERVIS BAY

Sample optional Sunday tours:

JENOLAN CAVES

SUMMARY

Packageinclusions

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PACKAGE A: Learner

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday SaturdayAirport pick on

arrival day

Breakfast with homestay family on other Sundays

Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast

Breakfast with homestay family

Transport Companion

8:30-10:00: General English class General English class General English class General English class General English class

Free day with homestay family

ORSunday excursion

10:00-10:30: Morning break Morning break Morning break Morning break Morning break

Free dayOR

Saturday activity


12:00-1:00: Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00-2:00: Global Citizen class Global Citizen class Global Citizen class Global Citizen class Global Citizen class

2:15-5:00: Afternoon activity or excursion

Afternoon activity or excursion




Transfer to airport on departure day

Dinner with homestay family on other

Saturdays

Transport Companion

Dinner with homestay family






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PACKAGE B: Explorer


arrival day




Transport Companion



ORSunday excursion


Free day OR

Saturday activity











Saturdays

Transport Companion







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PACKAGE C: Explorer+


arrival day




Transport Companion



ORSunday excursion


Saturday activity











Saturdays

Transport Companion







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PACKAGE D: Globetrotter


arrival day




Transport Companion



ORSunday excursion


Saturday activity











Saturdays

Transport Companion







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arrival day




Transport Companion



ORSunday excursion


Saturday activity


12:00-1:00: Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch









Saturdays

Transport Companion







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OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Safety

Safe cityAccording to the Economist’s Intelligence Unit (EIU)’s safe cities index 2017, Sydney ranks 7th safest major city worldwide.

Excellent ELC locationELC is located right in the city centre, in a well renowned area.

Airport transfer both waysOur full package includes return airport transfer.For students travelling as “unaccompanied minor” our driver can handle the documentation required at the airport upon pick up and return.

Working with Children clearanceAll ELC staff, teachers and leaders that juniors will deal with hold a Working With Children Clearance.

Group leaders on all activitiesAn ELC group leader will accompany all students on their afternoon activities, with a maximum ratio of 1 leader per 15 students. (This excludes the optional day trips on Sundays)

ELC Guardianship programELC engages a legal guardianship service for our students enrolled in our Globetrotter package. This service is provided by a highly experience, caring and long-term partner of ELC.

Optional transport companion on first day or 2This service is ideal for students to learn the trip from home to school with confidence.

24/7 emergency contactIn case of emergency, an experienced ELC staff will assist students on package D - Globetrotter.

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2020 Program

Dates

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JANUARY - FEBRUARY6 weeksThe program runs:From: Monday 13 JanuaryTo: Friday 21 February

Start any Monday and study for any duration from 1 to 6 weeks

between those dates.

MARCH - APRIL2 weeksThe program runs: From: Monday 23 MarchTo: Friday 3 April

Start on Monday 23 March and study for 1 or 2 weeks,

or start on Monday 30 March and study for 1 week.

JUNE - AUGUST8 weeksThe program runs: From: Monday 29 June To: Friday 21 August

Start any Monday and study for any duration from 1 to 8 weeks

between those dates.

AGE

RangeThis program caters for teenagers aged 12-17*. *Students aged 12 and 13 may only

join the program if they are coming as part of a group or staying with relatives in Sydney.

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2020 Program

Fees

Pricing 1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks

Package A: Learner $900 $1,260 $1,690 $2,020 $2,380 $2,740 $3,050 $3,360

Package B: Explorer $1,000 $1,460 $1,990 $2,420 $2,860 $3,300 $3,690 $4,080

Package C: Explorer+ $1,025 $1,510 $2,065 $2,520 $2,985 $3,450 $3,865 $4,280

Package D: Globetrotter $2,015 $2,860 $3,775 $4,590 $5,415 $6,240 $7,015 $7,790

We look forward to welcoming you to ELC

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Junior Program - ELC · Listening & language Vox pop video – sports & hobbies 8:30-10.00am 10.30-12.00pm 10.00-10.30am 12.00pm Listening & language Contemporary song – music video