Study in Sydney 2024

Today, Australia attracts a wide range of foreign students from all over the world with high-quality educational services and interesting culture. Many international students choose studying in Sydney as it's a great opportunity to combine effective courses with exciting rest. SMAPSE offers TOP-10 prestigious schools, colleges and universities located in Sydney where international students can get high-quality and balanced primary, secondary and higher education.

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Australia's largest metropolis offers a huge number of language courses targeted at international students starting in their teens. For foreign students, short-term language programs aimed at learning English combined with relaxation and immersion in the country's culture are the most suitable option.

• TAP (Teen Activity Program) is a program for teens who want to spend summer or winter holidays in Australia. Its duration is from 1 week to 2 months, during which the children will combine English lessons with a rich entertainment, sightseeing and sports program. One of the most popular TAP destinations is English and surfing.
• Individual programs abroad  - participants in this program may feel like students at an Australian university for a short while, living on campus and attending individual English classes.
• Study and live in your Teacher's home - this course gives a complete picture of the life of ordinary Australians, as students live in the family of their teacher. Thus, studying is not limited to individual lessons, but continues 24 hours a day, introducing children to the culture and characteristics of the country.

Older students may be interested in other courses presented in many private and public institutions in Sydney:

• English for Academic Purpose - a course whose purpose is to prepare for admission to one of the universities in Australia.
• General English Courses is the most popular destination among international students. This course increases the overall level of English through the use of a communicative approach, listening exercises, speaking and writing, and “pumping” vocabulary skills.
• Business English - courses for adults doing business and wanting to communicate freely in the international sphere of entrepreneurs.
• ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) is a specially designed intensive language course for foreign students planning further studies or immigration to Australia.
• English for employment opportunities is a course that provides basic English skills required for formal employment in Australia.

• ILCS Sydney is the main branch of the global network located in the heart of Sydney. The school is distinguished by a variety of curricula, the availability of courses for preparing for international exams and admission to the University of Australia. In addition to classes, the school has a free morning conversation club and job club, which provides information necessary for employment in Australia. Students over 16 years old can live in host families, and adults are allowed to stay on campus, conveniently located near the main transport routes.

The average cost of a week of study with accommodation is about 600 Australian dollars.

• Kaplan Language School Sydney City is a modern English school equipped with the necessary multimedia equipment. Here you can choose your Cambridge Exam or IELTS Exam, Business English, or Intensive General English course. The school is located in the city center, the maximum number of people in a group is from 12 to 15, it is possible to live in a family or a student hostel. The curriculum is supplemented by various activities, and upon completion of the course, students get certificates.

The average cost of a week of study with accommodation is about 800 Australian dollars.

• The Eurocenter Sydney language school is Australia's school offering year-round English language courses in effective curricula. A distinctive feature is the small multicultural group composition, an extensive extracurricular program and the maximum use of the communicative method. The school is located in a prestigious area of the metropolis, which makes the main attractions of Sydney as accessible as possible. Students live in host families or in private apartments with a shared kitchen and seating area.

The average cost of a week of study with accommodation is about 700 Australian dollars.

• Embassy English Sydney is a language center located in a vibrant area of Sydney in close proximity to the city’s tourist, entertainment and shopping infrastructure. This school is ideal for students who want to combine study and leisure. The school conducts year-round classes for students of different ages according to the standard, semi-intensive and intensive program, and also prepares for various international exams. Classes are held in an interactive mode and at a high rhythm, students participate in discussions - this combination of methods allows to achieve efficiency. The school also recommends a large number of interesting excursions and extracurricular activities to its students. Students are offered accommodation in a residence (single or dormitory room) and host family. Both options are in close proximity to the school, so the road will not take more than an hour.

The average cost of a week of study with accommodation is about 750 Australian dollars.

Simon Kizhner

Regional Admissions representative, EMEA

As for ranking of the best boarding schools, what criteria are used? How accurate is it today?

For rankings, many details and criteria are used, each formula is different: here is the percentage of admission to prestigious universities, the ratio of teachers and students, the number of teachers with advanced degrees, the severity of requirements for graduates and applicants, the quality and variety of educational programs, the percentage of boarders. Even demographics and campus details are taken into account! Out of the rankings can be extracurricular, non-academic life - social events, athletics tournaments.