English Courses in Sydney
Overview
Sydney, (the “Harbour City”) the capital of New South Wales, is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million. It is the most cosmopolitan metropolis in Australia and has an enviable reputation of being one of the world’s most beautiful and livable cities. Brimming with history, nature, culture, art, fashion, cuisine, design, Sydney is built around a huge harbor and located next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Long-term immigration has led to the city’s reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse in Australia and the world. The city is also home to a number of bays, two national parks, and the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on this planet.
Why study English in Sydney?
Lifestyle
Sydney is beautiful, clean and safe with spectacular beaches and a dazzling harbour.
Transport
Public transport is very convenient and the city is safe. Students will find it easy to get around and they will feel relaxed and comfortable.
Excellent Climate
Sydney has on average more than 340 sunny days per year. Summers (from December to March are hot); winters (June to August) are mild, with an average daily temperature of 15 degrees. Here is information about the local weather in Sydney.
Activities
Sydney’s warm climate means that there’s a huge range of outdoor activities for students to do all year round. Sport is very popular in Australia, so if they are looking for an adventure, there are many opportunities for them to try new things—scuba-diving, whale watching and bushwalking are all possible.
Social life
Sydney is lively by day and night with world-class cultural and social entertainment. Whether students prefer concerts, cinema, theatre, restaurants, nightclubs or pubs, there will be plenty here to satisfy them.
Work
Under certain conditions, holders of a student visa or a working holiday visa can work in Australia. Jobs are easily available for students who have a suitable level of English.
Exciting Travel Opportunities
There are also many beautiful places for students to discover just outside Sydney. Spectacular beaches, pristine rainforest and the gorgeous Blue Mountains are all just a short drive away.
Friendly Australians
Students will be able to meet and speak English to local Australians, who are very friendly and welcoming. In shops, restaurants and on the street, they will be surprised at how easygoing people are. Australians are always happy to talk, so Sydney is a great place for international students to improve their English. Here is more information about transport in Sydney and the cost of living in Sydney.
Language Schools and Camps in this Destination
In Sydney, la Marshall Language Services also offers intensive English courses at the following language schools :
- Navitas English (schools in Hyde Park and Manly, courses for adults)
- Kaplan Sydney (courses for adults)
Images of Sydney, Australia
Things to Do and See During a Vacation Study
Sydney Opera House
A masterpiece of 20th-century architecture, the Sydney Opera House in Circular Quay hosts more than 40 performances each week. Two-hour backstage tours with a full cooked breakfast are also available.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Nicknamed “The Coathanger” and dating back to 1932, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s grandest engineering feats. Students can book a BridgeClimb for the opportunity to scale to the summit and enjoy unbeatable panoramic views.
Manly Beach
Manly Beach is one of Australia’s most popular suburban beaches along Sydney’s long stretch of northern coastline. Manly Wharf is reachable from Circular Quay via the majestic Manly ferry in half an hour.
Blue Mountains
With a blue horizon of eucalyptus trees, the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area contains 140 kilometres of walking tracks, native bushland, impressive rock formations and underground caves.
Cockatoo Island
Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO world-heritage-listed island in the middle of beautiful Sydney Harbour. Campgrounds or holiday houses are available there for overnight visits.
Queen Victoria Building
The 19th Century Queen Victoria Building (QVB), is a Romanesque Revival building in the central business district of Sydney. It was designed as a marketplace, and restored to this use in the late twentieth century.
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour refers to the harbor itself and the a large recreational and pedestrian precinct adjacent to Sydney’s city centre.
Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Lady Macquarie’s Chair, is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour (named Mrs. Macquarie’s Point). The rock was hand carved by convicts in 1810 for Governor Macquarie’s wife Elizabeth.
Royal Botanic Garden
Opened in 1816, the Royal Botanic Garden is located in the heart of Sydney and is one of the most important historic botanical institutions in the world. It is open every day of the year, and access is free.
Taronga Zoo
The Taronga Zoo houses more than 4,000 animals from various exotic and native species, including gorillas, tigers, leopards, chimpanzees, giraffes, Australian sea lions, kangaroos and koalas.
University of Sydney
The University of Sydney is one of the world’s leading universities and is also in the top 10 of the world’s most beautiful campuses.
Here is more information about things to see and do in Sydney and entertainment options in Sydney.
How to Arrive at your Language Course
By Air
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9km from the city centre and reaching the it or other suburbs is easy, whether it be by suburban rail, bus or car. For students going to the city centre, the following methods are best:
Suburban trains operated by Sydney Trains depart frequently from Domestic and International rail stations, which are connected to the airline terminals via lifts and pedestrian subways.
Local buses. To avoid the Airport Station Access fee, an option is to take the 400 local bus route towards Bondi Junction. This bus stops about 200m from the Mascot suburban rail station, which is one train-stop from the Domestic Airport but free from the airport fee.
Please see the link for complete information on bus and train journeys in Sydney.
By Bus
Coach companies operate to Sydney from all capital cities, and many New South Wales regional centres. The Sydney coach terminal is located adjacent to Sydney Central train station in the City South. Coach travel to Sydney is usually quicker, cheaper and more frequent than train travel.
Greyhound Coaches has the most extensive bus network in Australia.
Murrays operates an express coach service between Canberra and Sydney.
Priors Scenic Express operates a coach service from Parramatta, Liverpool and Campbelltown stations to the Southern Highlands, Kangaroo Valley and the South Coast.