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ILSC Language SchoolSydney, Australia

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

5 students - overall rating
532-540 George St., Level 6 & 7 - NSW 2000 Sydney - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free Job Club to learn about securing a job in Australia.
  • Free myILSC app to track progress and practice English.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Optional language workshops.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 0%

Location: ILSC Language School is right in the centre of Sydney, next to the Town Hall. It is a short walk from Hyde Park and the Anzac Memorial. There are lots of shops, restaurants, bars, grocery stores, cafes and across the road from the Queen Victoria Building Shopping Mall.

Getting around: The Town Hall Light Rail Station is seconds from the school. This has Line 1 and Line 2 running through it, which reaches the Circular Quay. Everything in the centre of the city is walkable from ILSC Language School.

Things to do in Sydney: The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a 23-minute walk or a 13-minute ride on public transport. The Sydney Opera House is in the same area as the Gardens, and it takes 30 minutes to get there by foot. It is possible to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and visit the other side of the Sydney Harbour. Luna Park Sydney and Port Jackson Bay are to be found there. The Park is 30 minutes by public transport from the school, whilst the bay is a little further, 40 minutes by bus.

Course structure: The school has group full-time and part-time general English classes. There is a University programme and exam preparation courses in IELTS, Cambridge Exams and TESL. The school offers these courses as the morning, afternoon or evening timetable.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Full-Time Morning FT AMMost Popular English course
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
450AU$428AU$
Course Details
Part-Time Morning PT AM
14.5 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
390AU$371AU$
Course Details
Full-Time Afternoon FT AFT
24 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
370AU$352AU$
Course Details
Full-Time Evening FT PM
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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Part-time Evening PT PM
14.5 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
360AU$342AU$
Course Details
Work & Study
English for Academic Purposes FT AFT
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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English for Academic Purposes FT AM
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
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450AU$428AU$
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English for Academic Purposes FT PM
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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University Pathway Program FT AFT
24 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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University Pathway Program FT AM
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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450AU$428AU$
Course Details
University Pathway Program FT PM
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
370AU$352AU$
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Business
Medical English Certificate
24 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
360AU$342AU$
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge B2 First Open Classes FT AFTRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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Cambridge B2 First Open Classes FT AMRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
450AU$428AU$
Course Details
Cambridge B2 First Open Classes FT PMRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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Cambridge Mastery B2 FirstRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer!from
450AU$428AU$
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Cambridge C1 Advanced Open Classes FT AFTRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
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370AU$352AU$
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Cambridge C1 Advanced Open Classes FT AMRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
450AU$428AU$
Course Details
Cambridge C1 Advanced Open Classes FT PMRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer!from
370AU$352AU$
Course Details
Cambridge Mastery C1 AdvancedRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer!from
450AU$428AU$
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IELTS Mastery Program FT AFTRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
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18 students (max)
Offer!from
370AU$352AU$
Course Details
IELTS Mastery Program FT AMRecommended English course
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
450AU$428AU$
Course Details
IELTS Mastery Program FT PM Recommended English course
24 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
370AU$352AU$
Course Details

Our prices for ILSC Language School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about ILSC Language School, Sydney

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILSC Language School, Sydney
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The school was well organised, complaints were dealt with immediately! Some teachers were really good and were able to pull the class along.”
Disliked
“I can only compare this with EF in Miami, where, for example, a meeting was organised once a week in a location, with games and music, so that the different age groups could get together, which was definitely lacking here, because the sports programme is not everyone's cup of tea. A canteen was also missing for cheap food, everyone is hungry and willing to pay for it, then you also have better contact with each other. Endless queues at the lift in the morning meant that students were always late. Pupils who sleep in class have to be sent home by the teacher, these are usually very young people who are probably paid for by their parents. Some teachers lacked dynamism, which didn't exist in Miami. Listening was done in groups here, whereas in Miami I had lessons on my own at the PC. Group work was initiated here, but that makes no sense at all, because my classmates understand me when we talk at school, but the sentence structure and grammar are completely wrong, very bad. Too cold, here and there, but here the air conditioning was very loud in some rooms. When pupils and teachers talk quietly, it's not possible. I then complained and this was immediately put into practice. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Course: Full-Time Morning FT AM - 6 weeks
Review date: 20. Feb. 2024 by Willi Kuntz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are friendly and know the language with lots of experience.”
Disliked
“The bathrooms were not that hygiene. And I if you didn’t get a local phone number they gonna ask you several times and are not able to Save it. And I’m pretty sure but not absolutely that in the course description was mentioned that classes at twice on afternoon but in reality I never had them. ”
Review details
Course: Cambridge C1 Advanced Open Classes FT AM [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2024 by Enrico Basile
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Good school and flexible”
Disliked
“Classes with specialists may be a little more real about the subject ”
Review details
Course: English for Academic Purposes - 8 weeks
Review date: 5. Jun. 2023 by Douwe Gerben Jan Engel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of ILSC Sydney

Ratings of ILSC Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Australia

 ILSC Language School SydneyAverage of all other schools in Australia
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

ILSC Language School (ILSC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOEAELICOSNEASStudy in AustraliaPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
47% male / 53% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILSC Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2010
Legal name/parent company
ILSC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd | Tax registration ID: ABN66090845239

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Table tennis

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 32
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 300
Throughout the year: 300
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years
Throughout the year: 26 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 24%
Japan 12%
Turkey 9%
Korea 9%
Thailand 8%
Spain 4%
Chile 4%
France 1%
Vietnam 1%
Other nationalities 28%

Information for all courses offered by ILSC Language School

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
230.00 AU$
Comments about courses

Additional fees:
Material fees:

  • 1-4 weeks: AUD 40
  • 5+ weeks: AUD 10 per week (Maximum AUD 350)

    Underage service fee: AUD 175.
    Reprocessing fee for student visas: AUD 100.
    Second campus transfer: AUD 200.
    Second change of enrolment AUD 100.
    COE administration and reissuing fee AUD 30/COE.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 26 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Sydney International Airport:
180 AU$ one way
360 AU$ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Sydney and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sydney page. For flight comparisons to Sydney, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
30 AU$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Sailing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Ping Pong Tournament, wide lip sync battle, pronunciation club, volleyball club,

Adults - Paid activities

Not published.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
400 AU$
Homestay - Under 18
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
425 AU$
Iglu Chatswood Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
615 AU$
Iglu Mascot Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
710 AU$
Iglu Summer Hill Studio Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
770 AU$

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from ILSC Language School have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at ILSC Language School.

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Questions and answers about ILSC Language School

  • “One of the most important parts of the Pathway programme is that we have agreements with more than 200 universities and colleges (in Australia, Canada and the US) that then accept the certificate as an alternative to IELTS/TOEFL. In this case, someone who is pursuing a University in the Netherlands, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) would be a good option.”
    Simon Gooch, Regional Sales Director, EMEA & South Asia from ILSC Language School, Sydney - Jan 10, 2023
  • “According to the guidelines for minors, the minimum age is 16 years. This student is too young for our adult curriculum. Although we understand that the mother is also in school, we still have a duty of care and she is still too young.”
    Ram Chind, Registrations from ILSC Greystone (AUS) - Jan 31, 2024

FAQ about ILSC Language School, Sydney

  • “A few weeks in advance, we send the student a family profile with a description and photo of the family members and their contact details. Schools usually ask students to contact the family beforehand by telephone or video call to get to know each other, and to arrange the time or organize your arrival.
    ”
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 30, 2023
  • “Yes, absolutely, this school has ELICOS accreditation.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 17, 2024
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Sydney International Airport (180 AU$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILSC Language School varies from 12 students (Full-Time Afternoon FT AFT) to 18 students (Full-Time Morning FT AM)
  • 100% of teachers at ILSC Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILSC Language School comes from Brazil with a 24% representation, followed by students from Japan (12%) and Korea (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ILSC Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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