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Astley English CollegeSydney, Australia

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
208 Clarence Street - 2000 Sydney - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Students have a library at their disposal
  • Situated next to Central Station.
  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 6 days notice.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 1.5873015873016%
18-24 years 47.619047619048%
25-34 years 47.619047619048%
35-50 years 1.5873015873016%
>50 years 1.5873015873016%

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Location: Nestled in the Surry Hill borough of Sydney resides Astley English College. Surrey Hill is described as the bohemian neighbourhood of Sydney with a comparison made to Nottinghill in London. The streets are filled with eclectic eateries, one of a kind boutiques and unique coffee bars, with a monthly vintage market where locals flock to get great deals on trendy clothing and one of a kind items.

Getting around: The school is minutes from the central Sydney train station with lines extending throughout the province of New South Wales. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and although not the capital its size often confuses people into thinking that it is. It is a modern city with a well designed public transport system allowing its residents and visitors to explore its quarters with ease.

City features: Sydney Opera House draws the most interest from tourists and from Astley English College, students can visit the stunning building by walking through the streets in 40 minutes or by bus hopping for 20 minutes. Around the Sydney Opera House, along with great views of the surrounding areas, students can see the Botanical Gardens, The Museum of Sydney and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It is not possible to enter the water around the harbour, but for those needing to place their feet in the Australian water, then Bondi Beach is definitely worth a trip. From Astley English College, students can take a bus to the coast of the city in 35 minutes and enjoy the sun after a hard day of studying.

Ethos of school: The school’s principles are based around the 5 words; Respect, Positivity, Empathy, Loyalty and Fun and this is transparent in the daily running of the school. The school respects that each student has their own background and reasoning for learning English and focuses on understanding this and incorporating it into group work. It is important to the school that no student is left behind in learning and the teachers are empathic in the differing pace of learning a language each student may have and are adaptable in their learning styles so that the whole group learns together.

Teaching style: The staff are highly trained in teaching English to foreign students and intertwine the curriculum taught in the classroom with fun and interactive games to keep students engaged at all times. Everyone at the school has a positive attitude and encourages students to engage in the classroom and outside to make the most of their experience at the school as practical application of English is just as important as the grammar.

School facilities: Astley English College has a support desk for all students to use which aids the school in being loyal to each student's wishes and ensures that any problems that arise whilst at the school, be it inside the school or outside are addressed and no student feels alone. Other facilities available at the school are a student lounge, a computer lab, a library and a cafeteria for break time and conversing with peers after class.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Astley English College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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Student opinions about Astley English College, Sydney

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Astley English College, Sydney
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School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Social activities
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
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.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
1. the school has a super central location 2. it is the cheapest compared to other English schools 3. the teachers are super nice and friendly, they give good lessons, they try to make it varied and put a lot of effort into it. 4. there are microwaves where you can heat up your food. 5. there are enough breaks, which are made short in the morning 6. there is no homework. 7. there are sometimes excursions. 8. the teachers show you what will be on the exam.
Disliked
1. The "kitchen" is only minimally equipped - not much cutlery, stuff you need to clean your dishes 2. In the toilets there are never paper towels to dry your hands and only sometimes soap, and there are no toilet brushes next to the toilets. 3. The air conditioning on the first floor is set much, much too cold, you even start to shiver if you sit there for more than an hour. On the third floor, on the other hand, the air conditioning doesn't work at all, which doesn't bother me personally as there is a fan. 4. It was a bit disorganised at the beginning, the school didn't even know that I was enrolled there, but they dealt with everything in a very friendly way. 5. Ihe classrooms are very poorly equipped, uneven desks, different chairs, a blackboard that is too small with too little space, they use a TV to display what we are working on - so no projector or whiteboard. The other classrooms have a seat with an integrated table, but it's far too small and you can't work well at it. 6. The learning material could be a bit more. 7. The teaching methods could be a bit more modern and more adapted to the students
Review details
Course: General English - 8 weeks
Review date: 18. Jan. 2024 by Vanessa Jahnz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Astley English College (AEC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ELICOSFuture Unlimited
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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Astley English College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoWestern Union - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2016
Legal name/parent company
Astley College Australia Pty Ltd | Tax registration ID: ABN74132309963

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 18 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 20%
Chile 10%
Italy 5%
Thailand 5%
Vietnam 5%
Japan 5%
Spain 3%
China 2%
Korea 2%
Germany 1%
France 1%
Turkey 1%
Other nationalities 40%

Information for all courses offered by Astley English College

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
250.00 AU$
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 15 AU$ per week.
Comments about courses

Material fee
AUD 15 per week: minimum AUD 90 and maximum AUD 420.

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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025, 26 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025 - 19 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
150 AU$ one way
300 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:
720 AU$
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 100 AU$
,
North America: 100 AU$
,
South America: 100 AU$
,
Africa: 100 AU$
,
Oceania: 50 AU$
,
Asia: 60 AU$

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Social gathering at school to engage students.

Adults - Paid activities

Wildlife experience, sea kayaking, shopping,sightseeing.

Accommodation

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FAQ about Astley English College, Sydney

  • Yes, absolutely, this school has ELICOS accreditation.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 17, 2024
  • The accommodation Student Residence is the most popular among all our clients of Astley English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Sydney International Airport (150 AU$)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Astley English varies from 18 students (General English) to 18 students (General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Astley English College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Astley English College comes from Brazil with a 20% representation, followed by students from Chile (10%) and Italy (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Astley English College offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 18 for the rest of the year.

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