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Description
Sydney is one of the most interesting and multicultural
cities in the world, where one can find local newspapers
in most languages, listen to the multicultural radio
station (SBS Radio) with news reports from all continents
in 68 languages, as well as entertainment and information
on local events. The Academy is situated in Circular
Quay in the heart of Sydney, five minutes from the Opera
House and the Harbour Bridge; it is close to libraries,
cinemas, art galleries, restaurants and shops. Its location
makes the school easily accessible from anywhere in
Sydney by bus, train or ferry.
Accommodation
The Academy has its own house for students to share.
The AG Mate House is exclusively for students. There
are Ensuite, Single and Double rooms to choose from.
Students can also stay with a homestay family, experiencing
the Australian culture and practicing English. Staying
with a homestay family offers a room, breakfast and
dinner during the week. Lunch is added on weekends.
Academics
The Academy offers two types of English courses for
overseas students.: ELICOS (English Language Intensive
Course for Overseas Students), which requires a Student
Visa and is for full time students only (those attending
25 hours per week) and the ESL (English for Second Language)
Course, which requires a Tourist or Working Holiday
Visa and is offered on a full time (25 hours per week)
or part time (15 hours a week) basis, for a period of
up to 3 months. Lessons include reading, conversation,
writing, grammar, vocabulary and listening based on
headway.
Activities
AG Mate Academy designs study tour programs. The study
tours can last from 1 to 6 weeks and are planned for
different groups according to demand.
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