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SCOTS English College

Language school in Haymarket, Australia

SCOTS English College is an English language school in Sydney (CRICOS provider code 03497A). It teaches at a campus near Central Station, at Level 5, 841 George Street in Haymarket, and at two campuses in South Eveleigh, which the college describes as its main campus area, close to the city centre. The college is part of Top Education Group Ltd (TOP) and is a member of English Australia.

  • General English
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
  • IELTS and PTE Academic preparation
  • Cambridge exam preparation (PET, FCE and CAE)
  • Business English and English for Childcare
  • Pronunciation & Communication Course, for non-student visa holders

New students can start every Monday. General English is studied full time, 20 hours per week, with 10 to 12 weeks per level. Students must be 18 or older. After completing the EAP course, students can gain pathways into the Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce (IMC) and other Australian colleges. For housing, the college runs a homestay program with Australian hosts, and it organises monthly events and regular excursions so students can practise English outside the classroom.

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Programmes

  • General English: six levels from Beginner (pre-A1) to Advanced (C1), 10 weeks per level
  • English for Academic Purposes (EAP), preparation for university study
  • IELTS and PTE Academic preparation
  • Cambridge exam preparation: PET, FCE and CAE
  • Business English, English for Childcare and Fluenciation
  • Pronunciation & Communication Course (PRONCOM), for non-student visa holders

Full-time study is 20 hours per week, face to face on campus.

Admission

Applicants must be 18 or older. They can apply directly or through an agent:

  • Complete and sign the application form and send it to [email protected] with a copy of the passport, student visa (if already held) and any English certificates
  • Receive a letter of offer, sign the acceptance and pay the fees shown on it
  • Student visa applicants then receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), needed for the visa application

Language requirements

New students take a placement test or show previous evidence of English proficiency, such as a certificate from another ELICOS provider or an IELTS, TOEIC or TOEFL certificate. General English starts at Beginner level with no entry requirement. The college notes that the level it requires may differ from the level needed for a student visa.

Housing

The SCOTS Homestay Program places students with screened Australian host families. Each student has a private, furnished bedroom with a bed, desk and storage, access to study areas and shared kitchen and bathroom. Some homestays offer a meal plan with breakfast and dinner on weekdays and additional meals at weekends.

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