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Whitsundays College of English

Language school in Haymarket, Australia

Whitsundays College of English (WCE) is an English language college in Sydney, Australia. Its main campus is at Level 7, 451 Pitt Street in Haymarket, a few minutes from the city centre, with public transport links at the front of the building. It is registered to teach international students under CRICOS provider code 02500G.

Courses are taught face to face, 20 hours per week:

  • General Intensive English, aligned with the CEFR, for up to 50 weeks
  • IELTS Preparation, 12 weeks, aiming at a score of up to 6.5
  • English for Tertiary Study
  • Cambridge Examination Preparation
  • International Secondary School Bridging Program

On the first day, new students attend an orientation with an English placement test that decides their class, and receive information on visa requirements, student support and accommodation. Reception and Student Services help students arrange homestay with an Australian family, with arrangements suited to the age of students under 18, and give advice on purpose-built student accommodation and shared rentals. Airport transfers can be booked for a fee.

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Programmes

  • General Intensive English: 20 hours per week for up to 50 weeks, levels from elementary to advanced (CEFR A2 to B2 outcomes)
  • IELTS Preparation: 12 weeks, 20 hours per week, aiming at an IELTS score of up to 6.5
  • English for Tertiary Study
  • Cambridge Examination Preparation
  • International Secondary School Bridging Program

All courses are taught face to face. A placement test on the first day sets each student's level.

Duration

  • General Intensive English: up to 50 weeks, 20 hours per week
  • IELTS Preparation: 12 weeks, 20 hours per week

Housing

  • Homestay with an Australian family, with or without meals, arranged through Reception/Student Services; flight details are needed at least 4 weeks before the course starts
  • Homestay for students under 18, checked for age suitability, with Working with Children Clearances for the adults involved
  • Purpose-built student accommodation run by private providers
  • Shared houses and flats rented privately

Airport transfers can be arranged on request for a fee.

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