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EF Sydney5-7 Young Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Phone: +61 (0)2 9247 7668
Fax: +61 (0)2 9247 7691
Emergency: +61 (0)4 1543 6158
Transfers Emergency:
+61 (0)4 1543 6158
EF Sydney
� Great weather year round.
� Located in Circular Quay, the heart of Sydney with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge within walking distance.
� Heritage-listed building.
� Suitable for Exam, Business and LSP students.
� Average number of students: 350. Average age: 20 y.o.
Why choose Sydney?
� Vibrant and multicultural metropolis
� Harbour & Ocean for water sports and stunning views
� Welcoming and friendly people – enjoy the “no worries” attitude
� Wide cultural offering & exciting nightlife
� Hot summers & mild winters
� Nature & wildlife at your doorstep
� Great job opportunities
EF Sydney – School Director
� School Director –
Ben Bonjean
� 7 administration staff
� 20-30 teachers
EF Sydney – Location
� Located in the heart of the city
� 7km from Sydney International Airport with easy access via train (30 min.)
� Circular Quay is a major transport hub for most trains, buses and ferries
� 2 mins walk to The Rocks,
Opera House & Harbour Bridge
� 20 min. to Bondi Beach by bus
EF Sydney – Location
� 10 min walk to Pitt Street & Georges Street – dining and shopping heart of Sydney
� Tourist information and shops in the Rocks
� Large food court right across the street
� Excellent nightlife around Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.
� Public library beside the school.
EF Sydney – School Facilities
� Wireless WiFi across the school
� Activities desk
� Accommodation office
� Internship & Student Services office
� Food court across the street
� Student lounge
� 48 iLab computers
� Lecture Hall
� Leisure Lounge
EF Sydney – Academic Facilities
� 1 Academic office
� 10 large classrooms
� 3 iLabs
� iPad Classroom
� Complimentary library
� Private study room
� 2 Media classrooms
EF Sydney – Academic info.
� Popular SPIN classes� Australian Studies� World Issues� Communication� Sing-lish
� Advanced Diploma in English for Business (DEB) - available year round
� UP programmes available year round
� Exam Preparation courses:� Cambridge – full courses (GE incl.): - FCE, CAE, BEC (check intake dates!)� SPIN based (2x80mn/wk):- TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS
EF Sydney – Internships
• Altios International• Cancer Council NSW• The EI Group• Glaxo Smith Kline• Longueville Media• Manning & Co.• One Small Planet• Reed Exhibitions• The Word Australia• World Nomads Travel Insurance
• Free Job Club every fortnight for all students
EF Sydney - Accommodation
� Host families in greater Sydney – 50-75 min. range due to
transportation and geography. Multi-cultural background.
� 5 Homeshares available (villas accommodating 5-10 students)
� Varied range of residence:� Greenwich Village: half board, twin, 35 min from school
� Cambridge Lodge: self catering, twin, 35 min from school
� Sinclair’s Bondi: self catering, twin, 30 min from school
� Urbanest: self catering, singles en-suite, 15 min from school (free bus)
� 3 Guesthouses in central Sydney (20 min. from school) – great
consensus between residence and HF – singles & twins, shared facilities, self catering, cheaper.
� PUSH URBANEST: fantastic ”premium” residence in City Center
with high quality facilities. No travelcard needed.
EF Sydney – Urbanest
� Premium Residence, city center,� 15 min. from school, free bus.� Single Room, en-suite bathroom� In flats, fully furnished� Activities and cleaning included� Self catering� Free Wi-Fi
EF Sydney – Greenwich Village
� 40 mins to school by train� $41 transport cost by train per week� Twins and Singles� Shared Bathrooms� Half Board all week� No Self Catering Option� Swimming pool� Large garden
EF Sydney – Cambridge Lodge
� 40 mins to school by train� $41 transport cost by train per week� Twin rooms� Shared bathrooms� Breakfast only� Self Catering, shared kitchens
EF Sydney – Sinclair’s
� 40 mins to school by train� $41 transport cost by train per week� Twin rooms� Shared bathrooms� Self catering, shared kitchens� Breakfast only� Close to the famous Bondi Beach
EF Sydney – Activities
� Surf Camp Australia, Blue Mountains,Bike Tours, Dolphin Watching, Canberra,Skydiving, Wine Tasting
� Various festivals, sports days� Frequent parties every month� Minutes away from main
shopping areas� Visit Australia & enjoy the
weather!
EF Sydney – Activities cont.
� Beaches & Boomerangs $115� Jervis Bay $115� Surf Camp Weekend $290� Sydney Sightseeing $30� Taronga Zoo $28� Bike Tours $85� Wine Tasting $110� Blue Mountains $99� Festivals – Free� Sports Days – Free� Canberra Trip $109
EF Sydney – Essential info
� $57 for a weekly unlimitedtravel for trains, buses and ferries
� Wide variety of meal optionsfrom food court rangingfrom $8 - $12
� Public library in adjacent building
� Opera House and HarbourBridge within walking distance
� Discover the best city in Australia!