Byron English Language Academy

School Introduction

The first thing you will notice when studying at Byron English Language Academy is how friendly the staff and teachers are as well as how personal the experience is.

Our English courses are designed for students who are seeking to improve their practical use of English in all situations including business, social situations and travel. Our courses will give you a solid grounding in speaking, reading and writing English in everyday situations and often the classes will involve interaction with Byron Bay locals including visits to cafes and shops and participation in activities unique to our wonderful area.

If you'd rather part-time study, why not combine your English studies with afternoon activities such as learning to surf, practicing yoga, getting a scuba diving licence or taking golf lessons from a golf pro?

With high speed internet, spacious classrooms and a great common room to “chill” in, Byron English Language Academy is the place to study.

ESL Program Introduction

General English Intensive Courses. Our General English courses are designed for students who are seeking to improve their practical use of English in all situations including business, social situations and travel. The course will give you a solid grounding in speaking, reading and writing English in everyday situations. Your English ability will be graded when you arrive at the Academy and you will be placed in a class which is appropriate to your level. The classes range from beginner, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced.The course involves 25 hours of face to face teaching per week and is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The morning session focuses on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. There is plenty of interaction with the teacher and other students. Our teachers aim to make the lessons fun and enjoyable as well as practical and effective. Our curriculum has been carefully developed to ensure the lessons provide a structured and effective learning experience but they are never boring. The afternoon sessions focus on applying the information learnt in the morning classes into practical use. A wide variety of resources and techniques are used to provide an intensive English learning experience. The classes aim at rapidly improving your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

Cambridge FCE. Cambridge Certificates are recognized worldwide as evidence of English language ability, particularly by employers. Our Cambridge FCE preparation course will help you prepare for the First Certificate in English examination. The course helps you improve your everyday English skills including listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is aimed at increasing your accuracy and fluency in English. The course includes includes training in exam techniques, mock examinations and study of past exam papers. The course will be offered by the Academy three times a year however the next available course in 2008 commences on 1 September 2008 for the examination in early December 2008.The course runs for 10 to 12 weeks and there are 25 hours of classes per week. Students must have attained an upper- intermediate level of English to undertake the course. Class sizes are kept small and there is a maximum of 12 students per class. If you successfully complete the examination you will receive the Cambridge First Certificate in English issued by Cambridge University.

English and Surfing. This program combines our General English Part Time Course with a Learn to Surf course. The Language lessons are in the morning and the surfing after lunch. The surfing program is an intensive Surfing Course that will have you out surfing the waves on your very first day in Byron Bay.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 40 -60
• Average Class Size: 8
• Hours per Week: 25
• Minimum Age: 16
• Housing Options: Homestay  Apartment
• School Setting:  Small Town/Rural

Schedule & Fees

General English Intensive Courses: Enrolments every Monday throughout the year.

Cambridge First Certificate in English : Enrolments three times per year. For the dates of the next enrolments please contact the school.

Special Courses & Features

• English + Golf
• Cambridge Examination Courses
• One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons

Contact Info

Byron English Language Academy
16-20 Ruskin Street
BYRON BAY
NSW 2481

Tel +61 2 66809903
Fax +61 2 66809923
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