Universal English College Sydney, Australia
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- E-learning platform.
- Optional language workshops.
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 80 AU$ per month.
English Courses
General English
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$420A$399 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1,260 1,197 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,200 3,040 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 | 7,600 7,220 | 7,800 7,410 | 11,400 10,830 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 563 | 845 | 1,073 | 1,609 | 2,145 | 2,681 | 3,218 | 5,094 | 5,228 | 7,641 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
06 Jan 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 13:45
Afternoon: 16:30 - 20:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Academic English Program20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Offer!fromA$420A$399 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1,260 1,197 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 563 | 845 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 13 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 06 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:45 - 14:45 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
After School Program (7 to 17 years old)10 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!fromA$350A$333 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,800 2,660 | 3,150 2,993 |
| Price in US$ | 235 | 470 | 704 | 939 | 1,173 | 1,408 | 1,643 | 1,877 | 2,112 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:20 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Age range:
- 7 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
High School Preparation (12 to 17 years old)25 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$550A$523 / week More
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 1,100 1,045 | 1,650 1,568 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,750 2,613 | 3,300 3,135 | 3,850 3,658 | 4,400 4,180 | 5,500 5,225 | 6,600 6,270 | 11,000 10,450 |
| Price in US$ | 738 | 1,106 | 1,475 | 1,844 | 2,212 | 2,581 | 2,949 | 3,687 | 4,424 | 7,373 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 2-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 60 min
Junior Holiday Program (12 to 17 years old)25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!fromA$1,200A$1,140 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 1,200 1,140 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,300 3,135 |
| Price in US$ | 805 | 1,274 | 1,743 | 2,212 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
The course includes:
- Tuition.
- Afternoon activity sessions.
- Learning materials and entry fees.
- Certificate of completion.
- Full-day excursions on Saturdays.
The course is available to students who hold a valid visa other than a student visa. The course is not eligible for students who require a student visa to study in Australia.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Kids Holiday Program (7 to 11 years old)25 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!fromA$650A$618 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 650 618 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,250 3,088 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,200 4,940 | 5,850 5,558 |
| Price in US$ | 436 | 872 | 1,307 | 1,743 | 2,179 | 2,614 | 3,050 | 3,486 | 3,921 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
The course is available to students who hold a valid visa other than a student visa. The course is not eligible for students who require a student visa to study in Australia.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 7 years
- Age range:
- 7 - 11 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Cambridge Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$420A$399 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1,260 1,197 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,200 3,040 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 | 7,600 7,220 | 7,800 7,410 | 10,140 9,633 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 563 | 845 | 1,073 | 1,609 | 2,145 | 2,681 | 3,218 | 5,094 | 5,228 | 6,797 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Reccomended start dates:
- 29 Jun-25 Sep (13 weeks)
- 28 Sep-24 Dec (13 weeks)
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 13:45
Afternoon: 16:30 - 20:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
IELTS Preparation Course
20 lessons per week | 18 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$420A$399 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1,260 1,197 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,200 3,040 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,800 4,560 | 7,600 7,220 | 7,800 7,410 | 11,400 10,830 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 563 | 845 | 1,073 | 1,609 | 2,145 | 2,681 | 3,218 | 5,094 | 5,228 | 7,641 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 13:45
Afternoon: 16:30 - 20:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 18 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Our prices for Universal English College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Universal English College
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree3% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Universal English College.
- Year of school foundation
- 1988
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Lounge
Student support desk
Video game console
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 18
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 25% |
| China | 10% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Japan | 10% |
| Chile | 10% |
| Vietnam | 5% |
| Thailand | 5% |
| Korea | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 15% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 45% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 500Adult courses - Throughout the year: 400Junior courses - In summer: 60Junior courses - Throughout the year: 25
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years7 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 11Adult courses Throughout the year: 11Junior courses In summer: 2Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 17 yearsThroughout the year: 16 years
Information for all courses offered by Universal English College
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- A$250
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. Course material costs are approximately A$80 per month.
- Comments about courses
Additional Fees:
Course Materials: AUD 80 for 1-5 weeks; 5-36 -AUD 15 per week max AUD 540.
Change of enrolment fee: AUD 75.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 26 Jan 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 27 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Airport transfer
- Sydney International Airport:
- A$220 one way
A$440 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Job Club,
- conversation club,
- study club,
- writing club,
- coffee club. Adults - Paid activities
- none
Junior - Free activities
- - City sightseeing tours.
- Outdoor excursions: museums, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney & other iconic spots.
- Beach walks at Manly Beach, Coogee Beach or Bondi Beach.
- Fun sports activities.
- Aboriginal art workshop.
Junior - Paid activities
- None
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Skiing | | 494 km |
Accommodation
Homestay Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
A$420/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | -- | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 | 380 |
| Price in US$ | 593 | 889 | 1,186 | 1,482 | 1,778 | 2,075 | 2,371 | 2,964 | 3,556 | 297 | 269 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Special diet (vegan, halal, gluten-free): AUD 90 per week.
Urgent booking surcharge (less than 10 days' request): AUD 110.
- Check-in
- Saturday 14:00-14:30
- Check-out
- Saturday 12:00-12:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 380AU$.
- Price extra night
- A$80 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 30
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026, 24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 110 AU$
Homestay - Under 18 Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
A$520/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | -- | 1040 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 3640 | 4160 | 5200 | 6240 | 520 | 380 |
| Price in US$ | 734 | 1,101 | 1,468 | 1,835 | 2,202 | 2,569 | 2,935 | 3,669 | 4,403 | 367 | 269 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Special diet (vegan, halal, gluten-free): AUD 90 per week.
Urgent booking surcharge (less than 10 days' request): AUD 110.
Parent-nominated Homestay:
- Inspection fee: AUD 480 per visit.
- Management fee: AUD 45 per week.
- Check-in
- Saturday 14:00 or later
- Check-out
- Saturday 12:00-12:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 380AU$.
- Price extra night
- A$160 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 12
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026, 24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 110 AU$
Homestay - Under 18 Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
A$470/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | -- | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 3290 | 3760 | 4700 | 5640 | 470 |
| Price in US$ | 664 | 995 | 1,327 | 1,658 | 1,990 | 2,322 | 2,653 | 3,316 | 3,980 | 332 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in A$ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Special diet (vegan, halal, gluten-free): AUD 90 per week.
Urgent booking surcharge (less than 10 days' request): AUD 110.
Parent-nominated Homestay:
- Inspection fee: AUD 480 per visit.
- Management fee: AUD 45 per week.
- Check-in
- Saturday 14:00 or later
- Check-out
- Saturday 12:00-12:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 12
- Maximum age of students
- 17
- Dates
- High season dates: 03 Apr 2026 - 06 Apr 2026, 24 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 110 AU$
Student Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
A$510/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | -- | 1020 | 1530 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 3570 | 4080 | 5100 | 6120 | 510 |
| Price in US$ | 720 | 1,080 | 1,440 | 1,800 | 2,159 | 2,519 | 2,879 | 3,599 | 4,318 | 360 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in A$ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Subject to availability.
Short stay surcharge (for bookings less than 28 days): AUD 100.
- Check-in
- Sunday 11:00-11:15
- Check-out
- Sunday 8:00-8:15
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 35
Student Residence Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
A$390/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in A$ | -- | 780 | 1170 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 2730 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 390 | 380 |
| Price in US$ | 551 | 826 | 1,101 | 1,376 | 1,651 | 1,927 | 2,202 | 2,752 | 3,302 | 276 | 269 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in A$ | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Subject to availability.
Short stay surcharge (for bookings less than 28 days): AUD 100.
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 380AU$.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 15 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 35
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Terms of Universal English College
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school







- Legal name/parent company
- Universal Education Centre Pty Ltd | Tax registration ID: 19 003 525 764
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.










Students under 12 must be picked up by a parent or guardian between 17:00–17:10.