York English College Sydney, Australia
Level 3-5, 72 Bathurst Street - 2000 Sydney - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Learning progress guarantee.
- Optional language workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, York English College offers a dynamic and supportive environment for students seeking to improve their English for study, work, or everyday life in Australia. The modern campus is just steps away from public transport, cafés, shops, and Sydney’s most iconic landmarks.
York English College’s qualified, passionate teachers bring real classroom energy and proven methods to help students reach their language goals. Whether starting from the basics or preparing for advanced exams, students receive guidance every step of the way.
The college offers a range of English courses to suit different levels and needs:
– General English
– Cambridge Exam Preparation
– English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
– PTE Academic Exam Preparation
Interactive classes focus on building practical communication skills, boosting confidence, and supporting integration into Australian life, both socially and professionally.
English Courses
General Language
General English 
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$240A$228 / week More
General English
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$240A$228 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 60 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,120 2,964 | 5,760 5,472 | 8,640 8,208 | 15,600 14,820 |
| Price in US$ | 161 | 322 | 483 | 644 | 966 | 1,287 | 1,609 | 2,092 | 3,861 | 5,791 | 10,456 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- 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: 8:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Work & Study
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$300A$285 / week More
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$300A$285 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 60 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 12 | 24 | 36 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 3,600 3,420 | 7,200 6,840 | 10,800 10,260 | 12,000 11,400 |
| Price in US$ | 2,413 | 4,826 | 7,239 | 8,043 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- 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: 8:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:15 - Possible course durations
- 12, 24, 36, 40 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge Exam Preparation 
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$240A$228 / week More
Cambridge Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$240A$228 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 60 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 46 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1,440 1,368 | 1,920 1,824 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,120 2,964 | 5,760 5,472 | 8,640 8,208 | 11,040 10,488 |
| Price in US$ | 161 | 322 | 483 | 644 | 966 | 1,287 | 1,609 | 2,092 | 3,861 | 5,791 | 7,400 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- 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: 8:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Intensive PTE Exam Preparation 20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$300A$285 / week More
Intensive PTE Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$300A$285 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 60 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 5 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 1,500 1,425 |
| Price in US$ | 1,006 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 5 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
PTE Academic Exam Preparation20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!fromA$300A$285 / week More
PTE Academic Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
A$300A$285 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 60 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (A$) Our price (A$) | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,400 2,280 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,600 3,420 | 6,600 6,270 |
| Price in US$ | 202 | 403 | 604 | 805 | 1,006 | 1,207 | 1,408 | 1,609 | 2,011 | 2,413 | 4,424 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- 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: 8:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 17:00 - 21:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for York 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at AU$
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
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York English College
- Accreditations and Quality seals
ASQA - Australian Skills Quality Authority- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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 York English College.
- Year of school foundation
- 2022
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Kitchen for student use
Drink vending machine
Fridge for student use
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Computer lab
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Career guidance service (free)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Internship placement guidance service (free)
Job placement guidance service (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Available area to pray at the school
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in some classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 18
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to reception
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 16% |
| China | 13% |
| Korea | 13% |
| Brazil | 4% |
| Chile | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 48% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 1% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 8% |
| >50 years | 1% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 105Adult courses - Throughout the year: 105Junior courses - In summer: 1Junior courses - Throughout the year: 1
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years16 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 20 yearsThroughout the year: 20 years
Information for all courses offered by York English College
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- A$200
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately A$15 per week.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 26 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 Apr 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 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, 03 Apr 2027, 04 Apr 2027, 05 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 08 Jun 2027, 05 Oct 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Sydney International Airport:
- A$330 one way
A$660 return (both ways)
FAQ about York English College, Sydney
What is the best price for a course at York English College, Sydney?
“English courses at York English College start at 228 AU$ for a General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by York English College?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Sydney International Airport (330 AU$)”
Which countries are students of York English College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at York English College comes from Thailand with a 16% representation, followed by students from China (13%) and Korea (13%).”
York English College offers courses for which ages?
“York English College offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 20 during the summer and 20 the rest of the year.”
Terms of York English College
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- YORK BUSINESS INSTITUTE PTY. LTD. | Tax registration ID: 50 606 511 353
Visa Documents
You can travel and study a language course for a limited number of hours a week just applying for the visa waiver programme online.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
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