English College in Sydney, Australia

Metro English College, Sydney:
Come to Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales in Eastern Australia to experience a whole new lifestyle and educational experience like nowhere else in the world! At Metro College we offer general English courses as well as English for academic purposes for those wishing to study in Australia or take the IELTS exam. Our unique location close to Sydney University will connect you with young adults from many different countries. And if you enjoy getting out and about, you will only be a short walk away from Sydney’s famous King St, Newtown district. Metro English College is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). All teachers at Metro have a degree and a post-graduate English teaching qualification and some are fully accredited IELTS examiners. Students enrol for 20 hours of English per week, from Monday to Thursday, starting at 9am and finishing at 3pm each day. This allows students from Friday to Sunday for work or leisure actiivities.

As a college to provide opportunities for enjoyable and effective English language learning in a safe, supportive and multicultural environment.

Encouraging individuals to reach their potential through communicative and flexible teaching and learning strategies.

Satisfying the diverse needs and expectations of all members of the college community in an environment of tolerance, caring, professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Accreditation:
Metro English College is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)and a member of Group Colleges Australia.

Courses:
- General English
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- IELTS Examination
- We also offer High School Camps for teenagers

English is taught using the communicative approach, where students are encouraged to be active participants in the classroom. The syllabus is based on the very latest ESL materials and text books, with the use of supplementary materials gathered from a wide range of sources including newspapers, magazines, films, radio and the internet. Our teachers adapt many of these authentic materials to suit the level and characteristics of each particular class.

Task-based learning also features in the programme, which means learners are actively involved in improving their English skills whilst working cooperatively with other students to acquire new knowledge in their areas of interest.

All students have 2 morning classes for the main syllabus, and an afternoon class where the four skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening are developed.

Metro teachers have a broad range of teaching experience, and have access to the latest educational resources and facilities. We believe in providing our teachers with the best training available and maintain an ongoing regular professional development programme.

Sydney offers many comfortable and relatively cheap types of accommodation. Younger students usually live with a homestay family, and older students often live in share accommodation or a small studio apartment. Sydney boasts many large old victorian terraces which have a garden, as well as modern houses with apartments.

Homestay:
A homestay is where international students stay with a local family during the course of their studies. This is an excellent opportunity to improve English skills if required, get to see life in an Australian family and learn more about the Australian way of life and culture.

Students will be welcomed as a member of the family and do things the whole family does, often including your own washing and cleaning! You can choose to have all your meals with the family or opt to buy your own food, in which the price would be different.

Share Accommodation:
Probably the most popular option for students is to rent a house or room in a house. This offers you freedom to come and go as you please, cook your own meals and live as you want to without having to abide by anybody else's rules. One of the best ways to save money is to rent a house with other friends who are also students or backpackers, which is called a share house. You can then share the bills and cleaning costs with your house-mates and if necessary put money together to buy furniture.

There are many ways of finding share accommodation, from national newspapers to noticeboards in backpackers and international colleges around Australia. You can rent houses, apartments or townhouses and rooms from a real estate agent or private owners, many of whom advertise in the national newspapers.

Metro College is centrally located in Redfern, an inner city suburb, right next to the Central Business District, and directly across the road from a major railway station. Our multi-storey campus is situated in a landmark Sydney building and features spacious classrooms with spectacular city views, as well as world class facilities.

Sydney is a city, world famous for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2003 Rugby World Cup, and the perfect choice for studying. It is a beautiful, safe city, well known for its friendly people, clean air and cosmopolitan lifestyle.

Bondi Beach:
Metro Sydney is about 25 minutes by bus from Bondi Beach. Bondi one of the most famous clean beaches in the world. People swim at the beach in Australia year round, though it gets a bit cold during the winter. The sand is white and clean, and the water is clear.

Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour and the Opera House:
Metro Sydney is a 10 minute bus / train ride or 30 minute walk to Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour and the world famous Sydney Opera House.

Parks and Gardens:
Large, well-maintained parks and gardens are scattered throughout the city. Many people relax in parks on their lunch-break or use parks for recreation (such as picnics, cycling, walking or roller-blading) on the weekend. Some of the most beautiful parks in Sydney include Hyde Park (see photo below), The Botanical Gardens and Centennial Park. Hyde Park is in the middle of the CBD and is only 10 minutes walk from Metro Sydney.