Learn English in Melbourne, Australia

Lyceum English Language Australia, Melbourne:
Lyceum English Language Australia is a nationally recognised language school for adults located in Melbourne, Victoria, Eastern Australia. We focus on friendly small group lessons, native speaking teachers and a welcoming environment. At Lyceum English Language Australia students learn English using the highly successful communicative method. We have been teaching languages since 1991, and with such a wealth of experience, Lyceum offers excellence. National and State recognition of the courses we teach is organised through government bodies including the Office of Training and Tertiary Education, the Australian Qualifications Framework Advisory Board, and the Victorian Registration & Qualifications Authority. Lyceum is an active member of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET). Our courses in English are also approved by the Department of Education.

Come to learn English at Lyceum in Melbourne, Australia, and enjoy the climate and lifestyle of one of the world's most beautiful cities. With a population of 3.8 million people, Melbourne offers a vibrant, modern cultural mix catering to all ages and interests.

Teaching method:
Our teaching approach is communicative and topic-based. You will learn English in ways that are practical so you will be able to use your new skills anywhere. Beginners will learn quickly how to survive and thrive in an English speaking environment, for work, study and leisure.

At higher levels you will become able to discuss current affairs and social, political and economic issues confidently and successfully. At all levels students will learn something about Australian culture and way of life. As part of your courses you will learn about the history, literature, film and arts of Australia and your teachers will include activities and excursions outside the classroom as part of your course.

All our teachers speak English as their first language and they are highly qualified and experienced in teaching international students. Our teachers provide classes which are culturally enriching and carefully tailored to the interests of international students.

Teachers are chosen not only for their skill in teaching but also for their warm and engaging personal manner. They bring a fun approach to the learning experience, supporting their students with empathy and kindness while ensuring that students make speedy and thorough progress with their language acquisition.

At Lyceum high quality is assured with a unique approach to structuring the course. Teachers work as a team, consulting one another and planning so as to give you a great and comprehensive course full of variety.

English Language Courses:
- General English courses
- Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced Levels
- IELTS exam preparation

Lyceum's English programs offer 20 hours of tuition each week in small class groups.

* On your first day you will spend your first hour doing short written and oral tests to help us establish your level in English, and then follow on to orientation.

We are Unique:
We combine the teaching of English to students of non-English speaking backgrounds during the day with the teaching of six languages other than English to Australian students in the evenings (LOTE). Practice your English with our LOTE students who study at the same school. Form friendships and benefit from this wonderful intercultural experience.

We can arrange to pick you up from the airport and can assist with your requirements for accommodation.

We recommend homestay as the preferred accommodation as living with Australians and practising English within the household will help you form great friendships which will make your language skills richer. With homestay most meals are provided.

You will also find that our friendly staff will be more than happy to answer your questions and assist you to settle into living and learning in Australia. You will be provided with free email and high speed internet access so that you can stay in touch with your family and friends and also so that you can progress with your learning of English and planning for activities in Australia.

Most of our visitors choose either Homestay or Hostel accommodation. Please ask for more information regarding hotel, guesthouse or apartment accommodation.

Prices quoted may be seasonally adjusted. You must book homestay accommodation at least 14 days before your arrival in Melbourne. The minimum period for homestay accommodation is 2 weeks.

Homestay:
Staying with a homestay family (single room accommodation, with breakfast & dinner Monday - Friday and all meals at weekends) is a great way to make Australian friends and practise your English.

At Lyceum we choose our homestay advisor very carefully to ensure that you get the best assistance and have the best experience of home life during your stay in Melbourne.

Airport Pickup:
If you wish to be met at the Airport, you will need to provide flight details (flight number, date and arrival time) at least 2 weeks before your arrival.

Lyceum's English Courses are at a fantastic location, on level 8, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne. It is the best possible location for an English Language centre, in the centre of Melbourne, the food, fashion, arts and sporting capital of Australia.

Learning is living and Lyceum English makes every effort to bring you and your new language skills into the rich world of Australian lifestyle, history and culture.

Your teachers will show you around Melbourne:
* visit charming shops and market places
* go to art galleries and town squares
* discuss the street art with your teacher
* practise your skills in enjoyable settings

Apart from your class outings, we will arrange an enjoyable variety of social, cultural and sporting activities for you to choose from. These outings provide excellent opportunities for getting together with your classmates, teachers and other Australians and practising your speaking skills as you enjoy and learn about our country and culture.

* Enjoy every moment of your time with us by being a part of: Learning about History and architecture
* Taking bush walks, visiting Kangaroos and Koalas, and more
* Cafes, restaurants and sport
* Lyceum Barbeques in the bush and parks

All students are encouraged to taste the excitement of life in Melbourne while studying. Teachers in every class will make sure that your study time is mixed with lots of opportunities to apply what you have learned in real life situations.

* Tour Melbourne's tallest and smallest buildings period by period
* Enjoy the lacework of lanes in the old CBD
* Sample the poems and songs of Melbourne's seafarers, convicts and settlers and contrast with the fabric of English heritage
* Admire the buildings of the colonial era
* Visit the old settler's cottages, the Queen Victoria site, the mission to the sailors and seafarers, the old port of Melbourne, the Melbourne Club and the German Settlement in Thomastown

Students are encouraged to form groups to go on outings. Information is posted in the school about many activities such as movies, open air cinema, theatre in the gardens, poetry in the pub, Jazz at the Zoo, Latin American dancing at St Kilda beach, live music around town, cheap eats or fine dining, football, rugby or soccer games and more... ours is a city of festivals, performances and exhibitions.

There is no end to the exciting places Melbourne offers to students of English to explore and enjoy.