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Byron Bay English Language School

Byron Bay English Language School

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School Info

Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 600students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes! Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ballina
  • Telephone
  • +61 2 6680 8253
  • Fax
  • +61 2 6680 8390
  • Address
  • 5/1 Carlyle Street, Byron Bay, NSW 2481

Options

  • Rural
  • Homestay
  • Off-campus Residence
  • Private language school
  • Conditional Admission (0)

Introducation

Why This School?

  • - Academic Focus - we are proud of our ability to give students high quality English language instruction. We do this in two ways: • Small class sizes – there is a maximum of 15 – average 12 students in each class • Teacher selection - we are able to choose excellent teachers. Well-qualified and Experienced teachers.
    - Provides all types of Accommodation - Great Location; Byron Bay - Friendly People & Staff
    - Cambridge Authorized Exam Centre

Byron Bay English Language School About the

  • The Byron Bay English Language School (BBELS) opened in 1998 with the aim of providing high quality English Language tuition in a beautiful and natural environment and to compliment this educational experience with a range of activity options.   BBELS has helped thousands of students from many countries to improve their English skills. We are very proud of the high quality of our academic and support services.

Conditional admission

  • -       No complete beginners

    -       Intermediate and above to join the Exam preparation courses

    -       BBELS Job Club

Programs

Course Information

  • Focus of Study : 
    Classes focus on effective communication in English. Teachers use modern texts, audio/CD, video/DVD, local media and internet to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will also be given regular homework and do excursions to local attractions and cultural events as part of your studies.

    Curriculum : 
    At the end of every 4 week General English block, you will be tested to check your progress.
     
    Intermediate to Advanced level students also join our Electives program. Electives run for 4 weeks. Students choose their elective class in week 1 of each 4 week General English study block. Electives classes run every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from (1.30 - 3pm). Students choose classes that focus on their needs or interests. These include Vocabulary & Speaking, Grammar, Australian studies, Cinema studies, Work & Hospitality, wellness plus many more.


    Classroom Hour :
    9am - 10.30am
    11am - 12.30pm
    1.30pm - 3.00pm

Course Information

Class size 11 average, 15 max Students Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52 Weeks
Course Level 6 VISA Info Acceptance letter issue
Minimum age 16 Accommodation Homestay, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

2025-01-27 2025-01-20 2025-01-13 2025-01-06
2024-12-30 2024-12-23 2024-12-16 2024-12-09
2024-12-02 2024-11-25 2024-11-18 2024-11-11
2024-11-04 2024-10-28 2024-10-21 2024-10-14
2024-10-07 2024-09-30 2024-09-23 2024-09-16
2024-09-09 2024-09-02 2024-08-26 2024-08-19
2024-08-12 2024-08-05 2024-07-29 2024-07-22
2024-07-15 2024-07-08 2024-07-01 2024-06-24
2024-06-17 2024-06-10 2024-06-03 2024-05-27
2024-05-20 2024-05-13 2024-05-06 2024-04-29
2024-04-22 2024-04-15 2024-04-08 2024-04-01
2024-03-25 2024-03-18 2024-03-11 2024-03-04
2024-02-26 2024-02-19 2024-02-12 2024-02-05
2024-01-29 2024-01-22 2024-01-15 2024-01-08
2024-01-01 2023-12-25 2023-12-18 2023-12-11
2023-12-04
※ From the Course Starting Dates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52Weeks(month) Choose

Fees

Tuition

School's Admin fee (AUD)$ 220
Tuition
1 ~ 4 Week 5 ~ 12 Week 13 ~ 24 Week 25 ~ 36 Week 37 ~ 52 Week
(AUD)$ 385 / Week (AUD)$ 375 / Week (AUD)$ 365 / Week (AUD)$ 355 / Week (AUD)$ 345 / Week
Week Week Week Week Week

Accomodation

Housing Placement fee (AUD)$ 220
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence
Weekly (AUD)$ 260 (AUD)$ 170

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Housing option

Location

Accommodation

  • Homestay 
    Homestay is accommodation with a local family. This is a great way to experience local "Aussie" hospitality and use your English in a day to day environment. Most families are located approximately 10 - 20 minutes bike ride from the school. Bus transport is also available. Internet is available in most families.
    Homestay accommodation includes:
     
     * single room with desk
     * 2 meals per day on week days
     * 3 meals per day on the weekends
     * use of laundry facilities
     
    Minimum stay: 2 weeks
    Homestay Placement fee: $220
    Homestay: $260 per week
    Premium Homestay: $290 per week - includes use of a private bathroom
    Twin Homestay: $200 per week
    Breakfast Only Homestay: $210 per week
    Christmas Week Surcharge: $60

    Student Houses
    We offer students the chance to live with other BBELS students in furnished apartments and houses in Byron Bay. All houses are within 10 minutes bike ride to the school with most located at a maximum of 10 minutes walk.
     
    Students share the kitchen and laundry facilities. WiFi and bed linen are also provided free of charge.
     
     BBELS Student House Photobook
     BBELS Student Houses Information
     
    Videos: Electra : Comet : Constellation
    BBELS Student House Fees
    Placements fee - all rooms per person $220
     
    - Single room - $220 per week - April to August
    - Single room - $250 per week - Sept to March
    - Twin room - $170 per week
    - Double room - $340 per week
    - Double room with ensuite - $360 per week
     
    Bond $200 - refundable after inspection of the room at checkout, subject to compliance with our student house guidelines and regulations.
    Maintenance Fee $30
    Deluxe Student House with private bathroom
    Single Room - $300 per week
    Double Room - $400 per week


     

Surrounding Area

  • The school campus is located in the central part of Byron Bay, 2 minutes walk from the bus stop- Map. We occupy a two storey building in Jonson Lane. Access is also available from Carlyle Street. Cafe Oska and some accommodation are also part of our school premises. Outside the 5 ground floor classrooms there is a sheltered outdoor garden area for students to relax, eat lunch and enjoy conversations with other students. The first floor includes 8 classrooms, an indoor common area, a semi commercial kitchen, some dormitory accommodation and two balcony areas.

Facilities

  • Our school BBELS has 14 comfortable air-conditioned classrooms. There is a large covered outdoor common space and upstairs balcony which we also use for conversation groups and our famous Friday night BarBQ's. TV/video facilities are also used in classrooms.

Activity

  • So we have a dedicated activities service for our students. Max Donati is a long term resident of Byron Bay. His knowledge and experience is something that BBELS students greatly appreciate. Max loves golf, swimming, beach volleyball and poker. He is also a fluent Italian speaker, a gifted musician (guitar and vocals) as well as an Australia Croquet champion.
     
    Every month we publish our Activity Schedule to outline the activities and excursions (free and paid) that are provided each day of the week. Additionally there are other activities published each week - new ones - that were not published on the monthly schedule. These include:

     surfing » diving » horse riding
    » sky dive » salsa » camping trips
    » sea kayaking » hang gliding » golf
    » yoga » masage course » beauty therapy
    » drum classes » guitar/singing » mountain biking
    » bush walking » shopping trips » card nights


National Mix

  • France 1%, Germany 2%, Spain 9%, Italy 2%, Belgium 2%, Portugal 1%, Czech Republic, Chile 3%, Colombia 1%, Saudi Arbia 1%, Netherlands 5%, Reunion Island 1%, Japan 23%, Switzerland 33%, Brazil 8%, Taiwan 2%, Korea 6%

Getting to the school from the airport

  • Free Airport Pick up: 4 or more weeks Full-time enrolments

    From Brisbane, Gold Coast and Ballina airports

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