Founded in 2004, Canterbury Language Academy (CLA) is one of the leaders in international language education in Sydney Australia. A proud part of Canterbury Education Group, we are a dynamic and well run English language institution.
Over the past 10 years, Canterbury Language Academy has provided professional English language training to thousands of international students from over 30 countries around the world.To support the high quality of our English programs, we provide students with an up-to-date, ‘live’ progressive curriculum which is constantly updated based on student and teacher feedback. This allows for interesting and effective teaching methodologies and a caring and friendly teaching approach from all teachers and staff. Every student is treated as an individual learner and not just as a member of a class. Our friendly, experienced and caring teachers and staff are always focused on every student’s learning goals.
Our modern campus is conveniently located close to Central railway and bus stations, Darling Harbor, Chinatown and the centre of Sydney City. Students will find major universities, sport facilities, libraries, restaurants, cinemas, cafes, shopping, and museums all within walking distance in most cases.

While you are studying with us, you will experience enjoyable and memorable extracurricular activities, creating lifelong memories. Every 5 weeks there is a school wide excursion to one of Sydney’s famous tourist attractions including a lesson and review the next day.

We also provide counseling on all matters related to student life in Australia and can organise safe and affordable accommodation, for you if you wish.

All in all, Canterbury Language Academy will make your language learning experience a very productive, unique and rewarding one.
Language learning is a complex activity which requires a professional approach. Canterbury Language Academy pays special attention to creating a formal learning environment in the school.

Over the years, we have established a reputation for excellent standards of teaching, combined with personal care and attention, as well as a truly warm and friendly atmosphere, all at sensible prices.

Our General English course is intended for students wishing to learn English for a variety of different purposes. All four macro-skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening will be studied. There are no requirements for entry to this course. Students will be tested on arrival and placed in the level which is most suitable for their current proficiency. Students can begin their course on any Monday. Students receive 20 course hours as face to face teaching weekly plus 5 hours of optional self study at the campus on Fridays.

6 levels of General English classes range from elementary to advanced.

Each level usually takes 12 weeks to complete.

•   Elementary
•   Pre-intermediate
•   Intermediate
•   Upper-intermediate
•   Pre-advanced
•   Advanced

Students are assessed weekly through regular progress testing.

The school is modern and well-equipped, with a wide range of facilities including spacious classrooms, library, computer laboratories, student area with vending machines and a kitchen with microwaves and refrigerators. All our classrooms are designed and equipped according to the latest industry standards to make the learning process productive and enjoyable. In the computer lab, you can take the opportunity to further your studies. We also provide students with FREE High Speed Wireless Internet access.

The student cafeteria & lounge has a big screen television, DVD, games, table tennis and different literature for relaxation during breaks.

Sporting facilities in the parks near the school include an Olympic size swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts to name a few.

At Canterbury Language Academy, we believe that cultural and social activities contribute greatly to a student’s language learning success. Our social activities give students an opportunity to practice English in real situations, experience Australian culture and make many new friends in the school from around the world and socially in Australia.

The leisure, sports and social activities are selected on the basis of providing a program with the widest possible appeal to the majority of students, both during the day and in the evenings. Every week our dedicated social program coordinator plans a selection of sporting, sightseeing, cultural and social events and activities. Some of the events and activities are free of charge and others incur an entrance fee.
•   Excursions to places of interest in and around Sydney.
• Curriculum based Excursions, such as trips to the State Library/Universities for EAP classes or Topic-based excursions for General English.
•   Weekend trips outside Sydney. (The Blue Mountains, The Snowy Mountains, The Hunter Valley)
•   Parties, Thursday movie nights on in the Lounge room, quiz nights and End of Curriculum FREE Barbecues.
•   Sports events like soccer, volleyball, swimming and tennis.

These are planned in advanced so students have every possibility to attend and have great weekends, especially in the first few weeks when the students have few contacts and friends outside of CLA itself.