English Language & TESOL Courses
CRICOS Provider Number 02623G RTO Number 91109
About UsInternational House Sydney is one of Australia’s most highly regarded English language and Teacher Training centres. Established in 2001, International House Sydney is an industry leader in both teaching English to international students and training teachers to lead those classrooms.
English language ability is seen as a key step in establishing and developing a successful career in the globalised world. International House Sydney offers a great opportunity to achieve individual student goals with English. With a great range of English programs taught by experienced and highly trained teachers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, students will be assured of a rewarding experience.
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Our FacilitiesOur classrooms are custom built for language teaching and TESOL training. They are spacious, comfortable and well-equipped with modern audio visual equipment. Our students and trainees also have access to computers and Wi-Fi throughout the centre, and study rooms for self access. In addition, we provide a lounge area and kitchen facilities for our students’ comfort.
Our LocationWe are located in the heart of vibrant and multicultural Sydney, within walking distance of public transport, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, Chinatown and Sydney’s best shopping and entertainment.
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Sydney Harbour
Bridge
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Tower
Town Hall
King St
Kent St
York St
George St
Pitt St
Kent St
Clarence St
Pitt St
Druitt St Park St
Market St
QVB10 min
10 min
5 min
7 min
20 min15 min
Hyde Park
10 minChinatown
For many schools, an hour of instruction equals 45 or 50 minutes. At International House Sydney, an hour of classroom instruction equals 60 minutes. Our Intensive courses give you 1,500 minutes per week. Compared to many schools, students receive up to 3 hours more classroom instruction per week at IH Sydney, allowing students to progress and gain fluency much faster.
We offer Flexible Learning, allowing Semi Intensive students to move between morning and evening and back again.
Intensive and Flexible Semi Intensive Courses with Desired Outcomes
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Intensive Courses 25 hours per week
› General English
› Cambridge Preparation: PET, FCE, CAE & CPE
› IELTS Academic Preparation EAP
Semi Intensive Courses 20 hours per week
› General English › Cambridge Preparation
PET, FCE, CAE & CPE › IELTS Academic Preparation › Speaking & Pronunciation
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
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Intensive Courses
Semi Intensive Courses
Reference Course Levels at International House Sydney
IELTS CEFR GE IELTS Academic (EAP) Cambridge Teacher Training Younger Learners
9C2 8
7 C1 IELTS Academic 2 CAE
Cert IV TESOL
6 Advanced
B2 FCE5 Upper IntermediateIELTS Academic 1
4 B1 Intermediate
3 Pre Intermediate
A22 Elementary
1 A1
Cert IV TESOL
CPE CELTA & DELTA
PET
J-Shine / ETYL (TECSOL)
Course Outcomes Aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference, our courses are based on the latest professional research, with an emphasis on real-life communication skills: developing speaking, writing, reading and listening skills while improving practical understanding of grammar, vocabulary and functional language.
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Learn English.
CRICOS course code: 062541B
Entry Criteria:Key Features:Comprising five practical, skills-based papers in:
› Reading, writing, use of English (grammar), listening and speaking
› Practical, real-life writing tasks including writing business letters and reading authentic texts to build vocabulary
› Professional interview techniques
› Carefully developed exam techniques and independent study skills
› Certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge after passing the Cambridge exam
Course Start & Duration: › Course duration is 2-12 weeks of study for
each level. We offer 5 levels from Elementary to Advanced
› Start every Monday except public holidays and Christmas break
Levels of Study:
Courses Features: › Own personalised timetable to focus on individual
weak areas and challenge strengths
› Develop and gain fluency faster by tailoring your schedule to your specific levels and needs
› Choose our Intensive course, study on Fridays, and boost your English even further
General English
Elementary Pre Intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced
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MONDAY5 hours
FRIDAY5 hours
TUESDAY5 hours
THURSDAY5 hours
3 hours
2 hours
EVENING
MORNING
My Timetable
MONDAY4 hours
Speaking Classaccordingto my level
Listening Classaccordingto my level
Reading Classaccordingto my level
Writing Classaccordingto my level
Speaking Classaccordingto my level
Listening Classaccordingto my level
Reading Classaccordingto my level
Writing Classaccordingto my level
TUESDAY4 hours
WEDNESDAY4 hours
THURSDAY4 hours
FRIDAY4 hours
3 hours
1 hour
Electives
WEDNESDAY5 hours
General English classPre Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Grammar, Vocabulary & Skills
General English classPre Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Grammar, Vocabulary & Skills
Electives
Electives
Cambridge Exam Preparation
Exam Min.Entry Level ApproximateIELTS Score
ApproximateExit Level
PET Strong Pre Int 3.5 4.5 (B1)
FCE Upper Int 5.0 5.5 (B2)
CAE Advanced 6.0 6.5 (C1)
CPE Strong Advanced 7.0 7.5 (C2)
Preliminary English Test PET CRICOS course code: 090309M First Certificate in English FCE CRICOS course code: 065635E Certificate in Advanced English CAE CRICOS course code: 070829G Certificate of Proficiency in English CPE CRICOS course code: 090310G
Cambridge English exams are accepted by over 15,000 universities, employers and governments around the world. The Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) accepts Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) scores for most visa applications.
International House Sydney is an authorised Cambridge Test Centre. Students are able to take the Cambridge exam throughout the year.
Our courses provide the perfect learning environment with motivating lessons, high quality teachers, flexible study options and new friends from all over the world.
Key Features: › Increasing English language skills in the key IELTS
test areas: writing, speaking, listening and reading
› Developing familiarity with the IELTS test format, testing and exam preparation
› Practicing a range of test-taking strategies within set time limits
Key Features: › Examination skills
› Academic research skills and study skills
› Academic vocabulary, writing, listening and reading skills
› Oral presentation skills and tutorials
Course Entry Criteria Exit Level
IELTS 1 Strong Intermediate or IELTS score of 4.5 IELTS 5.5-6.0
IELTS 2 Upper Intermediate or IELTS score of 5.5 IELTS 6.0 or above
Course Entry Criteria Exit Level
EAP 1 Strong Intermediate or IELTS score of 4.5 IELTS 5.5-6.0
EAP 2 Upper Intermediate or IELTS score of 5.5 IELTS 6.0 or above
Semi Intensive IELTS Academic Preparation IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English test recorgnised worldwide. Over 1.7 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment, prepare for the general or academic modules of the IELTS exam to enter an Australian university, or for immigration purposes.
Intensive IELTS Academic Preparation English for Academic Purposes EAP
By taking this course, students can gain direct entry to one of our 35+ pathway partners for further studies, without needing to take the IELTS exam. A list of our current partners can be found on our website.
CRICOS course code: 062542A
CRICOS course code: 062542A
Course Start & Duration: › Course duration is 2-24 weeks of study
› Start every Monday except public holidays and Christmas break
Course Start & Duration: › Course duration is 12 weeks for each level
› Start every Monday except public holidays and Christmas break
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Teach EnglishOur Approach Our Teacher Training courses are developed in conjunction with leading schools, universities, governments and other organisations, providing our graduates with a competitive edge and allowing them greater choice of employment, study and other opportunities worldwide.
Course DevelopmentThe course covers classroom techniques, awareness and analysis of language, how to teach skills, planning and resourcing, and further develops teaching techniques and professionalism. Highly practical in nature, the course provides participants not only with an understanding of communicative teaching methodologies, but also the opportunity to put these into practice by teaching real students in classes.
Our Teachers and TrainersOur teachers and trainers come from diverse backgrounds. As a minimum, all teachers hold a university degree and an accredited TESOL qualification. Most importantly, all of our teachers and trainers are passionate about what they do - they love teaching and the English language! They are dynamic, dedicated and professional.
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Key Features: › Internationally recognised qualification
› High job prospects as IH Sydney has an internal recruitment system
› 2 weeks optional graduate internship
› No previous teaching experience required
› Develops job ready skills
Upon successful completion of the course, graduates receive the prestigious CELTA certificate issued by the University of Cambridge. The course covers classroom techniques, awareness and analysis of language, how to teach skills, planning and resourcing, and further develops teaching techniques and professionalism.
This course is suitable for Native or Near-Native English speakers who want to work in private language schools around the world. Successful graduates of the Cambridge CELTA course may choose to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards the Certificate IV in TESOL.
Course Details: › 4 weeks full time or 10 weeks part time
› 120 class hours (100% attendance is required)
› An additional 120 hours of reading, lesson preparation and assignments
› Entry criteria: Non-native speakers with an overall IELTS 7.5 level of English
› Please check our website for course start dates
Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (DELTA) Delivered in collaboration with International House London and the British Council, Distance Delta is a blended online and face-to-face professional development course for experienced teachers wishing to progress further in IELT.
Cambridge CELTA
Cambridge DELTA
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Key Features: › Practical skills to teach children
› Knowledge of how children learn at different ages: 4-6 years, 7-9 & 10-12 years
› Classroom management techniques
› Using songs, games, story telling, craft, puppets and rhymes in the younger learners classroom
› Planning a series of lessons
English for Teaching Younger Learners TECSOL This course prepares students who have an Intermediate level of English or above to teach English to children aged 4 to 12 years. It develops students’ own English language skills, and covers teaching methodology and activities with an emphasis on communicative ability from an early age.
CRICOS course code: 053722E
Course Details: › Starts every Monday except public holidays and
Christmas break
› 4 weeks full time, Mon – Fri, 20 hours per week
› Optional: 2 weeks of work experience in a a preschool
› Entry Criteria: Intermediate level
› Assessment based on teaching practice, presentations and overall performance in classroom activities. There is no final exam
› J-SHINE qualification available: add extra subjects in Japanese and work experience at a preschool
Key Features: › Teaching speaking, writing, reading and
listening skills
› Planning and evaluating lessons
› Evaluating TESOL teaching materials for classroom use
› Managing the English language classroom and the teaching and learning environment
› Understanding different learner styles and motivation for teaching
› Six hours observation of qualified teachers
› Six hours of observed and assessed teaching practice
Certificate IV in TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages This highly practical course introduces the current teaching methods, practical teaching ideas and a range of TESOL resources and lets you obtain a government accredited and internationally recognised certificate to teach English to adults. Furthermore, it is designed for non-native speakers who want to enter the English language teaching profession, whether they have any teaching experience or not.
CRICOS course code: 086290G
Course Details: › Starts every Monday except public holidays and
Christmas break
› 8 weeks full time, Mon – Fri, 5 hours per day
› 2 weeks optional graduate internship
› 200 class hours plus 210 hours self study through online learning
› Entry Criteria: Upper Intermediate level
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DUAL Qualification: Certificate IV in TESOL & English for Teaching Younger Learners TECSOL Get dual qualifications in both Certificate IV in TESOL and ETYL in 10 weeks. This double qualification gives you the knowledge and skills to teach both adult and younger learners with greater speed and at less cost than if undertaken as separate courses.
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StudyToursMost groups prefer a combination of part time English lessons and half day excursions. We are happy to tailor a program to suit your specific requirements or to make recommendations based on our knowledge and experience.
Our Study Tour Coordinator will organise every component of your program and will assist your group leader in liaising between students, teachers, and accommodation provider to ensure that your students have a great time.
Social ActivitiesWhen you study with us, it’s not all hard work! We offer a wide variety of free activities during the week and excursions on the weekend.
International House Sydney organises free activities for students every week, and day trips to explore the areas surrounding Sydney every weekend. You will find our program a great way to see Sydney, practice your English and make lifelong friends.
Other Services
› Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
› Accommodation › Airport transfer › Job seminars › Academic counselling
Other Services
›(OSHC)
› Accommodation › Airport transfer › Job seminars › Academic counselling
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The Best Nationality Mix in AustraliaWith classmates from all over the world, students not only enhance their English skills, they also experience a variety of cultures.
32% Asia
15% Latin
America
3% Middle East
& Africa
50% Europe
Ana Paula from BrazilCERT IV in TESOL & ETYLDual Qualification My overall impression is excellent! The school is very well organized and the teachers are well prepared.
Seonyeong from Korea CERT IV in TESOL I learned so many things that I can use in my future classes. It was a really good opportunity to take the TESOL course at IH Sydney.
Tiburce from New CaledoniaIntensive IELTS/ EAPI went to the Intensive IELTS/ EAP to prepare for the IELTS exam, and now I am able to speak English fluently. I am grateful to my teacher who helped me with my weaknesses in English.
Vidaly from Laos General English
I think I have made the right choice to study at IH Sydney because the teachers
are experienced in teaching and I can now speak English confidently.
Petr from Czech RepublicCAE PreparationWe practice grammar, discuss actual topics and focus on exam techniques.Our teacher encourages us and helps us with any questions we have.
Our students come from the following regions:
Thailand & Southeast Asia Switzerland Spain & Portugal Korea Japan
Brazil
Italy, France & Belgium
Czech, Slovakia,
Poland & Hungary
Colombia & Other Spanish Speaking
Latin American Countries
Other
Countries
7%
8%
12%
10%
12%
9% 14% 12% 6% 10%
English Language Course
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