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Embassy Sydney

 

Sydney is the cultural heart of Australia has so much to offer with its iconic buildings,
stunning harbour setting and world-famous surfing beaches, all within easy reach.
 
Located in the Darlinghurst neighbourhood, Sydney’s year round shared college campus is ideally situated near restaurants, bars, and attractions. Easy access to public transportation to famous sites. 

Quick Facts

Location: 63 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia

Dates available: 27 Jun - 08 Aug

Ages: 12 - 17

Accommodation: Homestay, Single and shared room

Emergency Number: +61 2 8066 7991

Living

  • Students are housed in pairs (twin rooms) or single room, with local host families
  • Students share bathroom with the homestay
  • Students receive half-board with their homestay family and eat lunch at the school
  • Homestay students travel independently via public transport to school
  • Students must bring their own beach towel

Food Options

Breakfast

Breakfast served at homestay 

Lunch

Lunch provided on campus 

Evening Meal

Dinner served at homestay

Snacks

There are several shops on campus where students can purchase snacks, confectionery and drinks.

Facilities

  • Laundry facilities available
  • Linen cleaning - changed weekly

Learning

  • Lessons are taught by professional and friendly English teachers
  • 16 x 1 hour lessons per week, morning or afternoon
  • Placement test on day 1 to ensure students are in a class of the appropriate level
  • Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
  • Classrooms have interactive whiteboards
  • Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate
  • Maximum 20 students per class

Programme Information

Arrival

Sunday. All airport transfers must be arranged by Embassy Summer.

Welcome

Airport transfer will meet/greet at the airport and take the students to their destination.
Students will be welcomed by their host families on arrival and will spend time getting to know their each other on their first evening. 
 
 

First Day

Monday (Testing & Induction or lessons) 

Activities

Activities will include half and full day (on the weekend) activities that focus on fun and popular local attractions

Excursions and Trips

HALF-DAY TRIPS

  • City Tour plus shopping
  • Sydney Harbour Tour
  • Bowling in Darling Harbour
  • Macquarie St and Art Gallery Tour
  • Harbour Bridge Pylon Climb

FULL-DAY EXCURSIONS

  • Bondi Beach
  • Bondi Beach Markets

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

  • Sydney Aquarium
  • Sydney Tower
  • Botanical Gardens

3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES

Extra

Each 14 night stay will include Daily activities and/or visits to popular locations, 2 half-day trips to other local places/cities of interest. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
 
Student may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in week 1, alternating weekly after that. 
 
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change. 
1- WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
MorningArrival in SydneyTesting & OrientationLessonsLessonsLessonsLessonsFull day trip to Bondi Beach
and Bondi Beach Markets
Lunch time  Break 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 min 
Afternoon City Tour plus shoppingSydney Harbour TourBowling in Darling HarbourMacquarie St
and Art Gallery Tour		Harbour Bridge
Pylon Climb		 
EveningFree time with host familyFree time with host familyFree time with host familyFree time with host familyFree time with host familyFree time with host family Free time with host family

 

See sample programme

2 - WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Morning
Full Day with Host family
 Lessons Lessons Lessons Lessons LessonsFull day trip to Bondi Beach
and Bondi Beach Markets
Lunch timeFree timeBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 min 
Afternoon 
Sydney Aquarium 
Sydney Tower 
Shopping at Haymarket 
Art Gallery and Botanical Gardens 
Graduation 
 
Evening 
Free time with host family 
Free time with host family Free time with host family Free time with host family Free time with host family Free time with host family 

Extra

 

 

3 - WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Morning
Full Day with Host family
 Lessons Lessons Lessons LessonsLessonsLuna park
Lunch timeFree timeBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 minBreak 60 min 
Afternoon 
Walk from Bronte to Coogee
Sydney Tower 
China Town and Haymarket
Graduation 
Pylon Climb and walk across the Harbour Bridge 
 
 
Evening 
Free time with host family 
Free time with host family Free time with host family Free time with host family Free time with host family Free time with host family 

See sample programme

Student Welfare

Our student support staff can help you with:

Student Services

  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Information about local services
  • Assistance with individual and personal problems
  • Emergency contact

Medical Information

If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help them to make an appointment. Group leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
 
Local Doctor: 
Oxford Village Medical Centre Oxford Village, Shop 18/63 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
 
Local Hospital:
St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
 
Local Dentist:
Darlinghurst Dental 30 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:

+61 430 199 771

Office Address




 

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