Programs – Minimum study period is 2 weeks

GENERAL ENGLISH

Start Dates 2007

We prefer students to start on the Mondays listed below. These are the start dates for our 5 week General English courses. Students are able to start on any Monday if it is not possible to start on the dates listed below.

General English - Full Time
Students attend 3 hour morning class from 9.00 am to 12.30 am, 90 minutes of tuition 1.30 - 3.00 pm.. Classes focus on effective communication in English. Teachers use modern texts, audio / videotapes, local newspapers and magazines to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Duration: 2 - 48 weeks

General English - Part Time

Elementary to Advanced students attend 3 hour morning class from 9.00 am to 12.30 am. During busy periods, some classes may be scheduled for afternoons. Duration: 2 - 12 weeks. Price: $260 per week

Cambridge FCE or CAE
Cambridge examinations provide successful students with an internationally recognised certificate of English language proficiency. Our course prepares students for the FCE and CAE Cambridge Examinations held each year in March, June and December. CAE and FCE classes are conducted separately. Focus is on speaking, reading, listening and writing and includes a full practise test under exam conditions. Duration: 12 weeks: March and September , 10 weeks: January

English plus Learn to Surf
Learn to surf while you study. Students study part-time English and join a 2 week learn to surf course for 4 afternoons (2 hours) per week.
This course is only for BBELS language school students. Our professional surfing school provides surfboard/body-board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen and transport. It's great fun and very safe!  Duration: 2 weeks
Start dates:: First Monday of every month ONLY

ENGLISH PLUS DIVING
Students attend SSI or PADI dive courses each afternoon - minimum level required pre-intermediate. Students with a lower level of English may complete a course using manuals in their own language.  Duration: 2 weeks

ENGLISH + ACTIVITIES
Students study part time English every morning and do 4 afternoon activities each week. Students take part in activities to motivate the use of their English skills in our community as well as experiencing some of the wonderful things our town has to offer.
These activities include: sea-kayaking with dolphins, surfing, bush walking, mountain biking, yoga, golf, make / learn didjeridoo, visits to studios of local artists / musicians, river canoeing, bingo, art classes, dolphin and whale watching, massage courses, horse riding, jewellery classes, trapeze lessons, etc. Duration: 2 - 4 weeks

English + Music
Students can learn most musical instruments (guitar, piano, drums, saxophone etc) by studying at the Byron Bay Academy of Music situated opposite the school. Three individual lessons (60 minutes) per week are included in this program.
Duration: 2 - 4 weeks or longer courses by request.

One to One
Small classes. The school offers individual tuition if a student is requires to compliment a General English course with some English for Special Purpose e.g. IELTS, business, tourism, computers, art, music etc. The school recommends a maximum of two hours per day face to face tuition.

Teen Programs
Small classes. The school offers "Summer camp" style programs for international teenagers. Minimum age is 14 years. The program is available in July and August only for a maximum of 4 weeks.
The program includes part time General English every weekday from 9.00am - 12.30pm with afternoon activities. Home-stay is compulsory for students attending these courses. Price includes all airport transfers, materials, supervision, activities, tuition and home-stay with all meals.

Primary / High Schools
Small classes. Children and teenagers can enrol in the Byron Bay Primary or High schools! Many international students complete the Higher School Certificate (HSC) to enter universities and tertiary institutions in Australia and overseas

This is a great way for families to enjoy a real Australian experience. Parents can study at BBELS while children can attend the local schools. Students may apply for Kindergarten to Year 6 (primary school) or Year 7 -12 (high school) and a parent must live with their child for the period of enrolment in primary school; this is a condition of enrolment for NSW Government schools.

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