2. What does the Study Tour include?
Each English lesson runs for 3 hours and includes discussion and English practice. The course runs over 5 days. After each lesson you get a half hour break when you can go and buy some lunch nearby, then we go to one of our activities in the afternoon. The Study Tour includes the cost of the following activities and excursions:
* English lessons 8.30am to 11.30am for 5 days
* Activities from 12.00pm to 3.00pm
* Entry into the Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout
* Standard Sydney Opera House tour
* Standard Sydney Tower tour
* Entry into Sydney Wildlife World

3. What will I learn?
You'll learn General English conversation skills in an Australian environment. You'll make friends and learn a lot about Sydney and Australia.

4. Who will be the teacher?
We currently have 3 teachers available with more on the way. It could be Greg, Katrina or James, depending on availability.

5. Do you require payment in advance?
Yes. Like all education organisations, course payments must be received in advance of the course starting. This can either be a cheque made out in Australian Dollars to Adult English School, a bank transfer to our Australian account, or payment via PayPal online using a credit card. Proforma invoices can be issued if required. You can pay for your place in the course here.

6. How many people are in the class?
The Study Tour is a special course so we have a special room for it. The English Language Study Tour course can have a maximum of 15 students. We usually get about 8 to 10 people to the course.

7. Do you organise flights, accommodation, homestay, food, evening events, souvenirs, bus tours, day tours, travel itineraries...?
We organise the English classes in the morning and we accompany you to the place of the afternoon activity. After 3pm the time is yours to do whatever you wish. Having said that, you're welcome to attend a regular Tuesday event that we have in a local pub for people wanting to practice their English. 

Unfortunately we don't organise accommodation, flights or homestay. When you organise a hotel, backpacker or homestay accommodation, they can advise you of the best way to get from the airport to your accommodation. If you have further questions about this you can email us.

8. What's the best way to contact you?
The best way is via email. You can contact us online here. If your time zone is similar, you can call us during the day in Sydney on +61 2 9283 7032 or +61 404 257 387 between 12pm and 2pm AEST. The time in Sydney is: 

9. What additional costs would I expect in Sydney?
Here are some example prices as of September 2008
Train and bus fares - $3 to $6 in Sydney city
Monorail $5 round trip
Buying from restaurants:         Breakfast $10, Lunch $10, Dinner $20
Souvenirs - Small things made in China - from $5. Small things made in Australia - from $20
Accommodation from $50 per day.
Standard prices: Bag of 10kg rice - $18. Coffee in a cafe $4.50. Bottle of milk $2.50. Loaf of Bread $3.00. Takeaway Chicken and Cashew Nuts from a cheap Thai food court shop $5.

10. I'm a beginner. Can I still do the course? Do you have translators?
It depends on your level. If you can read this page you can do the course. You need to be able to read English aloud from an exercise sheet to be able to fully enjoy the class. If you have special language needs we may be able to find an interpreter for you at an additional cost. For example, we have a Taiwanese lady who can speak Mandarin and Spanish and an Indonesian lady who can speak Indonesian and Malay who would be able to sit with you during the lesson and answer any questions you have. Contact us to find out more.

11. I'm in Sydney for more than 1 week. What else do you have?
Please visit our main page to find out about our other short courses and private teachers here: Adult English School

12. I'm not in Sydney. Do you have this course where I live?
No, we only run the course in Sydney, Australia. You have to be in Sydney to do the course.

13. I want to do the course but I've lived in Sydney for awhile and have already seen those places. Do you have a special price just for the course?
We recommend you attend the General English Conversation Course which will take place the week after, in the evening. It contains similar exercises to the Study Tour course and is more suited to someone who has already been in Sydney for awhile. You can find out more here

14. I'm under 18. Can I join this course?
Yes. Other courses we run we recommend to people over the age of 18 as the topics are relevant to people pursuing a career. The English Language Study Tour is available for everyone, though most students are over 16. Please note that you must be over 18 to be able to join us at the pub on Tuesday night and you will need identification (ID)

15. I'm an agent. Do you have a special price for group bookings?
If you help a minimum of 5 students attend one study tour course, we have a special price for you. Please email us for conditions and details..

16. I'm already in Sydney. Can I come and see your classroom?
Yes. The best time to do this is between 12.30pm and 1.30pm Monday to Friday. Please Email us to book the day to make sure that James is there to meet you in person..

If you have any other questions, please contact us here.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!