Hostel facilities
- Modern, clean, multicultural, fun quality accommodation
- Fully-equipped large kitchen
- Cook for yourself or share with other residents
- TV lounge area and game room
- Internet café and WiFi network
- Laundry facilities
- Staff on-site
- City centre location, next door to school!
Base also has a partner pub right next door. Breakfast can be organised there at additional cost and meals can be purchased at discounted rates. The hostel also features a travel desk and activities are organised weekly, so students have a chance to get to know many people and make the best of their stay!
Bedroom
- Choice of 4-share, 6-share and 8-share dorms
- Okay to book individuals into share rooms (mixed dorms or girls only dorms are available.
- Bed linen provided
Location Map

Ideal for students who:
- Would like to meet travellers from all over the world
- Are staying for a few weeks only and would like to enjoy Sydney city centre in the afternoons, evenings and weekends
- Are more independent or well-travelled
Cost
Placement fee: | $230 |
Transfer from the airport to your Homestay (optional): | $145 |
4-share dorm: | $266/w |
6-share dorm: | $245/w |
8-share dorm: | $231/w |
6-8-share dorm – Girls only: | $238/w |
You will be able to walk to school and save on public transport but you will need to organise and pay for all your meals.
These rates are standard rates. Refer to our fees page for high season dates and rates.
Testimonials

The teachers are fully qualified and their style of teaching is excellent. They always do their best. I feel that they strongly support me. Continue Reading »
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“…the teachers always try to make the best class and the nationality mix is incredible!! Continue Reading »
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I like the nationality mix. It’s very interesting to meet people from different countries, different cultures, that’s very great. Continue Reading »
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I especially enjoyed the extra activities, because I could learn…skills which are very useful for your daily life in an English-speaking country. Continue Reading »
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Also, we’ve met a lot of cool people from around the world and made some new friends. I wouldn’t have had the possibility and this great experience without ELC. Continue Reading »
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In relation to my choosing ELC, I considered different aspects. My first requirement was credibility and ELC is recognised as Sydney’s best English School. Continue Reading »
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I think this class does not only develop teaching skills, it can help you to develop other skills also. After this class, I am sure I can be a good teacher. Continue Reading »
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…this school has the best location in the Sydney centre, and it is good for students to find transport, food and shops. Continue Reading »
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The college activities have been really well prepared for students who have come alone, since there is an activity monthly rostered which is guaranteed to keep you busy all day everyday. Continue Reading »
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…I feel as if I’m very privileged to study with a group of students from all around the world. Continue Reading »
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They are not just treat me as a student but more like a friend or relative. Continue Reading »
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I like the extra classes in the afternoon… They are very practical and interesting!!! Continue Reading »
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My afternoon teacher was great, his grammar class is interesting… when I was studying in his class grammar is easy to understand and is not boring. Continue Reading »
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The classes are very dynamic, and I have classmates from many different countries. Continue Reading »
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During my studies I was living in the student’s residence, very close to the school, which is a great and fun place to live. Continue Reading »
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I enjoy it because it’s a good school and has the best teachers. All teachers are native English speakers here. Continue Reading »
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…school excursion is one of my pleasures after school. You can make friends through a various kinds of activity. Continue Reading »
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“…many students come from different countries , it’s nice and we can join too many activities like a big family. Continue Reading »
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What I like at ELC is that there are various activities. After finishing classes, we can join the other optional classes and every week end there are different activities. Continue Reading »
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I have decided to join WTC too. After graduating this school, I’ll get some job information from the company. So I’m not worried about job hunting. Continue Reading »
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What language school should have, are good environment for studying. I reckon ELC has it.” Continue Reading »
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There are so many different nationalities, students are from everywhere, that’s amazing! Continue Reading »
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I also met a lot of students from different countries and learnt about their cultures too. It was my best time in Australia. Continue Reading »
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The school has a perfect location, close to everything, Town Hall train station, Darling Harbour, Restaurants, the city-center! Continue Reading »
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The classes are small so that makes it easier to improve your skills. Continue Reading »
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There are different programs, it is adapted to every character and level, every needs of each student Continue Reading »
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Thanks to ELC, I did not only improve my English, I discovered other languages, other ways of mind. Continue Reading »
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Teachers are cool, patient, they encourage everybody to participate and they support us. Continue Reading »
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The school has a good location, it is 5 minutes to Darling Harbour, in the city! Continue Reading »
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I improved so much my English and all the staff is so helpful and kind. Continue Reading »
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The extra-activities at English Language Company are very nice. Finally the location of the school is perfect, close to everything, right in the city-centre! Continue Reading »
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The courses are very interesting, interactive, organized and the teachers are very capable. Continue Reading »
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The General English course also helped me to be more confident and I’m now able to communicate easily with everybody. Continue Reading »
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It was a great community, everybody having the same goal, working for its own future and enjoying their trip in Oz. Continue Reading »
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Learning is fast because most classmates are at a similar level of communication, so do not be ashamed to speak English with mistakes. Continue Reading »
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Every topic was reviewed actively, which made it fairly easy to remember! Continue Reading »
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Previously I studied at other schools and I never really had as much fun as in ELC, I think this school has a high level of education and practical learning. Continue Reading »
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I improved my skills in term of vocabulary, grammar and every-day language. Continue Reading »
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Every day I feel more attraction and enthusiastic for learn more English and improve it. Continue Reading »
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My teacher always tries to improve my English and to find exactly how to help my English. If I have any problem with English, I always go to the Senior Teachers and they will help me. Continue Reading »
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I am very happy with my single room with ensuite in the Urbanest student residence. The room is very comfortable and makes my stay there very pleasant. Continue Reading »
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The atmosphere was amazing with good teachers, friendly students and interesting topics in the afternoon classes. Continue Reading »
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I believe that SWAP class will also guide me in the future Continue Reading »
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When I was doing the exam to get my level I was scared because I didn´t know enough English but now I´m able to write an article. I´m over the moon. The reason why I chose ELC. Continue Reading »
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ELC showed me that learning English can also be fun, meeting people from all over the world and learning about their cultures, and good times. Continue Reading »
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This is my second time that I am studying English in ELC and also ELC was the first step toward my further studies in Australia.” Continue Reading »
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ELC online is the best way for me to practice, especially the ‘use of English’ and ‘listening’ parts. Continue Reading »
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My Homestay mother achieved giving me a feeling of being welcome & home right from the first day of my stay here… which gave me a real insight in the “Aussie” life. Continue Reading »
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When I came to this college my English was not good, but after 10 weeks it had improved a lot. I feel this is because I’m not only taught by a native speaker, but also have many interesting extra class options to choose from. Continue Reading »
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For me the student house is perfect. I met lot of students from others countries and with different cultures. Now they are my friends and we do lot of things together. Continue Reading »
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Our teacher gave us a lot of attention and feedback on our weaknesses and progress so that we knew what to focus on. Continue Reading »
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At Urbanest I meet a lot of nice people from different countries and I improve my English very well. The members of staff are very friendly and helpful. For me it is an amazing accommodation. Continue Reading »
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I’ve met there a lot of people from different countries and some of them became my friends. I feel myself like at home and this is very important if you are alone abroad. Continue Reading »
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Not only for the fun that we had with our teacher in class, but also the professionalism and the quality of our lessons, which were very practical and entertaining. Continue Reading »
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Besides you’ve got heaps of fun doing its social activities allowing you to be among people from different countries while you enjoy being in Australia. Continue Reading »
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The course was really good and interesting and I really enjoyed my class. The teacher was really professional and I learnt a lot during these 3 months. Continue Reading »
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I really enjoyed staying at the student house as you can meet a lot of people upon your arrival and it is very close to the school. Continue Reading »
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I have been living with my Homestay for a year and a half…she’s a good cook! [She’s] So friendly, we go together to the beach on a Sunday morning. Continue Reading »
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The school is fantastic, with a nice environment, it is modern, and you have access to Internet and computers any time. Continue Reading »
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There are a lot of students from different countries and I am very happy with it…there are more than 5 nationalities in my classroom!! Continue Reading »
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I was happy to go to school here because we had a very good teacher. He motivated us and we had a great time. Continue Reading »
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I really like the teachers of this school, they are very passionate, active, motivated to teach English. Continue Reading »
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I think here we have a good nationality mix. Thanks to this, during the class, we haven’t learned only English, we have learned about culture and lifestyle. Continue Reading »
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My teacher is a very good teacher. He knows how to make the class interesting… Continue Reading »
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I am very happy with ELC, particularly with the teachers. They are very experienced and qualified! Continue Reading »