Last updated: 12 January 2018 FACT FILE 2017 SYDNEY MANLY WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR SYDNEY MANLY SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here An excellent location on the Manly beachfront opposite the sea Offers Intensive English evening classes Enjoy a 3-day surf camp or study English + Sur ng Visit nearby Shelly Beach, perfect for swimming, diving, and snorkelling Only a short ferry ride into Sydney City Location and contact information ADDRESS: 30-32 South Steyne, Manly, NSW, 2095 PHONE: +61 (0)2 9976 2422 FAX: +61 (0)2 9976 2433 EMERGENCY CONTACT: +61 (0)4 1948 3711 AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 1994 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 1994 School information SCHOOL DIRECTOR: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Susan Sharpe (Acting) 11 15 (Full time teachers: 5 10) Portuguese, Swedish All teachers have a university degree and a formal TESOL quali cation; many also have further quali cations. Accreditations and memberships Is this school an exam center?, it is not an exam center. Page 1
ABOUT THE SCHOOL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 2 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 9 (Classrooms without windows: 4) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: Air conditioning, Wi-Fi (free), computer lab/ multimedia center, library, self study center, vending machine, garden, games room, student lounge/ common room, fridge, microwave Airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service) EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: Airport transfer: $165; UPS: $450 NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: 18 LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced Orientation starts every Monday at 08:15. This includes registration, an introduction to the school, a placement test, a tour of the local area, and the distribution of class timetables. On their rst day, students are expected to bring all their Kaplan documents, their passport, e-visa, apartment bond (if necessary) a pen, and some paper. SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE Morning CLASS: 08:30-10:00 BREAK: 10:00-10:15 CLASS: 10:15-11:45 Afternoon CLASS: 12:30-14:00 BREAK: 14:00-14:15 CLASS: 14:15-15:45 SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE Morning class (Monday to Friday) N/A Afternoon class (Monday to Friday) N/A SCHOOL MATERIALS MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS: K +notes, K +tools, K +extra, Interactive whiteboards, TV in class, DVD in class IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT? IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE? (Price: $15/week ($360 max) Page 2
Courses and students COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 Vacation English, Intensive English, Intensive English Evening, IELTS Preparation, IELTS Preparation Evening, Cambridge Exam Preparation, Academic Semester, Academic Year English + Sur ng, IELTS Exam Preparation Evening 11 15 AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: 22 25 STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 35% / 22-25: 35% / 26-30: 15% / Over 30: 15% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Brazil, South Korea, Colombia, Japan, Germany, Slovakia, Thailand, Chile, Spain, Peru School location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 1 minute N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 5 minutes N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 10 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest hospital: 15 minutes 3 minutes 12 minutes N/A Time to the city center: N/A 45 minutes 50 minutes N/A AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: Sydney Airport Line or Number Cost Duration Airport to city center by bus: N/A N/A Airport to city center by train: T2 Airport line $18 15 minutes International train station to city center: N/A N/A N/A Page 3
ABOUT SYDNEY MANLY FAMOUS LANDMARKS: CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK: TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK: TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY: WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE? ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO: CITY PERSONALITY: Quarantine Station, rth Head, Shelly Beach, Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vegetarian Metro, ferry Surrounded by the world s best beaches, a pleasant mix of tourist hub and village feel, drenched in sun for 340 days of the year, home to a thriving alternative counter-culture, boasting a vibrant and dynamic night life Situated right by the beach Take a ferry out to the zoo and spend the day with the Australian wild life, watch a play or an opera at the iconic Sydney Opera House, climb to the top of the Harbour bridge Active, coffee haven, foodie scene, iconic landmarks, natural landscape, ocean views, picturesque, vibrant Examples of nearby cities to visit PALM BEACH Travel time: 2 hours, price of return ticket: $12 NEWCASTLE Travel time: 2 hours, price of return ticket: $15 Regular social activities BBQ AT SHELLY BEACH Free BEACH VOLLEYBALL Free YOGA ON THE BEACH $10 SURFING LESSONS $55 BLUE MOUNTAINS TRIP $105 PADDLE BOARDING $25 KAYAKING $25 Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week MON Yoga City tour TUE Volleyball Paddle board WED Sur ng Coffee club THU Party at Ivy Sydney Opera House tour FRI BBQ Ping-pong tournament SAT Blue Mountains trip Surf camp Number of Social activities per week: 6 LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bottle of water: $2-3 Coffee: $2 4 Can of coke: $3 Meal out for two: $50 Takeaway pizza: $15 Sandwich: $6 10 Local bus ticket: $7 Local train ticket: $3 Bike rental: $20 Cinema ticket: $18 Page 4
Accommodation in Sydney Manly RESIDENCE: HOSTEL BUNKHOUSE ADDRESS: 35 Pine Street, Manly, NSW 2095 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? http://www.bunkhouse.com.au/ Hostel, twin room(s), Multi-person rooms, bunk beds, shared en-suite bathrooms, communal kitchen for the halls/ hostel, communal lounge/ common area, TV in the common area, lockable storage Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, phone, linen and towels Laundry: coin-operated Mini fridge, storage Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop, cooking utensils, pots & pans Outdoor space, BBQ area, coin-operated laundry facilities Quarantine Station, rth Head, Shelly Beach (From 22:00 every day) Daily in the common area, once a week in the bedrooms Once a week Year-round minimum CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? ; Price: Credit card details taken as security or $50 deposit Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Sydney Manly): 13 minutes 4 minutes 12 minutes N/A Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 2 minute 1 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 4 minutes 7 minutes N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 8 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes N/A Time to the nearest hospital: 9 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes N/A Time to the city center: N/A 90 minutes 60 minutes N/A Time to the main airport: N/A N/A N/A 60 minutes Page 5
Accommodation in Sydney Manly RESIDENCE: YHA SYDNEY BEACHOUSE HOSTEL ADDRESS: 4 Collaroy Street, Collaroy, NSW 2097 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? N/A Hostel, twin room(s), multi-person rooms, bunk beds, shared bathroom(s) with the halls/ hostel, male-only bathrooms, female-only bathrooms, communal kitchen for the halls/ hostel, 2 communal lounges/ common areas, study area for the halls, internet café Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi (extra charge), phone (extra charge), linen Laundry: coin-operated Desk, chair Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop, pots & pans, cooking utensils, crockery & cutlery ($10 deposit payable on arrival) Outdoor space, coin-operated laundry facilities, rooftop swimming pool (free), BBQ area, bicycles for hire, snorkeling gear for hire, free surfboards availale to use (limited number) Bicylces are an additional cost; towel hire available Quarantine Station, rth Head, Shelly beach (From 22:00 every day) Daily in the common area, once a week in the bedrooms Students responsible for cleaning their own linen Year-round minimum CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 12:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? ; Price: Credit card details taken as security, $10 cutlery deposit Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Sydney Manly): N/A 35 minutes 30 minutes N/A Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 1 minute 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: N/A N/A N/A N/A Time to the nearest hospital: 27 minutes 15 minutes 33 minutes N/A Time to the city center: N/A 70 minutes 40 minutes N/A Time to the main airport: N/A N/A 70 minutes N/A Page 6
Accommodation in Sydney Manly RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication, a small gift for your host family (not required), phone card Bed linen, Towels, Laundry once a week (free of charge) BREAKFAST: LUNCH: DINNER: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast. You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops. You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host. WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT? TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Your host will help you to nd your way to and from school on your rst day and will show you how to use public transport. Freshwater, Manly Vale, Balgowlah, Allambie Heights, Curl Curl Homestays are up to 50 minutes of commute time to the school Page 7