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FAQ


Q.  What is TELC?
A.  TELC stands for TAFE English Language Centre.

Q.  Where is Crows Nest College?
A.   A 7 minute bus trip from the centre of Sydney, it is located in the heart of the lower North Shore business district (CBD).  It is only 5 km from downtown Sydney.

Q.  What is the surrounding environment like?
A.  The area is surrounded by beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, shopping areas and a good selection of restaurants, cafes and eateries.

Q.  Is there good public transportation?
A.  Yes.  There is excellent access to public transport to all areas – city, major shopping centre, beaches, colleges, universities and hospitals.

Q.  Can TELC arrange accommodation for me?
A.  Yes.  Our staff can organise home stay accommodation for your stay in Sydney, and arrange for you to be collected from the airport on your arrival.

Q.  What facilities does TELC provide?
A.  TELC provides spacious learning facilities, which include:
  - free internet and email access
  - a modern library and access to any TAFE library in Sydney
  - natural environment surrounds, e.g. with trees and gardens
  - professional counselling and careers advice
  - advice on job placement
  - cafeteria.

International students are eligible for free Student Association membership with lounge, recreation and sporting facilities.  Activities, special rates and discounts through the Student College Association membership.

Q.  What are the different types of English programs offered at TELC?
A.  TELC offers different programs ranging from General English (Beginner to Advanced), IELTS preparation, High School preparation, English plus an Australian qualification, and working holiday-makers.

Q.  What is English Plus?
A.  ‘English Plus' is a package of two accredited courses including an intensive English language course and a certificate or diploma course.  Many of these courses give credit towards future university study through our Diploma-to-Degree (D2D) pathways with university partners.

Q.  Do you have courses for working holiday-makers?
A.  Yes.  We have two intensive English courses available for working holiday makers, e.g. Intensive English plus Hospitality Service and Intensive English for the workplace.

Q.  Can I get a discount for the working holiday-makers course?
A.  Yes, discounts apply if you enrol with a friend.