Study Tours

The Language Centre offers short vacation study tours to groups who wish to combine English language classes with tourist and cultural activities.

Activities include visits to local museums, Newcastle's famous surf beaches, dolphin watching at Port Stephens, and a trip to the famous wineries of the Hunter Valley. Day trips can be organised to visit Sydney's world famous landmarks.

Study tours, which are normally of one to six weeks' duration, are individually designed to cater for the specific requirements of each group. Students receive a certificate of completion.

2 week study tour

Day Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
Saturday   Free with Host Family Departure
Staff transfer to Sydney Airport
Sunday Arrival
Staff meet at airport, transfer to Newcastle; Refreshments and meet with host families.		 Free with Host Families  
Monday Orientation Day
am
English lesson and tour of Language Centre
pm
English lesson and tour of Campus 		am
English lesson
pm
Shopping Excursion at a large shopping complex 		 
Tuesday am
English lesson
pm
Visit to Oakvale Farm 		am
English lesson
pm
Free time		  
Wednesday FULL DAY EXCURSION
Port Stephens
  • Dolphin watching cruise
  • Sandboarding
 am
English lesson
pm
Visit to Christ Church Cathedral, lookouts and beaches. 		 
Thursday am
English lesson
pm
On-campus sports/activities 		am
English lesson
pm
Off-campus activity 		 
Friday am
English lesson
pm
Free time
Evening
"Buttai Barn" bush dance and dinner with Host Families 		am
English lesson
pm
English lesson and Graduation afternoon tea. 		 

3 week study tour

Day Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Saturday   Free with Host Family Free with Host Family Departure
Staff transfer to Sydney Airport
Sunday Arrival
Staff meet at airport, transfer to Newcastle; Refreshments and meet with host families.		 Free with Host Families Free with Host Families  
Monday Orientation Day
am
English lesson and tour of Language Centre
pm
English lesson and tour of Campus 		am
English lesson
pm
On campus sports/activities 		am
English lesson
pm
Off-campus sports/activities of choice. 		 
Tuesday am
English lesson
pm
Newcastle City Tour: "Cuddle a Koala" at Blackbutt Nature Reserve; visit lookouts and beaches. 		am
English lesson
pm
Visit to a local school for interaction with students.		 am
English lesson
pm
On-campus sport activity		  
Wednesday FULL DAY EXCURSION
Port Stephens
  • Dolphin watching cruise
  • Sandboarding
 am
English lesson
pm
Visit Christ Church Cathedral and beaches in Newcastle. 		FULL DAY EXCURSION
Visit to Central Coast
  • Australian Reptile Park
  • Entrance
  
Thursday am
English lesson
pm
Shopping Excursion at a large shopping complex 		am
English lesson
pm
Beach Volleyball 		am
English lesson
pm
Off-campus sports/activities 		 
Friday am
English lesson
pm
Free time
Evening
"Buttai Barn" bush dance and dinner with Host Families 		am
English lesson
pm
Off-campus sports/activities of choice. 		am
English lesson
pm
Free Time
Farewell & Graduation afternoon tea 		 

For more information on the types of programs available, fees, and accommodation, contact us.