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General English Full time

Lexis English | Byron Bay

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Course description

Lexis English’s full-time courses are all CRICOS registered and consist of a minimum of 20 hours per week with an optional 5 hours per week of Guided Individual Learning (GIL), whilst our part-time courses consist of 15 hours per week. Our General English course is communication-focused and where many of our students begin. The program offers a great deal of flexibility and provides students with key skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Studying General English at Lexis will give you:
• Confidence in everyday use of English
• Enhanced reading, writing, listening and speaking skills
• Extensive knowledge and use of practical grammar structures
• Enriched vocabulary and improved pronunciation
• Practical English in real life settings and an International study environment
• A choice of option classes to personalise your studies towards your individual learning goal

Option Classes allow you to:
• Pronunciation
• Book Club
• What’s Cooking
• Academic Writing
• Australiana
• Advanced Discussions
• English 2.0
• English through Music
• Current Affairs
• Business English
• English through Drama
• TOEIC Preparation
• English for Hospitality
• Community Audit

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning session
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Lunch
12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 22 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Lexis Byron Bay is a beach side campus located in the middle of all the action. Rather than worrying about public transport, buy yourself a bicycle and ride to school…The school, beaches, town and your choice of accommodation are all within easy reach. Our young, enthusiastic team of staff will do all they can to ensure you achieve your academic goals, while helping you make the most of your time in Byron Bay. At Lexis Byron Bay you can be sure of two things – serious learning and serious fun!

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
8

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Lexis English | Byron Bay varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Lexis Byron Bay is a beachside campus located in the middle of all the action. Rather than worrying about public transport, buy yourself a bicycle and ride to school…The school, beaches, town and your choice of accommodation are all within easy reach. Our young, enthusiastic team of staff will do all they can to ensure you achieve your academic goals while helping you make the most of your time in Byron Bay. At Lexis Byron Bay you can be sure of two things – serious learning and serious fun!

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housing

Housing

Lexis English | Byron Bay offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 123
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 123
Bed and Breakfast Homestay (breakfast only)

Homestay Accommodation is our most popular accommodation option, where you can live with a local Australian family, who provide you with a room, meals, a warm welcome and a chance to improve your English at home.
• All families are carefully selected and homes regularly inspected by our Homestay team
• A great way to know more about the Australian way of life and to speak English everyday
• Breakfast and dinner provided on weekdays and all meals on the weekend
• Self-catering or bed and breakfast Homestay is also available on request

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends - 2 students must book together

£ 137
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 137
Homestay Accommodation is our most popular accommodation option, where you can live with a local Australian family, who provide you with a room, meals, a warm welcome and a chance to improve your English at home.
• All families are carefully selected and homes regularly inspected by our Homestay team
• A great way to know more about the Australian way of life and to speak English everyday
• Breakfast and dinner provided on weekdays and all meals on the weekend
• Self-catering or bed and breakfast Homestay is also available on request

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

£ 161
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 5 - 20 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 161
Homestay Accommodation is our most popular accommodation option, where you can live with a local Australian family, who provide you with a room, meals, a warm welcome and a chance to improve your English at home.
• All families are carefully selected and homes regularly inspected by our Homestay team
• A great way to know more about the Australian way of life and to speak English everyday
• Breakfast and dinner provided on weekdays and all meals on the weekend
• Self-catering or bed and breakfast Homestay is also available on request

Junior Homestay (Under 18) - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

£ 164
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 164
Junior Homestay (Under 18 years)

Homestay Accommodation is our most popular accommodation option, where you can live with a local Australian family, who provide you with a room, meals, a warm welcome and a chance to improve your English at home.
• All families are carefully selected and homes regularly inspected by our Homestay team
• A great way to know more about the Australian way of life and to speak English everyday
• Breakfast and dinner provided on weekdays and all meals on the weekend
• Self-catering or bed and breakfast Homestay is also available on request
student-residence

Student residence (on-campus) - 4-person shared room - No meals

£ 104
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 4-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 104
If you are a little more independent and prefer the flexibility of self-catering accommodation, our newest accommodation on offer in Byron Bay, On-Site Accommodation may be a good choice for you.

This is a newly built residence with a mixture of 35 studio, twin and dorm rooms on offer. It is located within the same building of the school itself and is less than 3 minutes walk from the beach and shops.

Student residence (on-campus) - 2-person shared room - No meals

£ 137
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 137
If you are a little more independent and prefer the flexibility of self-catering accommodation, our newest accommodation on offer in Byron Bay, On-Site Accommodation may be a good choice for you.

This is a newly built residence with a mixture of 35 studio, twin and dorm rooms on offer. It is located within the same building of the school itself and is less than 3 minutes walk from the beach and shops.

Student residence (on-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

£ 164
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 164
If you are a little more independent and prefer the flexibility of self-catering accommodation, our newest accommodation on offer in Byron Bay, On-Site Accommodation may be a good choice for you.

This is a newly built residence with a mixture of 35 studio, twin and dorm rooms on offer. It is located within the same building of the school itself and is less than 3 minutes walk from the beach and shops.

Student residence (on-campus) - Deluxe single-person room - No meals

£ 177
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Byron Bay
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 177
If you are a little more independent and prefer the flexibility of self-catering accommodation, our newest accommodation on offer in Byron Bay, On-Site Accommodation may be a good choice for you.

This is a newly built residence with a mixture of 35 studio, twin and dorm rooms on offer. It is located within the same building of the school itself and is less than 3 minutes walk from the beach and shops.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Byron Bay based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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