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Boston Institute offers five CRICOS-registered English courses in Sydney: General English (up to 60 weeks, from beginner to advanced), English for Academic Purposes — EAP (up to 48 weeks, university pathway), IELTS Preparation (2–14 weeks, all band levels), PTE Academic Preparation (2–14 weeks, score guarantee available), and Business & Communication Skills (up to 28 weeks, professional English). All courses use Cambridge-aligned curriculum. New intakes begin every Monday.
Yes. Boston Institute is a CRICOS-registered English language school in Sydney, Australia, meaning it is government-approved to enrol international students from any country. Students from over 150 countries study English in Sydney at Boston Institute each year. Whether you are on a student visa, working holiday visa, or visiting Australia, Boston Institute has a course to suit your goals and visa conditions.
Boston Institute offers the widest range of English language courses in Sydney CBD — all located at Level 1 & 2, 208 Clarence Street, steps from Town Hall Station. Courses available include General English, IELTS Preparation, PTE Preparation, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and Business English. Flexible durations from 2 to 60 weeks, with weekly Monday intakes. For a full list of course options visit bostoninstitute.nsw.edu.au/courses.
Yes. Boston Institute offers intensive English courses in Sydney starting from just 2 weeks. Whether you need a 2-week PTE intensive before an upcoming exam, a 4-week IELTS crash course, or a concentrated General English programme, Boston Institute runs all courses in an intensive format with daily classes, AI-scored mock tests, and personalised coaching. Intensive courses are available for IELTS, PTE, General English, and EAP, with new starts every Monday.
For Australian permanent residency (PR), the most important English courses are IELTS Preparation and PTE Academic Preparation. Most Australian PR visa pathways require either an IELTS score of 6.0–7.0 or a PTE score of 50–65+. Boston Institute offers both courses with score guarantees available on PTE preparation. Sydney-based intensive courses of 2–14 weeks can rapidly improve your test score to meet PR requirements.
Yes. Boston Institute offers English courses in Sydney for students on various visa types. If you are on a student visa (subclass 500), Boston Institute as a CRICOS-registered school (Code 04068C) can provide your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). If you are on a working holiday visa (subclass 417 or 462), tourist visa, or other visa types, you can also enrol in English courses. Please contact Boston Institute directly at info@bostoninstitute.nsw.edu.au or call 02 9836 6427 to confirm your eligibility based on your specific visa conditions.
Comparing English courses in Sydney is easy at Boston Institute. General English is best for building everyday communication skills from beginner to advanced. IELTS Preparation is ideal for students targeting a specific band score for visa, PR, or university entry. PTE Preparation suits students who prefer computer-based testing with fast results (available in 48 hours). EAP is designed for students planning to study at an Australian university. Business English is for working professionals. All courses are at the same Sydney CBD campus with the same expert teachers.
Yes. Boston Institute is an official Cambridge curriculum partner in Sydney. All English courses at Boston Institute — General English, IELTS, PTE, EAP, and Business English — are taught using Cambridge-aligned materials and methodologies. Cambridge curriculum is recognised globally by universities, employers, and immigration authorities as the highest standard of English language instruction. Boston Institute teachers are internationally qualified and trained in Cambridge delivery methods.
Boston Institute offers flexible English course packages in Sydney throughout 2026 with weekly Monday starts. Package options include: 2-week intensive (IELTS/PTE fast-track), 4-week focused preparation, 8-week standard programme, 12-week comprehensive, 14-week score guarantee (PTE), and long-term general English from 16 to 60 weeks. All packages can be customised to your study goals and visa requirements. Current 2026 intake dates and package prices are available at bostoninstitute.nsw.edu.au/courses.
Yes. Boston Institute offers short-term English courses in Sydney starting from just 2 weeks. Short courses are available in IELTS Preparation, PTE Preparation, General English, and EAP. These courses are ideal for students with limited time in Sydney, those preparing for an upcoming exam, or working professionals who need focused English skill improvement. All short-term courses start every Monday and are delivered at the same Sydney CBD campus as longer programmes.