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Teen Activity Program (TAP)

Lexis English | Sydney

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Course description

Lexis Teen Activity Programs offer you the chance to build your English skills, make friends from all over the world and enjoy a life-changing summer vacation in one of the world’s most thrilling beachside locations. Mornings consist of English classes with a great international mix of students of a similar age group. In the afternoons, students enjoy the ever changing activities program; Students can sail a boat, mountain bike through rainforest, spot wild koalas, split a pizza at an evening party, kayak with dolphins or represent their country in the beach football World Cup! In the evenings, they can relax with their host family, take a sunset surf or meet up with friends at a café.

TAP: General offers a wide range of activities to suit just about everybody. Students can indulge in their favourite pastime or find a new talent that they never knew existed! With no two days the same, activities have been selected to take full advantage of Australia’s outdoor lifestyle.

TAP: Surfing / Tennis are for those who want to take to the waves in some of the world’s top surfing destinations – Noosa and Byron Bay, or take up tennis in Noosa with a Professional. No matter what the student’s level, our instructors will have them up on a board, or acing like a pro. (Please note TAP Tennis is only available in Noosa).

All students studying in the TAP course are provided with 3 meals a day in their homestay accommodation: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-8 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 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
Activity
01:00 PM - 02:00 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. You may also take this test before your arrival in Sydney.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 13 - 17 years old
Average 14 years old

Certificate

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

short 15 minute ferry ride across the iconic harbour from Sydney City, Manly is a world away from the hustle of the business district. Lexis Sydney sits right in front of the golden sands of Manly Beach, part of
the beachfront strip containing some of Sydney’s most popular cafes, restaurants and bars. Manly is the birthplace of Australian surfing and still is one of the world’s premier surfing breaks, with professionals and beginners alike drawn from far and wide by the fantastic waves and the beachside lifestyle that Manly offers.

With short travel time to homestays and student accommodation and plenty of part time work opportunities.
Lexis Sydney offers the very best of the city and the beach!

Year opened
2018
Number of classrooms
10

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • 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 | Sydney varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 14. In the summer, the average age is 14.

School holidays

Lexis Sydney 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
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Housing

Lexis Sydney offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Sydney
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 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Included
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
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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 Sydney 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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