You can start studying at UEC almost any week of the year (except Christmas)!
General English, IELTS Preparation and High School Preparation (HSP) start every Monday.
Cambridge and AEP have set start dates.
Select your course and preferred year in the table below to view available start dates.
Course
2026 NSW Public Holidays – UEC is closed
1 January, 26 January,
3 April, 6 April, 27 April – NEW,
8 June,
5 October,
25 December, 26 December
UEC Christmas Holiday
From 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027
2027 NSW Public Holidays – UEC is closed
1 January, 26 January,
26 March, 29 March,
26 April,
14 June,
4 October,
27 December, 28 December
UEC Christmas Holiday
TBA
You can choose how many weeks you want to enrol in for your course at Universal English College. The tuition fees you will pay will depend on how long you study with us and on which course or courses you take.
In the table below are the standard fees.
We also have lots of special discounts available at UEC at different times of the year. To find out the total cost for the course or courses that you want to take, please get in touch with us or with one of our partner agents to get an up to date and complete quote.
Fees and Charges 2026
All prices are listed in Australian dollars and included a 10% Goods and Services Tax where applicable.
| Fee Type | Amount ($AUD) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | $250 |
| Cancellation Fee | $250 |
| Change of Enrolment Fee | $75 |
| Please note: Universal English College reserves the right to vary fees in line with CPI rises and other unforeseen changes to the costs of delivery. For the most up to date list of current fees, always refer to the UEC website. |
| Tuition | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English/IELTS Preparation/Cambridge Exam Preparation | 1- 3 weeks | 4 - 19 weeks | 20 -29 weeks | 30 weeks + |
| Day & Evening | $420 per week | $400 per week | $390 per week | $380 per week |
| Academic English Program (AEP) | 10 weeks | 20 weeks | 30 weeks | 40 weeks |
| Day | $4,000 | $7,800 | $11,400 | $15,200 |
| High School Preparation | 2 - 52 weeks | |||
| Day | $550 per week | |||
| Kids Holiday Program | 1 -9 weeks | |||
| Day | $650 per week | |||
| Junior Holiday Program | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks |
| Day | $1,200 | $1,900 | $2,600 | $3,300 |
| Materials | |
|---|---|
| 1 - 4 weeks | $80 |
| 5+ weeks | $17 per week |
| Accommodation and Airport Transfers | |
|---|---|
| Accommodation Placement Fee (18 and older) | $380 |
| Accommodation and Caregiving Placement Fee (under 18) | $630 |
| Accommodation Change Fee (18 and older) | $380 |
| Accommodation and Caregiving Change Fee (under 18) | $630 |
| Airport Transfer - one way | $220 |
| Aiport Transfer - return | $440 |
| Check-in Assistance (under 18) | $230 |
| Homestay (age 12 - 30) | |
| Single room – Half Board* (18 and older) | $420 per week |
| Single room - Half Board* (including caregiving service for under 18) | $520 per week |
| High season surcharge applies to students who arrive over the Easter or Christmas holiday periods. | $110 |
| Urgent booking surcharge (less than 10 days request) | $110 |
| Special dietary request (Halal, Vegan, Gluten free etc.) | $90 per week per request as the additional charge |
| *Breakfast and dinner included Monday to Friday and 3 meals on weekends and public holidays. | |
| Student Residence – LINK2 Student Living (age 18 - 35) | |
| Single | $510 per week |
| Twin | $390 per week |
| Short stay surcharge* | $100 |
| *Applies to less than 28 days booking. |
| Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – Student Visa Holders | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single rate | Dual Family | Multi Family | |
| 1 month | $53 | $461 | $865 |
| 3 months | $163 | $1,381 | $2,598 |
| 6 months | $327 | $2,765 | $5,192 |
| 9 months | $490 | $3,775 | $7,115 |
| 12 months | $652 | $4,787 | $9,034 |
| For more information on insurance packages visit Allianz |
