Study Tours at UOW College UOW COLLEGE STUDY TOURS Study Tour Programs

UOW College Study Tours are a great way to improve your English through Wollongong is a culturally diverse city that has a vibrant and welcoming community where visitors come from all over the world to live, work intercultural exchange and to experience the Australian culture firsthand. and study. Located on the coast just 80 kilometres south of Sydney, Wollongong is the third largest city in , . Positioned between the foothills of the Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, it has an abundance of outdoor recreational activities. Our tailored itineraries allow students to: The city is large enough to offer all the facilities, entertainment, • Practice English language skills through lively restaurants and conveniences of a major city, yet small enough to and interactive lessons retain the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of a coastal community. • Enjoy the Australian way of life • Visit local schools and make new friends • Learn outside the class room through cultural activities, industry visits and volunteer opportunities • Experience nature and meet our local wildlife • Stay with local families

We are experienced in designing and delivering tailored English language training for specific cohorts through group programs. These tailored programs combine discipline-specific English language training with cultural activities to provide a contextual learning experience.

ATTRACTIONS Patrolled beaches • Sea Cliff and Grand Pacific Drive • Skydive the beach • bushwalks • Coastal cycleway and walking Component of the Study Tour Program tracks • Botanic Gardens • Science Centre and Planetarium • Steelworks tours • 11 national parks within 50km • Free Wollongong city shuttle bus

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You will be immersed in English at all times during your stay At UOW College, our learning environment extends beyond the Sunday Pickup from Airport. Transfer to Wollongong. including with your homestay family, on tours and excursions classroom. Our flexible study tour programs allow us to modify Orientation and meet host families. Rest and relax and in everyday activities. your program according to your budget, needs and interests. with families.

The emphasis in study tour programs is on Listening and Speaking Activities may include a full day sightseeing experience in Sydney, Monday Welcome to UOW Tour of Wollongong city, skills in the context of Australian and international culture. These surfing, bushwalking or hand feeding kangaroos at the local wildlife College. Orientation Mt Keira lookout, central skills are developed within a wide range of high-interest topics and park. We can organise industry, school and university faculty visits, and tour of campus. business/shopping delivered in a supportive environment that increases confidence. guest lectures and opportunities for cultural performances. English class. district and beaches.

All students receive a graduation certificate upon completion of We frequently host traditional Aussie BBQ’s as well as buddy Tuesday English class. Visit Symbio Animal Park their Study Tour Program. programs and a range of fun activities for students to join daily. to see Australian animals. L Stop at Sea Cliff Bridge UOW College proudly supports a number of charities, local events via picturesque coastal and volunteer organisations that provide students with ample road. opportunity to participate in voluntary activities to enhance their Australian experience and improve their English. Wednesday English class. U Volunteer activity with 2. Accommodation local organisation.

Thursday UOW College Homestay is one of the most popular options for English class. Tour to the famous study tour students allowing them to live with a local family, as N coastal town of Kiama. a part of the family. Visit the famous blow hole, village and beaches. We find the “best family fit” for each individual and with over Friday 1500 families on our database we have the best chance of doing English class. C Visit a local High School, just that. At UOW College Homestay we adhere to the Australian interact with local National Code of Practice which means you can be assured of Australian students, consistent standards of student welfare, support services and play sports and attend consumer protection. After all, our goal is to make your Australian H classes. homestay experience happy and successful. Guardianship is Saturday available for children under 18. Full day in Sydney Visit the Queen Victoria by coach. See the Building and retail In addition the offers a range of Sydney Opera House, shopping precinct of accommodation which is usually available to Study Tour groups Sydney Harbour Sydney city. from November to February. Bridge and cruise on Sydney Harbour. UOW COLLEGE STUDY TOURS About UOW College

UOW College provides a supportive learning environment As an integral part of the University of Wollongong, UOW College where students build skills and knowledge through our enables our students to meet their personal, educational and delivery of quality English language teaching and testing, career goals. vocational courses and academic pathway programs. English Language Barometer In the recent English Language Barometer survey, UOW College was ranked third in the world for student overall experience. UOW College rankings*:

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*based on 2013 English Language Barometer results where 16,138 students surveyed from 123 institutions worldwide, including more than 10,500 students from 49 Australian institutions.

“Thank you very much for your all kindness and the great special English program. All students told me that they enjoyed English class very much. As you saw our students loved your English teachers. I was surprised how deeply they connected to the teachers. It was a great experience for the students. They told me they would like to go back to University of Wollongong in the future. Your program changed their lives. It was the great idea that the teachers gave our students the certificates. They were so proud of themselves. It was a great program.”

Prof Yuriko Kobayashi

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Disclaimer The information contained in this publication is correct at the time of production (May 2014); however, sections may be amended without notice by UOW College in response to changing circumstances or for any other reason. UOW College is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd. ABN: 14 105 312 329. CRICOS: 02723D.