2020 GRIFFITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE Guide
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2020 GRIFFITH ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE Guide GELI is a member of: BE REMARKABLE Welcome Welcome to Griffith English Language Institute (GELI). At GELI, your individual goals are important, regardless of whether you want to improve your English for study, work, travel or personal interest. Our classes are small and our staff will quickly come to know you and identify your learning needs. With nearly 30 years of experience in teaching long and short courses to students from all over the world, GELI provides high quality learning opportunities, excellent resources and a range of specialised support services designed to help you to be successful in achieving excellent study outcomes. We invite you to join the positive, vibrant and supportive university campus culture that enables you to immerse yourself in English. Our highly- qualified and experienced teachers will ensure you have the very best learning experiences in class. Outside the classroom, you can continue to develop your English through fun social activities, experiences of local Australian culture and adventures exploring our beautiful natural environment. Not only will your English quickly improve, but you will form lifelong friendships with students from all around the world. Congratulations on your decision to study abroad, and we look forward to meeting you at GELI! Kerry Sutcliffe Director (GELI) Remarkable GELI For nearly 30 years, Griffith English Language Institute (GELI), 1 Griffith University’s official English language provider, has been Guide 2020 Griffith English Language Institute delivering award-winning English language programs to international students. Direct Entry Courses for Independent Program all students Learning Centre Gain entry to a Griffith University Improve your English for work, (ILC) degree, Study Abroad or Exchange travel, personal interest or to Enhance your language skills program, or Griffith College diploma. enter high school in Queensland. outside class. Access to Griffith Award-winning Exciting activities University facilities excellence program Including library, computer labs, Multi award-winning institute and Participate in free and low-cost sporting facilities, and health and recipient of national industry awards: activities to practise your English, welfare services. • 2016 English Australia/ETS TOEFL make friends and have fun. Award for Innovation • 2015 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Award • 2014 Office of Learning and Teaching Program Award for Griffith University Teaching for GELES English Test Take our free online English test to find your English class placement level for Griffith English Language Institute. GELI in numbers 3 campuses 1000+ students per year 40+ nationalities 10 intakes per year, every 5 weeks Life in Queensland 2 Find out about food, transport, places of worship, shopping, arts and entertainment, sport, and more at griffith.edu.au/life-at-griffith/off-campus Griffith English Language Institute Guide 2020 Griffith English Language Institute Gold Coast Beautiful beaches, an excellent quality of life and friendly people make the Gold Coast a popular study destination. Average temperature: 15°C – 25°C Population: More than 500,000 300 days of sunshine a year Spans nearly 60 km of coastline with some of the best beaches on the planet 100,000 hectares of World Heritage-listed rainforests Culturally diverse population: 28% of Gold Coast’s residents were born overseas 3 Griffith English Language Institute Brisbane Brisbane is a vibrant, expanding city, offering world-class education, a beautiful climate and superb lifestyle. It is an ideal place to study and develop your career. Average temperature: 15°C – 26°C Guide 2020 Population: 2.27 million 283 days of sunshine a year One of the world’s most liveable cities Culturally diverse population: 28% of Brisbane’s residents were born overseas State capital of Queensland Sunshine Coast Our location 4 GELI is located across three Griffith Guide 2020 University campuses in Brisbane Airport the cities of S o u t h Brisbane and BRISBANEE South a Bri r s sb e ane Riv t (10km radius) the Gold Coast Bank B u s w a in South East y Griffith English Language Institute Queensland. Free ter-cam in pus b us Mt Gravatt Nathan P a c i f i Logan c M o t o Brisbane to Gold Coast r w a 1 hour y Inter-caus us BRISBANE GOLD COAST Gold Coast GOLD COAST New South Wales Gold Coast Find out more at griffith.edu.au/life-at-griffith Airport Mt Gravatt campus 11.7km to Brisbane City Car = 15 minutes Bus = 20 minutes Bicycle = 50 minutes 5 Nathan campus Griffith English Language Institute Garden City Shopping Centre 12.9km to Brisbane City Student One accommodation Car = 15 minutes Bus = 20 minutes The ‘Gabba’ (sports stadium) Bicycle = 50 minutes Pacific Motorway The Capital - innovation hub Guide 2020 Brisbane City Centre and Queen Street Mall Gold Coast campus 4.5km to Southport CBD 60.9km to Brisbane City Car = 10 minutes Car = 60 minutes Light rail = 9 minutes Student Guild intercampus Site of 2018 Gold Coast Bicycle = 20 minutes bus = 75 minutes Commonwealth Games (to Nathan campus) Athletes Village Gold Coast Health and Southport Central Knowledge Precinct Business District Surfers Paradise Gold Coast Light rail station Griffith Business School Griffith English Language Institute Griffith University Private Hospital and Griffith College Village accommodation Food outlets Gold Coast University Hospital Light rail station Griffith Health Centre Library Aquatic Centre Picture courtesy of City of Gold Coast Direct Entry to Griffith 6 Your direct English pathway to a Griffith University degree, Study Abroad or Exchange program, or Griffith College diploma. Guide 2020 Direct Entry Program (DEP) GELI classes Join our highly popular Direct Entry Program to Class sizes at GELI are small so you will receive Griffith English Test gain the English skills necessary to enter a Griffith personal attention from your teachers and University degree or Griffith College diploma. progress quickly through your studies. If you do not hold a proficiency test result (e.g. IELTS), take our free online You will be placed in the appropriate class based There are 25 hours of study per week: 20 hours English test to find your English class on the results from your proficiency test or the of face-to-face learning in class and an additional placement level for Griffith English Griffith English Test. As you progress through 5 hours of independent learning each week using Language Institute. the Direct Entry Program, you will build your GELI’s independent learning plans. English language skills in Reading, Writing, Classes are held daily Monday to Friday from griffith.edu.au/geli Listening and Speaking, and at the higher levels 8.15am - 12.45pm, allowing plenty of time in you will practise academic skills that will help Griffith English Language Institute the afternoon for additional study or to join the you to be successful in your studies at diploma, Activities Program. bachelor, master or PhD level. A highlight of the pathway for Griffith University degree students includes the final 10 weeks, where you will Fees attend lectures, participate in class tutorials, and Your tuition fees for the Direct Entry Program complete essays and a research assignment to will vary depending on the number of weeks you prepare you for your studies. are enrolled. When you successfully complete the Direct Entry Up to 25 weeks: $450 per week Program at the equivalent of the IELTS level 26+ weeks: $420 per week needed for your degree or diploma, you can enter your program directly without needing to submit Enrolment fee: $225 a proficiency test result. Sample timetable (highest DEP level) Day/Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8.15 – 9.15am Language in Use Critical Thinking Language in Use Critical Thinking Language in Use 9.15 – 10.15am Language in Use Critical Thinking Language in Use Critical Thinking Language in Use 10.15 – 10.45am Break Research Preparation Research Preparation Research Preparation 10.45 – 11.45am Issues in Society Issues in Society and Practice and Practice and Practice Research Preparation Research Preparation Research Preparation 11.45am – 12.45pm Issues in Society Issues in Society and Practice and Practice and Practice How long will I need to study at GELI? Griffith University degree ENTRY SCORES (requiring IELTS 6.5*) IELTS Academic PTE Academic TOEFL iBT ISLPR WEEKS 6.5 (no sub-score <6.0) 58 (no Comm Skill <50) 79 (no sub-score <19) 3+ (all sub-scores) 10 6.0 (no sub-score <5.5) 50 (no Comm Skill <42) 71 (W 19, L,R,S 17) W3 (2 scores 3, 1 score 2+) 20 5.5 (no sub-score <5.0, W 5.5) 42 (no Comm Skill <36, W 42) 52 (W 17, S 15, L,R 10) 2+ (all sub-scores) Direct Entry 25 5.5 (no sub-score <5.0) 42 (no Comm Skill <36) 52 (W,S 15, L,R 10) W2+ (2 scores 2+, 1 score 2) Program 30 5.0 (no sub-score <4.5, W 5.0) 36 (no Comm Skill <30, W 36) 40 (W 15, S 13, L,R 6) 2 (all sub-scores) 10 - 50 weeks 35 5.0 (no sub-score <4.5) 36 (no Comm Skill <30) 40 (W,S 13, L,R 6) W2 (2 scores 2, 1 score 1+) 40 4.5 (no sub-score <4.0, W 4.5) 30 (no Comm Skill <29, W 30) 33 (W 13, S 12, L,R 4) 1+ (all sub-scores) 45 4.5 (no sub-score <4.0) 30 (no Comm Skill <29) 33 (W,S 12, L,R 4) W1+ (2 scores 1+,1 score 1) over 45 4.0 or lower 29 or lower 32 or lower 1 or lower Key: W = Writing, L = Listening, R = Reading, S = Speaking, < = less than, Comm Skill = Communicative Skill.