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CRICOS Provider Code 02644C CONTENTS WELCOME 4 13 19 WHY CHOOSE GENERAL INTENSIVE FREE TO ELSIS ELSIS? ENGLISH WORKSHOP 5 14 20 OUR STUDENT CAMPUS IELTS TESTIMONIAL

“I am delighted to welcome you to ELSIS. We have a range 6 15 22 of programs designed to help you achieve your English INFORMATION ABOUT SOCIAL language goals. ELSIS attracts students from all over the BRISBANE EAP ACTIVITIES world and is able to provide a learning environment that gives you the opportunities you need to practise, improve and master English. I take great pride in knowing that 8 16 24 ELSIS provides great teachers, great outcomes and great INFORMATION ABOUT CAMBRIDGE EXAM 2STAY mates! PREPARATION ACCOMMODATION Our central locations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are convenient for students that are new to and those that have already started their experience in our 10 17 25 great country. Whether you are planning to undertake INFORMATION ABOUT ELSIS ELSIS further study in Australia or are taking the opportunity MELBOURNE PRONUNCIATION TEAM to improve your English while living in a new country, the team at ELSIS are here to make your experience a 12 18 rewarding one. COURSE As you begin your study with us, I wish you the best and have full confidence that our team can help you achieve PROGRESSION TIMETABLE the success that is at the heart of every learner’s journey.”

Christopher Newcombe

Director of Studies WHY CHOOSE OUR CAMPUSES ELSIS? Student Facilities

ELSIS campuses provide modern and software, data projectors and Smart • ELSIS offers a wide range of English courses educational facilities designed to meet the Boards for digital lessons, and fast needs and requirements of our students. broadband. Students also enjoy common • Highly qualified teachers Location facilities include advanced areas where they have access to their own • Campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney computer labs with the latest technology kitchen and free internet. • Pathways to universities and colleges • Fun and enjoyable social activities • Excellent accommodation options • Prime locations • Free workshops

Since 1991, ELSIS in Sydney has been successfully teaching English to students from all over the world. In 2014 and 2016 we added to that success story by opening two additional campuses in Melbourne and Brisbane.

SYDNEY BRISBANE MELBOURNE

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Study in Brisbane Brisbane also hosts a variety of cultural and food events has one of the throughout the year such as lowest costs of living in the Paniyiri Greek Festival comparison with the other and the Caxton Street Australian states. Seafood Festival. While students can access Australian Education some great experiences International estimates that at discounted prices using an the Brisbane Buddy card, in Australia will spend there are also plenty of about $380 a week on free things to do around accommodation, food, the city. The Brisbane clothing, entertainment, Cultural Centre, home of and telephone. the Brisbane Museum, This figure is only an estimate though, and will and Gallery of Modern Art change depending on your (QAGoMA), offers free location, lifestyle and even entry for its permanent your course. exhibitions. Once you’ve had your fill of culture, head Activities to South Bank, where you can enjoy a cheap meal in When it comes to the parklands or a swim at entertainment and events, Streets Beach overlooking Brisbane offers a huge the Brisbane city skyline. number of activities, days out and things to do for Brisbane also hosts anyone and everyone, a range of initiatives regardless of taste or specifically designed to budget. help international students feel welcome during For experiences unique their stay and help them to Brisbane, there’s Lone become familiar with the Pine Koala Sanctuary, city. These include the City where you can cuddle a Welcome Festival, and the koala, or the amazing Story Lord Mayor’s International Bridge Climb. Popular Student Friendship Brisbane events such as the Ceremonies. spectacular Riverfire, the famous and, for sports lovers, the , are all must-dos. For more information visit: www.studybrisbane.com.au

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As one of the world’s most Living Costs in cosmopolitan cities, Sydney Sydney boasts an exciting, safe and clean place to visit. A broad Students may have difficulty range of services available finding a job in the first for the international visitor few weeks or months upon combined with a high arrival in Sydney. Finding standard of education accommodation, applying and student services for a work permit, taking makes Sydney the premier care of household chores destination for study. and adjusting to a new study environment can take With a mild to warm a lot of time. Therefore, it is climate, Sydney’s numerous highly recommended that parks and beaches provide you bring with you enough the perfect setting in funds to support yourself. which to enjoy outdoor activities and a healthy Approximately $18,000 lifestyle. The diverse mix Australian Dollars (AUD) of cultural groups gives should be allocated for Sydney a rich international living expenses for each atmosphere. With hundreds year of study. of restaurants, cafes and cultural attractions, Sydney Climate in Sydney has something for everyone. Australia has four :

Transport is another area The climate in Sydney is in which Sydney excels. generally mild but with Summer - December to February marked seasons. For those Sydney has modern and Autumn - March to May clean trains, buses, , of you who live near the light rail and taxis, which are Equator, you will notice a Winter - June to August distinct difference between safe and reliable. Sydney’s Spring - September to November natural environment summer and winter, with consists of a unique range no clearly defined wet and of native plants and animals, dry seasons. For those of which may be seen in the you who come from higher easily accessible zoos, latitudes in the Northern wildlife parks and pristine Hemisphere you will notice national parks which that our summers and surround Sydney. These winters are the reverse of features are what make what you are used to. Sydney one of the world’s www.sydney.com.au/ most popular tourist and weather study destinations.

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Study in Melbourne Activities

Voted the World’s Most Melbourne has plenty of Liveable City again in options when it comes to 2017 by the Economist leisure activities, including Intelligence Unit Survey, access to international Melbourne is packed with sporting events like culture, fun, music, sport, the F1 Grand Prix, the comedy, amazing food and Tennis and a fabulous cosmopolitan international rugby. We are lifestyle. also home to Australian Rules Football. Other Culture activities available include bike riding, , fishing, With a rich history and snow skiing in the nearby amazing Victorian and Snowy Mountains, fabulous Edwardian architecture, shopping and much, much Melbourne offers a rich more. multicultural lifestyle. With nearly half of the population Climate born overseas or having a parent born overseas, Our climate ranges from Melbourne offers over 230 13-16 degrees in winter and languages and dialects. 26-35 degrees in summer.

The richness of the Melbourne culture ensures that we have amazing food! Known as the Food Capital of Australia, Melbourne offers a range of cuisines from many of our 200 nationalities including 13 16 26 35 Italian, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Spanish, WINTER SUMMER Thai, Mexican, Polish and Indian restaurants. Regional

Our greater regional Victoria provides diverse landscapes including snow- capped mountains, amazing oceans, striking desert regions and charming historic towns.

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Cricos Course Code: 054514E

Our General Intensive English course is CAMBRIDGE EXAM ENGLISH FOR Key Facts PREPARATION GENERAL ENGLISH ACADEMIC PURPOSES recommended as the first step in language 6 learning. For those just starting out with English, General Intensive English gives you (EAP) 2 C1 (CAE) Advanced Course duration 2 - 84 weeks a solid grounding in grammar and social and 10-12 weeks 12 weeks Upper-Intermediate 12 weeks functional communication. Beginner, Elementary, General Intensive English allows you to improve your communication skills Levels (6) Pre-intermediate, CAMBRIDGE EXAM GENERAL ENGLISH IELTS EXAM ENGLISH FOR Intermediate, for everyday situations. You learn new PREPARATION PREPARATION ACADEMIC PURPOSES Upper-intermediate, 5 vocabulary, idioms and Australian culture. Advanced All of this takes place in a fun learning B2 (FCE) (EAP) 1 environment. Upper- Intermediate 12 weeks 10-12 weeks 12 weeks Intermediate 12 weeks Class size Average 15 / Maximum 18 Why Study the General Intensive Minimum age 18 English Course in Sydney with ELSIS? PRONUNCIATION CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION GENERAL ENGLISH Entry requirement None 4 • Individual tutorials available throughout the school week. B1 (PET) Enrolment Any Monday 6 weeks Intermediate 10-12 weeks 12 weeks • Great nationality mix (ELSIS is always proud of our great mix of students) • Flexible timetable (Morning, Afternoon and Evening classes) GENERAL ENGLISH • Start every Monday 3 • Progress test every 6 weeks

Pre- Intermediate 12 weeks PROGRESS TESTING GENERAL ENGLISH EVERY 6 2 WEEKS Elementary 12 weeks

GENERAL ENGLISH 1

Beginner 12 weeks

12 13 www.elsis.edu.au www.elsis.edu.au IELTS EAP

Cricos Course Code: 062241C Cricos Course Code: 058166K

• The ELSIS IELTS Preparation course English for Academic Purposes Key Facts includes General and Academic IELTS Key Facts and students have the option of studying EAP is a preparation course designed for in the morning or in the evening (if students who wish to study at one of the Course duration 2 - 24 weeks Course duration 12 - 24 weeks per level available). universities or colleges affiliated with the • The course runs over a period of 12 school. Levels Intermediate to weeks, and has a weekly intake allowing Levels (2) EAP1 - Upper-intermediate Upper-intermediate students to enter the class at any time. EAP2 - Advanced The course provides students with the skills necessary to cope with the pressures • This course is also a great challenge for Class size Average 15 / Maximum 18 Class size Average 15 / Maximum 18 of university life: lecture note-taking and students wishing for a more intensive comprehension, referencing, paraphrasing, course of study. giving presentations, research, academic Minimum age 18 Minimum age 18 • Students need to be level 4 essay writing, debating and discussion. (Intermediate Level) or above to Pre-entrance test or Pre-entrance test or This is an excellent course for students Entry requirement participate in the IELTS class. Intermediate level at ELSIS Entry requirement Upper-intermediate level wishing to enter into academic life in Skills Include at ELSIS Australia, or who wish to learn about Enrolment Any Monday academic life in Australia. • Writing, reading, listening, note taking Enrolment Fixed start dates and speaking Students will be exposed to teaching • Study skills methodologies currently in use in Australia which may be different from those that they • IELTS exam preparation and practice are familiar with in their home education Preparation Course for The test. system. International English Language Learning Outcomes With a strong research and project focus, Testing System Students who undertake the full course the course aims to develop a student’s will gain: English language skills within This is an Examination Preparation cultural context. course which equips students to take the • An understanding of the exam’s internationally recognised International • EAP 1 is for colleges. structure English Language Testing System (IELTS) • EAP 2 is for under and post-graduates. examination. The course includes authentic • Strategies for the exam: timing, IELTS-style examinations which students organisation, etc take every 3 weeks. • Competency in the four exam skills Learning Outcomes The IELTS Certificate is recognised as a • A better understanding of grammar, • Writing a critical review means of entry to vocational and university vocabulary, functions, register and courses or to apply for visas and for discourse • Writing an essay based on research immigration purposes. • The main vocabulary used in the exam’s • Writing a report themes • Writing a case-study analysis • Development of speaking fluency and • Delivering oral presentations accuracy • Participating in tutorial discussions • Students are assessed at regular intervals and are well-prepared for the • Preparing for examinations demands of academic studies.

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Cricos Course Code: 096284M Cricos Course Code: 062241C

Key Facts Learning Outcomes Key Facts Pronunciation for Effective Communication: Students who undertake the full-length 10- 12 weeks of the course will gain: Course duration 10 - 12 weeks Course duration 6 weeks • This six weeks course is designed to • Knowledge of test-taking techniques improve students’ English pronunciation specific to B1 (PET), B2 (FCE), and C1 and help them improve their speaking B1 (PET) Levels Intermediate to Levels (3) B2 (FCE) (CAE). Upper-intermediate and listening skills. C1 (CAE) • Knowledge of text types, e.g. formal and • The purpose of this course is to informal letters, narratives, reports and Class size Average 15 / Maximum 18 familiarise students with features of Class size Average 12 / Maximum 18 articles. English pronunciation. Students will • Improved listening skills. Minimum age 18 learn how to produce English sounds Minimum age 18 accurately. • Improved reading skills for a variety of genres. Pre-entrance test or Pre-entrance test or Entry requirement intermediate level at Students need to be at an intermediate level Entry requirement Intermediate (level 4) at • Improved speaking skills. ELSIS or above to participate in this course. ELSIS • A greater awareness of word families and word formation. Enrolment Every 6 weeks Learning Outcomes Fixed start dates • The ability to analyse texts Enrolment (, March, June Students who undertake this course will: and September) grammatically and to transform sentences so as to express the same • Feel more confident in using spoken meaning in different form. English • Development of speaking fluency and • Produce natural English rhythm and accuracy intonation • Students are assessed at regular • Feel more confident when intervals and are well prepared for the This is an authorised Test Venue communicating with native and non- demands of the Cambridge exam native speakers of English. • Develop their listening skills Cambridge exams

• The exams are internationally recognised and useful for students who need to use English in their workplace. • The exams consist of five papers: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Use of English. The course develops and improves skills in all five areas. • Opens new opportunities + study pathways to Colleges and Universities around the world as well as for visa applications and for immigration purposes. • Certificates are valid for life.

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MORNING Every week you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of free workshops While we try to give you designed to help you increase your chances of finding a suitable job while you are your preference, there is no Times Monday to Friday studying, and help you achieve your language and academic goals. guarantee of you getting 8:15 to 10:15 Lesson 1 your choice of time. 10:15 to 10:30 Break Times may be changed at 10:30 to 12:30 Lesson 2 WORK-READY IELTS PRACTICE our discretion HOSPITALITY SKILLS TEST AFTERNOON

Times Monday to Friday Learn tray service, wine Telephone and face-to-face A great opportunity to service, plate carrying, interviews can be difficult practice IELTS Listening 12:40 to 2:40 Lesson 1 function workflow, table experiences if you do and Reading under 2:40 to 3:00 Break setting, taking orders, not prepare. We can help examination conditions. hospitality vocabulary and you prepare with these Excellent preparation for 3:00 to 5:00 Lesson 2 a lot more. communication skills. Learn students who intend to how to write a proper take the IELTS test. resume and cover letter EVENING under Australian standards. Times Monday to Friday

5:10 to 7:10 Lesson 1 COFFEE PRONUNCIATION ONE-ON-ONE 7:10 to 7:30 Break CONVERSATION

7:30 to 9:30 Lesson 2 Learn to reduce your A great chance to have Personalised (20 minutes) accent using Australian a coffee while speaking individual tutorial sessions intonation, stress patterns English. This can be at with teachers, to work and rhythm to speak clearly school or outside in a café. on any academic area. and confidently while also It is a chance to make Students often refresh improving your Listening friends and learn how to grammar points or practice skills. speak appropriately in vocabulary. different situations. It is up to you.

Conditions:

Minimum English Level: Intermediate for Hospitality, Work-Ready-Skills and IELTS. All workshops are subject to availability

18 19 www.elsis.edu.au www.elsis.edu.au I decided to study in ELSIS because I was impressed STUDENT with teachers and classmates I really love the workshops. when I took a trial lesson. TESTIMONIALS ELSIS provides a different Also ELSIS staff are very range of workshops every good !! afternoon, which is helpful NATSUMI KANO for me, because if I need JAPAN - SYDNEY more help or if I want to improve my pronunciation I can attend. EDERSON JOELSON BRAZIL - SYDNEY

Since I have been in ELSIS I have only had a great experience, because the staff are very friendly, helpful and highly focused on teaching. MIHELCA GUSTIN SLOVENIA - SYDNEY The people, everybody has a fresh vitality, always happy and the classes are fun. It’s more than English, it’s living it. DANIEL CIERO SIRVIENTE SPAIN- MELBOURNE

I really feel more comfortable with my English now. I was feeling shy before, now I have no problem to have a long conversation. it is a great opportunity to BRIGITTE RIVERO improve my English skills. I MEXICO - SYDNEY ELSIS staff are excellent as they like ELSIS because I’m not just not only help us in improving studying, we are also learning our English level, but they English through activities and also help us in preparing for social activities. I’m having so University and the corporate much fun and a really good environment. experience. SAURABH CHAUHAN PARIN - SYDNEY THANAVATANACHAVOEN (BLESS) THAILAND - MELBOURNE The most important characteristic that I decided to study at ELSIS is because it is in the city, and has different alternatives of English courses. ANDREA ZARATE ECUADOR - BRISBANE

20 21 www.elsis.edu.au www.elsis.edu.au SOCIAL ELSIS offers a range of exciting ACTIVITIES and educational activities on a regular basis. We believe that this is important for learning English effectively, so that students may become part of a wider social network in their Wilsons Promontory new life in Australia. VIC Extended school trips include weekend camping trips to picturesque beach destinations such as Ulladulla, which is just a few hours out of Sydney.

Shark Island NSW

Surf Camp Southbank Mt Buller NSW QLD VIC

Morisset Park NSW

22 23 www.elsis.edu.au www.elsis.edu.au STUDENT ACCOMMODATION SERVICES Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane You will meet our friendly Student Services team on your very first day. They can help you with any questions you may have about Australia and your English language courses.

Our Student Services officers will guide you in the right direction. On your first day they will take your photograph for your ELSIS We aim to ensure a comfortable stay for students Student Card and introduce you to the college environment. If in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. you have questions related to opening a bank account, arranging a tax file number or obtaining a mobile phone/sim card, then they Our accommodation is divided into Residence are the people who can help you. and Homestay. Apart from our accommodation options, we also offer an airport pick-up service, Very soon ELSIS will feel like your second home because of its collecting you from Sydney, Melbourne or warm and welcoming atmosphere. and transporting you directly to your accommodation destination. We can also arrange transfer back to the airport at the end of your stay. For your peace of mind, all our drivers carry identification. All bookings can be made STUDENT by agencies through our online booking system. You will receive all the information necessary for ENGAGEMENT airport pick-up, if required, and a complete profile with rules, photos, location and transport details Each campus has a Student Engagement Officer for both residence and homestay accommodation. who will help you settle in. They look after all Social aspects during your time at ELSIS. So fun and socialising is guaranteed. SHARE HOUSE HOMESTAY THE ELSIS AIRPORT PICK UP TEACHING TEAM

Our teachers are university educated and hold specialist qualifications in For more information please visit: English language teaching. Ongoing professional development ensures our teachers are always up-to-date with the WWW.2STAY.COM.AU latest teaching methodologies.

In addition to the Director and Associate Director of Studies, there are level coordinators available to help you and answer your questions.

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CRICOS: 02644C

FROM ELSIS BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY

ELSIS – General English, IELTS Exam Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) CRICOS: 02644C

BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY

ELSIS – General English, IELTS Exam Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) If you would like to further your studies after completing your course at ELSIS, there are many options

available to you. After completing CRICOS: 03637E CRICOS: 02644C CRICOS: 02997M CRICOS: 03048D CRICOS: 02475D an IELTS, General English Upper BRISBANE BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY MELBOURNE/SYDNEY SYDNEY

Intermediate or an English for DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATECRICOS: 03637E CRICOS: 02644C CRICOS: 02997M CRICOS: 03048D CRICOS: 02475D UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE Academic Purposes (EAP) course • Diploma of Counselling • Certificate IV in • CertificateBRISBANE IV in BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY MELBOURNE/SYDNEY SYDNEY • Diploma of Leadership Marketing & Business Administration & Management Communication • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Business and achieving the required level, you DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE • Certificate IV in DIPLOMA • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Information Information Systems Technology Business UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE may be eligible to study the courses • Diploma of Counselling • Certificate IV in • Certificate IV in • Diploma• Diploma of ofBusiness Leadership Marketing & Business Administration DIPLOMA • Diploma& Management of Information POSTGRADUATECommunication POSTGRADUATE • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Business outlined below. Technology • Certificate IV in DIPLOMA • Bachelor of Business • Bachelor of Information • Diploma of Marketing & Information Systems Technology • MasterBusiness of Business and • Master of Applied Communication ADVANCED DIPLOMA Project Management Information Technology • Diploma of Business • Diploma of Business BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY (MBPM)DIPLOMA • Master• Diploma of Business of Information Once you have achieved this, you can • Diploma of Leadership • Advanced Diploma of POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE • Graduate Diploma of (Accounting)Technology ECA Professional year & Management Business Project• Diploma Management of Marketing & • Master of Business Program (ACC/IT) • Diploma of Project • Master of Business and • Master of Applied take your studies even further. The (GradDipPM)Communication (EnterpriseADVANCED Resource DIPLOMA Management Project Management Information Technology • Graduate• Diploma Certificate of Business in Planning Systems) For students who wish BRISBANE/MELBOURNE/SYDNEY GRADUATE DIPLOMA (MBPM) • Master of Business diagram on the next page shows the Project• Diploma Management of Leadership to apply for Australian ADVANCED DIPLOMA • Advanced Diploma of • Graduate Diploma of (Accounting) ECA Professional year (GradCertPM)& Management residency Business Project Management • Master of Business Program (ACC/IT) • Graduate Diploma of • Diploma of Project various pathways available through (GradDipPM) (Enterprise Resource • Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Management Marketing & Network Engineering • Graduate Certificate in Planning Systems) For students who wish GRADUATE DIPLOMA the Education Centre of Australia. Communication Project Management to apply for Australian • Graduate Diploma of ADVANCED DIPLOMA Engineering (GradCertPM) residency • Graduate Diploma of • Graduate Diploma of • Advanced Diploma of Management Telecommunications Marketing & If you would like to discuss your • Graduate Diploma of Network Engineering Communication Strategic Leadership • Graduate Diploma of study plans in further detail with Engineering • Graduate Diploma of Management an educational consultant, please • Graduate Diploma of contact us using the details provided IMPORTANT INFORMATION Strategic Leadership on the back cover of this brochure. PATHAWAY TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS VET: CERTIFICATED / DIPLOMA / ADVANCE DIPLOMA/ GRADUATE DIPLOMA IMPORTANT INFORMATION PATHAWAY TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS HIGH EDUCATION: GRADUATE DIPLOMA / UNDERGRADUATE / POSTGRADUATE

PATHAWAY TO UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS VET: CERTIFICATED / DIPLOMA / ADVANCE DIPLOMA/ GRADUATE DIPLOMA

PATHAWAY TO POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS HIGH EDUCATION: GRADUATE DIPLOMA / UNDERGRADUATE / POSTGRADUATE

Other articulation Pathways:

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