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University of Tasmania English Language Centre Tasmania University of Tasmania ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE Tasmania Tasmania is famous for its great International and national cricket perform at many events including natural beauty, clean air and and football matches attract large the Falls Music Festival. Artists water and friendly people. It has crowds, while others enjoy rock- are attracted to our beautiful and magnificent and ancient forests, climbing, sailing, golf and surfing. vibrant cities and towns, and you will white sandy surf beaches, snow- Tasmania is also known for its find interesting galleries and events covered mountains in winter and festivals and artistic community. everywhere you visit. two of Australia’s oldest cities. We have festivals celebrating our Living in Tasmania is easy and Our wonderful outdoor environment food and wine – Taste of Tasmania the people are friendly. It is also makes Tasmania a popular sporting (Hobart) and Festivale (Launceston) very affordable compared to other and adventure destination. – and local and international bands Australian states. Climate Tasmania has a comfortable climate with four different seasons Summer: December to February EkV`Wk Average maximum temperature 22 °C ?W^Tagd`W Autumn: March to May Average maximum temperature 20 °C Winter: June to August Average maximum temperature 13 °C Spring: September to November >Sg`UWefa` Average maximum temperature 18 °C :aTSdf 2 University of Tasmania Established in 1890, the University of an English Language Centre: Hobart Tasmania (UTAS) is the fourth oldest and Launceston. university in Australia. It is highly Both campuses offer a beautiful, regarded internationally as a teaching enjoyable and safe environment and research institution, and offers for study. The Launceston campus one of the best choices available in includes the Australian Maritime Australian higher education. College (AMC). The University has a total student English Language Centre students population of 20,000. This includes enjoy access to the same services over 4,000 international students from as UTAS students, including libraries, more than 60 countries, of which sporting facilities and support services. approximately 2,200 study on campus. It has two major campuses, each with English Language Centre Why study at the University of Tasmania’s The English Language Centre was established in 1989 and operates from two English Language campuses: Hobart and Launceston. The Centre provides a variety of innovative Centre? English language programs including General and Academic English as well as direct entry programs to UTAS. • Affordable tuition fees and living costs • A safe and pleasant environment in which to live and study • Situated on the University of Tasmania campus and providing access to the same services and facilities as University students • Comprehensive orientation program and on-going student support • A selection of General and Academic English programs providing a comprehensive range of skills, including those required for IELTS • Qualified and experienced teaching staff • IELTS testing centre on campus • 24 hr access to computer laboratories • Wireless laptop facilities 3 Hobart Hobart is Tasmania’s capital city. • State and international cricket It is Australia’s second oldest city • ‘Taste of Tasmania’ food and (after Sydney), and has a population wine festival of 200,000. • ‘10 Days on the Island’ arts festival It has a beautiful location at the mouth of the Derwent River and • Bush-walking and skiing the base of Mount Wellington, and Hobart camPUS residents and visitors enjoy stunning The University’s Hobart campus, views wherever they are. Excellent including the English Language public transport takes you from the Centre, is set on 100 hectares of land city centre and its clubs, theatres and in the suburb of Sandy Bay, about cinemas to local beaches and nearby 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre. nature reserves. Approximately 10,000 students attend There are many things to do in and the Hobart campus. Most students around Hobart, including: can walk to classes as they live in • Salamanca Market, one of on-campus accommodation or in Australia’s best outdoor markets the surrounding suburbs. • Live bands, theatre and film festivals 4 Launceston Launceston is Australia’s third oldest There are many thing to do in and LauNcestoN camPUS city and has a population of 100,000. around Launceston, including: The Launceston campus of the It is located among rolling hills at the • Rock climbing and abseiling University, including the English head of the Tamar River. Language Centre and Australian • AFL football Launceston is the major city in the Maritime College (AMC), is situated north of Tasmania and offers a wide • Live music and theatre on 50 hectares on the banks of the range of shopping centres, cinemas, • Bush walking and skiing Tamar River at Newnham. It is only 10 theatres, libraries, restaurants and minutes by bus from the city centre. • ‘Festivale’ food and wine festival clubs. It is located close to popular About 5,000 students are enrolled nature parks and vineyards. The • ‘10 Days on the Island’ arts festival at this modern campus with many magnificent Cataract Gorge is only students living on-campus or nearby. 1km from the city centre. 5 English Language Centre Courses and Programs English is used all over the world and on your existing language skills and can help you every day, whether at academic background, you can work, on holiday, or for your studies. choose one of the following options: The English Language Centre offers a • General English range of English programs, from 5 to • Academic English 50 weeks in duration, which will suit your needs. • IELTS Preparation Course The English Language Centre can help • Direct Entry Academic Program you gain entry to university, including (DEAP) the University of Tasmania. Depending • Foundation Studies Program PathwaYS to UNIVersitY Intermediate General English (p.7) Intermediate Academic English (p.8) Upper-Intermediate Academic English (p.8) Upper-Intermediate General English (p.7) IELTS Exam Preparation and/or IELTS Test (p.9) Direct Entry Academic Program (p.9) Foundation Studies Program (p.10) UNIVERSITY English Language Requirements If you wish to undertake degree studies at the University of Tasmania you will need to meet the following English language requirements. Period of Type of Course IELTS Academic TOEFL/TWE CB TOEFL IBT TOEFL Validity 6.0 (no band 80 (no score Undergraduate* 550/4.5 213 2 years less than 5.5) below 20) Postgraduate 6.0 (no band 88 (no score 575/4.5 233 2 years (Coursework)* less than 6.0) below 20) Postgraduate 6.5 (no band 92 (no score 600/4.5 250 2 years (Research) less than 6.0) below 20) Foundation 5.0 (no band 173 (essay rating 68 (no score 520/3 2 years Studies Program less than 5.0) no less than 3.5) below 14) * English language requirements may be higher for some programs. Please visit www.international.utas.edu.au for more information. 6 General English Duration: 5 to 50 weeks General English courses include: • Grammar Prerequisite: Elementary English • Class placement during orientation • Conversation and discussions General English courses will help and continuous assessment • Pronunciation you in many ways. These courses throughout the course • Classes may include: can provide a foundation for future • Pre-intermediate to Upper- • Oral presentations studies, help with your job, or improve intermediate level classes your English before starting a holiday • Guest speakers • The skills relevant for IELTS in Australia. They are also great for • Field trips those who have a general interest in tests including: • IELTS test techniques the English language. • Listening • Project work Please note that we do not offer • Reading • Self-study English courses for beginners. • Writing • Computer language learning • Speaking SAMPLE TIMETABLE FOR GENERAL/ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSE† Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Grammar and Listening and Reading and Listening and Writing skills: vocabulary speaking skills vocabulary speaking skills sentences Break Listening and speaking Listening skills using English for everyday Reading and writing skills including English television Paragraphs situations skills pronunciation practice news programs Lunch Self study Option classes* Self study Option classes* Self study †The English Language Centre may change timetables in response to student needs and operational requirements. *Option classes may include: IELTS reading and writing, city excursions, cooking, English in the movies, grammar games, conversation with Australians, sport, IELTS listening and speaking. 7 Cambridge First Certificate in English Exam Preparation Course (FCE) Duration: 15 weeks (Hobart only) • Vocabulary Prerequisite: Intermediate English • Reading If you want to improve your English • Writing for your current job, or need higher- level English for a new job, the FCE • Cambridge exam preparation – is an excellent qualification. The FCE exam structure, questions and is for students at an Intermediate time management level, or higher, who want to improve • Practice tests TONY (Thailand) all areas of their English for the workplace. Examinations are held Special conditions in June and December. • A minimum of 12 students is Classes may include: required for the course to run. I like the ELC because it has small classes, a good education • Grammar • Fees and textbooks must be paid for prior to the course commencing. system, and a lot of useful • Speaking See our website for costs: facilities.
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