English Language Courses, Study Abroad and Study Tours for Overseas Institutions
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE English Language courses, study abroad and study tours for overseas institutions OUR CENTRE The University of Newcastle English Language OUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE Centre specialises in teaching English to CENTRE RANKS IN THE students from all over the world. We offer a wide range of intensive English language programs designed to help students achieve their goal of studying with the University of Newcastle, as well as providing opportunities to engage with the wider Newcastle community as part of our award-winning Student Experience Program. Currently, all our programs TOP TOP are being offered live and online via our virtual classroom. 7 9 in Australia for overall in Australia for satisfaction1 learning1 To learn more about our online 1Australian English Language Barometer 2019/20 offerings, visit ourStudy from Home ELICOS page. The University of Newcastle English Language Centre newcastle.edu.au | 2 ABOUT THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE The University of Newcastle English Language AWARD-WINNING Centre has been offering English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) since 1989 and has established a reputation for excellence in English language Winner in student engagement - 2019 English Australia Award for Innovation1 education. With campuses in Newcastle and Sydney, the English Language Centre delivers ELICOS for academic and general purposes, and offers a range of integrated and tailored short-term, Study Abroad and Study Tour Winner in International Engagement2 programs. Each year, around 800 students from over 30 source countries study with the English Language Centre. We provide a friendly, supportive, and culturally diverse NEAS Quality Endorsed Centre3 atmosphere as part of the wider University of Newcastle environment. Courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced English language teachers. Our staff are led by Pathways and Academic Learning and Support Centre Director, Dr. Anna Bennett, and Assistant 12019 English Australia Award for Innovation 2 Director Benjamin Doran. The English Language Centre is 2018 NSW State Government International Community Engagement Award – Joint Education Provider a member of University English Centres Australia (UECA), 3Global leader in Quality Assurance for English Language Teaching and English Australia. Our programs are accredited by Community the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). The University of Newcastle English Language Centre newcastle.edu.au | 3 WHAT WE OFFER • English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas • Tailored or Integrated Short-term English: English Students (ELICOS): Your English language pathway programs for individuals and groups looking to to the University of Newcastle. Offering academic improve their English language proficiency. and general English language training for students • Student Experience Program: Offered to students who have narrowly missed the English language enrolled in all programs with the English Language requirements of their degree program with the Centre. Our SEP includes volunteering/work experience University of Newcastle. opportunities, excursions, and a range of dynamic and • Study Abroad: A packaged program including English engaging activities including Speed Conversations, plus degree course study with the University of Cooking on Campus and World Sports Day. Newcastle over one or two semesters. The University of Newcastle English Language Centre newcastle.edu.au | 4 BENEFITS OF STUDYING ENGLISH WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE Experienced Student-centred Award-winning Student and innovative teachers learning Experience Program • Successful completion of ELICOS enables direct entry • The University of Newcastle is proud of its to University of Newcastle degree programs and international student body and offers a wide range prepares students for success in their future studies. of services to support their student journey. Of the Completion of ELICOS is also a pathway into University 40,000 students enrolled in the University, over 7,000 College of International Education (UNCIE) programs. originate from over 100 countries outside Australia. • The English Language Centre has been delivering • Locations in Newcastle and Sydney campuses with English language courses for over 30 years. Our convenient access to the University's student facilities experienced and innovative teachers facilitate and services. engaging and rewarding lessons with a student- • Ability to practice your English with Australian centred approach to English language education. students through our award-winning Student • High quality ELICOS curriculum with classes designed Experience Program. to help students successfully transition to tertiary • The University of Newcastle offers a range of on- study with the University of Newcastle, prepare for campus and off-campus accommodation, the global workforce, and increase their English including homestay. proficiency for a range of personal and professional goals. THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE RANKS IN THE TOP TOP 197 50 in the world1 in the Asia-Pacific Region1 1QS World University Rankings 2021 The University of Newcastle English Language Centre newcastle.edu.au | 5 OUR LOCATIONS AND FACILITIES Modern classrooms Dedicated computer Campus wide WIFI and Access to the University designed to facilitate laboratories equipped free access to a range library, including dedicated a student-centred and with a range of language of student systems and resources and experienced blended approach learning software. software. staff committed to to learning. increasing the digital literacy of international students. OUR CENTRAL LOCATIONS Our Language Centre on the University’s main campus in Newcastle is a modern building, conveniently located in the centre of the campus adjacent to the University’s library and the student services centre. The beautiful city of Newcastle is known for its spectacular coastline, its contemporary culture and enviable lifestyle and was included among the top 10 cities in the annual publication of Lonely Planet Guide to the Best Places to Travel 2011 (“Best in Travel Guide for 2011”). National Geographic has named Newcastle as one of the world’s 7 Smart Cities that have risen to the challenges of 21st century urban life. NEWCASTLE (CALLAGHAN) CAMPUS SYDNEY CBD CAMPUS (ELIZABETH STREET) Located on the corner of Auckland Street and King The University of Newcastle’s Sydney-based Language Street, our City campus is right in the heart of Centre allows students to balance the benefits of Newcastle’s CBD. The City campus consists of NUspace, studying English with a high-ranking, long-established The Conservatorium of Music, University House, institution with easy access to the conveniences of Northumberland House and Newcastle Legal Centre. The Sydney’s CBD and surrounding areas. new Honeysuckle precinct will also join our City campus with the first building set to be completed in 2021. The University of Newcastle English Language Centre newcastle.edu.au | 6 ELICOS English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed to enable international students to develop their English language skills for a variety of purposes. ELICOS will help you improve your English language skills prior to commencing a degree program at the University of Newcastle, with ELICOS accepted as a pathway for direct entry. You can also study ELICOS to improve your English skills for your global career. We offer a range of programs to suit varying levels of English language proficiency. Currently, all our programs are being offered online as Study from Home ELICOS. ELICOS COURSES STUDY HOURS AND LEVELS The University of Newcastle Language Centre offers 20 hours of class per week. ENGLISH FOR GENERAL PURPOSES COURSES Students are expected to attend classes for 4 hours each • Elementary weekday. • Intermediate ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES COURSES (EAP) • Upper Intermediate (EAP) 15 students 20 hours • Advanced (EAP) per class on average per week face-to-face ELICOS PATHWAYS Upon application via one of our registered Overseas Representatives, or upon arrival at the Language Centre, students will be placed in one of our four ELICOS courses. Placement is based on proficiency at the time of commencement which can be determined by your most recent English language proficiency test result (IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson etc.) or by sitting the Centre’s own placement test. Each level consists of 10 weeks of study. Students wishing to go on to further studies will need to satisfactorily pass: • Advanced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for direct entry into the University of Newcastle's Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree programs as well as select UNCIE programs. • Upper Intermediate English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for direct entry into most UNCIE programs. The University of Newcastle English Language Centre newcastle.edu.au | 7 STUDY FROM HOME ELICOS Students can now study with the University of Newcastle English Language Centre (ELC) from anywhere in the world with Study from Home ELICOS. MEET ENTRY INNOVATIVE STUDENT REQUIREMENTS ONLINE TEACHING EXPERIENCE ELC ELICOS programs are accepted With experienced and innovative The ELC’s award-winning Student by University of Newcastle for the teachers, Study from Home Experience Program will still be purposes of direct entry; meet ELICOS will deliver daily lessons available via Study from Home. your English Language Proficiency and classes to students via Each week, there will be a range Requirements from the comfort online