matt cello varnish on outer front cover only Centre for English Language University of South Australia 11/12 (CELUSA) Programs Academic English (AE) The AE program is for students planning to study at an Australian education institution. The higher levels of AE are designed for students who need to meet the English language admission requirement of the University of South Australia (UniSA), the South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT), Le Cordon Bleu (LCB) CELUSA is the Centre for English Language in the University of or University College London (UCL). South Australia. CELUSA specialises in providing high quality Students applying directly to these institutions will not need to take the IELTS or other English English language preparation programs for international language test if they successfully complete the undergraduate and postgraduate students. CELUSA students appropriate AE level program. continue on to study at UniSA, SAIBT, Le Cordon Bleu, and Academic English develops the skills necessary for academic study, such as listening to UCL. CELUSA is Adelaide’s IELTS test centre. lectures and note-taking, planning and writing essays and reports, and taking part in group discussions and spoken presentations. UniSA Students will normally need to complete UniSA is the largest university in South Australia with over 10 weeks of study for every 0.5 improvement 36,000 students and is the leading provider of international needed in the overall IELTS score. Additional education in the state. UniSA is committed to educating weeks may be required if a student’s score professionals, creating and applying knowledge, engaging in one IELTS band is lower than their overall the community and maintaining cultural diversity among staff score. This will apply only if a significant and students. UniSA’s approach to teaching and learning is improvement in this band score is needed student-centred, focused on higher education outcomes and for academic progression. delivered through flexible program arrangements. Business English (Mixed Program) SAIBT Business English (Mixed Program) is offered SAIBT is the pathway provider into UniSA leading into an by CELUSA and is designed for students who extensive range of Bachelor degree programs with standing have an IELTS score of 5.0 (or equivalent) and credit. Strong academic and welfare support services are wish to study one academic course at SAIBT central to SAIBT’s educational philosophy. SAIBT teachers at the same time as completing a Business are fully qualified and all programs are taught by lecturers related English language program (a total of approved by UniSA. SAIBT staff are committed to helping 20 hours per week). Students can study either students achieve academic success. a course from the Certificate IV or a course from the Diploma of Business. Business English LCB (Mixed Program) can be completed across three SAIBT semesters. Semester one of the Le Cordon Bleu (LCB) is dedicated to offering five star service program requires students to complete the educating students in culinary arts, hospitality and tourism Academic course. Upon successful completion, programs. LCB graduates are highly desired in their respective students go on to complete the remaining fields and many go on to exciting careers in leading hotels, seven academic courses over the next two restaurants and resorts throughout Australia and the world. SAIBT semesters. UCL Australia For further information relating to Business English (Mixed Program), please contact The School of Energy and Resources, Australia (UCL SERAus) CELUSA Admissions. is a fully integrated school within University College London (UCL), one of the foremost academic institutions in the world. These credentials are reflected by more than 20 Nobel Prize winners from the UCL community. Based in the heart of Adelaide, UCL SERAus is training the next generation of energy and resources leaders. Programs provide students with a rigorous and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary theory and practice in the sustainable management of energy and natural resources. “Studying at CELUSA is preparing me well for university and teaching me about the local culture. The highlight of my time at CELUSA has been making many friends from different parts of the world.” Quality assurance Services Adelaide CELUSA is accredited by NEAS Australia CELUSA has its own student counsellor The vibrant city of Adelaide is the capital and is a member of English Australia who can help you with any personal of South Australia. It is a picturesque, (EA). This means that we meet Australia’s problems like homesickness or adjusting progressive city with an affordable lifestyle, national quality standards in all aspects of to a new culture. Our Student Services relaxed and safe atmosphere, and pleasant our language programs, including small Centre staff are there to help you with Mediterranean climate. With its rich class sizes, highly-qualified and experienced any queries you have throughout your cultural background, Adelaide is home to teachers, good facilities and student studies. The CELUSA Academic Directorate an exciting array of restaurants and fresh support services. can help you with academic matters and produce markets. South Australia is often your teachers will support you with study regarded as the food and wine centre skills and learning advice. Through our own of Australia. In addition to a number of Facilities Student Experience Coordinator you can multicultural, music, comedy and food As a CELUSA student you will study right access a wide range of activities to add events and festivals, Adelaide also hosts in the heart of central Adelaide in UniSA to and enrich your learning experience. major national and international sporting House at 195 North Terrace. Classrooms These activities include social functions, events. Adelaide is one of Australia’s most are newly developed and are equipped cultural activities, sporting events and affordable capital cities and a popular with modern lecturing facilities and there volunteer programs. study destination for students from all is a common room specially designed for over the world. student use. You will also have full access Accommodation options to the facilities of UniSA, including the Cost of Living library, computer suites, cafes, gyms and You can choose between many different clubs. We have our own excellent library types of accommodation in Adelaide. The cost of living in Adelaide is lower than with many books, CDs, DVDs, computer Our Accommodation Office staff can other Australian capital cities. The latest programs and other learning materials. arrange for homestay with an Australian international statistics from the Economist The CELUSA Library is located in the family, or advise you on other options Intelligence Unit shows that it costs 23 per historic Brookman Building at UniSA’s such as international student residences, cent more to live in Sydney and Melbourne, City East Campus, only a 5 minute walk student apartments and shared/private 12 per cent more in Perth and 11 per cent away from the CELUSA classrooms. accommodation. There are also some more in Brisbane*. limited opportunities for student residence accommodation. There is a one-off A$295 According to Education Adelaide it is CELUSA English Test fee for accommodation services, which estimated that an International Student All students are required to provide includes homestay placement, airport in Adelaide needs approximately evidence of their English ability prior reception and transfer and on-going A$15,000 per year or A$285 a week to to receiving a CELUSA Letter of Offer. accommodation advice. cover accommodation, food, transport, If you are unable to provide this through See http://www.unisa.edu.au/celusa/ entertainment and general amenities an IELTS test, you may wish to take the accommodation for further details. and communication. CELUSA English Test. This test is used *Source: Economist Intelligence Unit 2010 to recommend the number of weeks Under 18s of English language study a student will need to meet the English language If you are under 18 years old when requirements of their future study program, you come to CELUSA there are some or to improve their English language ability special requirements. You will have to for other purposes. pay a A$220 guardianship fee before See www.unisa.edu.au/celusa/CET you arrive, and you must attend regular for further information. meetings with the Accommodation Office staff during your stay. All students under 18 must live in homestay or other approved accommodation. CELUSA Start dates Students are able to commence their CELUSA studies on any of the start dates indicated below. Academic English Programs are taught in 10 week blocks. Course calendar 2011 Course calendar 2012 Number of Number of Start date End date study weeks Start date End date study weeks Tuesday 4 January† Friday 4 February 5 Tuesday 3 January† Friday 3 February 5 Monday 7 February Friday 11 March 5 Monday 6 February Friday 9 March 5 Tuesday 15 March† Friday 15 April 5 Tuesday 13 March† Friday 13 April 5 One-week holiday break One-week holiday break Wednesday 27 April† Friday 27 May 5 Monday 23 April Friday 25 May 5 Monday 30 May Friday 1 July 5 Monday 28 May Friday 29 June 5 Two-week holiday break Two-week holiday break Monday 18 July Friday 19 August 5 Monday 16 July Friday 17 August 5 Monday 22 August Friday 23 September 5 Monday 20 August Friday 21 September 5 Two-week holiday break Two-week holiday break Monday 10