APC (Australian Pacific College)

General English (GE) This course involves full time study with 20 hours of 'face to face' teaching and 5 hours of complimentary option classes per week (25 hours per week full-time or 20 hours per week part-time). Location General English is available in the City campus in the morning or in the evening. Our flexible timetable gives you choices of location and study time. Course Availability

ㆍMorning GE: 9:00 - 1:15 p.m

ㆍEvening GE: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m

ㆍOption Classes: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m

ㆍSelf Access: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m

ㆍEvening GE: Limited levels, for more information please contact Option Classes available to students are:

ㆍConversation Class

ㆍMedia Club

ㆍWriter’s Workshop

ㆍIELTS Preparation This course is designed to enable students to learn to speak, understand and read and write English in a variety of communicative situations. Reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar are all covered in class, although the main emphasis is on speaking and listening. There are six (6) levels of General English at APC:

ㆍBeginners

ㆍElementary

ㆍPre-Intermediate

ㆍIntermediate

ㆍUpper Intermediate

ㆍAdvanced Course Objectives

ㆍTo improve speaking and listening skills and 'think in English'.

ㆍTo learn to work independently and establish control over the direction of their study.

ㆍTo gain an understanding of Australia and Australians.

ㆍTo learn about cross-cultural differences through direct contact with Australian people in schools, social groups and business. Assessment: This consists of ongoing written in-class and homework assignments, tests, written and oral presentations with a final test. Students have the option to study in morning or evening classes.

Business English (BE) This course aims to develop the English skills of students wishing to work or study in the business field. The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the skills and language associated with Business and it will help improve your speaking skills , formal writing and vocabulary through various techniques like role-play and real-life situations. Locations

ㆍBusiness English is available in our Brisbane and Kent St Sydney campuses.

ㆍCourses at Brisbane campus are for non-student visa holders only, at this stage.

ㆍCourses in Sydney are for all Visa holders. Start Dates Business English commences every Monday unless Monday is a public holiday, in which case the course commences on Tuesday. Entry Requirements

ㆍEnglish level Pre-intermediate (IELTS 5.0)

ㆍWorking holiday or other eligible visa TUITION FEES INCLUDE

ㆍFREE Internet access.

ㆍFREE Business modules.

IELTS Preparation The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally owned and globally recognised direct English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity readily available throughout the world. It covers the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Assessment Students will be assessed through class tasks and IELTS practice tests. Entry Requirements Intermediate to Advanced levels Course Length

ㆍStudent Visa: 4 to 12 weeks

ㆍWorking Holiday: 4 to 12 weeks

ㆍTourist Visa: 4 to 12 weeks TUITION FEES INCLUDE

ㆍFREE Internet access.

ㆍFREE Option Classes: Conversation Class, Media Club, Writers' Workshop and Exam Preparation. Locations IELTS Preparation is available at the City campus in the morning and evening. Course Availability

ㆍMorning Classes: 8:30 - 1:15 p.m.

ㆍOption Classes: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m

ㆍSelf Access: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m

ㆍEvening IELTS Full Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) EAP is an intensive course for students planning to enrol in a university, either at an undergraduate or postgraduate level or a Foundation Studies Program, Technical (such as TAFE), Business or Vocational College. Locations English for Academic Purposes morning Course is available at the City campus only. Course Availability

ㆍMorning EAP: 9:00 - 1:15 p.m

ㆍOption Classes: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m

ㆍSelf Access: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m EAP students also participate in Option classes

ㆍConversation Class

ㆍMedia Club

ㆍWriter’s Workshop

ㆍSelf Access Option (includes Assisted Self Access, Singing Club and CALL) Optional afternoon classes are included in the course and only the standard course fees apply (no additional fees apply to undertake an option class). Prior to commencing the EAP course, students will sit for the compulsory placement tests during the orientation. Based on these tests, the Acadmic Manager will place students in the class best suited to their level of English proficiency.

Cambridge Examination Preparation The Cambridge Exam Preparation program is a ten or twelve week course designed to develop the specific language skills of students preparing to take a Cambridge Examination. This program targets the Reading, Writing, Use of English (grammar component), Listening and Speaking competencies that are required to successfully complete the 5 examination papers involved in the Cambridge exams. Option Classes (Students choose one option and attend the same class all week)

ㆍConversation class (Beginners to Pre-Intermediate)

ㆍConversation class (Intermediate to Advanced)

ㆍMedia Club

ㆍWriters' Workshop (Beginners to Pre Intermediate)

ㆍWriters' Workshop (Intermediate to Advanced- includes Business English)

ㆍSelf Access Option (includes Assisted Self Access, Singing Club and CALL) Start Dates

ㆍPlease contact the College for more information about start dates. [Cambridge- FCE] The First Certificate in English (FCE) is an upper intermediate level exam and it is one of the most popular of all the Cambridge tests. It tests the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. A positive result on this exam could also be useful in higher education in many situations.

ㆍEntry Requirements

ㆍUpper Intermediate Course Length:

ㆍ10 weeks [Cambridge- CAE] The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) is an upper intermediate level exam and it is one of the most popular of all the Cambridge tests. It tests the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications. A positive result on this exam could also be useful in higher education in many situations. Entry Requirements

ㆍAdvanced Course Length

ㆍ10 - 12 weeks Locations

ㆍCAE is available at the City campus in the morning session. [Cambridge- BEC] The course provides practical guidance in the development and application of linguistic skills relevant to the examination requirements including vocabulary, grammar, text production and analysis, listening and speaking. Weekly practice tests based on BEC past papers provide an assessable framework to effectively gauge student progress. In-class follow-up activities encourage students to cultivate self-assessment skills to monitor and refine their own development. Entry Requirements

ㆍUpper Intermediate Locations

ㆍBEC is available at the City campus in the morning session. Course Length

ㆍ10 weeks

English for Tourism & Hospitality (ETH) This course is designed for candidates who wish to work within the travel and tourism or hospitality fields either within Australia or overseas. Students need to develop their English skills in order to be able to achieve success in a Vocational course or employment in the areas of Tourism and Hospitality. The course will assist students to develop some of the background knowledge and skills by giving them opportunities to practice some of the situations and language requirements. This will help them to develop concepts related to Tourism and Hospitality. Course Objectives By the end of this course, the candidate will have increased confidence in giving quality customer service in all aspects of communication in English, including;

ㆍHospitality English

ㆍTravel and Tourism English

ㆍConversational Fluency in Interacting with Customers

ㆍTelephone Interaction and Enquiries

ㆍWorkplace Correspondence

ㆍDealing With Complaints

ㆍTaking Orders

ㆍReception Duties

ㆍDescribing, Comparing and Promoting Facilities

ㆍAttractions and Events

ㆍJob Hunting Requirements (CVs, cover letters, interview skills and more). Entry Requirements

ㆍUpper Intermediate to Advanced levels. Course Length

ㆍStudent Visa: 1 to 52 weeks

ㆍWorking Holiday: 1 to 17 weeks

ㆍTourist Visa: 1 to 12 weeks Start Dates

ㆍPlease contact the College for more information about start dates TUITION FEES INCLUDE

ㆍFREE Internet access.

ㆍFREE Option Classes: Conversation Class, Media Club, Writers' Workshop and Exam Preparation. Locations English for Tourism & Hospitality morning Course is available at the City campus only. Course availability

ㆍMorning ETH: 9:00 - 1:15 p.m

ㆍOption Classes: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m

ㆍSelf Access: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m OPTION CLASSES.

ㆍStudents choose one option and attend the same class all week

ㆍConversation class (Beginners to Pre-Intermediate)

ㆍConversation class (Intermediate to Advanced)

ㆍMedia Club

ㆍWriters' Workshop (Beginners to Pre Intermediate)

ㆍWriters' Workshop (Intermediate to Advanced- includes Business English)

ㆍSelf Access Option (includes Assisted Self Access, Singing Club and CALL)