ELSIS (English Language School in Sydney)

General English Our General Intensive English course is recommended as a first step in language learning. For those just starting out with English, General Intensive English gives you a solid grounding in grammar and you improve your social and functional communication. General Intensive English is practical and uses everyday situations in which to improve your communicative skills. Cultural situations are learned and students learn a lot of new vocabulary as well as idioms and colloquialisms. It is also a lot of fun. Why Study the General Intensive English Course in Sydney with ELSIS? • One to one lesson (Every Friday) • Great nationality mix (ELSIS is always proud of our great mix of students) • Flexible timetable (Morning, Afternoon and Evening classes) • Start every Monday • Progress test every 6 weeks Levels • Level 1 – Starters (Beginners) • Level 2 – Elementary • Level 3 – Pre-Intermediate • Level 4 – Intermediate • Level 5 – Upper-Intermediate • Level 6 – Advanced At times ELSIS may not be able to offer all levels.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Students who wish to enroll for EAP will have as their specific study objective to join a college or university for further study. The focus of an EAP course to develop the skills areas in English which will be required to study alongside native speakers in mainstream course areas. EAP 1will meet English language requirements for colleges and other RTO private colleges offering VET (Vocational Training) courses. Students will need to reach a level consistent with 5.5 IELTS. Students entering the EAP course at level 2 will be seeking a pass at IELTS 6.0+ in order to enter a tertiary course of their choice. Students graduating from this course will have a level consistent with their achieving a level in IELTS, which is at least 6 for graduates of EAP2. What you learn in EAP? • Helps you read and understand academic texts • Prepares you for the culture of a university or college • Shows you how to write an essay and report which is suitable for university or college in an English-speaking country • Shows you how to reference texts correctly and how not to plagiarize • Shows you how to give a successful presentation and how to conduct a follow-up discussion • Gives you the confidence to perform at college or university level Our partner colleges and universities Universities • Victoria University • Sydney www.vusydney.edu.au • Melbourne www.vu.edu.au • Asia Pacific International College www.apicollege.edu.au • University of Wollongong www.uow.edu.au • Central Queensland University (CQU) www.cqu.edu.au • University of Southern Queensland (USQ) www.usq.edu.au • University of Sunshine Coast (USC) www.usc.edu.au Vocational Colleges • Zenith Business Academy (ZBA) www.zba.nsw.edu.au • Sydney Institute of Business & Technology (SIBT) www.sibt.nsw.edu.au • Martin College www.martincollege.edu.au • International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) www.icms.edu.au

IELTS Exam Preparation This is a examination preparation course which prepares students for the internationally recognised International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. The course includes authentic IELTS-style examinations which students take every 3 weeks of the course. Successful results in the IELTS examination can lead to entry to Vocational or to University courses, as well as certain classes of Australian immigration visas. The IELTS examination tests students in four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Results are given for each skill on a scale from 0 to 9 at steps of half a band, with 9 being the highest level, together with a similarly scaled overall score averaged from the four skills. Entry requirements for tertiary courses vary from course to course with Certificate and Diploma courses generally requiring a band level of 5.5 or 6, and university courses generally requiring 6.5 or above.. Why Study IELTS Preparation Course Sydney with ELSIS? • Free practise test every Friday • IELTS style exam every 3 weeks • Flexible timetable (Morning and Evening classes) • Start every Monday • 2 Levels – Intermediate and above

Cambridge Exam Preparation Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses in Sydney are excellent if you need a formal English language qualification. It is recognised by employers, colleges and universities (especially in Europe and South America). The classes prepare you for the examinations which are conducted by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. The Cambridge PET course is an introduction to the Cambridge examinations for those students not quite ready for the First Certificate. It prepares students for the international examination which is held three times a year. You will receive a solid foundation in intermediate-level grammar and learn to develop your skills in the four macro skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The Cambridge FCE course is our most popular Cambridge course. It prepares students for the international examination. You will receive a solid foundation in grammar and learn to develop your skills in the four macro skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The test is broken down into five components: • Listening Comprehension • Speaking • Reading • Writing • Use of English The Cambridge CAE is an intensive course for students who can speak and write English fluently and confidently and who want to further develop their skills. The exam consists of five papers – reading, writing, listening, speaking and use of English – and is an internationally recognised qualification. This is an excellent course for students who already possess a high ability in English and want the challenge of honing their skills.

Business English The course aims to improve students’ ability to communicate in English in a wide range of business situations. The course will develop the communication skills needed to succeed in business and will enlarge knowledge of the business world. Students will become more fluent and confident in using the language of business and this should increase their career prospects whether in Australia or elsewhere.