International College of Queensland Australia

General English Course The General English Course is designed to improve speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, comprehensively, for using English in various everyday situations. Students can choose from either a Full-time (25 hours a week) or a Part-time (20 hours a week) course*. Students will be placed into the proper level from beginner to advanced according to the individual student's results in the placement test, and can enroll on any Monday. - Course Structure Each level of General English, from Beginners to Advanced, is divided into 14 week cycles. These cycles cover a range of essential grammar, vocabulary and functions needed by students at each level. Each week these language elements are introduced to students using a wide variety of interesting topics and themes. - Core Sessions In these sessions the focus is on helping students to develop the four main skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Speaking activities provide students with an opportunity to communicate in a meaningful way with each other and the teacher. This is achieved through a variety of stimulating speaking tasks carried out in pairs or small groups. Through such activities teachers are able to effectively monitor students' progress, with special emphasis given to improving accuracy, fluency and pronunciation. To assist students in improving their listening skills, teachers of each General English level have access to a wide range of recorded listening materials which are designed to help students develop a variety of listening skills from listening for general understanding to listening for specific information. Reading materials are drawn from a wide range of everyday sources, such as newspapers and magazines. Reading tasks help raise students awareness of the different reading skills they can use to draw meaning from texts. Teachers give students writing tasks they are likely to have to carry out in everyday life, like letters and reports. Students also complete writing tasks as part of reading, speaking and listening activities. This is because writing practice is an important way to consolidate learning. - Electives Our Speaking Intensive, TOEFL and Cambridge Exam Electives allow upper- intermediate and advanced General English students to undertake more specialized studies during their General English Course. These are held for two hours each on Monday and Thursday mornings. * Available electives are subject to change in accordance with students' demands. The Speaking Intensive Elective gives students an opportunity for extra speaking practice. Students are able to give presentations as well as participate in role plays and discussions. The other electives provide an introduction to various popular English language exams. - General English Assessment Students complete a weekly test every Friday, which allows teachers to effectively monitor student's progress. They also sit for regular progress tests.

IELTS Preparation Course This intensive exam preparation course is designed to help Intermediate students gain a thorough understanding of the four parts of the IELTS examination. Students learn important exam strategies and skills which are needed to achieve the minimum score of 5.5 as required for entry into Australian high schools, vocational and university courses. Students will achieve this by completing a wide range of classroom activities specifically designed to develop the skills required for the IELTS exam. Students will also sit for 6 complete practice exams during this course, which will help them fine tune their exam taking skills, and allow them to become familiar with the exam’s format. Finally, the course is theme based so students are able to prepare for the exam while studying a range of stimulating topics from the Objective IELTS Intermediate textbook. - Course Structure The Examination Preparation Course: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a 12 week program. Students have two contact hour study options. They may choose to enroll in the 20 student-teacher contact hours a week (4 hours a day) course or the more intensive 25 student-teacher contact hours a week (5 hours a day) course. Students who enroll in the 25 hours a week course are able to do intensive skills practice which focuses on the areas in which students need most improvement.

Business English Business English is designed for students who already have well developed English language skills, but want to refine these skills to help them improve their career prospects, and use English more effectively in the workplace. Students will improve their language skills through studying a range of stimulating topics which people involved in international commerce encounter regularly Classroom activities give students an opportunity to use English to carry out tasks they would have to perform on a daily basis when working for companies with an international focus. These include discussing a range of issues in meetings, reading newspaper articles, writing different types of business correspondence and working in groups to solve a variety of common business problems. Students will also undertake a number of excursions to local businesses so that they can see a practical application of the skills that they are acquiring. There is a small TOEIC component for students who study for 25 contact hours a week. - Course Structure Business English is divided into twelve weeks. Students can choose to do all or just one. Students have two contact hour study options. They may choose to enroll in the 20 student-teacher contact hours a week (4 hours a day) course, consisting of 20 hours per week of Business English classes, or the more intensive 25 student-teacher contact hours a week (5 hours a day) course, consisting of 20 hours per week of Business English classes and 5 hours per week of TOEIC preparation classes.

Volunteer Programs You first learn English at ICQA and then join volunteer program at child care center, primary/secondary school, special achool, retirement village or Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. You could enhance your understanding on Australian culture and people, particularly in the field of the education system, social welfare or animal care through the Volunteer program at these places. At the same time, those Australian people will learn from you a touch of Japanese culture, language, customs, and a lot more during the Volunteer program.

ICQA Family Program Experience Australian life with your child!! We are offering a variety of family programs for those parents who want to bring their children to Australia and let them have real Australian experience. The options we can offer you are as follows:

ㆍParent(s) studies English at ICQA with child(ren) attending local child care center or primary school.

ㆍParent(s) and child(ren) study English together at ICQA.*

ㆍParent(s) and child(ren) stay at a teacher’s home and take private English lessons. * Your child should be over 15 years of age.

Pathway to High School The quality of Australian high school education is very highly recognized worldwide, and ICQA offers you a pathway to Australian high school education in close cooperation with St James College. Both Academic and Vocational Pathways offered, its students will have very flexible pathways for their further studies or future careers after they have completed Year 12 at the college. Explore your future at ICQA and St James College!!

Pathways to Further Studies ICQA offers its students a variety of pathways for their further studies in Australia in cooperation with very unique colleges. If you are looking for such courses as: • Hospitality • Tourism • Aviation (Cabin Crew and Aircraft Maintenance Engineering) • Business • Information Technology • Child Care • Aged Care • Nursing • Fashion • Hairdressing • Automotive Technology • Aromatherapy • Beauty Therapy • And More.. ICQA is the place where your career starts.

Paid Hotel Internship Program for Working Holiday Makers • Almost 100% placement success rate so far • Maximum 6 months Paid Internship at a Hotel • Start your internship as soon as you have completed your English study at ICQA* * Please note that a waiting period of about 1 month may apply depending on the season you intend to do the internship. - Locations: Various locations around Australia (Perth, Canberra, Alice Springs, Airlie Beach, etc...) (3 Stars or above) - Duration: 3 to 6 months - Wages: $16.00 to $19.00 per hour - Programme: Minimum 20 hours/week (casual) or Maximum 38 hours/week (Full Time) - Position: Room Making, Kitchen Hand, Cleaner, Shop Clerk, etc. - Accommodation: Hotel, Backpackers, Share Accommodation, etc. - Special Offers: Some special offers to interns may be available. These special offers may include discounted local tours, restaurant vouchers within the hotel, etc.* * The available offers may vary from hotel to hotel. Please note that no guarantee is given to interns for such special offers.