AIPE and Technology Academic Counselling GENERAL ENGLISH (Elementary to Advanced) AIPE provides a sophisticated educational environment both online and on-campus. A key component of this is the use of ActivClassroom by Promethean. Meet with our Academic Counsellor to discuss any academic problems you may have. ≈ CRICOS: 063220M AIPE is a leader in the use of education technology with its use of ActivInspire interactive whiteboard technology. Student Services Every classroom at AIPE includes an ActivInspire interactive whiteboard, which enables the teacher to create an excellent learning environment for students, making learning enjoyable and meaningful. The interactive whiteboards allow for connection to the Internet and databases so that teachers can ensure the information provided in their lessons is up-to-date. They can also save and email to students any work produced on the whiteboard so that students always have a record of their classwork. Extra Benefits at AIPE >> >> >> >> >> >> great location close to all services free high speed SHDSL Internet access free wireless Internet access free personal AIPE email account fully equipped student kitchens comfortable student lounges with wide screen plasma televisions Academic Support Centre (ASC) All students are welcome to attend the ASC on Friday from 9am to 12pm. You will receive free help to: >> develop your English skills >> study grammar & vocabulary >> prepare for an exam >> develop your essay writing skills >> edit and review your assignments We can help you with: >> banking information >> medical services information >> accommodation services >> visa information >> personal counselling AIPE offers the following English language courses: >> >> >> >> >> >> >> General English (Elementary to Advanced) English for Business Professionals (EBP) English for Healthcare Professionals (EHP) English for Academic Purposes (EAP 1) & (EAP 2) Cambridge Preparation for First Certificate of English (FCE) IELTS Preparation & Advanced IELTS Certificate IV in TESOL -Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Enjoy the freedom to speak English confidently in everyday situations with AIPE’s General English courses. Learn English language skills to communicate on a day-to-day basis when you’re shopping, working, socialising and travelling. In this fun and interactive course, you’ll gain fluency in the core skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking while at the same time strengthening your vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Students are placed in a morning or evening class as per the AIPE current timetable. If you get a job, it may be possible to change your timetable from morning to evening class, subject to your English language level and space availability. DURATION 10 - 40 weeks INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays) HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no minimum entry requirements. Students of all English levels can enrol STUDY OPTIONS On-campus: Mornings (all levels) or Evenings (see website for current levels) TUITION FEE AU$320 per week (1 – 12 weeks) AU$290 per week (13 – 24 weeks) AU$260 per week (25+ weeks) General English Levels ELEMENTARY ≈ CRICOS: 064333E This course is specially designed to cater for students with a background in healthcare, nursing or medicine who need help to cope with higher level English language skills that are required to practise in an Australian health field. It consists of theoretical and practical activities in a practical and interactive classroom setting. Learn English vocabulary associated with anatomy and physiology, symptoms and diagnosis, allied and mainstream health, sensitive issues, examining a patient, hygiene and infection control, medication and alternative treatmentsall essential areas required to thrive in the Australian healthcare industry. At this level, students will learn to: >> understand many simple expressions of everyday life >> produce questions and answers involving basic information >> follow simplified stories or information >> write a few simple, connected sentences on a given topic PRE-INTERMEDIATE At this level, students will learn to: >> take part in commonplace conversations if spoken to carefully >> perform most everyday social and practical functions >> understand the main idea and details of simple, authentic texts >> write coherent short compositions using simple but varied structures correctly INTERMEDIATE At this level, students will learn to: >> understand the gist of a commonplace conversation involving fluent speakers and make substantial relevant contributions >> give and receive information by asking and answering relevant questions >> understand the main idea and intention of most straightforward, authentic reading texts >> write effective communications involving information or opinion Social Activities At AIPE, we believe social activities are a great way to practise your English. Join our: >> book club >> coffee club >> job consultations >> college parties >> regular excursions >> BBQs ENGLISH FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS (EHP) UPPER-INTERMEDIATE At this level, students will learn to: >> understand well enough to hold a continuous conversation with a native speaker >> manage all normal life functions with ease, and cope linguistically with completely new situations >> understand most non-specialist texts and respond to different types of writing >> produce fluent writing and use complex sentence structures without many errors DURATION 5 - 30 weeks ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS (EBP) INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays) HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ≈ CRICOS: 070898F ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 5.5 - Upper-intermediate 1 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks) AU$260 per week (21 – 30 weeks) Ensure your language skills are tuned specially for business with English for Business Professionals (EBP). Learn how to communicate effectively in a wide range of business situations with language specifically used within various areas of business including management, marketing, finance, customer service, team building and human resources. Our EBP course will teach you the language skills and knowledge you need to communicate and engage with others in a business environment. DURATION 5- 20 weeks INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays) HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 4.5 – Intermediate 1 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks) Sample Timetable MONDAY 8:30am – 10:30am - Speaking - Vocabulary - Review previous week TUESDAY - Review homework - Speaking - Vocabulary - Pronunciation At this level, students will learn to: >> understand native speakers of everyday standard English and take part in normal interactions >> produce speech fluent enough to convey feeling, to argue and maintain a point of view, or to convey complex information >> recognise and respond to different styles of writing while appreciating shades of meaning >> write fluently and with relatively few errors on any topic and in a range of styles 10:45am – 12:30pm - Weekly progress test - Grammar - Reading FRIDAY - Review homework - Listening - Grammar - Speaking - Academic Support Centre - Grammar - Writing - Reading - Vocabulary - Academic Support Centre Break 12:30pm – 1:00pm 1:00pm – 2:15pm - Review homework - Reading - Vocabulary - Speaking THURSDAY Break 10:30am – 10:45am ADVANCED WEDNESDAY - Feedback - Integrated activity - Listening - Conversation practice - Speaking - Vocabulary - Speaking activity - Pronunciation Break 2:15pm – 2:30pm 2:30pm – 3:30pm - Job Consultations - Book Club / Coffee Club - Meeting with Academic Counsellor - Meeting with Academic Counsellor Homework - Vocabulary focus - Grammar focus - Reading tasks - Writing tasks - Writing tasks IELTS CERTIFICATE IV IN TESOL AIPE has developed two English language courses designed to prepare students for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test: IELTS Preparation and Advanced IELTS. While students have the option of focusing on the General Training or Academic IELTS test, the course has an academic focus. IELTS PREPARATION ≈ CRICOS: 063223G AIPE’s IELTS Preparation course is a comprehensive introduction to the IELTS test format, which will introduce you to skills and strategies needed to be successful in your studies. We develop these skills via a broad range of speaking, listening, reading and writing activities, while building vocabulary through a variety of classroom tasks and exercises. The course caters to students who will sit the General Training test or Academic test and are aiming to achieve an IELTS band score of 5.5 or 6.0. DURATION 1 - 20 weeks INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays) HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 5.0 – Intermediate 2 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks) ADVANCED IELTS ≈ CRICOS: 063224G This course is designed for students who already have some familiarity with the IELTS test or have taken the test before. This course allows students to further develop test strategies and to improve overall fluency and accuracy. DURATION 1 - 20 weeks INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays) HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate 1 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks) IELTS Pretesting AIPE is an authorised IELTS Pretesting Centre. This means you will have the opportunity to sit a free IELTS Pretest, where you will be tested on your listening, reading and writing skills, and receive an approximate IELTS band score. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TBA) ≈ CRICOS: TBA ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) ≈ CRICOS: 063221K (EAP1) - 063222J (EAP2) You’ll sharpen your academic English skills with AIPE’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course. Learn how to write great academic essays, analyse detailed information and perfect your note-taking skills - all essential for succeeding in any university course. At AIPE, we have developed two levels, both focused on developing your academic English skills and preparing you for further study at a university or college: English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) and English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2). Entry is based on a student’s language proficiency. DURATION 5 - 40 weeks INTAKES Every 5 weeks (see website for current intake dates) HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS EAP 1: IELTS 5.0 – Intermediate 2 or equivalent EAP 2: IELTS 6.0 – Upper-intermediate 2 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks) AU$260 per week (21+ weeks) CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR FIRST CERTIFICATE OF ENGLISH (FCE) ≈ CRICOS: 069144C Be fully prepared to sit the Cambridge First Certificate exam with our Cambridge Preparation for First Certificate of English course. Benefit from expert tuition to develop your English language skills and exam technique for the best chance of success in this internationallyrecognised Cambridge examination. During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to practise specific skills through various assessment tasks including dictionary work, vocabulary expansion and reading skills, as well as listening, speaking, writing and grammar practice. DURATION 10 - 12 weeks INTAKES See website for current intake dates HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate 1 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AUD $320 per week Teaching English can be a passport to the world, and AIPE’s Certificate IV in TESOL is the qualification to start your career as an English teacher. AIPE’s Certificate IV in TESOL is a nationally accredited and internationally recognised TESOL qualification to teach English to Speakers of Other Languages. Our course provides an introduction to theories and techniques for teaching English. You will learn how to analyse the needs of learners and have the opportunity to design lessons and resources to meet their learning needs. You will also have the opportunity to observe experienced teachers in action and then practise your newly-learned skills by teaching classes yourself. The course consists of two modules: Methodology Module (5 weeks) & Skills Module (5 weeks). Each module consists of 38 hours tuition per week, Monday to Friday (weeks 1-4): >> 25hrs face-to-face tuition >> 8hrs directed personal study >> 3hrs Academic Support Centre activities >> 2hrs teaching practice/observation Plus (week 5): >> 20hrs teaching workshop >> 3hrs Academic Support Centre activities AIPE’s Certificate IV in TESOL course is unique as it offers: >> 8 weeks of face-to-face tuition and directed personal study > > 16 hours of teaching practice/observation >> 2 weeks of teaching workshops to ensure you graduate as a well-prepared, confident English teacher (teaching techniques, language development, resources development) >> participation in AIPE’s Academic Support Centre activities (learning/teaching language skills) >> classroom observations >> hands-on training in the use of AIPE’s superb electronic whiteboards. Our electronic whiteboards are the envy of many schools and a dream for many teachers. You will be excited by what can be done with this technology and how it can enable you to prepare and deliver lessons which are fun, dynamic and interactive. >> possibility to enrol in either one or both modules (note: you will receive a certificate for each module completed but both modules must be successfully completed to gain the Certificate IV in TESOL qualification) DURATION 10 weeks INTAKES See website for current intake dates HOURS PER WEEK 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday LOCATION North Sydney campus ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IELTS 6.0 – Upper-intermediate 2 or equivalent STUDY OPTIONS On-campus TUITION FEE AU$3,300 for both modules AU$1,650 for single module WELCOME TO THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION The Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE) welcomes you to our friendly and innovative institute in the heart of North Sydney. At AIPE, our aim is to make learning both challenging and exciting. Our classrooms are student-centred, dynamic and technology-savvy. Our teachers are experts in their fields and passionate about delivering their respective courses. Our resources are comprehensive and our methodology is in line with the latest trends in professional development in the English language sector. Students from all over the world travel to Australia to study at AIPE. This means that our English language classes have a great mix of nationalities. International students have many personal and academic rights protected under Australian law. Students choose to study in Australia because of the educational support available. www.aipe.edu.au Level 2, 5 & 6, 118 Walker St North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia Phone: +61 2 8412 9300 Fax: +61 2 8412 9301 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]