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General English

• Courses are offered at Beginner to Advanced levels
• There are Part Time, Full Time and Super Intensive Programs for all levels
• Part Time courses run for 15 hours per week; Full Time courses run for 20 hours per week and Super Intensive courses run for 25 hours per week
• General English courses start every Monday
• All courses are delivered in a face to face format and there is no self study component
• All students starting General English do an  placement test on the first day of their course to ascertain which class the student should join
• Every student receives a text book for the level they are studying at (longer term students may receive more than one text book)
• Maximum class size is 15 students
• Part Time classes do all General English lessons while Full Time and Super Intensive classes do General English, Skills Classes and Options Classes as part of their program
• Students have weekly assessment tests to map their progress.  Results of these progress tests will determine if students move to the next level of study
• Students also have weekly feedback sessions with their teachers. The feedback sessions are on an individual basis and provide the student and teacher with the opportunity to discuss their progress, special needs and interests and future study plans in a one-on-one basis

Cambridge Exam Preparation*

• Expert exam preparation classes are offered for First Certificate, Advanced Certificate and Proficiency Certificate exams
• Class sizes are kept small – maximum of 12 students per class
• The course is run on a full time basis with 25 face to face contact hours per week
• Entry into Cambridge Exam Preparation courses is subject to a pre-test
• Classes include mock exams to ensure maximum practice for the exams
• Students receive and a  Certificate as well as the internationally recognised certificate from Cambridge
• Courses are 10 or 12 weeks in length and start in January, March, June (non- exam course) and September each year
• Students receive two text books for each exam course
• Students may choose to sit more than one exam or may choose not to sit the exam at the end of the course
• The school books the exams for the students wishing to do them

IELTS Exam Preparation*

• Specialist preparation courses for students wanting to undertake the IELTS exam  for entry to University, applying for employment or planning to migrate to Australia
• The course is full time and runs for 25 hours face to face each week.
• Courses are 5, 10, 15 or 20 weeks in length and start on set start dates throughout the year
• Intensive focus on the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing to prepare for the exam as well as teaching students exam techniques to help ensure success in the exam
• completes the exam booking process free of charge – students must pay the exam fee to IELTS Australia
• Maximum class size is 15 students
• Entry into the course is via pre-test or interview with the Director of Studies
• The course includes practice exams
• Students receive an IELTS text book for their course
• THE SCHOOL can book students into IELTS tests anywhere in Australia – students must pay their exam fee but the application processing service is free of charge

English for Academic Purposes*

• This course is designed to provide students with the skills needed to undertake an academic program at tertiary level in English
• The course is full time and runs for 25 hours face to face each week
• Courses are 5, 10, 15 or 20 weeks in length and start on set start dates throughout the year
• There is an intensive focus on academic listening, speaking, reading and writing to prepare students for all courses of study
• The course covers note taking, effective summarising of notes, research and study skills and assignment writing and students get full academic counselling through visits to universities and colleges as well as information and counselling sessions provided at THE SCHOOL by these institutions
• THE SCHOOL has direct entry agreements with schools, colleges and universities in Australia and graduates from the EAP program are deemed to have met the English language entry requirements of those institutions with which THE SCHOOL has direct entry agreements

English Pathway Programs*

(Direct Entry English Programs)

• These programs allow students to enrol in package programs combining English study at THE SCHOOL and other programs at school, TAFE, College or University level
• THE SCHOOL has direct entry agreements or pathway agreements  with a wide range of institutions offering many different programs including Business, IT, Graphic Design, Travel and Tourism, Hospitality, Film & TV, Child Care, Marketing, Fitness, Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Natural Medicine plus more
• Students on pathway programs are monitored to ensure they reach their further study goal
• THE SCHOOL can assist with application processes for the student’s choice of further study
• THE SCHOOL staff liaise with partner institutions to keep them advised of the student’s progress
• Entry to further study programs is available from General English, Cambridge Exam Preparation courses, IELTS Preparation Courses, or English for Academic Purposes courses.
• Special new programs in English + Airline Cabin Crew Studies and English and Aircraft Maintenance

English* and Internships

• Students on this program combine English language studies and an internship placement with an Australian company
• Students have to reach the required level of English before starting their internship placement
• Any of the THE SCHOOLEnglish courses can be undertaken in preparation for the Internship
• THE SCHOOL works with a specialist internship company in Australia to provide the internship placements
• Students can choose to study their English language with either THE SCHOOLBrisbane or THE SCHOOLCairns and then proceed to their internship placement anywhere in Australia.
• The internship placement will provide students with a structured and monitored training program within a company
• Internships can be paid placements or unpaid placements
• Paid placements are only available in the hospitality and tourism industry sector while unpaid internships are available in just many areas including Accounting, Aged Care, Agriculture, Banking, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Government, Health, IT, Law, Sales and Marketing, Media, Marine Science, Retail, Sport, Telecommunications plus more
• Students planning on doing an internship placement in Australia will need to have an advanced level of English proficiency (IELTS 6 equivalent) and need to apply for the internship placement at least 3 months in advance
• Students applying for internship placements must be studying or working in a related field

International Business Communication and TOEIC*

• Designed for students who intend to improve their business communication skills.  The course provides lessons which focus on useful language in realistic situations and will help build confidence in using English in areas such as telephoning, meetings, making arrangements, negotiating and networking.
• For students, this course may be helpful in securing employment in their home countries and enhancing ability to use English in everyday work situations
• Course runs for 5 weeks and students study for 5 hours per day
• There is a combination of classroom based study, research for projects and presentations as well as guest lecturers from the business professionals in various industry sectors.
• Students may choose to do a TOEIC Exam during their course and can book and sit this at THE SCHOOLBrisbane

Intuition Homestudy Programs

• Students live and study in their teacher’s home with a personalised program to suit the student’s specific needs and interests
• In addition to lessons, students participate in the day to day activities of their teacher and their family
• One-to-one and two-to-one courses are available
• Students can choose to study 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week and courses can be 1-4 weeks in length
• Students must be 15 years or older to enrol –there is no maximum age limit
• Programs are available in General English, Business English or a combination of both (Combination Program)
• The course is offered at THE SCHOOLCairns, THE SCHOOLBrisbane or THE SCHOOLSydney
• Tuition, text book and Homestay with all meals are included in the program price
• Airport transfers are available on request and fees apply for this service in Brisbane and Sydney

Christmas Course

• A special study tour organised to run over the Christmas and New Year period each year
• Allows students to experience a true Australian Christmas with an Australian family
• The course combines English lessons, activities and tours and time with the family through the Christmas holidays
• The package includes homestay accommodation with half board
• Airport transfer service is available on request – please note charges apply for this service in Brisbane

Private Tuition

• A range of one-to-one or two-to-one lessons can be arranged to suit the students’ needs or schedule
• Course content and hours of study are all designed to meet student requests  with days and times of lessons being selected by the student
• Special interest lessons for Executives, Parents and Children and Senior Travellers are also available
• Lessons are charged on a per hour basis and students must purchase their own text books

Young Learners’ Program

• This program is specifically designed for young learners aged between 8 – 15 years
• This course is run for individuals and groups throughout July and August holiday periods and is offered at other times in the year for groups of 6 students or more
• Specifically tailored English lessons are offered together with activities and tours suited to this age group
• Tuition, materials, tours and activities and homestay are included in the program
• The program also includes all meals plus daily transport to and from the school
• Programs are usually one or two weeks in length but three and four week programs are available on request
• Please see our Fees and Start Date section for information on start dates

English* and Conservation Volunteer Program

• Students combine English language study with a unique program of volunteer work on conservation projects around Australia
• The program enables students to  experience the unique heritage and wildlife of Australia, often visiting places that the everyday Australian or tourist would not see
• English courses can be done at either of the THE SCHOOLQueensland schools (Brisbane or Cairns) and the conservation project can be done anywhere in Australia
• Projects include such things as tagging wildlife, tree planting, building paths and walkways in national parks, historic building restoration etc.
• Participants for the program can be aged between 18 and 80
• People from Australia and all around the world undertake the conservation programs so it is a great way to meet other people
• Participants must reach an intermediate level of English before commencing their conservation program
• English courses are available at all levels and for any course length – please see our General English section and our Course Fees and Start Dates section for more information on the English courses and accommodation during the English course
• The Conservation Program is offered for 2, 4 or 6 weeks and the price for this program includes all meals, camping/bunkhouse/dorm accommodation and project training during the conservation program
• Students must book 3 months in advance for this program
• Travel from THE SCHOOL to selected destination for the conservation program is not included in the program price

Group Study Tours

• Study tours are organised programs for groups to study English language and participate in tours and activities suited to their specific interests or needs.
• Study tours can be arranged for groups of any size and for any age group.
•  Special interest groups are an THE SCHOOL specialty – these programs include:
  • English and Sports with professional coaching in Tennis, Swimming, Surfing, Rugby, Soccer and Basketball
  • English and Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing and Modelling
  • English and Business Study Tours – Banking and Finance, Marketing and International Business, English for Lawyers
  • Programs and quotations can be obtained by contacting THE SCHOOL of Brisbane