BOUTIQUE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

C O L L E G E G U I D E2020/2021

Inforum Education Australia

CRICOS Provider Code 02894G

ABN 54 124 743 237

Address

13–15 Short Street

Southport, QLD 4215

Australia

Mailing

PO Box 3671

Australia Fair, QLD 4215

Australia

Phone +61 7 5605 8616

Web http://www.inforum.com.au

Email info@inforum.com.au

SIMON CRAFT MANAGING DIRECTOR

EACH MORNING WHEN I WALK ON THE BEACH, I FEEL SO LUCKY TO LIVE IN THIS AMAZING PLACE. I’VE TAUGHT ENGLISH FOR TWENTY YEARS IN MORE THAN SEVEN COUNTRIES AND I STILL BELIEVE THE GOLD COAST IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE AND STUDY ENGLISH. YOU WILL ENJOY THE BEACHES, CITY, BUSH AND SITTING OUTSIDE CAFES AND RESTAURANTS ENJOYING OUR WARM, SUNNY WEATHER. INFORUM EDUCATION IS THE SCHOOL I CREATED IN 2007 WHERE MY FRIENDLY STAFF AND HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS WILL WELCOME YOU AND HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS. I HOPE TO MEET YOU AT INFORUM VERY SOON.

CONTACT DETAILS

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CONTENTSAUSTR ALIA AND GOLD COAST

WHERE IS INFORUM? - SOUTHPORT

THE INFORUM TE AM

INSIDE INFORUM

PROGR AM SUMMARY

GENER AL ENGLISH

E X AM PREPAR ATION COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

TESTIMONIALS AND PATHWAYS

ACTIVITIES

SHORT COURSES AND STUDY TOURS

RESIDENCE

HOMESTAY AND DEMI PAIR

CALENDAR

WE AREHERE!

G’DAYFROM THE SUB-TROPICAL GOLD COAST

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SURFERS PARADISE

BURLEIGH HEADS

GOLD COAST AIRPORT

CURRUMBIN

SYDNEY

BRISBANE AIRPORT

PACIFIC FAIRSHOPPING CENTRE(BROADBEACH)

SOUTHPORT

CAIRNS

MOVIE WORLD &WET N WILD

11 min / $3.37

43 min / $4.11

20 min

40 min

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23 min

2.5 hrs

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42 min / $4.11

53 min

55 min / $4.11

1 hr

58 min / $4.11

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WHERE THE WEATHER LOOKS LIKE THIS (°C)

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MIN HIGHMIN LOW

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* The price of transportation is subject to change.

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WE AREHERE!

Short Street

Chinatown

Gold Coast Highway

Queen Street

Scarborough Street

Lawson Street

Nerang Street

WHERE ISINFORUM?

StudentResidence

Library PostOffice

TramStation

BusStation

Bank MoneyExchange

Park BBQ Basketball TennisAustralia FairShopping Mall

Inforum is in the centre of Southport. From here it’s only a 5min walk to banks, post office, library, tram station, restaurants and all amenities.

FIND US ON GOOGLE MAPS

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WE AREHERE!

Short Street

Chinatown

Gold Coast Highway

Queen Street

Scarborough Street

Lawson Street

Nerang Street

MEET THEINFORUM TEAM

ADMINISTRATION&

ACCOMMODATION Director, Administration Accommodation Manager

Managing Director

Accommodation

JUN

SIMON

STUDENTSERVICES

Registrar Student Services Committee

KELLY YUKO

INFORUMSTUDENTS

MARKETING

South America, Spain & Italy Asia Japan

ASIAJapan, Korea, Taiwan,

Thailand

South AmericaBrazil, Colombia, Chile

EuropeSpain, France, Italy, Czech

Republic, Poland, Russia,

Switzerland, etc

SOLEANE JOSEPH RYOTA

ACADEMIC

Academic Manager Assistant Academic Manager Teachers

AILIBEN

DIANA SASHA

SIMON HAS BEEN TEACHING FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS AND STARTED INFORUM EDUCATION AUSTRALIA IN 2007.

ASIA40%

EUROPE30%

SOUTHAMERICA

30%

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INSIDEINFORUM

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General English and IELTS classes generally start every Monday. If Monday is a public holiday, then it would be on a Tuesday. For Cambridge Exam preparation courses, please check Inforum's start dates.

PROGRAMSUMMARY

Course Name GENERAL ENGLISH

LevelELEMENTARY PRE-INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE UPPER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

A B A B A B A B A B

Length 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks

ClassCore +

Conversation 1

Core +Cambridge KET

Exam Preparation

Core +Conversation 2

Core +Cambridge PET

First Step

Core +Cambridge PET

Final Step

Core +CambridgeVocabulary

Building

Core +Social Media

Core +Cambridge FCE

Final Step

Core +Cambridge CAE

First Step

Core +Cambridge CAE

Final Step

Entry Point N/ARefer to Elementary's

completion pointRefer to Pre-Intermediate's

completion pointRefer to Intermediate's

completion pointRefer to Upper Intermediate's

completion point

TOEIC 300 400 500 550 600 650 700 750 850

IELTS 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

TOEFL 400 450 500 550

CEFR A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Course Name B2 FIRST (FCE) C1 ADVANCED (CAE)

Length 12 WEEKS 12 WEEKS

Class Core + Cambridge FCE Exam Focus Core + Cambridge CAE Exam Focus

Entry Point IELTS 5.0, TOEIC 700, Upper Int A IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 800, Cambridge FCE Pass

Course Name IELTS EXAM PREPARATION

Length 12 ~ 24 weeks

Class IELTS Core Skills + Exam Focus

Entry Point IELTS 5.0, TOEIC 700, Upper Int A

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENTATIONS – WORK WITH YOUR TEAM AND DELIVER A GREAT PRESENTATION ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION, SUCH AS OUR FURRY, LAND-MINE LOCATING FRIENDS AT APOPO!

USE INFORUM’S PATHWAYS TO ENTER PROGRAMS WITH THESE INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT TAKING AN IELTS EXAM!

Completion

Point

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Course Name GENERAL ENGLISH

LevelELEMENTARY PRE-INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE UPPER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

A B A B A B A B A B

Length 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks

ClassCore +

Conversation 1

Core +Cambridge KET

Exam Preparation

Core +Conversation 2

Core +Cambridge PET

First Step

Core +Cambridge PET

Final Step

Core +CambridgeVocabulary

Building

Core +Social Media

Core +Cambridge FCE

Final Step

Core +Cambridge CAE

First Step

Core +Cambridge CAE

Final Step

Entry Point N/ARefer to Elementary's

completion pointRefer to Pre-Intermediate's

completion pointRefer to Intermediate's

completion pointRefer to Upper Intermediate's

completion point

TOEIC 300 400 500 550 600 650 700 750 850

IELTS 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0

TOEFL 400 450 500 550

CEFR A2 B1 B2 C1 C2

Course Name B2 FIRST (FCE) C1 ADVANCED (CAE)

Length 12 WEEKS 12 WEEKS

Class Core + Cambridge FCE Exam Focus Core + Cambridge CAE Exam Focus

Entry Point IELTS 5.0, TOEIC 700, Upper Int A IELTS 6.0, TOEIC 800, Cambridge FCE Pass

Course Name IELTS EXAM PREPARATION

Length 12 ~ 24 weeks

Class IELTS Core Skills + Exam Focus

Entry Point IELTS 5.0, TOEIC 700, Upper Int A

INFORUM FOLLOWS CEFR LEVELS – THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

CAMBRIDGE FOCUS – ALL OF INFORUM’S LEVEL-UP TESTS ARE CAMBRIDGE EXAMS.

CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATIONPREPARE FOR THE TEST WITH OUR EXPERTS THEN TAKE THE EXAM AT INFORUM!

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SAMPLE DAYTIME TIMETABLE (UPPER INTERMEDIATE A)

GENERAL ENGLISH HAS THREE PARTS:CORE SKILLS: 16 hours per week

FOCUS LESSONS: 4 hours per week

WORKSHOPS: 3 to 6 hours per week

LEVEL START FINISH

INTERMEDIATE A 8.20am 2:20pm

IELTS ADVANCED 8:50am 2:50pm

UPPER INTERMEDIATE A 9:10am 3:10pm

ELEMENTARY B 9:10am 3:10pm

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9:10AM ~11:10AM

UNIT 1Grammar: Speaking about habits

Describing films, music and books

Disagreeing Politely

SOCIAL MEDIA FOCUS CLASS Introduction to social media related vocabulary

Study and discuss what is a "not-for-profit organisation"

NO CLASS UNIT 2Buildings and area vocabulary

Grammar: Relative clauses: Non-defining and Defining

SOCIAL MEDIA FOCUS CLASS Facebook photo album activity (Revise places and building vocabulary)

Group work: "What's a good presentation?"

BREAK

11:20AM ~12:50PM

UNIT 1Talking about pictures

Active listening: Movies and music

Adjectives and Adverb usage

STUDENT CONSULTATIONSQuiz to check grammar and vocabulary understanding

Weekly speaking task Group Task Preparation

NO CLASS UNIT 2Synonyms for Agreeing

Listening: Festivals and Carnivals

WRITING 1Advice Email (Giving advice grammar; linking words; places and buildings vocabulary)

LUNCH

1:40PM ~ 3:10PM

UNIT 1Movie-related vocabulary

Task-based speaking and listening activity

GROUP SPEAKING TASKS AND UNIT 1 REVIEW

NO CLASS UNIT 2Talking about the future (future forms + bound to / likely to)

UNIT 2 REVIEW

3:15PM ~ 4:15PM WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

DAYTIME CLASSESSTUDY 5 HOURS PER DAY, 4 DAYS PER WEEK.

One day free for working, sightseeing or meeting friends.

Ten levels of General English and 6-week terms means we have the right level for everyone.

GENERALENGLISHChoose between either Daytime or Evening Classes!Flexible options so if you start studying in the daytime but later find work during the day, you can switch to our Evening English course.*

CRICOS CODE: 076336C

SAMPLE CLASS TIMES

LENGTH: 1 – 50 weeks

START: Any Monday

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of Inforum’s placement test

HOURS: 20 hours per week + up to 6 hours of Workshops

CEFR LEVELS: A2 – C1

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ELEMENTARY A: CONVERSATION 1• Practise basic day-to-day conversation about

directions, hobbies, families, transport and much more.

ELEMENTARY B: CAMBRIDGE KET EXAM PREPARATION• Learn the test skills and language skills you

need to achieve A2 level.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE A: CONVERSATION 2• Practise and extend your day-to-day

conversation skills.

• Give and follow complex instructions.

PRE-INTERMEDIATE B: CAMBRIDGE PET FIRST STEP• Improve your grammar and vocabulary range

and accuracy to get ready to move to a higher B1 level.

INTERMEDIATE A: CAMBRIDGE PET FINAL STEP• Perfect the skills to pass the test at B1 level.

• Read and understand signs, brochures and answer questions under exam conditions.

INTERMEDIATE B: CAMBRIDGE VOCABULARY BUILDING• Quickly increase your vocabulary across many

subjects by reading and discussing great stories.

UPPER INTERMEDIATE A: SOCIAL MEDIA• Check out not-for-profit organisations which

have outstanding social media campaigns.

• Give a group presentation about what you learn. Inforum will donate $150 to the organisation whose group gives the most dynamic presentation.

UPPER INTERMEDIATE B: CAMBRIDGE FCE FINAL STEP• Learn the test skills and the higher language

skills you need to achieve B2(Cambridge FCE) level.

THE INFORUM ENGLISH ONLY POLICY

We’re serious about speaking English because it’s the key to improving quickly.

YELLOW CARD: Warning only

RED CARD: Go down one level for a week

SAMPLE EVENING TIMETABLE (PRE-INTERMEDIATE B)

FOCUS CLASSES

EVENING ENGLISH CLASSESSTUDY 4 HOURS PER DAY, 5 NIGHTS PER WEEK.

Classes start at 5pm and finish at 9.20pm (with a 20-minute break).

Studying at night means you have the days free to work or spend time exploring the Gold Coast with friends.

When you have time, come early and join our great Workshops, too!

* Inforum cannot guarantee that the evening courses will have the same levels as the daytime program. Please check with the school first before enrolling.

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

5:00PM - 7:00PM

UNIT 9, LESSON 1Vocabulary: Illness and health problems

Grammar: Giving Advice

UNIT 9, LESSON 3Vocabulary: Parts of the Body

Grammar: Imperatives

UNIT 10, LESSON 1Vocabulary: Accommodation

Speaking: Making apologies

Vocabulary extra: phrasal verbs

UNIT 10, LESSON 3Reading: Blogs on holidays

Group Discussion

Grammar: "Used to" for past habits

WRITING 5: POSTCARDSPostcard expressions: although/despite

Write a postcard to a friend back home

BREAK

7:20PM - 9:20PM

UNIT 9, LESSON 2Reading: Article on health issues

Group Discussion

Vocabulary: Mind and matter collocations

UNIT 9, LESSON 4Grammar: Auxiliary 'do' for emphasis

Grammar: Dummy 'it' clauses

Exam Skills: Skills for Cambridge Preliminary Listening Parts 1 and 2

UNIT 10, LESSON 2Vocabulary: Hotel Problems

Grammar: Second Conditional

UNIT 10, LESSON 4Vocabulary Extra: More phrasal verbs

REVIEW: UNITS 9 AND 10

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INFORUM EDUCATION IS A RECOGNISED PREPARATION CENTRE FOR CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS.

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Attending the Cambridge FCE course was essential to achieving my goal. With the support of my teachers and the excellent material available, I felt confident to face the exam at the end of my course. As a result, I have passed the test and received my international certificate. I am deeply thankful for the loyalty and commitment that Inforum has shown me.

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:50AM - 10:50AM

WELCOMEReading and Use of English Paper introduction

WRITINGExam introduction: format, length, timing

LISTENINGExam introduction: format, length, timing

SPEAKINGExam introduction

EXAM SKILLS8:30am - 10:30amBREAK

11:00AM - 12:30PM

GRAMMAROverview of sentence types, clauses

GRAMMARPresent tenses (do, be doing)

GRAMMARPresent tenses (have done and been doing)

GRAMMARModal verbs of obligation

LUNCH

1:20PM - 2:50PM

VOCABULARYAppearance and personality adjectives

READING AND VOCABULARYPart 5 skills: skimming

COLLOCATIONSReading and Use of English Part 1

VOCABULARYBody parts and actions

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

3:15PM - 4:15PM WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS WORKSHOPS

SAMPLE EXAM PREPARATION TIMETABLE

KEY FACTS• High pass rate

• Take the test at Inforum Education

• Maximum 16 students per class

• A Cambridge FCE Certificate never expires

• Companies that accept the FCE include: American Express, Bayer, IBM and Price Waterhouse Coopers

EXAM PREPARATIONCOURSES

LENGTH: 12 weeks (10 weeks for the January course)

START: Please contact Inforum for our start dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of Inforum’s Upper Intermediate A level or placement test.

HOURS: 22 hours per week + Workshops

CEFR LEVEL: B2

CAMBRIDGE FCE (B2 FIRST)The Cambridge First Certificate exam is one of the most popular English language tests in the world and students come from many countries to study and prepare for it at Inforum.

JESSICAFROM BRAZIL

CRICOS CODE: 062399C

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LENGTH: 12 weeks (10 weeks for the January course)

START: Please contact Inforum for our start dates.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of Inforum’s Advanced A or placement test.

HOURS: 22 hours per week + Workshops

CEFR LEVEL: C1

LENGTH: 12 – 24 weeks

START: Any Monday

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: This will depend on your goal. Please contact Inforum.

HOURS: 20hrs per week + Workshops

CEFR LEVEL: C1

WORKSHOPS AT INFORUM Every workshop is free and taught by our great teachers.

WORKSHOP TIME ELEMENTARY PRE- INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE UPPER-

INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

LANGUAGE LIFESAVERSGet answers to those tricky grammar and vocabulary questions.

MON 3:15-4:15PM Check Check Check

VOCABULARY BOOTCAMPMemorise and improve your vocabulary quickly.

TUE 3:15-4:15PM Check Check Check Check Check

WORK READYApply for your Tax File Number, make a perfect resume, study job search techniques, cover letters and interviewing skills.

TUE3:15-4:15PM Check Check Check Check Check

BUSINESS ENGLISHLearn important vocabulary and language skills to apply in business.

WED 3:15-4:15PM Check Check

GRAMMAR DOCTORDevelop your grammar skills and knowledge fast.

WED 3:15-4:15PM Check Check Check Check Check

TOEICDo you need extra practice for TOEIC? This is for you.

THUR 3:15-4:15PM Check Check Check

PRONUNCIATIONDo you want to sound like an Aussie? Come and join.

THUR3:15-4:15PM Check Check Check Check

EXAM PRACTICEThe more practice the better you get.

FRI8:30-10:30AM Check Check

KEY FACTS• Maximum 15 students per class

• High pass rate

• Take the exam at Inforum Education

• Progress tests every week

• C1 Advanced is accepted by: Alcatel-Lucent, BMW, Credit Suisse, FedEx.

Inforum’s Cambridge CAE program combines the latest teaching techniques and technology, utilising textbook and internet-based lessons to maximise students’ exam scores.Students take regular full practice tests throughout the course and receive weekly counselling from their teachers to highlight areas where they need to improve.

When students finish the course, they take the exam at Inforum Education.

IELTS certificates are accepted by universities all over the world and by the Australian government for the purposes of migration.We have been teaching this program for over 10 years and our students regularly reach scores of 6.5 – 7.5; some even achieve 8.0!

ADVANCED MASTER CLASS IN EXAM PREPARATION - CAMBRIDGE CAE (C1 ADVANCED)

IELTS EXAM PREPARATION

CRICOS CODE: 076509J

CRICOS CODE: 062400D

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52 WEEKSSTARTED AT PRE-INTERMEDIATE B, AND ACHIEVED FCE PASS.

GENERAL ENGLISH

PRE-

INTERMEDIATEINTERMEDIATE

UPPER INTERMEDIATE

A B A B A B

CAMBRIDGE

B2 FIRST(FCE)

STARTEDJULY 2018!

TOOK BARISTA LESSON

GOT A JOB AT A TAKEAWAY SHOP

APPLIED FOR INTERNSHIP AT INFORUM

PRESENTATION SKILLS

FCE PASSED JUN 2019

MIZUKIFROM JAPAN

I am a shy person so until Intermediate A level, I didn’t make an effort to make friends other than Japanese but my job at a local restaurant and internship at Inforum changed me and I was able to speak to anyone without hesitation, or being shy.

The FCE class was very special. At the beginning I felt everyone was better than I was, but all my classmates (from Czech Rep, Korea, Japan, Hungary and Italy) all had the same goal to pass and we helped each other, and we had a very strong connection.

1. Take Inforum’s placement test in your own home - it’s free and we’ll get the results to you within 24 business hours.

2. At the same time, we’ll also tell you how many weeks of English study you’ll need.

3. Enrol at Inforum and study hard! Our teachers will check your progress every week to make sure you’re on the right path! Easy!

Take Inforum’s placement test at home - you score

IELTS 4.0

(Low Intermediate Level)

At Inforum you study: - 12 weeks of Intermediate

General English - 10 weeks of IELTS

Foundation

Study the Diploma of Information Technology

(1 year)

More than 100 students have used an Inforum pathway to study at one of our college or university partners!

TESTIMONIALS -

PATHWAYS

For example...YOU WANT TO STUDY A DIPLOMA OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:

Enrol at

Inforum Education

Enrol into the Diploma of Information Technology (No IELTS test required!)

I studied like this!

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72 WEEKSSTARTED AT BEGINNER, ACHIEVED IELTS 6.0 AND BUILDER'S COURSEAT TAFE.

32 WEEKSSTARTED AT INTERMEDIATE A, ACHIEVED IELTS 5.5 AND ENTERED PILOT'S SCHOOL.

GENERAL ENGLISH

ELEMENTARYPRE-

INTERMEDIATEINTERMEDIATE

UPPER INTERMEDIATE

A B A B A B A B

GENERAL ENGLISH

INTERMEDIATEUPPER

INTERMEDIATE

A B A B

IELTSEXAM

PREPARA-TION

STARTEDJUNE 2018!

STARTEDAUGUST 2012

GOT A JOB

FOUND A SECOND JOB

BOUGHT A SCOOTER

SAT THE IELTS EXAM. ACHIEVED 6.5

FEB 2020

HECTORFROM BRAZIL

QUENTINFROM FRANCE

I started in Elementary and couldn’t say anything in English but in my second week at Inforum, I managed to find a job working at the Miami Marketta.

I found the Workshops very useful. I joined Work Ready to write my resume, cover letter and learn interview skills.

Inforum has given me confidence and the opportunity to make friends from different parts of the world.

I have travelled to Sydney, Melbourne, and Byron

My dream has always been to fly so I needed an English college that I was sure would give me the best chance to achieve it – at Inforum Education, I found the perfect school.

I started in the Intermediate class and studied for eight months. Inforum’s teachers were terrific and very knowledgeable so I always felt confident about what I was learning. We studied a lot of vocabulary and grammar and did plenty of exam practice but we also did interesting and practical things like presentations and group work with my classmates, who were from many different countries. I reached my goal of IELTS 6.5 and entered pilot training in New Zealand!I

Bay but still find the Gold Goast the best place to live in Australia. I love surfing in the morning and going to class afterwards.

On my one day off I take it to relax and work as an Uber Eats deliverer.

I’m using Inforum’s pathway program, and will start a Diploma of Building at Tafe.

IELTSEXAM

PREPARATION

ENTEREDPILOT'SSCHOOL

APPLIED FOR INTERNSHIP AT INFORUM

TOOK BARISTA LESSON

DIPLOMA AT TAFE

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End of year Beach BBQ

Camping

Currumbin Visit

Fraser Island

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Bushwalking

French Day

INFORUMACTIVITIES

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Kangaroo Walk

Indigenous Australians

Burleigh Heads

Local Market Visit

Tangalooma IslandSurfing

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TRY NEW SKILLS USING ENGLISH!

WEEK 1 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

MORNING Arrival English English

All day local school visit

English English

Eco Tour to Natural Bridge

AFTERNOON Orientation Sports activitySurf Life Savers Experience

Shopping and hotel visit

Aussie BBQ

We can make a great short or long term course to meet your request for groups between the ages of 7 years to 80 years of age. Combine English lessons with some great activities. Here are a few of our most popular activities: Local high school visit, a hotel visit, Life Saver Volunteer experience, Aussie BBQ, Eco Tour in Springbrook National Park, Australian sweet making, Zoo visit, Movie World visit and much more!

Surf Lifesaving Hotel Visit

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

COURSE NAME LESSON DAYS DURATION ENGLISH REQUIREMENT LOCATION CLASS

SIZE OTHER INFORMATION

BARISTA Every week 2.5 hoursPre-Intermediate or above

SouthportMin 1

Max 10Please wear socks and shoes (no sandals).

RSA Once a month in the afternoon

2 hours x 2 days Intermediate or above Inforum Min 4Queensland, SA, WA and NT licence. Student visa holders, please check availability.

SURFING Any day on request 1.5 hours Elementary or above Nearby beachesMin 1

Max 20Bring your towel and swimming suit.

YOGA Every Thursday evening

1 hour No requirement InforumMin 1

Max 15Wear stretchable clothes. No socks.

PADI Any day on request3 to 4 days (Flexible)

Intermediate or aboveSouthport or Surfers Paradise

Min 1

Max 8

Bring your towel, swimming suit, notebook and pen.

SHORT COURSES AT AND AROUND INFORUM

BARISTA TRAINING

check-circle Learn how to make great cups of coffee.

check-circle Practise making coffee at Inforum.

check-circle Give some caffeine and chill-out time to your friends.

RSA COURSE (Responsible Service of Alcohol)

check-circle You will need this licence when you work for a restaurant that serves alcohol.

SURFING

check-circle Even if you’re a beginner, you’ll be standing up in your first lesson!

YOGA

check-circle Good for your health, mind and English listening skill!

PADI OPEN LICENCE

check-circle Get your PADI licence and start scuba-diving today!

STUDY TOURS

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2-MINUTE WALK TO INFORUM, AND A LARGE SHOPPING CENTRE

EXCLUSIVE TO INFORUM STUDENTS

COMMON AREA CLEANED WEEKLY

WIRELESS INTERNET

AIR-CONDITIONED

OCEAN VIEWSTUDENT RESIDENCEWe provide comfortable, safe accommodation, where you can focus on studying during your time at Inforum.

Each unit has 2 or 3 bedrooms equipped with kitchen, air-conditioning, a table and chairs, Wi-Fi, TV, a washing machine and clothes dryer, iron and ironing board, vacuum cleaner, lounge suite, toilets and showers.

Each room has 2 beds with bedding and linen pack, and a wardrobe for your clothes. (Please bring your own towels.)

To keep the residence in order, there are rules to follow. Please contact us for the details.

You can only bring current Inforum students to your unit during visitors’ hours. (Max 4 visitors per unit.)

Visitors’ hours: Mon–Thu: 2:30pm – 8:30pmFri: 2:30pm–10:00pmSat: 8:00am–10:00pmSun: 8:00am–8:30pm

*No visitors permitted in any bedrooms or showers.

What's in my unit?

Can I bring my friend? SWIMMING POOLS, GYMS, SAUNAS AND BBQ AREAS OPEN FROM 6AM TILL 10PM.

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Your own room will have a bed, desk, chair, desk lamp and wardrobe for your clothes.

HOW LONG CAN I STAY?

Minimum: 1 week

Maximum: 50 weeks

Recommended length: 4 weeks

No check-in period: 19 Dec 2020 – 1 Jan 2021 and 18 Dec 2021 – 1 Jan 2022.

CHOOSE YOUR MEAL PLAN

No Meal: No meals are provided.

2 Meals: Breakfast and dinner every day. Lunch on weekends if you are home.

3 Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

UNDER 18 HOMESTAY PROGRAMWe are very experienced at providing Homestay Families for Un-der-18 students.The program includes 3 meals, and transportation by the host from and to Inforum.

ANY OTHER REQUESTS?

Let us know if you have any other requests. For example:

"I’m a vegetarian!" No worries!"I want a swimming pool!" No worries!"I want my own bathroom!" No worries!"I want to experience a hot Christmas with a host family!" No worries!

* We might have to charge you to meet your special request.

HOMESTAYPROGRAMWE DON’T USE ANY HOMESTAY COMPANIES. OUR HOMESTAY FAMILIES ARE VERY CAREFULLY CHOSEN BY ME. I CHECK THEY HAVE A BRIGHT, CLEAN, AIRY ROOM FOR STUDENTS AND THE FAMILY IS KIND AND HELPFUL.

I love my host family because they are really kind and teach me a lot

of things, not to mention English!

I was going to stay with them for 4 weeks only but I loved them so much

that I extended my stay with them to 28 weeks!

I studied one year at Inforum when I was 17 years old. My host mum became my Australian mum. I still miss

her so much.

What's in my room?

DIANAACCOMMODATION MANAGER

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INTERNET IN AUSTRALIA:

It is easy to buy a Prepaid Mobile Internet Device.

For security and cost reasons, our hosts will not allow you to use their internet, so why not have your own Wi-Fi? Buy one at one of the many phone shops.

The typical Prepaid Mobile Internet is:

4G speed pocket Wi-Fi device with 10 GB data – $59

35 GB recharge – $50

INTERESTING FACTS:

Inforum has 160 actively-used host families, and among these:

95% live in a house (rather than an apartment).

98% of either host mums or dads, (or both) are from an English-speaking country.

39% have dog(s). 12% have cat(s). 37% have no pets. 32% have a swimming pool.

DEMI PAIR PROGRAMWe work with some great Demi Pair agencies. Are you good with looking after children, and doing house duties? Why not try the Demi Pair program?

check-circle Improve your English while staying with an Aussie family

check-circle Accommodation in a private room with all meals

check-circle Work 15 hours per week

REQUIREMENTS:

Duration: 12 weeks

Level: Pre-Intermediate +

Visa: Working Holiday or Student

HOMESTAY MINI Recommended for students who have completed 2 to 3 months of English studying at Inforum.

Try out your English skills with one of our great hosts for a short time only. There are 2 options available.

1 night + Half day (Friday night and Saturday morning) - Enjoy your time from Friday dinner till Saturday mid-morning. (Dinner and breakfast included.)

Saturday day visit - Meet host for brunch (late breakfast) and say goodbye after dinner.

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2020 2021 2022INFORUM CALENDAR

General English / IELTSEvery Monday*If Monday is a public holiday, then Tuesday.

Preferred Start day 2020: 6 Jan, 17 Feb, 30 Mar, 18 May, 29 Jun, 10 Aug, 21 Sep, 2 Nov2021: 4 Jan, 15 Feb, 29 Mar, 17 May, 28 Jun, 9 Aug, 20 Sep, 1 Nov2022: 4 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Mar, 16 May, 27 Jun, 8 Aug, 19 Sep, 31 Oct

Cambridge FCE / CAE2020: 6 Jan, 30 Mar, 21 Sep2021: 4 Jan, 29 Mar, 20 Sep2022: TBA

3 July 2020: Inforum 13th Anniversary

From 21 December 2020 to 1 January 2021:The end of year holiday (School resumes Monday, 4 Jan 2021)

2 July 2021: Inforum 14th Anniversary

From 20 December 2021 to 3 January 2022:The end of year holiday (School resumes Tuesday, 4 Jan 2022)

8 July 2022: Inforum 15th Anniversary

From 19 December 2022 to 2 January 2023:The end of year holiday (School resumes Tuesday, 3 Jan 2023)

Please Note: The dates shown in this calendar are subject to change

without notice.

Inforum Australia Pty Ltd.CRICOS No. 02894GAddress: 13-15 Short Street Southport QLD 4215Phone: + 61 7 5605 8616Email: info@inforum.com.au Web: www.inforum.com.au

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New Year’s Day 1 Jan 1 Jan 3 Jan

Australia Day 27 Jan 26 Jan 26 Jan

Good Friday 10 Apr 2 Apr 15 Apr

Easter Monday 13 Apr 5 Apr 18 Apr

Anzac Day 25 Apr 25 Apr 25 Apr

Labour Day 4 May 3 May 2 May

Gold Coast Show Day 28 Aug 27 Aug 26 Aug

Queen’s Birthday 5 Oct 4 Oct 3 Oct

Christmas Day 25 Dec 27 Dec 26 Dec

Boxing Day 28 Dec 28 Dec 27 Dec

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