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Centre for English Language Teaching

UWA offers English language students the benefits of learning at one of Australia’s leading universities on a spectacular garden campus. Our unique and well structured modular programs combine a rigorous approach to teaching and learning with real and practical language experiences, which help students discover strategies to become life-long learners of English.

UWA Centre for English Language TeachingThe UWA Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) reflects the tradition of the University by providing high quality English language teaching in a friendly and supportive environment. All our teachers have degrees and specialist qualifications in English language teaching. Our approach to teaching and learning gives students many opportunities to practise using English and to learn about life in Australia through tasks, activities and projects.

UWA Centre for English Language TeachingDear prospective student,We’re delighted that you are thinking of studying English at the University of Western Australia’s Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) and we would like to help you shape your future.

Today, English is the bridge that helps us make friends and do business with people from countries across the world. At CELT, we want to give you the language skills to communicate well with people from many countries who have their own ways of expressing themselves in English.

In this brochure you will find information about Perth and CELT’s programs and services to help you make the best choice for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to CELT, to helping you develop your English ability and cultural knowledge so you can enjoy Perth, make new friends and be successful in your future.

Bianca Panizza - Director and the team at CELT

The University of Western AustraliaThe extensive campus of The University of Western Australia with its sandstone architecture and its spectacular botanical gardens is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful in Australia.

It is home to a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in a wide variety of areas including business, medicine, law, education, architecture, engineering, the sciences and the arts.

As a member of the Group of Eight, UWA is regarded as one of the top universities in Australia and has an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. The University has won many international awards, for example in October 2005, UWA Professor Barry Marshall and UWA Emeritus Professor Robin Warren were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine. This highlights the quality of research in Western Australia and particularly at UWA.

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CELT

An internationally renowned university with extraordinary people.

A spectacular garden campus in one of the world’s most beautiful cities…

A great place to be an English language learner.

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20 or 25 hours per week study optionsCELT offers two study options for its General, Academic and Business English courses. You will be able to enrol in a 25-hour per week course with 20 hours of a core program plus five hours of skills workshops.In this option, you will finish at 3.15pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 1.00pm on Fridays. We strongly recommend the 25-hour enrolment if you have a scholarship for English language and tertiary studies.

There is also the opportunity to choose a 20-hour per week option and finish each day at 1.00pm. In this option you won’t take the skills workshops. Both study options are available for enrolments with Tourist, Working Holiday and Student visas.

Sample timetable 2: 20 hours per week program

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8.45am - 10.45am

Vocabulary development through exploration of weekly theme

Grammar & usage awareness and accuracy

Reading skills strategies for developing effective reading skills

Integrated skills practice with focus on oral and aural communication

Integrated skills with focus on development of grammar & usage and writing skills

Morning break (15 minutes)

11.00am - 1.00pm

Listening skills integrated skills with a focus on strategies for developing listening comprehension

Speaking skills strategies for developing clarity and fluency

Writing skills development of skills in the writing process

Integrated skills with focus on development of vocabulary and reading skills


Lunch break (60 minutes)

3.15pm - 5.00pm

Free afternoon or supervised self access Supervised self access/excursion/free afternoon

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8.45am - 10.45am

Vocabulary development through exploration of weekly theme

Grammar & usage awareness and accuracy

Reading skills strategies for developing effective reading skills


Integrated skills with focus on development of grammar & usage and writing skills

Morning break (15 minutes)

11.00am - 1.00pm

Listening skills integrated skills with a focus on strategies for developing listening comprehension

Speaking skills strategies for developing clarity and fluency

Writing skills development of skills in the writing process

Integrated skills with focus on development of vocabulary and reading skills


Lunch break (60 minutes)

2.00pm - 3.15pm

Skills Workshop Skills Workshop Skills Workshop Skills Workshop Supervised self access/excursion/free afternoon3.15pm -

5.00pmSupervised self access

Sample timetable 1: 25 hours per week program

Courses and ProgramsThe UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers accredited English language programs in GeneralEnglish, Business English and English for Academic Purposes, as well as preparation for internationally recognised examinations such as Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC.

Choosing the best course for you will depend on your goals and your level of language ability. CELT offers different courses from beginner to advanced to help you develop your language proficiency. So, choosing a program is about what you are hoping to achieve whilst studying at CELT. We can help.

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Length of course From 5 to 45 weeks

intake period 9 intakes each year

mode of study 25 or 20 hours per week

LeveLs offered Beginner to advanced

General English classes are for learners who wish to improve their ability to communicate in English. These classes are also a pathway to all other English language programs at UWA. In five-week modules, students practise reading and listening while developing the skills to write and speak clearly and coherently to convey their message with confidence.

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LeveLs offered Upper-intermediate to advanced

English for Academic Purposes classes are for learners who want to develop their English language ability in preparation for tertiary studies in an English-speaking country. In five-week teaching modules, learners develop listening and note-taking skills, seminar and presentation skills together with academic reading and writing skills. Students learn library search skills and develop their proficiency in using information technology. They also learn to adapt to the academic culture of Australian tertiary institutions.

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LeveLs offered Upper-intermediate to advanced

Business English classes are for learners who are interested in the English language of business and employment. Each five-week module focuses on business topics of interest to students such as tourism, marketing and international business. Business English helps learners to use business vocabulary, listen and read in business situations, and write reports, letters and other forms of business communication. Through Business English, students develop the ability to communicate effectively in business and social settings as well as their knowledge of cross-cultural business practices.

Skills workshopsIf you choose the 25-hour per week program you will be able to enhance your language learning by choosing a skills workshop. This will give you the chance to focus on areas you wish to develop further. The workshops incorporate practice in listening, reading, speaking and writing to help you strengthen your ability to communicate with confidence in English with people from many different countries. In fact, the workshops have been specifically designed to develop your ability to think analytically and creatively in English for tertiary studies, for work situations and for social environments. These five-week afternoon workshops include:

Communication skills for business and workThese workshops focus on developing English language for working in an international setting. Topics may include leadership, looking and applying for international work, workplace behaviour and expectations, negotiation and other business topics of interest.

Communicating across culturesThese workshops have two purposes. They will prepare you to interact in an international environment. They also give you the chance to develop your knowledge of different cultures, including the Australian culture.

Examination Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL & TOEIC)These workshops are designed for people who are taking exams:ÌÌ for entry into tertiary studiesÌÌ for work prospectsÌÌ for migration purposes

Communication skills for tertiary studiesThese workshops will help you acquire language skills for studying in an English-speaking university. These skills include leading and taking part in a seminar or tutorial, writing in an academic style, interacting successfully with a supervisor and avoiding plagiarising sources. You will also have the chance to discuss your future area of study.

The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching hosts test centres for the internationally recognised iELTs, ToEfL and ToEiC examinations.

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iELTs ExAminATion PrEPArATion

Length of course 5 weeks

intake period Three intakes per year

mode of study 25 hours per week

LeveLs offered Upper-intermediate

The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching delivers preparation courses for the internationally recognised International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. There are three terms per year for the intensive 25-hour per week course. In addition, CELT delivers part-time IELTS workshops throughout the year. Students wishing to take the IELTS test will be able to register and sit the exam at the UWA IELTS Test Centre.

CAmBriDGE ExAminATion PrEPArATion

CUsTomisED CoUrsEs for GroUPs

CELT organises two broad categories of courses for groups of participants. Firstly, it designs courses specifically for the needs of each particular group. In this kind of course, participants tend to stay together in the one class, and it is preferable that students are of similar language ability. Participants can also join in cultural exchange activities with other international students at CELT. Secondly the other type of group offered by CELT gives participants with different levels of English competency the opportunity to take part in the Centre’s mainstream courses with other international students.

CELT has extensive experience in the planning and delivery of intensive English language courses. These individually tailored programs are for groups of participants from high schools, university faculties and corporate, as well as government and cultural bodies. The programs vary in duration from four days to 12 weeks and generally fall into one of three types: English + Australian Culture, English for Special Purposes and TESOL Professional Development. CELT has designed and delivered English for Special Purposes courses with a focus on discipline areas such as engineering, medicine and management, amongst others. Customised programs can be offered throughout the academic year and be delivered across all levels of English proficiency.

UWA English language programs focus on the very highest quality teaching and learning with a high degree of action and interaction… it’s very serious fun!

“ once i started studying English at CELT, i was able to transfer from my original course of General English to a Cambridge program and then Academic English…there is great flexibility and advice within the Centre”

Length of course 10 or 12 weeks

intake period Three intakes per year


LeveLs offered Pre-intermediate to advanced

The UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers preparation courses for the internationally recognised Cambridge English Language examinations. There are three Cambridge terms per year, prior to examinations in March, June and December. CELT prepares students for the Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), for students at a pre-advanced level, First Certificate in English (FCE), for students at the upper-intermediate level and Preliminary English Test (PET) for pre-intermediate students.

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beginner

elementary

pre-intermediate

intermediate 1

intermediate 2

upper-intermediate 1

upper-intermediate 2

pre-advanced

advanced

Cambridge (PET)

General English

Bridging Course

* Progression through levels is

approximate and based on the average English language learner

Business EnglishCambridge FCE

and CAE PreparationEnglish for

Academic Purposes

The most common pathway is via CELT’s Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course, which has direct entry into degree studies at the University. This course is best for students who meet the Bridging Course’s entry standards and who can enrol for 10 or 20 weeks of intensive study. The other route to degree studies at the University is through English for Academic Purposes in combination with an IELTS or TOEFL examination. This pathway is for students who do not qualify for the Bridging Course or for students who only need to study for five, not 20 or even 10 weeks.

ACADEmiC EnGLish AnD sTUDy skiLLs BriDGinG CoUrsE

Length of course 10 or 20 weeks

intake period Four intakes per year


LeveLs offered Upper-intermediate to pre-advanced

The Bridging Course has been designed for international students who wish to study at UWA but do not have the required level of English language proficiency. The program is also suitable for students with unconditional entry into UWA who would like to further develop their language ability and confidence before commencing theirtertiary studies. A ‘B’ pass (65%) in the Bridging Course meets the University’s English Language requirement for most under- and post-graduate courses. However, some courses at UWA have higher entry requirements, for instance:ÌÌ Master of Pharmacy and Masters of Education

require an overall ‘B+’ (70%) ÌÌ The UWA Business School postgraduate degrees

require an overall ‘B+’ (70%) with no skill below ‘B’ (65%)ÌÌ The Graduate Diploma of Education, Master of

Teaching, and all Faculty of Law courses require an overall ‘A’ grade (80%)

The Bridging Course will help students to:ÌÌ Improve their English language skills to the level

required by UWAÌÌ Learn about the organisation and language of various

types of academic texts

English language pathways to UWA undergraduate and postgraduate studiesThe UWA Centre for English Language Teaching offers two ways, or pathways to improve English language proficiency to the level required by the University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.

ÌÌ Develop their knowledge of the language of their chosen discipline

ÌÌ Develop an understanding of Australian academic cultureÌÌ Develop a high level of analytical and reflective skills in

an Australian academic contextÌÌ Develop strategies to attribute literary

sources appropriatelyÌÌ Develop the capacity to be autonomous learners at an

Australian university with the confidence to participate freely and appropriately in academic situations

students unable to meet the Academic English and study skills Bridging Course entry requirements have the option of improving their English competency by starting with a General English, or English for Academic Purposes course at CELT.

English for Academic Purposes + IELTS/TOEFL examination

An alternative pathway for university entrance is also available through our English for Academic Purposes program, together with preparation for the IELTS or TOEFL examination.

Whilst it is a structured course with an underlying pedagogy, English for Academic Purposes, which is offered in five-week modules, is modified every term to meet the needs of the class group. By accommodating

itself in this way to the knowledge and ability of its students, this course offers a highly supportive way to develop academic skills and English language ability. This focus on student needs incorporates assessment of achievements according to the composition of each class. For this reason, students choosing to study in English for Academic Purposes must also sit for an IELTS or internet-based TOEFL examination.

CELT recommends that to maximise learning opportunities, students enrol in the 25-hour per week option of the English for Academic Purposes course.

Duration and entry requirements20-week program from January to June or from July to December: Minimum entry requirementsÌÌ IELTS 5.5 with no band score below 5.0ÌÌ Internet-based TOEFL 61ÌÌ Cambridge First Certificate in English with a minimum

of 60% ÌÌ Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of

49 with no individual score below 42ÌÌ CELT General English Upper-intermediate with a

minimum of 70% (no individual skill below 60%)ÌÌ CELT English for Academic Purposes with a minimum

of 65% (no individual skill below 60%)ÌÌ CELT Business English with a minimum of 65%

(no individual skill below 60%)ÌÌ Other equivalent entry points will be considered

10-week program from April to Julyor from October to December:Minimum entry requirementsÌÌ IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 6.0ÌÌ Internet-based TOEFL 77ÌÌ Cambridge First Certificate in English with a minimum

of 75% ÌÌ Pearson Test of English (Academic) overall score of

54 with no individual score below 54ÌÌ CELT General English Pre-Advanced with a minimum

of 70%ÌÌ CELT English for Academic Purposes with a minimum

of 70%ÌÌ CELT Business English with a minimum of 80%ÌÌ Other equivalent entry points will be considered


Living with a familyHomestay Accommodation This accommodation is best for students who want to experience Australian family life and have the support of an English speaking family. Homestay families are located throughout the metropolitan area and students may need to take public transport to UWA. Students share meals and facilities with the host family but have their own private bedroom.

Working part-time for a family while you studyDemi-Pair ProgramThe Demi-Pair program allows students to combine full-time study with work as an Au Pair. Students typically work for three hours per evening from Monday to Friday in exchange for homestay accommodation with full board. Applicants for demi-pair must be at least 20 years old (exceptions will be made for 18 and 19 year olds if they hold a recognised nanny qualification), have at least a pre-intermediate level of English, and be prepared to accept a placement for a minimum of 3 months.

Accommodation

Living on the UWA campusUniversity Residential CollegesThis accommodation is best for students who prefer to be independent and would like to live with Australian and international students. The residential colleges are located on campus and are just a few minutes walk to classes. Living on campus makes it easy to use the University’s facilities and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of UWA and the Swan River foreshore. There are several residential halls and colleges close to CELT including St George’s College, Currie Hall, St Thomas More, Trinity, and for women only, there is St Catherine’s College. These all have private single study bedrooms and shared laundry, bathrooms and living areas.All meals are provided.

CELT can help you arrange your accommodation, including in University residential colleges, home-stay, and Demi-Pair (working part-time for a family while you study).


facilities and services

Centre for English Language Teaching FacilitiesÌÌ Modern classroomsÌÌ Well resourced library with a full-

time librarian (open Mon-Thu from 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm)

ÌÌ Two fully-networked computer laboratories with free internet and email access (open Mon-Thu from 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm)

ÌÌ Campus caféÌÌ Student advice serviceÌÌ Interactive whiteboard & visualiserÌÌ Computers for blended e-learning ÌÌ Wireless access throughout the

University campusÌÌ Test Centre for the IELTS, TOEFL

and TOEIC Examinations

Other UWA facilities and services available to all studentsÌÌ Subject libraries with international

newspapers, extensive research resources and fully-networked computers

ÌÌ Sports centre with a fully-equipped gymnasium, squash, basketball, badminton and tennis courts, table tennis facilities, and cricket and soccer ovals

ÌÌ Martial Arts Centre with international judo coaches

ÌÌ Heated swimming pools on campus

ÌÌ Student counselling serviceÌÌ Festivals and seasonal eventsÌÌ Art Gallery and Museums on

campus ÌÌ Free lunchtime concertsÌÌ UniAccess to provide support to

students with disabilities

Student supportCELT has staff happy to help you solve all kinds of problems ranging from the personal to the practical, including study and visa issues. You will have the support of the student adviser, management and administrative and teaching staff.

GraduationYour progress is assessed through your participation in class tasks, homework assignments and end-of-term tests. When you graduate, you will receive a certificate showing your course, level, grades and period of study.

Being a part of the UniversityIf you have an advanced level of English language ability you may wish to attend University courses concurrently with your English language program. We can advise you about the possibilities and help you attend these courses. Please note that you may need to pay a fee to attend a full semester course.

ÌÌ Student Guild (Union) with 114 special interest and social clubs

ÌÌ Recreate courses such as photography, guitar, yoga, pilates, sailing, zumba, abseiling and many others (www.sport.uwa.edu.au/recreate)

ÌÌ Medical Centre with doctors and nurses experienced in helping local and international students

ÌÌ Banking and Credit Union facilitiesÌÌ Shops, a newsagent and a post

office with all servicesÌÌ Travel agent with a full range

of services and information for students

UWA has exceptional facilities and excellent support services for students. The University values the diversity that international students add to the life of the campus and city.


how to apply to study at CELT

Student visa applicationÌÌ Please send us your signed

application form indicating how you wish to pay

ÌÌ A letter of offer giving instructions for your chosen method of payment will be sent to you. You may pay with a bank draft, cheque, credit card or by telegraphic transfer

ÌÌ CELT will post, fax or e-mail you an eCoE when we have received full payment

ÌÌ If you are not enrolling through an education agent, take the eCoE and other documents required to your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate

Application processPlease complete all sections of the application form including the personal details, study plan, visa information and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

If you need accommodation, airport reception and transfer, please complete the relevant sections of the form. Please read the terms and conditions of enrolments before completing and signing the form.Once completed and signed, the application can be sent, faxed, or emailed to UWA CELT.

To send your application, or for more information, contact:UWA Centre for English Language TeachingThe University of Western Australia M429, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Western Australia 6009 Australia Telephone: +618 6488 3539 Fax: +618 6488 1077 www.celt.uwa.edu.au

For admissions:[email protected]

For agent inquiries: [email protected]

For all other inquiries: [email protected]

About Perth Perth is located on the south-west coast of Australia in Western Australia (WA). The city is situated on the Swan River with the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean to the west and the hills of the Darling Ranges to the east. Australia’s fourth largest city, Perth has the perfect environment for a relaxed and healthy lifestyle, while maintaining its status as a sophisticated, modern city. Perth’s international airport is close to the city centre and is serviced by major airlines.

Things to doPerth city centre and its nearby suburbs provide a wide variety of restaurants and cafés, and entertainment and cultural venues, as well as excellent shopping. To the west of Perth at the mouth of the Swan River you can enjoy the vibrant harbour-side city of Fremantle. This city combines the charm of a nineteenth century port with the variety and lifestyle of a twenty-first century city.

Many of Perth’s major attractions, historic buildings, picturesque parks, modern shopping centres and beaches are accessible via Perth’s fully integrated public transport system. Walking and cycling are also easy and enjoyable throughout Perth with pedestrian and cycle paths adjacent to the river and coastline.

Rottnest Island is a short ferry ride from Perth. It is famous for its clear water, sandy white beaches, and its reefs and bays. A short distance to the east of Perth, the Swan Valley and the Perth hills form a rural landscape of orchards, vineyards, rolling bushland and national parks ideal for bushwalking.

Perth’s sunny Mediterranean climate caters to a wide variety of outdoor activities, including sailing, swimming, surfing, windsurfing, scuba diving, cycling, horse riding, golf, and bushwalking. A pleasant way to pass the time is to relax with friends in one of Perth’s cafés and enjoy the view. This outdoor life is complemented by an exciting range of indoor venues such as theatres, clubs, boutiques, with progressive Australian fashions, and a variety of markets.

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Fast factsPerth: Capital city of Western Australia

Population: 1.5 million

Size of WA: 2.5 million sq km

Government: Democratic

Time zone: GMT + 8 hours

Religion: Complete religious freedom

Average temperatures

Summer Dec to Feb 20°-32°C

Autumn Mar to May 12°-25°C

Winter Jun to Aug 8°-18°C

Spring Sep to Nov 10°-22°C

Living in Perth

The Economist intelligence Unit has voted Perth as one of the top 10 cities in the world in which to live.

Perth’s climate is mild and pleasant with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.

Choosing a visaYou can study full-time or part-time for 12 weeks if you have a visitor visa or for 17 weeks on a working holiday visa. See www.immi.gov.au/visitors/workingholiday/417/countries.htm for the list of countries participating in this program. If you wish to study longer, you must have a student visa. In order to apply for a student visa you will need to have an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). If you wish to apply for a student visa without the assistance of an education agent you should visit the website for the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at: www.immi.gov.au/students

If you would like one of the UWA Centre for English Language Teaching’s education agents to help you, please email us at [email protected] and we will put you in contact with an agent.

Medical health insuranceIt is an Australian government visa regulation that all student visa holders pay and be registered for Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC) for the duration of their student visa. This is a specially negotiated premium only available to international students and covers standard health requirements.


UWA Centre for English Language TeachingThe University of Western AustraliaM429, 35 Stirling HighwayCrawley WA 6009Tel: +61 8 6488 3539Fax: +61 8 6488 1077 www.celt.uwa.edu.au

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