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 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. Students choose to study in Australia because of the educational support available, and this is something we pride ourselves on at AIPE. International students have many personal and academic rights protected under Australian law.

IELTSAIPE 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.

CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION for FIRST CERTIFICATE of ENGLISH (FCE)» CRICOS CODE: 069144C

Be fully prepared to sit the Cambridge First Certificate exam with our course. Benefit from expert tuition to develop your English language skills and exam techniques for the best chance of success in this internationally-recognised exam. 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

2015 INTAKES30th March to 5th June (10 weeks) 6th July to 25th September (12 weeks) 14th September to 20th November (10 weeks)

HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION Sydney City Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate or equivalent

STUDY OPTIONS On-campus

TUITION FEE AUD $390 per weekIELTS PREPARATION» CRICOS CODE: 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 through 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

2015 INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays)

HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION Sydney City Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS 5.0 – Intermediate or equivalent

STUDY OPTIONS On-campus

TUITION FEE AU$390 per week

ADVANCED IELTS » CRICOS CODE: 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

2015 INTAKES Every Monday* (except on public holidays)

HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION Sydney City Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS 6.0 – Upper-intermediate or equivalent

STUDY OPTIONS On-campus

TUITION FEE AU$390 per week

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AIPE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Note: All information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Please check the AIPE website for the most up-to-date information. www.aipe.edu.au

Please contact marketing@aipe.edu.au for specials that may apply to your region.

* depends on student number

WE ARE AIPE

ELICOSExtra 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

Social ActivitiesAt AIPE, we believe social activities are a great way to practise your English. Join our:

> coffee and conversation club > job consultations > college parties > regular excursions > BBQs > sporting activitiies > AIPE leadership and Ambassador program

Welfare SupportMeet with our Counsellors to discuss any problems you may have.

Student ServicesWe can help you with:

> banking information > medical services information > accommodation services > visa information > job and CV consultations

English Language Courses > General English (Beginner to Advanced) > English for Business Professionals (EBP) > English for Academic Purposes (EAP 1) & (EAP 2) > Cambridge Preparation for First Certificate

of English (FCE) > IELTS Preparation & Advanced IELTS

AIPE and TechnologyAIPE provides a sophisticated educational environment both online and on-campus. A key component of this is the use of StarBoard software by Hitachi.

AIPE is a leader in the use of education technology with its use of StarBoard interactive whiteboard technology.

Every classroom at AIPE includes an 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.

GENERAL ENGLISH (Beginner to Advanced)

» CRICOS CODE: 063220M

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 afternoon or evening class, subject to your English language level and space availability.

ENGLISH for BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS (EBP) » CRICOS CODE: 070898F

Ensure your language skills are broadened to include English in a business context with our English for Business Professionals (EBP) course. 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

2015 INTAKES30th March to 5th June (10 weeks) 6th July to 25th September (12 weeks) 14th September to 20th November (10 weeks)

HOURS PER WEEK20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION Sydney City Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate or equivalent

STUDY OPTIONS On-campus

TUITION FEE AU$390 per week

DURATION 1-40 weeks

2015 INTAKES Every Monday (except on public holidays)

HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION Sydney City Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no minimum entry requirements. Students of all English levels can enrol

STUDY OPTIONS On-campus:

TUITION FEE AU$390 per week

INTERNATIONALWE ARE

GENERAL ENGLISH LEVELS

ELEMENTARY

BEGINNER

PRE-INTERMEDIATE

INTERMEDIATE

UPPER-INTERMEDIATE

ADVANCED

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

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

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

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

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

ENGLISH for ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)» CRICOS CODE: 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

2015 INTAKES (EAP1)22nd June 2015 – 28th August 2015 28th Sep 2015 – 4th December 2015

2015 INTAKES (EAP2)

16th March 2015 – 22nd May 2015 4th May 2015 – 10th July 2015 31st August 2015 – 6th November 2015 7th December 2015 – 26th February 2016

HOURS PER WEEK 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

LOCATION Sydney City Campus

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

EAP 1: IELTS 5.0 – Intermediate or equivalent

EAP 2: IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate or equivalent

STUDY OPTIONS On-campus

TUITION FEE AU$390 per week

At this level, students will learn to:. write the English alphabet. produce simple sentences. use common words. be able to engage in basic social interaction

SAMPLE TIMETABLE (Subject to availability)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

OPTION 1 8:15–12:30 – All ELICOS courses

OPTION 2 12:45–5:00 – Classes will run subject to enrolments

OPTION 3 5:15–9:30 – General English / IELTS prep / EAP

Additional English/Academic Support (by appointment)

12:45–3:45 9:30–12:30

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