Level 3, 233 Castlereagh St. Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Sunshine Coast International College Sydney

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CRICOS Provider Code:03349B | ABN 61 151 467 668

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WELCOME MESSAGE

WHY CHOOSE SCIC

ORIENTATION

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

GENERAL ENGLISH

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

WITH IELTS EXAM SKILLS

IELTS TARGET 6 & 7

HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION

HOW TO APPLY

Welcome to Sunshine Coast International College!

All our friendly staff and your future classmates from around the world are

looking forward to meeting you and helping to make your stay in Sydney an

enjoyable one. By studying at SCIC, you will gain Knowledge for Life, make

new friends and share experiences that you will never forget. At SCIC we

believe in Respect, Innovation and Fun, and that is reflected in everything

that we do. So come and join us, and enjoy learning English!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME MESSAGE

LEARN ENGLISH WITH US IN SYDNEY !

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SCIC organises lots of fun activities, and our friendly staff and teachers help new students with not only their language skills, but also a new lifestyle in Australia.

All students must come to the Monday morning Orientation Program at 9.00am on their first day, nomatter what shift they are taking.

Arrive Early on the Orientation Day !

What to do first

On your first day at SCIC bring your:• Passport & visa details• SCIC documents• Address & contact details• Pen & paper• Mobile phone

Orientation Program

• Complete Arrival Form• Placement Test• Information session• Evacuation procedures• Tour of the School

• Meet your teachers and classmates• Get the Wi-fi password• Have your photo taken

Arriving early to attend orientation gives you the chance to:Meet the people you will need to know at SCIC.Find your way around the school:• Computer facilities • Recreation and eating areas• Classrooms • Get general information about local area.

ORIENTATION DAY

CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

SCIC is located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, with a modern campus and facilities. We offer flexible timetables and payment plans, frequent intakes and a variety of pathways to Vocational and Higher Education courses.

SCIC’s 96% student satisfaction rate shows that you get more value for your money here. You will enjoy a rich and diverse English learning environment, meeting students from over 25 different countries. Come and join us, and get Knowledge for Life!

Computer RoomStudents can use the computer room from 8.30am – 9.00pm.

Wireless AccessAll students have access to the SCIC wireless network and there is an area in the common room for you to use your notebook computers.

Common AreasStudents can use the common areas located near Reception from 8.30am – 9.00pm.

Eating AreasYou can have your meal in Café Noir on Level 1, or at any picnic table outside. Kettles, microwaves and fridges are provided for student use in the kitchen. Filtered drinking water is available in the kitchenette.

Food courtThere is a food court next door. You can buy different types of food to eat in or take away, as well as coffee, snacks etc. There is also aMedical Centre.

ExcursionsClasses often visit places of interest near the College. These visits are a great opportunity to get to know Sydney and practise your English in the real world. Attendance is counted.

CelebrationsSCIC holds regular parties to celebrate significant days, events & cultural exchange. Parties make learning English fun!

CAMPUS AND FACILITIES

WHY CHOOSESUNSHINE COAST INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

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EXPLORE COURSESWE OFFER !

GENERAL ENGLISH 078701D

Commencement DateEvery Monday

Content

• THEME: Students study a different Theme each week (e.g. Food & Cooking) and improve their Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills by learning about and discussing the theme.

• STRUCTURES: Students study a different grammar structure each week (e.g. relative clauses) and use it to improve their Writing and Speaking skills.

• PRONUNCIATION: Students focus on different aspects of English pronunciation and improve their Speaking and also Listening skills by becoming familiar with different accents.

Course Overview

General English is designed to focus on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills for basic everyday use through strengthening grammar skills and learning new vocabulary, genre study and conversation practice.

Assessment

All classes do a quiz at the end of each unit to check that its content has been learnt,and regular progress tests to assess skills development. Students who perform well in two progress tests may be promoted to the next level. Other tasks suchas presentations in class may also contribute to assessment.

Students receive a progress report with assessment scores and teacher feedback aftereach progress test.

Entry Requirements

Participate in SCIC placement test.

Student Hours per Week20 hours/week

Total Duration80 weeks - 10 to 20 weeeks per level

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am - 2:45pm

Monday – Friday: 4:45pm - 9:00pm

Beginner 10 weeks

Elementary 14 weeks

Pre-intermediate 14 weeks

Intermediate 14 weeks

Upper-intermediate 14 weeks

Advanced 14 weeks

Day Shift

Evening Shift

Levels

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSESWITH IELTS EXAM SKILLS

IELTS TARGET 6 & 7

078704A078702C

Commencement DateEvery 5 weeks Commencement Date

Every Monday

Content

• ACADEMIC SKILLS: Each week the following academic skill sets are studied: Academic Speaking, Academic Reading, Academic Writing, Academic Listening, Study Skills, Grammar extension, Vocabulary extension

• IELTS EXAM SKILLS: Students cover the skills required in each section of the Academic IELTS tests of English. Four skills are covered each week (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking).

Components

IELTS THROUGH TOPICS: Students study two topics per week (e.g. Psychology andEducation) and related vocabulary items and key grammar structures found in the tests.IELTS EXAM SKILLS: Each week students cover all four skills (Reading, Writing,Listening, Speaking) required in the IELTS tests, both General Training and Academic.

Course Overview

The English for Academic Purpose with IELTS Exam Skills (EAP with IELTS) course has been designed to improve the capacity of the learner to use English in higher education contexts as well as preparing students for the IELTS exam.

Course Overview

The IELTS Target 6.0 & 7.0 course (IELTS 6/7) has been designed to prepare students already at Upper-intermediate or Advanced levels for the General Training or Academic IELTS exam, to achieve an overall IELTS result of 6.0 to 7.0 respectively.

Assessment

• Academic Skills Assessment. Assessment tasks such as an essay, debate, oral presentation and research assignment are conducted over the course.

• IELTS Practice Test. Practice test under close-to-test conditions twice every 10-week cycle. Students complete a Listening, Reading & Writing test (Part 1) during IELTS Exam Skills class every fifth week.

Assessment

• IELTS Writing Test: Weekly take-home test given to students on Tuesdays & collected during IELTS Exam Skills class.

• IELTS Practice Test: Students complete a Listening, Reading & Writing test during IELTS Exam Skills class every fifth week.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Upper-Intermediate General English or:• IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.• IELTS score of 6.0 overall to enter level 2.

Entry Requirements

IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent.

Student Hours per Week20 hours/week Student Hours per Week

20 hours/week

Total Duration20 weeks - 10 weeeks per level Total Duration

20 weeks - 10 weeeks per level

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am - 2:45pm

EAP1 10 weeks

EAP2 10 weeks

Day Shift

Levels

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am - 2:45pm

Monday – Friday: 4:45pm - 9:00pm

Day Shift

Evening Shift

Target 6 10 weeks

Target 7 10 weeks

Levels

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HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION 078703B

Commencement DateEvery Monday

Components

• ENGLISH FOR SCHOOL LIFE: Students study a course specifically designed for secondary school learners. They improve all macroskills, grammar and vocabulary while studying interesting & informative topics.

• KEY LEARNING AREAS: Students study the basic concepts & vocabulary for Australian high school Maths, IT/ Engineering, Cultural appreciation and English – Public speaking and Academic Writing.

Course Overview

The High School Preparation course (HSP) has been designed with the goal of improving the capacity of the adolescent (16 to 18-year-old) learner to use the English language in both everyday and high school specific contexts.

Assessment

• TEXTBOOK test: Every Friday HSP I students do a 30-minute test based on the week’s work.

• HSP Assignment: Every week all HSP students complete an assignment based on the KLA topics, which usually involves a written task or an oral presentation.

Entry Requirements

Participate in SCIC placement test.

Student Hours per Week25 hours/week

Total Duration50 weeks - 10 to 20 weeeks per level

Monday – Friday: 9:00am - 2:45pm

Elementary 12 weeks

Pre-intermediate 12 weeks

Intermediate 12 weeks

Upper-intermediate 12 weeks

Day Shift

Levels

If you have an education agent helping you decide your study plans, contact them and say you would like to study at SCIC. If you are not planning to use an education agent, you may start the enrolment process now by completing the application form, which you can download from our website.

Submit your application on campus or send back to admission@scic.nsw.edu.au. SCIC will then process your application and send you a Letter of Offer.

To confirm your enrolment, you’ll need to sign and return the Letter of Offer, along with the necessary payment for the courses you have chosen.

Upon confirming your payment, we’ll send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). If you are entering Australia under a student visa, you will need your CoE before you can apply for your visa.

SCIC will send you additional information to assist you with arriving and getting yourself to campus.

HOW TO APPLY

DOWNLOAD ENROLMENT

SUBMIT APPLICATION

SIGN AND RETURN THE LETTER OF OFFER

RECEIVE COE

GETTING YOURSELF TO CAMPUS

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Level 3, 233 Castlereagh St. Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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+61 2 8042 5910 admission@scic.nsw.edu.au

Sunshine Coast International College Sydney

Disclaimer: The information in this brochure is correct as of March 2019. Changes in circumstances after this date may alter the accuracy of the information. SCIC reserves the right to

alter any matter described in this brochure without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the college. Version 3. March 2019

CRICOS Provider Code:03349B | ABN 61 151 467 668