Edith Cowan College
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
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Why ECC English?
Welcome Message from Director of Studies ECC English Your study experience of a lifetime starts here and now! Edith Cowan College’s (ECC) English Language Centre is located on Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) boutique campus in trendy Mount Lawley, Perth. Our intensive programs will prepare you for your future studies. Looking forward to welcoming you to Perth and ECC.
Craig Munsey
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QUALITY
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FACILITIES
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LOCATION
Experienced teachers, most with 10+ years of academic excellence in Australia and abroad
94% of the students progress onto ECC Diploma programs
Multicultural mix with over 45+ nationalities annually
Boutique campus with secure on-site accommodation, cafe, swimming pool and gym
The closest university to the city of Perth, located in trendy Mt Lawley
Japan Iran Saudi Arabia
China India
Vietnam
Philippines Colombia
Student experience at ECC English Dung Huu Nguyen – Vietnam
Sara Guevara Munoz – Colombia
Studying English at ECC has helped to improve my academic reading and writing skills. Now I feel confident entering ECU.
I love the university campus location, teaching methodology and diverse nationality mix.
Alia Alshehri – Saudi Arabia
Venkatreddy Mangunuri – India
I chose ECC because it has a good reputation. The small class size allowed me to feel comfortable enough to ask questions.
ECC offers a wide range of English courses. The benefits of studying at ECC include its modern facilities and support services.
Carin Eusebio – Philippines
Majid Ahmadzadehshalmani – Iran
Quality education and the friendly staff are the aspects I like the most about ECC.
The campus and learning environment are what I like about studying at ECC.
Xiaoshuang Wang – China
Yuki Kokubo – Japan
My friend recommended ECC English to me. I like the study environment and have made lots of new friends.
Active class participation and the friendly teachers at ECC have helped me to develop strong communication skills and gain more confidence.
Perth - lifestyle of a lifetime • Perth is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world.* • With the lowest living costs in Australia, Perth is now more affordable than ever.* • Sunniest capital city in Australia with an average of eight hours sunshine each day. • International students benefit from 40% discount on all public transport, as well as free bus transport within the inner city centre. • Student visa holders can work part-time up to 40 hours per fortnight whilst studying with unlimited working hours during study breaks.
Perth
• A booming business, tourism and innovation hub with excellent job prospects for graduates. *The Economist Global Liveability Ranking 2017, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2017.
Image courtesy of Tourism WA
A DAY AT ECC ENGLISH (this could be you)
8.30am-10.30am
Real lecture series: “Bushfires in Australia” Follow a real lecture and take notes for later discussion
10.30am-10.55am
Break Grab a coffee at one of the many cafes on the campus
10.55am-12.30pm
Presentation skills Topic: “Innovative Invention” Plan a group presentation to showcase to the rest of the class
12.30pm-1.15pm
Lunch Plenty of on-campus options – or eat your own lunch outdoors!
1.15pm-2.15pm
Study skills Prioritising key information – how to master your note-taking skills
2.30pm-3.30pm
Gym! Do your own exercise or join one of the many classes at ECU Sports
3.30pm-6.00pm
Rest & study Catch up on studies (and rest) at your cosy home at the ECU Student Village
6.00pm-8.00pm*
BBQ & pool Enjoy a BBQ and a dip in the swimming pool with friends
8.00pm-10.30pm*
Downtime Meet friends at the trendy Beaufort St entertainment precinct in Mt Lawley
Bedtime
Time to rest up and get ready for another amazing day in Perth
*What a great way to practice more English!
Academic English Program Entry requirements
Program snapshot 5.0 IELTS
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The Academic English Program (AEP) leads into Diploma programs at ECC
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AEP is taught in 10-week blocks from beginner to advanced
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Nine fixed start dates per year (intakes every five weeks)
AE3 10 weeks
65% pass mark required
ECC Diploma (Year 1 & 2) entry
65% pass mark required
4.5 IELTS
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Smart and innovative teaching methods
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Assessment-based progression
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No further English testing is required at the end of the program (except for Nursing programs)
AE2 10 weeks
65% pass mark required
4.0 IELTS
AE1 10 weeks
Sample timetable Monday 8.30am -10.30am
10.55am -12.30pm
Tuesday
Friday
Smart phone vocab quiz
Journal Article Discussion Seminars
Smart phone vocab quiz
Smart phone vocab quiz
Introduction to course: Assessments / Unit Outline
Comprehension – main ideas vs details
Presentation skills – introduction to PowerPoint, Prezi, and Haiku Deck
Preparing comprehension quiz for team competition
Team speaking presentations
Formatting handwritten work
Discussion – ‘Happiness for All?’
Essay writing skills – review of topic and concluding sentences
Computer assisted learning – research skills
Vocab quiz – smart phones, teamwork
Preparation for Speaking assignment – allocation of seminar groups
Draft essay introduction
Preparing thesis statements
Journal writing task - selfreflection
Plan speaking assessment during one-on-one meeting with teacher
Formatting essay introduction – partner proofreading
Journal comprehension quiz
Time management seminar
Recorded lecture: ‘Meaning of Happiness’
Notetaking from lecture – review and compare
Homework
Thursday
Ice-breaker - Team introductions
AWL – keeping a record of new vocabulary
1.15pm – 2.15pm
Wednesday
Computer assisted learning – research skills
Paragraph writing based on today’s lecture + grammar quiz
Sentence structure corrections
Speaking presentation practice Basic essay structure sample essay plan
Download and print Week 1 vocab list from Moodle – sample test + reading journal articles
Journal articles
Recorded group discussion
Group note-taking from articles – sharing information
Notetaking on second listening
Reading summary of selected journal article + practice vocab test + grammar quiz
Formulate and write summary from today’s listening/notetaking activity + work on speaking presentation
It’s Friday – no afternoon classes
Complete self-assessment from week 1 + read journal articles
ECC Pathway Programs Once you have completed your English course at ECC, you will benefit from a range of further study options at ECC and ECU. ECC is the leading pathway option into ECU and provides high quality programs in an environment which encourages students to achieve excellence in their studies. ECC offers diploma pathway programs on the ECU Joondalup Campus West in a wide variety of disciplines. Following successful completion of the diploma program, students are eligible for entry into Year 2* of select ECU Bachelor degrees. A trimester system allows students to fast-track their studies and complete most diplomas in eight months. ECC also offers the Post-Graduate Qualifying Program (PQP) which is a non-award program designed to lead students into ECU’s master’s degrees in the School of Business and Law and the School of Science (Computing and Security) with one unit of advanced standing.
ECC Program Diploma of Business
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
Diploma of Hotel Management Diploma of Science (Computing/IT) Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
PQP Business
PQP IT
ECU Degree Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Media and Communications Bachelor of Contemporary Arts Bachelor of Design Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor of Computer Science Bachelor of Information Technology Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) Bachelor of Engineering Honours: majors in Civil, Civil and Environmental, Computer Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical and Renewable Energy, Electronics and Communications, Instrumentation Control and Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Petroleum, Chemical, Chemical and Environmental Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical) Bachelor of Technology (Electronic and Computer Systems) Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports) Bachelor of Technology (Engineering): majors in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Bachelor of Engineering Science Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) Bachelor of Science (Nursing) Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Master of Professional Accounting** Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration International Master of Finance and Banking Master of Human Resource Management Master of International Hospitality Management Master of Marketing and Innovation Management Master of Project Management Master of Computer Science Master of Cyber Security
* Not all Diplomas lead directly into Year 2 at ECU **Advanced standing is not granted for this Master’s degree
Accommodation options • Homestay – popular affordable accommodation option for overseas students to live with an Australian family while they study.
Example of weekly living costs
• On-campus accommodation at the ECU Mount Lawley Student Village – 5 bedroom apartments fully furnished with private bedrooms, bathrooms, large shared kitchen and lounge area. • Off-campus accommodation – independent living in a rental property or a room in a house.
Expense Homestay (room only) Homestay (room and meals) On-campus accommodation Shared accommodation (off-campus) Groceries and eating out Gas, electricity Phone and Internet Public transport Entertainment
Approximate cost per week (A$) From $150 From $250 From $226 (plus utilities and meals) $165—$440 (plus utilities and meals) $80—$280 $35—$140 $20—$55 $15—$55 $80—$150
Your budget for living expenses will depend on the type of lifestyle and accommodation you choose. To cover weekly expenses, a single student needs a minimum of A$20,290 each year to cover living costs. For further information please see studyinaustralia.gov.au
Further information online Course start dates and fees: edithcowancollege.edu.au/programs/academicenglish Accommodation options: edithcowancollege.edu.au/accommodation Policies and procedures: edithcowancollege.edu.au/policies
Application: edithcowancollege.edu.au/how-to-apply Visa, health cover and arrival: edithcowancollege.edu.au/internationalstudents Documents and forms: edithcowancollege.edu.au/documents-andforms
edithcowancollege.edu.au ECC English at Edith Cowan University Building 10, Mount Lawley Campus, 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050 Australia T +61 8 6279 1100
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ECC is part of the Navitas Group. CRICOS provider codes: ECC 01312J; ECU IPC 00279B. The information contained in this flyer is correct at the time of publication; however, Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (ECC) reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice. Printed February 2018. ECC171215-1214 0218_AW
