ENGLISH LANGUAGE GUIDE 2020 - Western Sydney University
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CONTENT Who we are and what we do 4 Preparing for your Future 7 Our campuses 8 Our English Language offerings 11 English requirements for academic programs 13 The College English language programs 14 English 2020 calendar 16 Study Tour Programs 17 How to apply 19
YOUR EXPERIENCE STARTS NOW “We focus on preparing students for undergraduate and postgraduate study by developing their academic, learning and study skills with a flexible student-centred approach to teaching and learning.” Welcome to Western Sydney University The College. I am delighted that you have chosen us to share this new experience with you. This is another step towards a great and successful career. The College is the perfect bridge for domestic and international students transitioning from secondary school to the high-quality degree programs at Western Sydney University, or into a postgraduate program.. Our English language and pathway programs are designed to prepare you for both further university study and working life. All our programs are delivered by skilled, passionate and dedicated teachers at each of our vibrant campuses. As a student at The College, you are a member of the Western Sydney University community and have access to the extensive range of services and facilities. Everything we do is dedicated to your success. We commit to provide you with the best in teaching and academic support. Importantly, we will ensure you are well-prepared for your transition to university or to take on that postgraduate program. We look forward to welcoming you to The College and we are interested in your journey. Please let us know how we can support you to be successful. Dr Nicolene Murdoch Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney University The College
WESTERN Who we are The College is a not-for-profit company wholly-owned by Western Sydney University. It was established in 2006 from two pre- existing education facilities in which Western SYDNEY Sydney University had a majority interest. From the foundations of these two education facilities, The College has over 20 years of experience in providing English and Academic Pathway Programs to domestic and international students. UNIVERSITY This experience enables The College to provide high- quality education opportunities and our relationship with Western Sydney University allows us to leverage expertise and resources from the University. This is why students from around the globe rank The College and Western Sydney University as their THE preferred education destinations in Australia. What we do We focus on preparing students for undergraduate and postgraduate study by developing their academic, learning and study skills through a COLLEGE range of programs. This means providing a flexible student-centred approach to teaching and learning. The College offers the following choices: ≥≥ Academic Pathway Programs including University Foundation Studies and integrated Diploma/ Bachelor courses ≥≥ Associate Degree Programs ≥≥ English Language Programs ≥≥ Study Tours ≥≥ English Language Entrance Test and preparation courses including IELTS (International English Language Testing System), Pearson (PTE) and OET (Occupational English Test). ≥≥ Professional and community short courses. We develop, design and deliver programs that support students to succeed in studying and in their chosen careers. As a result, there are high levels of satisfaction, retention and progression among students. COLLABORATION The College has collaborated with a number of Australian and international organisations with the aim of: ≥≥ creating and delivering tailored programs ≥≥ providing professional development programs, and ≥≥ validating teaching and learning programs. The focus of these collaborative partnerships is to explore and promote innovation in teaching and learning, as well as to benchmark against world’s best practice methodologies and processes. 4 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
PREPARING Get ready for your future The College English Language Program offers a range of courses that suit every level of competency. These courses are taught at the Sydney Olympic Park campus by highly qualified FOR YOUR TESOL (Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages) teachers. The teaching and course content is focused on the specific academic skills you will use as a university student including report and assignment writing, critical and analytical thinking, studying and FUTURE learning methods, and public speaking skills for tutorial presentations. Experts in English language education The College has built a national and international reputation for excellence on the results we deliver. The College is a member of English Australia and University English Centres Australia (UECA) and all of our English Programs are accredited with TEQSA and have quality endorsement by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) Limited Australia. The College is also certified by the Australian Government (CRICOS Provider Code 02851G), which means we are licensed to teach English to international students. Pathway to university The College is dedicated to helping students succeed. Our courses provide direct entry into University Foundation Studies and Diploma programs at The College, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Western Sydney University. Learning support Our dedicated academic coordinators closely follow your progress to ensure you receive the support you need to succeed in your English language studies and achieve your academic and career goals. 7 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
Sydney Olympic Park Campus The College’s Sydney Olympic Park campus is where we teach our English Language Programs and was also home to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. The Sydney Olympic Park campus is a state-of-the-art facility located just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD and next to Sydney Olympic Park train station, as well as many connecting bus services. The campus is in the heart of Sydney’s famous Olympic precinct, with a bustling cafe and restaurant district, impressive stadiums and sporting facilities, entertainment venues, parks, medical centres, banks, retail shops and open spaces that will allow you to enjoy the true Australian lifestyle. Our facilities include lecture and tutorial rooms, computer labs, free Wi-Fi, academic and social support services, food outlets, a student common room and prayer rooms. Students have access to a wide range of affordable cafes and international restaurants only a short walk away. Bankstown Campus Located in Milperra, the Bankstown campus provides a warm, friendly, multicultural environment with modern, spacious buildings and landscaped gardens. Bankstown campus is where we teach our English Language program Master of Teaching Direct Entry English Program (MTDEEP), as well as our University Foundation and our Diploma courses. If driving by car, from Sydney CBD, take the M5 South West Motorway and take the Henry Lawson Drive exit. Turn right onto Henry Lawson Drive. Turn right into Bullecourt Avenue to enter the campus. Nearest train stations: Revesby (transfer to bus), Bankstown (transfer to bus). Learning and Teaching Facilities Both our Sydney Olympic Park and Bankstown campuses offer modern facilities including lecture and tutorial rooms, computer laboratories and internet access. Students can enjoy collaborative learning spaces and all the teacher support required. Additional Facilities Both campuses offer academic and social support services, student lounges and collaborative learning spaces. Accommodation Students can live in Western Sydney University Villages, through rented apartments or houses, or in homestay accommodation with an Australian family. 9 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE COLLEGE CAMPUSES r ve Ri ury Richmond sb Windsor ke Wollemi w National Ha Park Ku-Ring-Gai National Park HAWKESBURY NIRIMBA CAMPUS CAMPUS International Regatta Centre Penrith Whitewater Stadium Hornsby Quakers Hill PARRAMATTA CAMPUS * THE COLLEGE Penrith NIRIMBA PARRAMATTA CITY Pennant Hills CAMPUS Blacktown Blue Mountains THE COLLEGE National Chatswood Manly Beach PENRITH SYDNEY Park CAMPUS Eastern OLYMPIC PARK Manly Creek Rydalmere Ryde SYDNEY CITY PARRAMATTA CAMPUS 50 KM 30 KM BADGERYS CREEK 20 KM AEROTROPOLIS Taronga Zoo Rive r Strathfield CITY CENTRE Central Bondi Ashfield Junction Station Bondi LIVERPOOL Beach Liverpool CAMPUS Bankstown Milperra Sydney BANKSTOWN Airport East Hills Road CAMPUS * Glenfield Kogarah Train Line A Botany Bay S E On-campus accommodation CAMPBELLTOWN N CAMPUS Train line link Sutherland A N Cronulla Beach * M Short bus ride Campbelltown Cronulla to station Macarthur Station S Royal A National T 0 10 Park Kilometres 0 4 8 12 16 TRAVEL OPTIONS ≥ Public transport – visit transportnsw.info for up-to-date travel information. ≥ Shuttle buses run regularly between train stations and campuses and the next arrival can be easily tracked on the Western Sydney App, or the Shuttle Tracker web page. ≥ Bike – on-campus bike parking is available. Check the Cycling at Western Sydney University web page for locations. ≥ Drive or car pool – for parking permit fees see the Parking webpage. 10 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
ENGLISH LANGUAGE OFFERINGS Whether you want to improve your general communication skills, pass an important exam or attend an English-speaking university, we have a course for you. 11 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
ACADEMIC ENGLISH FOR TERTIARY STUDIES COMMUNICATING IN ENGLISH (GENERAL ENGLISH) (CRICOS Code 082069M) (CRICOS CODE 082210M) Academic English for Tertiary Studies has been specifically designed to The General English program prepares students for effective English develop ESL students’ English proficiency. The course enables them to language communication. The program is designed to develop English communicate confidently, express ideas effectively and achieve rhetorical proficiency from a beginner level through to an advanced level, and teaches competence incrementally so that they attain a level of language proficiency students how to communicate effectively in everyday society. corresponding to the standard required for entry to Australian tertiary educational institutions. Each course runs in 10-week blocks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face teaching per week. This course has five modules, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 1 to EAP 5, catering for Pre-Intermediate to Advanced English level students. Each module TEST PREPARATION COURSES consists of 10 weeks and includes 20 hours per week of face-to-face teaching. For students wanting to enter university within Australia and overseas or ≥≥ EAP 1 - a bridge between general English skills and academic skills in needing an English test result for visa or Australian immigration purposes, reading, listening, speaking and writing. During the course, students will the English Language Program offers International English Language Testing concentrate on basic grammar and sentence structure, leading to more System (IELTS), Pearson Test of English (PTE) and Occupational English Test complex texts. (OET) test preparation courses. These courses provide students with skills ≥≥ EAP 2 - a foundation in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking and confidence in test taking as well as an understanding of the test. skills through general coursework, oral presentations, factual reports and regular assignments. ENGLISH TEST CENTRE ≥≥ EAP 3 - consolidates students’ understanding of a range of academic The IELTS, PTE and OET are international English tests used for entry to texts and builds on the skills developed in the EAP 2 course. universities and other educational institutions, both within Australia and ≥≥ EAP 4 - extends students’ proficiency in academic English with overseas. opportunities to strengthen their language and critical literacy skills in The Test Centre is located at our Sydney Olympic Park campus which is very preparation for tertiary study. close to public transport and amenities. ≥≥ EAP 5 - allows students to further develop their language skills in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking to a competent level. The IELTS Test is delivered at Sydney Olympic Park, Bankstown and It is excellent preparation for the university environment. Students who Parramatta City (100 George Street) campuses. successfully complete EAP 5 do not need to take any further English Language tests to gain entry to their study at Western Sydney University. The Pearson and OET test are delivered at Sydney Olympic Park campus. The Test Centre contact details: ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENGLISH SKILLS (CRICOS CODE 082209D) Phone: (02) 9685 9709 Website: westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/ielts This program has two components: ≥≥ Module A: Reading and Writing, and PACKAGING PROGRAMS ≥≥ Module B: Listening and Speaking. The College English courses can be packaged with University Foundation Studies and/or Diploma courses as well as Western Sydney University Module A provides students with the intensive writing and reading practice degrees. One of the advantages of packaged programs is that only one visa they need. It is designed for students who either have IELTS (Academic) 6.5 is required for the entire study period at Western Sydney University. Where or above but only a 5.5 in reading and writing, or need to polish their reading a package includes English, no further external English test will be necessary and writing skills before entry to tertiary studies. before beginning your next course at The College or Western Sydney University. This module runs for six weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face teaching per week. ENGLISH ENTRANCE TEST Module B focuses on providing students with high level spoken communication The College offers an English Language testing service to determine whether skills for work or further study. It is designed to help improve fluency, you have the English language skills required for direct entry to Western pronunciation and public speaking skills. It is designed to supplement Sydney University and The College. The two-hour English Entrance Test will Module A. assess your English skills in listening, reading and writing. This module runs over four weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face teaching per week. MASTER OF TEACHING DIRECT ENTRY ENGLISH PROGRAM (MTDEEP) (CRICOS CODE 084618D) This program is designed to bridge this gap and provide an integrated skills program of listening, speaking, reading and writing to develop students’ English Language proficiency to an overall 7.5 IELTS with a minimum 8 in Speaking and Listening and minimum of 7 in Reading and Writing. The course incorporates practice in academic study skills and practice in language skills particularly pertinent to teaching in the Australian school sector. It runs over 12 weeks and includes 20 hours of face-to-face teaching per week. 12 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
ENGLISH English is your first language? If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that REQUIREMENTS your secondary or tertiary studies were undertaken in English, you may be considered to have met the Western Sydney University English requirements. English not your first language? FOR ACADEMIC If English is not your first language you are required to demonstrate proficiency by achieving the prescribed level in an approved English examination or test PROGRAMS before you can receive a full offer of admission. See table below. All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English. Test of English as a PROGRAM/DISCIPLINE IELTS (Academic version only) Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) Foreign Language (TOEFL) WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY COURSES All undergraduate, postgraduate and 6.5 overall score, minimum 6.0 in Total score 82 Writing 21, 58 overall; No communication skills less research courses (except the below) each subtest Speaking 18, Reading 13, than 50 Listening 13 B Nursing (Graduate Entry) B Nursing 7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in Total score 94 overall, with 65 Overall; minimum 65 in each of the (Advanced) (applicable to applications each subtest Speaking 23, Listening 24, four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and for 2020 onward) Reading 24 and Writing 27 Reading in one sitting. Master of Teaching degrees 7.5 overall score, minimum 7.0 in Total score 105 Writing 24; 78 overall; Speaking 79; Listening 79; reading and writing, minimum Speaking 26; Listening 28 Reading 65; Writing 65 8.0 for speaking and listening and Reading 24 Master of Social Work (Qualifying) 7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in Total score 94 Writing 24; 65 overall; minimum 58 in each of the four each subtest and subtests 22 skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting. Doctor of Medicine and Master of Clinical 7.0 overall score, minimum 7.0 in Total score 100 Writing 27, 65 Overall; minimum 65 in each of the Psychology each subtest listening and reading 24 and four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and speaking 23 Reading in one sitting. The College Diplomas 6.0 overall score, minimum 5.5 in Total score 70 Writing 20; 50 overall; No communication skills less each subtest Speaking 16; Listening and than 42 Reading 11 The College University Foundation 5.5 overall score, minimum 5.0 in Total 59 score Writing 17; 42 overall; No communication skills less Studies each subtest listening and reading 7; than 40 speaking 15 The College University Foundation 6.0 overall score, minimum 5.5 in Total 70 score Writing 20; 50 overall; No communication skills less Studies (Health Science and Nursing) each subtest Listening 11; Reading 11; than 42 Speaking 16. Note: Evidence of English proficiency is valid for a period of two years from the date of the test or the date of completion of tertiary academic studies. * You will be required to enrol in the six week intensive Advanced Academic English Skills - Module A: Reading and Writing at The College if you achieve: ≥≥ the required IELTS overall score but your band score in reading and writing is below the required score ≥≥ the required overall TOEFL score but reading and writing is below the required score. Academic Entry Requirements Admission to Western Sydney University is competitive and is on the basis of academic merit. Visit westernsydney.edu.au/international/entryrequirements for minimum academic entry requirements, by country, for admission into courses at the University and The College. 13 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
THE COLLEGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMS EXIT LEVEL REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO DURATION COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKES OTHER THE COLLEGE OR WESTERN SYDNEY ($475 per week) UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS EAP 1 ≥≥ The College EAP Placement February, April, 10 weeks 50% pass entry to EAP 2 Pre-Intermediate English Entrance Test 25%+ July, September, Level November ≥≥ IELTS (Academic) 3.5+ ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 400/IBT 32 ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 25 EAP 2 ≥≥ The College EAP Placement February, April, 10 weeks 50% pass entry to EAP 3 Intermediate English Entrance Test 40%+ July, September, Level November ≥≥ IELTS 4.5 (Academic) ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 475/IBT 45 ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 30 EAP 3 ≥≥ The College EAP Placement February, April, 10 weeks 50% pass* entry to EAP 4 High intermediate English Entrance Test 50%+ July, September, Level November 50% pass* entry to The College University ≥≥ IELTS 5.0 (Academic) (min. Foundation Studies# 5.0 in writing) ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 500/IBT 55 #Except The College University Foundation (16 in writing) Studies (Health Science/Nursing stream) ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 36 *Including pass in tests EAP 4 ≥≥ The College EAP Placement February, April, 10 weeks 50% pass* entry to EAP 5 Upper Intermediate English Entrance Test 60%+ July, September, Level November 50% pass* to The College University Foundation ≥≥ IELTS 5.5 (Academic) (min. 5.0 Studies (Health Science/Nursing stream) in writing) ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 520/IBT 62 50% pass* entry to The College Diploma Studies (17 in writing) *Including pass in tests ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 42 with no communicative skill score less than 36 EAP 5 ≥≥ The College EAP Placement February, April, 10 weeks 65% pass* entry to The College Master of Teaching Advanced Level English Entrance Test 70%+ July, September, Direct Entry English Program November ≥≥ IELTS 6.0 (Academic) (min. 50% pass* entry to The College Diploma Studies 5.0 in all areas) ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 540/IBT 73 55% pass* entry to Western Sydney University (19 in writing) courses requiring IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in all areas) ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 50 with 65% pass* entry to Western Sydney University no communicative skill score courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in all areas) less than 42 70% pass* entry to Western Sydney University courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (with 7.0 in all areas) *Including pass in all assessments 14 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
EXIT LEVEL REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO DURATION COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTAKES OTHER THE COLLEGE OR WESTERN SYDNEY ($475 per week) UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS Module A: ≥≥ The College EAP Placement January, April, 6 weeks 50% pass* entry to The College Diploma Studies Reading and Writing English Entrance Test 75%+ June, October 55% pass* entry to Western Sydney University Advanced level ≥≥ Overall IELTS (Academic) courses requiring IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in all areas) 6.5/7.0+ (5.5 in reading and/or writing) 65% pass* entry to Western Sydney University ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 560/IBT 82 courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in all areas) ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 58 with 70% pass* entry to Western Sydney University communicative skills scores courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (with 7.0 in all areas between 43 and 49 *Including pass in all assessments Module B: ≥≥ The College EAP Placement June, November 4 weeks 50% pass* entry to The College Diploma Studies Speaking and Listening English Entrance Test 75%+ 55% pass* entry to Western Sydney University Advanced level ≥≥ Overall IELTS (Academic) courses requiring IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in all areas) 6.5/7.0+ (5.5 in speaking and/or listening) 65% pass* entry to Western Sydney University ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 560/IBT 82 courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in all areas) ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 58 with 70% pass* entry to Western Sydney University communicative skill scores courses requiring IELTS 7.0 (with 7.0 in all areas) between 43 and 49 *Including pass in all assessments Master of Teaching ≥≥ The College EAP Placement March, 12 weeks 60% pass* entry to Western Sydney University Direct Entry English English Entrance Test 85%+ September Master of Teaching course (Birth-5/ Birth-12 Program (MTDEEP) years, Primary, Secondary) ≥≥ The College EAP5 65% pass* or above *Including pass in all assessments ≥≥ Overall IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (min of 6.0 in all areas) ≥≥ TOEFL PBT 600/IBT 100 ≥≥ Pearson (Academic) 68 with no communication skills less than 50 Communicating in There is no required level of February, April, Students can English (Beginner to English for this course July, September, enter every Advanced) November Monday for the general English course Note: ≥≥ Student with 6.5/7.0 overall but less than 5.5 in an area should be directed to the 10 week EAP 5 course ≥≥ Reading and writing levels less than 6.0 take precedence over scores with less than 6.0 in speaking and listening. 15 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
ENGLISH 2020 CALENDAR COURSE START FINISH PERIOD Academic English for Tertiary Studies ≥≥EAP 1 17 February 2020 24 April 2020 ≥≥EAP 2 27 April 2020 3 July 2020 10 weeks ≥≥EAP 3 6 July 2020 11 September 2020 ≥≥EAP 4 14 September 2020 20 November 2020 ≥≥EAP 5 23 November 2020* 12 February 2021* *12 weeks Advanced Academic English Skills 6 January 2020 14 February 2020 Module A: Reading and Writing 27 April 2020 5 June 2020 8 June 2020 17 July 2020 6 weeks 12 October 2020 20 November 2020 4 January 2021 12 February 2021 Advanced Academic English Skills 8 June 2020 3 July 2020 Module B: Listening and Speaking 4 weeks 23 November 2020 18 December 2020 Communicating in English 17 February 2020 24 April 2020 27 April 2020 3 July 2020 (Students can enter every Monday for the general 6 July 2020 11 September 2020 English course.) 14 September 2020 20 November 2020 23 November 2020* 12 February 2021* *12 weeks Master of Teaching Direct Entry English Program 16 March 2020 5 June 2020 12 weeks 14 September 2020 4 December 2020 * Christmas break: 19 December 2020 to 3 January 2021 16 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
STUDY TOUR PROGRAM 17 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
English Language Study Tour Programs About Study Tours English Language Centre Services The College short-term English Language Study The College English Language Centre has Each tour has a coordinator to ensure the Tour Programs provide intensive English language extensive experience in designing focused short professional delivery of the program and to tuition for professionals and students. Every courses for vocational, tertiary and cultural provide the pastoral care that is essential for course is designed to meet the specific needs purposes. These courses combine intensive making the program a success. of each client group – allowing you to develop English language tuition with: English language and professional skills in an Components of the Study Tour Program include: English speaking environment. University studies in ≥≥ airport meet and greet services ≥≥ Law More than just English ≥≥ Finance ≥≥ airport transfers ≥≥ interpreters (when needed) The College understands that not all groups ≥≥ Interpreting & Translation come to Australia solely for English studies. Many ≥≥ program orientation corporations and educational institutions look for ≥≥ Nursing & Medicine an international experience, combining English ≥≥ a language assessment test ≥≥ Business Studies Language Studies with focused learning in a ≥≥ homestay accommodation or fully furnished specific business or educational field. ≥≥ Arts self-catered apartments The College has the expertise to design and ≥≥ Teacher Training (Teachers of English to ≥≥ access to campus facilities including student deliver fully customised, interactive English Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)) counsellors, computers and library Language Study Tour Programs that can run over several days or months. These programs ≥≥ Forensic Science ≥≥ transport to excursions, site visits and activities present a wide range of activities including site Corporate training in visits, lectures and excursions to ensure that your ≥≥ cultural site visits, discipline specific University group has every opportunity to consolidate the ≥≥ Travel and Tourism lectures, meetings and training by industry professional and language skills needed. ≥≥ a graduation ceremony ≥≥ The aviation industry (flight attendants) Testing services in ≥≥ certificates of achievement. ≥≥ IELTS preparation Contact us ≥≥ Pearson preparation For further information, including a sample Study ≥≥ OET preparation Tour Program itinerary, please contact us at studyenglish@westernsydney.edu.au Cultural studies and English language immersion for ≥≥ Senior high school, college, and university students (course for credit) ≥≥ Managers and executive personnel. 18 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
HOW TO APPLY How do I apply? What will be the conditions of my Complete the International Application Process through StudyLink Connect: student visa? westernsydney.edu.au/international/apply Student visa and temporary entry permits usually last for the period of your course. You must uphold your visa conditions while studying and living in Ensure you attach official records and certified copies of all documents that Australia or your visa may be cancelled and you may have to leave Australia. are requested. If your documents are in a language other than English, you The College is obliged to report any student to DHA who does not attend must provide an official translation of each document, together with certified class, or who is not making satisfactory progress in their studies. You will also copies of the original documents. be required to keep The College informed of any changes to your residential and mailing addresses. You must maintain enough money to pay for travel, What information will be in my offer tuition, health insurance and living expenses for yourself, your partner and dependent children (including their schooling) during the duration of your letter? stay in Australia and you will not be able to work more than 40 hours per fortnight during academic sessions. Under visa regulations you are required Your offer letter will describe the course into which you have been accepted to leave Australia on or before the date your visa expires. Please refer to the and any conditions or requirements you may need to meet before you can be DHA website for details: formally accepted into the course. Information about fees, costs, compulsory orientation and course commencement dates will also be provided. border.gov.au/trav/stud Do I need a student visa? Do I need health cover? Before you come to study in Australia, you must obtain a student visa from Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory requirement for the the Department of Home Affairs (DHA): issuing of a student visa. When you accept your offer at The College you will need to purchase OSHC for the proposed duration of your student visa. border.gov.au Students from Belgium, Norway and Sweden may not be required to take out OSHC. The cost of medical treatment is very high in Australia and you must Student visas can only be granted for courses that are registered on the meet any expenses not covered by OSHC: Commonwealth Register of Institutions for Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS): westernsydney.edu.au/international/healthcover cricos.education.gov.au How much will it cost me to study? A Packaged Offer of Admission may be granted to an applicant who does You will need to consider the cost of travel, tuition fees, school costs of any not meet the required academic and/or English language entry criteria. The dependents, and living costs. Other costs include compulsory health cover: Packaged Offer will include an offer to study a relevant pathways program at The College and a conditional offer to study a formal course at Western westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/fees Sydney University. You will need to successfully complete the relevant How do I apply for a refund? pathways program with appropriate grades before you can be formally accepted into the Western Sydney University course. If you require a refund of your fees, it is important that you notify Western The College and Western Sydney University courses can be packaged Sydney University International as soon as possible. You must also provide a together: copy of your Confirmation of Enrolment, together with the mailing address ≥≥ University Foundation Studies + Diploma + Bachelor to which your refund is to be sent. Refunds are normally made to your home country, and only in exceptional circumstances are they made in Australia. ≥≥ University Foundation Studies + Bachelor The exact refund you will be entitled to depends on the reason why you need a refund, and how quickly you notify Western Sydney University International ≥≥ Diploma + Bachelor Office in writing, that you require a refund: ≥≥ English + University Foundation Studies + Bachelor westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/about/our_policies ≥≥ English + University Foundation Studies + Diploma + Bachelor ≥≥ English + Diploma + Bachelor ≥≥ English + Bachelor ≥≥ English + Masters ≥≥ English + Higher Degree Research (doctoral degree) westernsydney.edu.au/international 19 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
CAMPUS MAPS OLYMPIC PARK PRECINCT 20 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
BANKSTOWN 21 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
The information in this publication was correct at time of printing in August 2019. For information and updates, visit westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege and westernsydney.edu.au. The College and Western Sydney University reserve the right at all times to withdraw or vary courses listed within this publication. Variations may include, but are not limited to, location of its courses on The College and Western Sydney University campuses or course fees and intake availability. In the event that a course within this publication is to be changed or withdrawn, applicants will be advised by mail to the address specified by them. In respect of a course location change, students should be aware of the need to accommodate such changes for the whole or part of any course for which they enrol. Western Sydney University ABN 53 014 069 881 is a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Provider Number 00917K. Western Sydney Enterprises Pty Ltd ABN 44 003 474 468 trading as Western Sydney University The College (CRICOS Provider Number 02851G) is a wholly owned entity of Western Sydney University. Academic Pathway programs are delivered by Western Sydney University The College under arrangement with Western Sydney University. 22 westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
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Contact information 1300 897 669 studyenglish@westernsydney.edu.au Western Sydney University The College PO Box 224 Quakers Hill NSW 2763 Australia westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege
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