English Language and  TESOL Courses WELCOME to International House Sydney Teacher Training and Professional Centre International House Sydney TTPC is a specialist professional centre offering accredited, internationally recognised courses in English language development and TESOL teacher training Our professional standing We are a member of the International House World Organisation (IHWO), the oldest and largest network of independent language schools in the world, established in 1953 and now with schools in 50 countries Our teachers All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced, and all are native speakers of English Many of them are also teacher trainers, so the teaching you receive is based on the latest professional research Our teachers have worked in more than 30 countries and have a strong understanding of how people learn English successfully They motivate and guide you to reach your full potential and achieve your language goals We are a Registered Training Organisation offering courses within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) We are accredited by the University of Cambridge, NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme), VETAB (NSW Government Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board) and J-Shine (Japan) Our approach Our students Our courses emphasise real-life communication skills, developing your speaking, writing, reading and listening skills while improving your practical understanding of grammar, vocabulary and functional language Our students come from all over the world, creating a diverse and interesting mix of nationalities, cultures and reasons for studying English Classes are small, maximising individual attention and participation Many of them go on to complete a TESOL course and teach English to others, and others progress to study at university or college Our location Our services We are located in the heart of vibrant, multicultural Sydney, within walking distance of public transport, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, Chinatown, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park and Sydney’s best shopping and entertainment We offer all the support you need – before your course starts and throughout your entire stay We can help you with your accommodation needs, your visa, health care, insurance and banking We also provide academic support and counselling, and plenty of social activities and excursions to keep you entertained, healthy and happy while you study Nearby are beautiful beaches, shops, markets, cafes and restaurants, art galleries and museums, pubs and parks, as well as wildlife reserves, stunning mountains and wild coastline just outside the city We go out of our way to help you in any way we can Our facilities Contents Our modern centre is fully equipped with: •• comfortable, spacious, fully air-conditioned classrooms •• up-to-date multimedia facilities in all classrooms Page English Advantage (General English) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) IELTS Preparation Cambridge exam preparation courses (FCE and CAE) •• a dedicated computer centre with full internet access English for Teaching Younger Learners (TECSOL) 10 Certificate IV in TESOL 12 •• computers freely available throughout the centre Study tours for English language teachers and students 14 Cambridge CELTA and DELTA 16 Support services 17 Social activities 18 Frequently asked questions 19 •• free wireless internet access throughout the centre •• a fully equipped resource room for students’ use •• a large common area with kitchen facilities Czech Republic Brno Prague Bielsko Biala Bydgoszcz Katowice Kielce Koszalin Krakow Opole Poznan Torun Warsaw Wroclaw Germany Freiburg Hamburg Berlin Ireland Canada Dublin Vancouver Toronto Slovakia Poland Bratislava Latvia Riga Estonia Tallinn Lithuania Russia Vilnius United Kingdom Bath Intuition Languages London Newcastle Rickmansworth Torquay Moscow Belarus Minsk Ukraine Dnipropetrovsk Kharkiv Kyiv Lviv Odessa France Nice Georgia Tbilisi Mongolia Portugal USA Portland San Diego Santa Monica Aveiro Braga Coimbra Coimbra Santa Figueira da Foz Lisbon Porto-Foz Torres Vedras Viseu Cuba Mexico Mexico City Riviera Maya Veracruz Azerbaijan Ulaanbaatar Baku Korea Seoul Armenia Turkey Hungary Spain Barcelona Cordoba Huelva Irun Madrid Malaga Mataro Palma Sabadell San Sebastian Santander Sevilla Tarragona Terrassa Valladolid Vejer La Janda Zaragoza Budapest Eger Italy Campobasso La Spezia Latina Livorno Merate Milan Naples Palermo Pisa Rome San Donato Milanese Seregno Yerevan Istanbul China Qingdao Egypt Cairo Switzerland Vietnam United Arab Emirates Geneva Zurich Dubai Saudi Arabia Thailand Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Bangkok Al Jawf Dhahran Jeddah Malta Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Gozo Australia Brisbane Cairns Sydney Romania Bucharest IH Sydney TTPC Chile Uruguay Santiago Montevideo Argentina Buenos Aires South Africa Durban Johannesburg New Zealand Auckland CRICOS Course Code: 062541B ww This course provides general English development in the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and in the areas of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and functional English The focus is on real English taught with a practical, communicative approach, with real-life activities in a fun and engaging environment Class sizes are small, so teachers can also respond directly to individual students’ needs Key points •• Highly qualified and experienced professional teachers •• Many of the teachers are teacher trainers •• Small classes for plenty of individual attention •• A practical, communicative approach to English •• A focus on real English, with engaging, real-life activities •• Lessons that are motivating and fun •• A great mix of students from all over the world •• Ongoing testing and assessment •• Academic counselling Course hours and duration •• This course is available full time or part time •• The course duration is from two weeks to 48 weeks •• Full-time class hours are 20 hours per week •• Evening timetable also available, 20 hours per week Accreditation NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme) www.training.ihsydney.co English Advantage (GENERAL ENGLISH) Thanks for the course! The teachers are very qualified, “  attentive and friendly and they have really helped and encouraged us There is a great atmosphere here and I have really improved my English skills Gaelle Leroux (France) ” Levels of study The course is offered at a number of different levels All students are tested on their first day to ensure that they are placed in the correct class for their English level Classes are offered at the following levels •• Elementary •• Pre-intermediate •• Intermediate •• Upper-intermediate •• Pre-advanced Ongoing testing and assessment measures students’ progress throughout their study program Sample weekly timetable* Monday Tuesday 9.00 am – 10.30 am Speaking: weekend anecdotes 10.30 am – 10.45 am Wednesday Thursday Friday Language: future Reading: intentions postcards Language: suggestions and offers Future forms: review Break Break Break Break Break 10.45 am – 12.15 pm Reading: ambitions and goals Vocabulary: verb–noun collocations Writing: postcards Language practice: school party Language practice: planning a weekend away 12.15 pm – 1.15 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm Vocabulary: ambitions and goals Speaking: role play – holiday plans Speaking skills: social situations Listening and speaking: Australia Day weekend Review of the week 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm Optional independent study Optional independent study Optional independent study Optional independent study Optional independent study * Evening timetable hours 4.30pm–8.40pm R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English for Academic Purposes (see page 6), English for Teaching Younger Learners (see page 10) and Certificate IV in TESOL (see page 12) 4 Pathways:   English Advantage    EAP    Certificate IV in TESOL    Tertiary study English for Academic Purposes (EAP) CRICOS Course Code: 062542A This course is for students who want to develop their English in order to progress to further study of their choice Accreditation NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme) Course content It focuses on all the skills necessary to participate in an academic and professional English environment – writing academic essays and reports, reading and interpreting academic material, listening in lectures and participating in tutorials and presentations •• Academic writing development •• Academic speaking development •• Academic listening development •• Academic reading development •• Development of language system •• Study skills and independent learning •• IELTS and TOEIC exam preparation Course hours and duration •• 12 weeks of full-time study per level •• 20 hours per week Key points •• A specific focus on understanding and using English appropriate to the academic environment •• A focus on study skills and on independent learning •• Special IELTS and TOEIC preparation classes to improve students’ potential for success •• Highly qualified and experienced professional teachers •• Small classes for plenty of individual attention •• A practical, communicative approach to English •• Ongoing testing and assessment •• Academic counselling Levels of study This course is offered at two levels •• EAP is for students at a strong intermediate level (IELTS 5.0) •• EAP is for students at upper-intermediate level (IELTS 5.5) Pathways Sample weekly timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.00 am – 10.30 am Skills: reading – how to give a presentation Skills: lecture listening – note taking Skills: listening – group tutorial Skills: reading – discursive essay Presentations with note taking 10.30 am – 10.45 am Break Break Break Break Break 10.45 am – 12.15 pm Language: cohesive devices Study skills: note taking Functional language: giving and responding to opinions Skills: writing – discursive essay preparation Presentations with note taking 12.15 pm – 1.15 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm Selection and research for presentation Preparation for presentation Speaking: discussion on controversial topic Vocabulary: informal and formal language Weekly review 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm Optional independent study Optional independent study Optional independent study Optional independent study Optional independent study R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English Advantage (see page 4), English for Teaching Younger Learners (see page 10) or Certificate IV in TESOL (see page 12) 4 4 Pathways:  EAP 1    English for Teaching Younger Learners     EAP 2  EAP 2    Certificate IV in TESOL (8-week course)    Tertiary study www.training.ihsydney.co IELTS Preparation (INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM) CRICOS Course Code: 062542A Our preparation course is designed to develop language skills and knowledge for Intermediate to Advanced students and serves as a great way to prepare for either the general or academic IELTS test We focus on improving your language and your exam technique Sample timetable – evening IELTS Preparation Programmes Part Time Course 3 hours per evening Full Time Course hours per evening Lesson 5.30pm – 6.30pm 4.30pm – 6.30pm Break 6.30pm – 6.40pm 6.30pm – 6.40pm Lesson 6.40pm – 8.40pm 6.40pm – 8.40pm Key points •• Have a clear focus to your study •• Study with more experienced teachers •• Increase your English language skills in the key IELTS test areas – Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading •• Build familiarity with the IELTS test format •• Practise a range of test-taking strategies within given time limits •• Improve your opportunities for permanent residency in Australia •• Study with other dedicated students •• Convenient CBD location If you are seeking a challenging, fast-paced course with a clear academic focus, then the IELTS programme is for you! … I enjoy the lessons “  with my teacher We learn a lot and I know my IELTS exam will be easier next time I think IH Sydney IELTS is a good course Alejandro Poses (Uruguay)  ” Accreditation NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme) Course hours and duration •• 12 weeks of full-time or part-time study per level •• 15 or 20 hours per week A supportive learning environment All of our staff have a keen interest in the quality of education at our school Our students have a clear purpose to their studies and our teachers are dedicated to helping them achieve their goals Like all our staff the IELTS Preparation teachers have been selected for their experience and qualifications They are IELTS preparation specialists who have extensive experience teaching Academic English in Australia and overseas They have already achieved outstanding results and are passionate about their work and committed to the success of their students Levels of study •• Intermediate (IELTS 4.5–5.0) – for students aiming for IELTS 6.0 •• Upper Intermediate/Advanced (IELTS 5.5-6.5) – for students aiming for IELTS 7.0 and above R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English Advantage (see page 4), English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (see page 6) Pathways:   Tertiary study Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses FCE AND CAE EXAM PREPARATION COURSES CRICOS Course Code: 065635E These courses prepare students to undertake the University of Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) exams The Cambridge FCE and CAE exams are internationally recognised assessments of general English language proficiency at upperintermediate and advanced level, respectively They are for people who wish to demonstrate that they can use everyday written and spoken English for work or study purposes They comprise five practical, skills-based papers in reading, writing, use of English (grammar), listening and speaking Completing the FCE or CAE Exam Preparation Course ensures that you have the best possible chance of success in the exam, as well as in future studies and employment Course content The courses are intensive, with a strong focus on developing the skills and confidence required to successfully complete the FCE or CAE exam Students complete practical, real-life writing tasks including writing business letters, reading authentic texts to build vocabulary and practising professional interview techniques, while also building exam techniques, independent study skills and high-level English language proficiency Both courses include practice tests, interviews and timemanagement skills in preparation for the exam Course hours and duration •• 10-12 weeks of full-time study •• 20 hours per week •• An additional 20 hours of independent study per week, focusing on exam techniques At the end of the relevant course, students can sit the Cambridge FCE or CAE exam Entry criteria •• Minimum 18 years of age •• FCE – upper-intermediate English level (IELTS Level 5.0) •• CAE – advanced English level (IELTS Level 6.0) Applicants complete a pre-course test and interview to determine their level of English and their chances of success in the exams Assessment Progress is assessed in the form of regular classroom tests and assessment of classroom performance These assessments are designed to indicate proficiency in the areas covered in the exams Recognition The Cambridge FCE and CAE exams are widely recognised by universities and employers worldwide Certification International House Sydney TTPC students who go on to successfully complete the Cambridge FCE or CAE exam receive a University of Cambridge Examination Certificate www.training.ihsydney.co FCE sample weekly timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.00 am – 10.30 am Vocabulary and speaking: shopping Reading: shopaholics (gapped text technique) Listening: country and city (multiple-choice technique) Preparing to write: renting a property Review of language 10.30 am – 10.45 am Break Break Break Break Break 10.45 am – 12.15 pm Listening: supermarket psychology (sentence completion) Vocabulary: phrasal verbs with ‘come’ Vocabulary: towns and villages Writing: emails in formal and informal style Timed exam practice 12.15 pm – 1.15 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm Language focus: present perfect Use of English: sentence transformations with phrasal verbs Language: Exam speaking Language contrasting ideas practice and speaking: expressing preferences (exam technique) 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm Independent study Independent study Independent study Independent study Independent study CAE sample weekly timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9.00 am – 10.30 am Vocabulary and speaking: work Listening: job interview anecdotes (multiple matching exam technique) Reading: working in the fast lane (multiple-choice exam technique) Listening: time management (sentence completion exam technique) Review of language 10.30 am – 10.45 am Break Break Break Break Break 10.45 am – 12.15 pm Reading and punctuation: working from home Language focus: gerunds and infinitives Language: collocations with personality vocabulary Vocabulary: expressions with ‘time’ Timed exam practice 12.15 pm – 1.15 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 1.15 pm – 2.15 pm Formal letter writing: letter of application Speaking: role play (job interviews) Writing: character references Use of English: keyword transformations Exam speaking practice 2.15 pm – 3.15 pm Independent study Independent study Independent study Independent study Independent study FC E R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English Advantage (see page 4), EAP (see page 6) or Certificate IV in TESOL (see page 12) 4 FC E Pathways:   FCE Preparation Course    FCE Exam    Certificate IV in TESOL    Tertiary study FCE Preparation Course    FCE exam    CAE Preparation course    CAE exam    Tertiary study 4 4 CAE R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English for Academic Purposes (see page 6) and Certificate IV in TESOL (see page 12) 4 CAE Pathways:   CAE Preparation Course    CAE Exam    Certificate IV in TESOL/CELTA    Tertiary study or professional employment English for Teaching Younger Learners (TECSOL) CRICOS Course Code: 053722E This course prepares students who have intermediate-level English or above to teach English to children aged four to 12 years It develops students’ own English skills, and introduces methods and activities for teaching younger learners Optional work experience in an accredited preschool can provide real teaching experience This course is also offered specifically for Japanese students through the J-Shine program Key points •• Increase your own English skills •• Gain confidence and skills in teaching English to children •• Understand how children learn at different ages •• Gain skills in classroom management and lesson planning Course content •• Language development: speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation •• Teaching methodology for children, including using songs, stories, games and craft •• Demonstrations of classroom management •• Practice in creating lesson plans •• ‘Teacher language’ lessons •• Teaching practice with colleagues •• Observation at real primary schools •• Optional work experience as a teacher’s assistant in a local preschool Course hours and duration •• Four weeks of full-time study •• 80 class hours •• Optional: two weeks’ work experience in a preschool Students can start this course on any Monday Assessment Students are assessed on their overall performance in classroom activities, teaching practice and presentations There is no final exam Accreditation NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme) Certification Entry criteria International House Sydney TTPC •• Minimum 18 years of age •• Intermediate-level English Certification is also issued on completion of the optional workexperience program Visas for holders of non-Australian passports • Visitor visa • Working holiday visa • Student visa (ELICOS) Further details are available at www.immi.gov.au It was a good opportunity to learn about teaching children “in various   ways and it will be great for my future teaching back home. It was also very useful for my English skills development and provided lots of practical classroom ideas. It was a great course! Eun Jin Chai (Korea) 10 ” Sample weekly timetable Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 9.00 am – 10.30 am  Primary methodology/ Classroom language Speaking with support: using classroom phrases Writing creatively: letters and words Listening and identification activities Speaking freely: Approaches to storytelling reading: phonics 10.30 am – 10.45 am Break Break Break Break Break 10.45 am – 12.15 pm   Primary methodology Lesson planning Classroom management: organising the classroom Characteristics of children as learners Topic-based teaching Making classroom materials 12.15 pm – 12.30 pm Break Break Break Break Break 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm  Peer teaching Listening and colouring/ drawing activities Rhymes Writing: posters and cards Games: listening and identification activities Telling a story: Mother Goose 1.30 pm – 2.00 pm Break Break Break Break Break 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm Independent study Independent study Independent study Independent study Independent study 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm J-Shine lessons Friday J-Shine lessons R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English Advantage (see page 4), English for Academic Purposes (see page 6) or Certificate IV in TESOL (see page 12) 4 Pathways:   English for Teaching Younger Learners    EAP 2    Certificate IV in TESOL     Tertiary study 11 Certificate IV in TESOL CRICOS Course Code: 059865G NTIS: 91109  Course Number: 91341NSW This course was developed by International House to mirror the syllabus of the worldfamous Cambridge CELTA course It is highly practical, focusing on communicative teaching theories and including teaching practicum Course content •• TESOL methodology and language analysis, including: •• teaching speaking, writing, reading, listening, grammar, pronunciation, function and form •• planning and evaluating lessons •• evaluating and developing teaching materials for classroom use It is offered in two formats: •• an eight-week course for students with upperintermediate to pre-advanced English •• managing the English language classroom •• understanding different learning styles and motivations •• detailed feedback on your teaching from trainers •• Six hours of observation of qualified teachers •• Six hours of observation and assessment of your •• a four-week course for students with pre‑advanced to near-native English teaching practice Both courses lead to the same qualification Assessment Who is this course suitable for? Six hours of assessed teaching practice, as well as assessed written assignments There is no final exam This course is suitable for students who want to enter the English language teaching profession Previous teaching experience is not required Learning outcomes •• Effective planning and teaching •• Practical skills for teaching English to adults •• Confidence and control in the classroom •• Increased language awareness and a framework for language analysis •• A structure for ongoing professional development Recognition This course is part of the Australian Qualifications Framework Graduates of this course can gain one subject credit towards further TESOL studies at the University of Canberra Accreditation VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board) Certification International House Sydney TTPC know this course in Japan If I “was  I didn’t studying English in conversation class I wouldn’t be studying as hard as I am now To teach and stand in front of students is a big responsibility, so it’s a very good way to study English I met some students who are from another country … They are friends and classmates We have the same aim to come here It’s a good place to study for me Takeshi Nakajima (Japan) 12 ” www.training.ihsydney.co Eight-week course Course hours and duration •• Eight weeks of full-time study •• 180 class hours •• An additional 80 hours of reading, lesson preparation Entry criteria •• Minimum 18 years of age •• Upper-intermediate English level and assignments Previous teaching experience is not required Sample weekly timetable* Session content Module A (four weeks) Module B (four weeks) 8.45 am – 10.45 am English language development Teaching practice: putting your new skills into practice, you will teach a total of six hours of observed and assessed teaching practicum 10.45 am – 11.15 am Break Break 11.15 am – 12.15 pm TESOL methodology and language analysis: interactive seminars and demonstrations exploring communicative language teaching principles Teaching practice feedback: your tutor will provide constructive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses you demonstrated in your teaching practice 12.15 pm – 1.00 pm Lunch Lunch 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm TESOL methodology and language analysis Teaching practice preparation with your trainer: discussion of your next teaching practice lesson plan with your trainer, to ensure that you feel prepared and confident * Times may vary slightly from those shown here Four-week course Course hours and duration Entry criteria •• Four weeks of full-time study, or 12 weeks of part- •• Minimum 18 years of age •• Pre-advanced to near-native English level Previous teaching experience is not required time study •• 120 class hours •• An additional 80 hours of reading, lesson preparation and assignments Sample weekly timetable* Session content 9.30 am – 1.00 pm TESOL methodology and language analysis • Interactive seminars and demonstrations exploring communicative language teaching principles 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm Lunch 2.00 pm – 2.30 pm Teaching practice preparation with your trainer • Discussion of your next teaching practice lesson plan with your trainer, to ensure that you feel prepared and confident 2.30 pm – 2.45 pm Break 2.45 pm – 4.45 pm Teaching practice • Putting your new skills into practice, you will teach a total of six hours of observed and assessed teaching practicum 4.45 pm – 5.00 pm Afternoon break 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm Teaching practice feedback • Your tutor will provide constructive feedback on the strengths and weaknesses you demonstrated in your teaching practice * Times may vary slightly from those shown here R e late d c o u r s e s:   This course can be packaged with English Advantage (see page 4), English for Academic Purposes (see page 6) and English for Teaching Younger Learners (see page 10) 4 Pathways:   Certificate IV in TESOL    FCE/CAE Preparation    Tertiary study 13 ww.training.ihsydney.co Study tours  FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS We can create a customised course in English language teaching or English language study designed to meet the needs of your group The content and length are flexible, and the course can be run in Sydney or in your home country Homestay or other accommodation, airport transfers and a social program can be included on request Who are these study tours suitable for? These study tours are suitable for groups of English language students or groups of English teachers You might all be language teachers, or teachers required to teach in English, or students who are studying to become teachers Courses available in English language teaching We can build a course to address your needs, combining any of the following modules •• Classroom skills for English language teachers •• English language skills •• Bilingual teaching methods •• Teaching younger learners •• Observation in Australian schools •• Developing materials for the English language teaching classroom •• Teaching practice, observation and feedback •• Teaching pronunciation •• Teaching writing skills •• Australian language and culture Courses available in English language learning Courses are customised according to the age, level and needs of your group All courses are designed to increase skills and confidence in using real-life English, focusing on developing knowledge and skills in: •• vocabulary, grammar and functional language •• pronunciation •• speaking and writing •• listening and reading 14 Course hours and duration Class hours can be from three to six hours per day Course duration can be from two to 12 weeks An excursion program can be included on request, so your group can see more of Australia and practise the English skills they have learnt in the classroom in real-life situations Assessment Assessment is optional, and can be in the form of written assessment tasks or reports based on performance during the course Certification International House Sydney TTPC Entry criteria •• Minimum 18 years of age •• Intermediate-level English or above (equivalent to IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 475 or TOEIC 560) for groups of teachers on an English language teaching study tour (Formal test results are not required) •• No minimum level for English language learning study tours Visas for holders of non-Australian passports Visitor visa • Working holiday visa Further details are available at www.immi.gov.au To obtain a quote or to discuss your group’s needs, please contact us at teachertraining@ihsydney.com Sample itinerary: English language teaching study tour groups Monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday 8.45 am – 9.45 am Classroom management: further issues Language development: error correction Language development: practice activities Observation at NSW public high school ELT materials – using authentic material 9.45 am – 10.00 am Break Break Break Break 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Lesson planning: planning a series of lessons Language development: pronunciation development Skills development: reading Final group presentation 12.00 pm – 12.50 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch 12.50 pm – 1.50 pm Peer teaching and feedback Peer teaching and feedback The Australian education system: overview Course review and graduation Sample itinerary: English language learning study tour groups MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 8.45 am – 9.45 am Skills development: speaking Language development: – weekend activities asking directions Skills development: listening Skills development: reading Skills development: writing – Australian restaurants – Sydney 100 years ago a postcard home 9.45 am – 10.00 am Break Break Break 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Vocabulary: the Australian environment 12.00 pm – 12.50 pm Lunch 12.50 pm – 1.50 pm Skills development: speaking Skills development: reading Excursion: Taronga Zoo ‘the Opera House’ (until 5.00 pm) Break Break Language development: role Language development: play – finding your way functional language – ordering food Language development: grammar – past tense review Skills development: speaking – family and friends Lunch Lunch Lunch Language practice: storytelling Friday review and quiz Lunch E N G LI SH LAN G UAG E TEACH I N G R e late d c o u r s e s:   English for Teaching Younger Learners, Certificate IV in TESOL, Cambridge CELTA E N G LI SH LAN G UAG E LEAR N I N G R e late d c o u r s e s:   English Advantage, English for Academic Purposes 15 (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) Course hours and duration The CELTA qualification, certified by the University of Cambridge in England, is the most widely recognised TESOL qualification worldwide, and the international industry benchmark for teaching English •• Four weeks full time or 12 weeks part time •• 120 class hours (100 per cent attendance is required) It is suitable for near-native or native English speakers who want to work in private language schools in Australia or overseas University recognition An additional 80 hours of reading, lesson preparation and assignments CELTA is recognised by leading universities worldwide It is highly practical, focuses on communicative teaching theories and includes teaching practicum with real classes Certification Entry criteria Visas for holders of non-Australian passports •• Minimum 18 years of age •• A demonstrated level of English that allows you to complete Visitor visa • Working holiday visa •• Education or work experience (in any field) that allows you Related courses the course entry to tertiary study University of Cambridge Further details are available at www.immi.gov.au Cambridge DELTA No previous teaching experience is required Cambridge DELTA (Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults) The DELTA qualification, also certified by the University of Cambridge, is suitable for experienced teachers who want to develop professionally or seek promotion to a position such as director of studies or teacher trainer Entry criteria •• An initial teaching qualification •• A wide range of teaching experience •• A level of written and spoken English enabling you to teach advanced-level students (up to and including level C1 on the CEFR) •• The ability to complete written assignments to the required standard Course hours and commitment •• 120 class input hours •• 300 hours of private study The full course syllabus is available at www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/delta The DELTA course is also offered in distance mode, for which we offer the two-week Orientation Course For more information, see www.thedistancedelta.com 16 ww.training.ihsydney.co Cambridge CELTA University recognition Graduates of this course may apply for credit with the University of Sydney, Macquarie University or the University of Wollongong Certification University of Cambridge Visas for holders of non-Australian passports Working holiday visa • Visitor visa (full-time course only) Further details are available at www.immi.gov.au was a great “experience  Teaching practice I’ve never had my lessons observed even though I’ve been teaching for quite some time Teaching practice and the feedback we received were the best part of the course It was intense but worthwhile!    Damira Simac (Croatia) ” Support services ACCOMMODATION When you come to Sydney to study with us, we want to make sure you have a comfortable, enjoyable and successful time The first step is for our friendly staff to help you find a place to live and settle in Other services From the time we welcome you at the airport to the moment we wave goodbye, we offer you all the support you need to keep things running smoothly so you can enjoy your time in Sydney Our staff are always happy to help in any of the following areas •• Airport transfers •• Insurance •• Banking •• Health care •• Academic counselling •• If there is anything else you need, just ask us – we are here to help EMPLOYMENT Many students coming to study in Australia are keen to find work during their stay International House Sydney offer students support in their job hunting We give guidance in preparing resumés and provide information about where to find employment Please ask about ‘IH Jobseeker’ at reception Homestay Most of our students prefer homestay accommodation – living the ‘Aussie way’ with a friendly Australian host family, meeting their friends and enjoying their home-cooked meals and social outings Homestay accommodation also offers a great opportunity to develop your English skills in a real-life context, and to learn about the Australian lifestyle and culture in a home environment You can choose a single room or a shared room in a house within 45 minutes of our centre All homestays include breakfast and an evening meal every day, plus lunch on weekends Hostel and apartment options If you would prefer to be independent, our friendly staff can help you with other types of accommodation too Ask us for details of affordable places to stay in or near the city  The host family was very nice and they were very kind to us They “provided delicious food for us every day and it was great to talk with ” them. It really helped my English I am so lucky to stay at Mary’s house!  Su Jin Kim (Korea) 17 Social activities When you study with us, it’s not all hard work! We offer a wide range of social and sports activities and excursions to keep you healthy, happy and entertained during your time with us Here are some of the activities we offer •• Cruises on beautiful Sydney Harbour •• Tours of the iconic Sydney Opera House •• Trips to the spectacular Blue Mountains •• Tours to award-winning Hunter Valley wineries •• Surfing at world-famous Bondi beach •• Aussie beach barbecues •• Tours of the Australian Wildlife Centre, getting up close with unique native animals •• Adrenaline-pumping dives with sharks •• Tours of historical Sydney sites •• Soccer games in Sydney’s beautiful parks •• Shopping tours for some serious retail therapy •• Laid-back dinners of crocodile pizza, relaxing sunset cocktails and everything in between! All social activities are in English only, so you’ll be improving your English too! And when it’s time for you to leave Sydney, we can point you towards Australia’s other great wonders – the unbelievable Great Barrier Reef, the magnificent Uluru (Ayers Rock), the unspoilt wilderness of Tasmania or the relaxed appeal of Melbourne All these destinations are within reach of Sydney by air, rail and road IH Sydney TTPC’s special “   activities such as movie club and our day trip to the Blue Mountains were fun and very ” useful for my English.  Supitcha Supansomboon (Thailand) 18 Frequently asked questions Where is the school located? What can I on the weekends? We are in the centre of Sydney, within easy walking distance of public transport There are so many places to visit in and around Sydney, including Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Australian Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, the Blue Mountains, the Hunter Valley winery region, the Botanic Gardens, Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife World at Darling Harbour, a ferry cruise across the harbour, and swimming, surfing or relaxing at the beach What are the facilities like? All our classrooms are spacious, air-conditioned and equipped with multimedia and audiovisual equipment There is also a fully equipped resource room for students’ use, and a large common area with kitchen facilities Is there internet access for students? Yes There is a computer room for students, with full internet access, more computers available throughout the school and free wireless internet access throughout the school What kind of visa will I need? The type of visa you will need depends on your circumstances Students studying English in Australia may be eligible for a visitor, tourist, student or working holiday visas For full details, please see the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website: www.immi.gov.au Can I be picked up from the airport? Yes We can arrange a transfer from the airport to your accommodation If you choose homestay accommodation, your homestay family may be able to meet you at the airport themselves and take you home Where will I live? We can arrange homestay accommodation with a friendly Australian host family, which includes breakfast and an evening meal every day, plus lunch on weekends If you would prefer to be independent, we can help you find affordable accommodation in or near the city in a hotel, backpackers’ hostel, rented apartment or shared accommodation How will I get to and from school each day? There are two major city train stations a short walk from the school Major buses travelling to and from the city also stop a short walk away Ferries come and go from Circular Quay, about a 15-minute walk away What is the cost of living in Sydney? The average student spends about A$250 to A$350 per week on accommodation, transport, food, entertainment, phone and incidental costs Sydney caters to every budget, and there are many free activities and places to visit, including art galleries and museums, markets and festivals, beaches and parks Will I be able to work while I’m studying? It depends on your visa On a working holiday visa you can work while you study On a student visa you can usually work up to 20 hours per week while you study On a visitor or tourist visa you are not allowed to work How will I find a job? Our staff will be happy to advise you about where to look for work How many hours a day will I be in class? Full-time classes generally run from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm Monday to Friday Who will my teachers be? All our teachers are native English speakers who are highly qualified and experienced in more than 30 countries How many students will there be in my class? Class sizes are small to maximise individual attention, support and participation What nationalities are the students? Our students come from all over the world Currently we have students from Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Lebanon, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey and Uruguay Will I get a certificate at the end of my course? Yes All students who complete a course with us receive a certificate If you go on to successfully complete an internationally recognised exam, you will also receive a certificate from the examining institution Will my course help me to get into university or college? Our courses are designed to develop your English so you can confidently listen, speak, read and write in English Some are designed specifically to prepare you for further study Please contact us to discuss your goals, and we will help you choose the course that best suits your needs How I enrol? You can download an application form from our website, or contact us on the details below and we will send you an enrolment package What if I have more questions? Please contact us at any time We are happy to answer your questions Telephone: Fax: Email: Website: +61 9279 0733 +61 9279 4544 teachertraining@ihsydney.com www.training.ihsydney.com Postal address: PO Box Q895, QVB Post Office NSW 1230, Australia Our office hours are 9.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday (closed on public holidays) 19 L U N A PA R K 25 00 DN ARBOUR BR EY H ID G E SY M E TR E S 3+ km TA R O CIR DN EY O P E R A H O U  SE C U L A R Q U AY AI NI NG AN D PR OFES GARDE NS KIN G STR E ET SI A R I E S TR EET IZ AB ETH S TR E Martin Place EL P IT T ST R EET G E O R G E ST R E ET ET TA N I C MACQU YO R K STR E E T C E N TR E AL UR NAL HOUSE TIO SY NA ON G HARBO BO Wynyard Station EY DN R LI N R TE A C H E R T DA INT ER C L A R E N C E STR E E T BRA DFI E LD HIG HW AY SY NGA ZOO H Y D E PA R K M AR K E T S T R E E T Queen Victoria Building BON D I BEACH Town Hall Station 5+ km  International House Sydney Teacher Training and Professional Centre Level 1, 203 Clarence Street, Sydney 2000 t: +61 9279 0733  f: +61 9279 4544 e: teachertraining@ihsydney.com  w: www.training.ihsydney.com CRICOS Provider Number: 02623G  RTO Number: 379585  International House Sydney Teacher Training and Professional Centre is operated by IH Sydney Training Services Pty Ltd ABN 24 077 578 093