English Language
Courses at St. Paul's International College Australia
A Catholic Co-educational Boarding CollegeSt. Paul's International College has an
outstanding record of academic achievement, with an estimated 95% of its
students progressing to Australian universities each year. English Language (ELICOS)
Courses Our language
courses are designed to prepare students linguistically and academically for
participation in Australian high school and university programmes. The
teachers, trained and experienced in teaching English as a second and
foreign language, focus on the skills necessary for overseas students to
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English Language Briding Course for Secondary School
The St. Paul's International College English
Language Bridging Course for Secondary School is a 30 hour-per-week English
language programme that provides intensive instruction and practice in the
skills of:
Speaking
Reading
Writing
Listening.
English
Language Bridging Course for Secondary School also includes specific
language instruction in academic subjects such as Computing, Commerce,
Mathematics, Science and Religion Studies. Classes are
highly structured and class numbers are small, enabling each student to
achieve their personal best. The English Language Bridging Course for
Secondary School classes at the College are dynamic, motivating
environments. Students are given ample opportunity to learn and use English
relevant to future study pathways, cultural integration and their successful
functioning in the College environment. A number of
excursions are provided to introduce students to Australian culture and our
unique environment. Students enjoy day trips to Sydney, Canberra, the south
coast and surrounding areas.
On successful
completion of the St. Paul's International College English Language Bridging
Course for Secondary School, students progress directly to one of the
following:
High school courses-
Years 7 -10
The Higher School
Certificate (HSC) -Years 11 and 12
English for Academic
Purposes (EAP)
The University of New
South Wales Foundation Year (UFY)
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English for Academic Purposes English for
Academic Purposes*(EAP) is a 30 hour-per-week programme that provides
intensive English language instruction in all subject areas:
*To be eligible for entry
into the EAP course, students must have completed at least 5 years of high
school and achieved an IELTS (Academic) score of 5. 0 or equivalent.
The EAP
learning program equips students with the language skills necessary for
academic success. There are two streams in EAP: Science and Commerce. All
subjects within EAP introduce students to the skills and language necessary
to undertake that subject at a deeper level in UNSW Foundation Year course.
Class numbers are restricted ensuring that each student can learn at their
particular level. The EAP class environment offers a studious, cooperative
atmosphere in which students can receive individual assistance. On successful
completion of the St. Paul's International College English for Academic
Purposes course, students progress directly to the University of New South
Wales Foundation Year (UFY).
Student Services
St. Paul's offers a range of services designed to help students settle into a new country and learning environment as quickly and as smoothly as possible. The College staff are always available to help students with any concerns that they may have. The services provided for students include:
Separate male and female boarding residences, where each student has his/her own centrally heated study bedroom
Modern accommodation facilities, including a laundry, relaxation and tutorial areas and well-kept gardens and sports fields
Boarding supervision by resident staff experienced in counselling and pastoral care
Supervised study periods each evening and regular tutorial groups with specialist teachers
A qualified nurse always on hand to provide medical advice and treatment
A range of organised leisure activities, which also involves a number of sports and community organisations, providing an opportunity to experience and contribute to life in the local community
A team of international chefs to provide a well-balanced range of international and Australian cuisine
Airport pick-up
Individual help with visas, medical insurance, banking and the postal system
Medical and dental assistance from bilingual professionals
Communication facilities such as email, telephone and faxes
Personalised advice on career and further study options, such as university entrance.