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1. Internationally recognised as a top quality school in Sydney, being one of only three (IALC www.ialc.org) accredited schools in Sydney

2. 24 years of outstanding reputation in education and the fi rst (NEAS ) accredited school in Australia

3. The best location for your study surrounded by Universities, TAFE and High Schools

4. Weekly English Conversation Club helping students practise English with students from The University of Sydney

5. Great international mix of students from over 30 countries with an average of 12 students per class

6. Popular Academic courses, EAP and High School Preparation, with many articulation partners, including Universities, TAFE NSW and High Schools

7. Specialised examination preparation courses; Cambridge and IELTS with a record of high success rates for our students

8. Professional and friendly staff and the latest teaching materials and methods

9. The highest quality Homestay and student residences

10. Exciting school activities and a dedicated student services team

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There are more than 60 English language schools in Sydney,varying in quality from excellent to low. The choice is yours.The choice is yours.Many students choose us because

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Courses On Offer

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Examination Courses

Academic Purposes

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Full time Business English: GE(AM) + Business(PM) Intermediate and above*28 hours/week AM: General English Communication (15 hours)PM: English for Business English (8 hours)

Full time English for TESOLGE(AM) + TESOL(PM)Intermediate and above*28 hours/week AM: General English Communication (15 hours)

PM: English for TESOL (8 hours)

Full time English for Health Professionals:GE(AM) + EHP(PM)Intermediate and above*28 hours/week AM: General English Communication (15 hours)PM: English for Health Professionals (8 hours)

Full time Super Intensive Elementary to Advanced*28 hours/week - General English with Afternoon option

Intensive Elementary to Advanced20 hours/week - General English with Afternoon option

Part-time Part-time (AM only)Elementary to Advanced 15 hours/week

Part-time (PM only)Elementary to Advanced8 hours/week

* includes 5 hours of supervised self-study (optional) Sydney College of English reserves the right to change any information at any time without notice

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Full time CAMBRIDGE FCE, CAE and CPEIntermediate and above*28 hours/week - Exam Preparation

IELTSIntermediate and above*28 hours/week - Exam Preparation

Examination Preparation - GE(AM) + TOEIC Option (PM) Intermediate and above *28 hours/week

AM: General English Communication (15 hours),PM: TOEIC Option ( 8 hours )

Part-time IELTS (AM Only)Intermediate and above15hours/week - Exam Preparation

Full time English for Academic Purposes (EAP)EAP 1: Pre Intermediate EAP 2: IntermediateEAP 3: Upper Intermediate.*28 hours/week - Academic Preparation

Full time High School Preparation ProgrammeElementary to Intermediate30 hours/week - Academic Preparation including 5 hours of homework time

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Super IntensiveGeneral English language focusing on speaking, writing, reading and listening skills. Start any Monday or offi cial Monthly Start Dates.> Full-time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

self-study (optional)> Elementary to Advanced> Morning: General English> Afternoon: Options> Class size: Average 12 students per class> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course

Super Intensive TimetableSession MON TUE WED THU FRI

8:30 -10:00 Morning Session 1: Elementary to Advanced

10:15 -11:45 Morning Session 2 : Elementary to Advanced

12:45 -13:45

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14:50 -15:50 Self Access

If you wish to study more than this, SCE’s facilities are open Between 3:30-5:00pm Monday to Friday.

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YOU CAN CHOOSE OPTION CLASSES SUCH AS:

Real Listening and SpeakingFocus on WritingGrammar in UseEveryday EnglishPronunciation and ConversationLet’s SpeakWriting SkillsBehind the News

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Intensive> Full-time (20 hours/week)> Elementary to Advanced> Morning: General English> Afternoon: Options> Class size: Average 12 students per class> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course

Intensive TimetableSession MON TUE WED THU FRI

8:30 -10:00 Morning Session 1: Elementary to Advanced

10:15 -11:45 Morning Session 2 : Elementary to Advanced

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AWe will enable you to use English socially, for study and for work. You will learn the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a lively way that gets you motivated. We will ask you to speak a lot and to get involved in a wide variety of activities. There will be many opportunities for you to practise what you have learned so that you become an “active” learner.

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“I am having a great time at SCE. I like studying here. The teachers are always well prepared and lessons are lively.”

Tomoko (Japan)

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6 AdvancedIELTS 6.5~ TOEFL (PB)550~,(CB)220~ TOEIC 800~

- Listen accurately, speak fl uently, read newspapers and literature and write appropriately for a range of purposes

5 Upper Intermediate

IELTS 6.0~6.5TOEFL (PB)500~,(CB)175~TOEIC 680~800

- Talk on a wide range of topics, understand TV and news broadcasts, read a variety of texts and write clearly for various purposes

4 IntermediateIELTS 4.5~6.0TOEIC 550~680TOEFL450~ (PB)

- Talk on a wide range of topics, read letters and newspapers and write personal and business letters

3 Pre-Intermediate

IELTS 3.0~4.5 TOEIC 400~550

- Take part in social conversation, read basic texts and write short letters

2 Elementary IELTS 2.0~3.0TOEIC 400~

- Take part in basic conversation, read simple texts, fi ll in forms and write simple paragraphs

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Part-time (PM only)> Part time (8 hours/week)> Elementary to Advanced> Afternoon: General English Afternoon option> Class size: Average 12 students per class> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course> Not available for those on a student visa

Your OptionsEvery two weeks you can choose a diff erent afternoon option which gives you the opportunity to focus on the areas that you would most like to improve and allows you to work on your preferred essential language skills. Option classes cover a variety of themes and special interest topics and let you choose your focus on speaking, listening and conversation, writing and reading or pronunciation, vocabulary or grammar.

Part-time (AM only) > Part time (15 hours/week)> Elementary to Advanced> Morning: General English only> Class size: Average 12 students per class> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course> Not available for those on a student visa

Afternoon Options

Vocabulary and Common ErrorsAustralian LifeTelephone and Email EnglishVocabulary and Grammar ExtensionEff ective CommunicationReading and Writing Eff ectivelyCurrent Aff airsPronunciation Clinic

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“Sydney College of English is a great place to meet people. The students and staff are very friendly and will be helpful in many ways. It is a relaxed and comfortable place to learn English”

Marco Pistonesi (Italy)

Cambridge Preparation, IELTS, and English for Academic Purposes Timetable

Session MON TUE WED THU FRI

8:30 -10:00 Morning Session 1

10:15 -11:45 Morning Session 2

12:45 -14:20 Afternoon Session 1

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> Full time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised self-study (optional)

> First Certifi cate (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Profi ciency (CPE)> Class Size: Maximum 12 students per class> 8, 10 & 12 weeks> External examination dates: Refer to price list> Exam: Cambridge Exam Entry is compulsory> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Issued by University of Cambridge (UCLES) with

examination results.

IELTS> Full-time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

self-study (optional)> Intermediate and above > Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Issued by IELTS

Administration with examination results

Examination Preparation - GE(AM) + TOEIC Option (PM) Students at Intermediate level or above can prepare for the TOEIC test in the TOEIC preparation class. SCE is a recognised TOEIC test centre and as such students are able to take the test on campus. > Full-time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

self-study (optional)> Intermediate and above> Morning: General English (15 hours/week)> Afternoon: TOEIC Option ( 8 hours /week )> Class size: Average 12 students per class> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Issued by ETS with examination results

SCE Study Paths to High Schools, Vocational and Universities

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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)EAP 1 (8 weeks, Pre-Intermediate)EAP 2 (12 weeks, Intermediate)EAP 3 (12 weeks, Upper Intermediate)> Full time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

self-study (optional)> Examinations: Mid-term and fi nal> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course

Academic English Direct Entry

SCE has many articulation partners: Students who complete either our EAP 2 or EAP3 programme can apply directly to any one of our articulation partner colleges to be directly accepted into certifi cate courses, diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor or master courses without having to take an IELTS entry test. This is provided students meet the academic requirements of these institutions and is subject to vacancies and the availability of programmes at these institutions.http://www.sce.edu.au/4_course_Pathways.html

High School Preparation ProgrammeSpecialised course which teaches students the language and study skills necessary for high school entry. Refer to Super Intensive Start Dates.> Full time (30 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

homework time> Elementary to Intermediate> Age: 12 - 18 years old> Examinations: Internal testing every four weeks> Course Books: Book and Activity Fee applies> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course> Reports: Progress reports issued every 4 weeks

High School Preparation Timetable

Session MON TUE WED THU FRI

8:30 -10:00 Morning Session 1

10:15 -11:45 Morning Session 2

12:45 -14:45 Afternoon Session

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SCBusiness English: GE(AM) + Business(PM) This specialised course teaches students the language skills necessary for the business working environment.> Full-time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised self-study

(optional)> Intermediate and above> Morning: General English (15hours/week)> Afternoon: Business English (8 hours/week)> Class size: Average 12 students per class> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course

English for Health Professionals: GE(AM) + EHP(PM)This specialised course is for students interested in learning English for use in the Health Professions. It is aimed at foreign trained health professionals such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, medical students, etc. Start any Monday or offi cial Monthly Start Dates > Full-time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

self-study (optional)> Intermediate and above> Morning: General English (15 hours/week)> Afternoon: English for Health Professionals (8 hours/week) > Class size: Average 12 students per class> Books: To be purchased at school> Certifi cate: Presented upon completion of your course

English for TESOL: GE(AM) + TESOL(PM)The English for TESOL course combines the study of General English with a particular emphasis on English related to teaching. It is suitable for those who are interested in pursuing a career in language teaching and also for those already involved in English language education. > Full-time (28 hours/week) including 5 hours of supervised

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Study Tours

SCE has a long history of working with study tours from countries such as France, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Italy and China. These groups range from as small as 10 to over 100 students.

SCE can cater for practically any number of students and any type of study tour integrating University visits to most of the major universities in Sydney and High School immersion programmes from half a day to full weeks.

Week day activities to any of the hundreds of attractions around Sydney. The Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Luna Park, Manly Beach, Darling Harbour, Sydney Tower, Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, Olympic Park, Bondi Beach and many more!

Weekend activities to the many beautiful locations around New South Wales include The Blue Mountains, Port Stephens, The Hunter Valley, The South Coast, Weekend Surf Camps and Ski Weekends.

Travel tours to Melbourne and Brisbane including airport transfers, airfare bookings, and accommodation.

SCE offers a range of flexible options which can be a combination of the above along with full time or part time classes.

SCE study tours are fl exible and funhttp://www.sce.edu.au/4_studytours.html

SCE Study Tours - Challenging, Exciting and Fantastic

English Conversation Club A real challenge to meet other Australian students!Our weekly English Conversation Club helping students to practise English with students from The University of Sydney.

This is a free Program exclusive to SCE students which will help students build confi dence in a real life setting.

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SCE’s Excellent Facilities• Bright air-conditioned classrooms• Separate lounge areas for relaxing between classes• Counselling area with academic and social information• Free wireless access to internet• Computer laboratory• Student Study Centre incorporating Computer stations A fully-equipped library DVD/ video watching facilities Computer assisted language learning materials

Convenient LocationThe school is located on 3 levels fl oors of a building within walking distance of Sydney Central Station and main bus routes. We are close to the University of Sydney, UTS and TAFE in a lively student area of Sydney. Darling Harbour, Chinatown and the city centre are only minutes away.

Professional TeachersAll our teachers are university graduates with specialist qualifi cations in teaching English as a foreign or second language (TEFL/TESOL). We have chosen them carefully for their professional skills and their friendly, helpful personalities. Our Director of Studies and Head Teacher are always happy to discuss any study problems you may have.

We look after youWe want you to have a great time in Australia. Our advisers in the Student Services section can help you with any aspect of living in Sydney and are happy to answer any questions.

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Family HomestayLet us help you to feel safe and welcome from the moment you arrive in Australia and provide you with opportunities to use English as much as possible. One way of achieving this is by choosing to live with a family during your time in Sydney.

This will help you to meet some wonderful people and get a better understanding of the Australian way of life. All homestays are personally inspected before they can join the programme. They must guarantee that they will provide a high standard of accommodation and facilities and be friendly and willing to look after you.

Airport Meeting ServiceIf you prefer to be met by a big welcoming smile, we are happy to arrange for someone to meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation on your arrival to Sydney.

The Hostel OptionWe off er a wide variety of accommodation in hostels in Sydney. Please ask us for further details. We can also help you to fi nd apartment accommodation after you arrive in Australia. Our student noticeboard usually has a number of apartment sharing options.

Social Activities Programme We are confi dent that you will enjoy our exciting and aff ordable social programme. The programme off ers a number of weekly activities ranging from full day weekend tours to fun activities after class. Whether you like to play soccer, enjoy long walks on our beaches or visit our beautiful Sydney attractions, it is all off ered by SCE for your pleasure.

Courtesy of Tourism New South Wales

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Walking Distance from SCE• 2 mins to Broadway Shopping Centre: supermarkets,

post offi ce, cinema, food court and countless clothing shops (G4)

• 2 mins to the nearest bus stop (G4, G5)

• 10 mins to Sydney Central Train Station (F8)

• 5 mins to the University of Sydney where students can use the library, sports facilities or cafes. (3 H)

• 5 mins to the University of Technology, Sydney. (G6, F7)

• 7 mins to TAFE Ultimo campus (E6)

• 10 -15 mins to Sydney Fish Market (A3)

• 5 mins to Victoria Park with its 50 m pool (I3)

• 5 mins to Wentworth Park where SCE students play soccer every Wednesday. (D4)

• 8-10 mins to the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre with its 50 m pool and gym. (C5)

• 20 mins to Darling Harbour and the IMAX theatre - the biggest screen in the southern hemisphere. (A6, A7)

• 5 mins to Glebe Point Rd where students will fi nd a variety of cafes and restaurants (F3)

By Train or Bus from SCE • 15 mins by bus to Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney

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• 40 mins by bus and train to the world famous Bondi Beach

• 40 mins by bus and train to Homebush Olympic Park

• 5 mins by bus to Pitt Street Mall Shopping Centre

• 50 mins by bus and ferry to Manly Beach

By Car or Tour Bus from SCE • 20 mins by car to the Sydney Airport

• 2.5 hours drive to the Jervis Bay which has the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world

• 2.5 to 3 hours drive to Port Stephens where students can go Dolphin Watching by boat

• 2 hours by car to the Hunter Valley where students can do wine and cheese tasting

• 1.5 hours by car to the Blue Mountains

• 1.5 hours by car to the Entrance where students can watch a Pelican Show 365 days a year

35-39 Mountain Street, Broadway, Sydney 2007, AustraliaTel: 61-2-92815211 Fax: 61-2-92815208

Internet: www.sce.edu.au E-mail: english@sce.edu.auCRICOS Provider: Code 00050A

Sydney College of English reserves the right to make changes to the information contained in this brochure at any time.

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