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Pathway to successEmbassy Pathways provides in-depth, academically focussed

preparation courses for students who need to improve their

English language proficiency in order to succeed at university or

college abroad. Successful completion of an Embassy Pathways

course fulfills the language entry requirements to a wide choice

of universities and colleges across the English-speaking world.

University access English programmes

At Embassy, we win awards for the quality

of our English language training. Now, with Embassy

Pathways you can fulfill your academic potential in

Australia, the USA, Canada or the UK

and gain access to 100 partner universities

and colleges around the world.

I want to study a Masters in Nanotechnology

at La Trobe University, so I chose to study EAP.

This course is helping prepare my English before

I go to university. I’m learning how to write essays

in academic form and the teachers always help

to improve my writing.

Pariporn Maharachatahahtakul

from Thailand

Quality teachingExperienced and highly qualified teachers specializing

in English for academic purposes monitor your progress

and provide individual academic counselling and support.

In addition, we use state-of-the-art interactive whiteboards,

on-line learning management systems, WiFi and online

course materials to enhance your motivation and progress.

100+ partner institutions around the world offering you the best choice in education.

9 Embassy Centres that provide direct access to our global academic partners.

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New partners are regularly added to our portfolio.

Please see embassypathways.com

for our most up-to-date list

Contents

All partner information is subject to change: for most recent information see embassypathways.com

10-23 Embassy Pathways Australia Australian partners: Martin College Taylors UniLink

Charles Sturt University The Australian College of Physical Education

The University of Newcastle University of New England

24-39 Embassy Pathways USA American partners:

40-47 Embassy Pathways Canada Canadian partners:

47-51 Embassy Pathways UK UK partners:

Why Embassy?Quality teaching & technology

tests that students can access throughout

Embassy is part of

Study Group, one of

the largest organizations

for international student

training in the world.

Each year we prepare

more than 10,000

students to succeed

in university study.

Our locationsYou can prepare for university or college in some of the most

beautiful and exciting places in the world, across Australia,

the USA, Canada and the UK. Whether you want to be in world

famous cities that have it all; tranquil, pristine towns that are set

against a backdrop of stunning mountain scenery and adventure

sports; or chic beach-side resorts, you’ll find it with Embassy.

When you arrive at your chosen destination you will meet

students from all over the world who are looking for the same

thing: superior English language college preparation and the

unforgettable experience that each of our unique locations offers.

Award winningEmbassy has been recognized

for global excellence in course

delivery and innovation for four

years in a row. The Language Star

Travel Awards are testament to our

commitment to student success.

Junior Course for under 18s

40 yearsexperience in teaching

55,000students taught every year

students from140different countries

fully

accreditedcourses in all countries

What will I learn?Embassy Pathways is an intensive training

programme and is designed to equip you

with the skills that you need to succeed at

university. During the course, you will focus

on language skills, academic reading and

writing, listening, speaking and academic

vocabulary. We continuously assess your

progress through classwork and assignments

as well as mid-term tests and tutorials.

On successfully completing the course,

your certificate or diploma enables you

to progress directly to degree level study.

On arrival, a placement test will define your

current language ability. We then evaluate the

amount of training you’ll need through English

language skills assessment and needs analysis.

Throughout your course, we continuously

assess your work to make sure you are on

track to complete it on time. Mid-term and

end-of-term assessments, as well as tutorials

and progress reports, ensure that you know

how you are progressing.

How it works...Embassy Pathways gives you an English language qualification recognised

by over 100 universities and colleges around the world, without the need

to sit IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge exams.

What are the course requirements?Embassy Pathways courses are for students

who have successfully completed high school

in their home country, and are ready to start

their undergraduate education, or have

successfully completed their first degree

and want to progress to a Masters degree

course. For Pre-Masters students, conditional

acceptance will be based on the results and

relevance of your undergraduate degree study.

Our trusted university partners know that

students who complete our courses are

well-prepared to succeed in degree study.

Because of our international reputation for

excellence in English language training,

colleges and universities throughout the

English speaking world see an Embassy

qualification as evidence of solid

preparation and commitment.

Not sure where to study yet?You can start an Embassy Pathway

Course even if you haven’t yet decided

upon your chosen course of degree study.

Our academic counsellors will advise you

and help with your application after arrival,

even if your chosen institution is outside

the Embassy pathway network.

Upon successful completion of your course,

you’ll also receive a Certificate of Achievement

awarded by our academic board. This outlines

in detail the skills you have attained in all areas

of language proficiency.

Across the globe there are different educational

requirements for university entry, and Embassy

Pathways courses vary from country to country

to suit the needs of the national system they

serve. However, the philosophy behind our

methods is consistent worldwide, and the

goals and quality of each course allows

for easy transfer between programmes.

Academic content, number of lessons,

and outcomes are common to all courses.

All Embassy Pathways courses are divided

into four stages. Depending on the institution,

you will usually need to successfully complete

a minimum of Stage 3 to commence

undergraduate study, and Stage 4 to

begin a graduate degree. There are also

some Diploma and Certificate courses that

will accept successful completion of Stage 2.

Learning outcomesUse higher order critical thinking skills

Produce work according to western

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Core content (lessons per week)




Certificate courses

or some foundation

courses

Diploma courses

or some degree

courses

All degree courses

including graduate

programmes

Assessment

Entry placement test

Continuous assessment via classwork

and course assignments: two essays,

oral presentation and research report

Mid-term and end of term exams,

tutorials and progress reports

Embassy exit test on completion of the programme

No IELTS or TOEFL examination requirement

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weeksstage 1 10

weeksstage 2 10

weeksstage 3 10

weeksstage 4

Universities

The public, state system has 37 universities which have

an international reputation for excellence in teaching

and research. They offer courses leading to diplomas,

Bachelors degrees and postgraduate degrees. A typical

Bachelors degree takes three years to complete but some

programmes, such as medicine or engineering, may

take longer. Some universities also offer double degree

programmes that may take up to four or five years.

Technical and Vocational Colleges

The public system also includes over 200 career-focussed

colleges known as TAFE. They mainly offer Certificate,

Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses, and are

recognized internationally for high quality teaching and

good value for money. There are also a wide range of

specialized, private career colleges, usually focussing on

a particular skill set. Both types of institution can offer a

pathway into university for transfer to degree completion.

The Australian Academic Year

Most Australian universities and colleges have two

semesters a year. One runs from February to June, and

another from July to November. A number of institutions

also offer a summer semester from November to January

during the vacation period.

Australia offers two main types of higher

education: career-focussed training in

colleges, and more academic university

courses. We’ve selected partners from

both sectors to bring you some of the best

education Australia has to offer.

MelbourneLocated adjacent to Charles Sturt

is conveniently located and offers

- WiFi enabled - IT suite - Interactive whiteboards - Homestay or residential

accommodation options - Activities and social

programme every week - Adjacent to

Charles Sturt University

The Australian Pathway Centres

Brisbane



programme every week - Shared campus with

Martin College

Sydney

University and Martin College in lively



programme every week - Shared campus with

Charles Sturt University and Martin College

The English for Academic Purposes

Course in Australia is offered at three

convenient locations, offering

study options close to all

partners listed.

Australia

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University Masters

Vocational Educational Colleges

University Undergraduate

Assessment

This varies according to the course and the institution. Some courses are

continually assessed throughout the semester and have final exams. Other

courses are assessed by final exams only. Grades are given for subjects or

units and a student typically completes four units in a semester. A three-

year Bachelors degree would require the successful completion of 24 units.

Postgraduate Studies

Masters degrees can be completed in one or two years. Entry into

postgraduate studies by coursework can be competitive and is usually

based on Grade Point Average from undergraduate studies.

Price

Prices for courses vary considerably according to the kind of course

and the length. Generally, undergraduate tuition ranges from A$20,000

to 25,000 per year. Living costs would typically range from A$12,000 to

18,610 a year depending on the student’s lifestyle. TAFE colleges are

usually less expensive than universities.

Work

International students studying in Australia on a student visa are allowed

to work up to a maximum of 20 hours a week. According to the course

studied students may be able to remain in Australia and work for up to

18 months on a graduate visa.

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Entry:

Entry:

Entry:

EAP Entry Test

or

Australia at a glance:

Entry:

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Embassy Pathways AustraliaThe Embassy Pathways course in Australia is called English for

Academic Purposes (EAP). Students who successfully complete

the required stage of EAP for their chosen institution are not

required to take an IELTS test.

University or college entrance is guaranteed only on successful

Course length

Entry requirement

Lessons

Class size

Term start dates 2013

Assessment

entry test on arrival

Martin College

10 | Australian educational partners

Nearest Pathway Centres:

www.martincollege.edu.au

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Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited CRICOS Provider Codes: 01682E NSW, 01755D QLD

on-campus and distance

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Taylors UniLink

on-campus

Australian educational partners | 11

Nearest Pathway Centre:

course earlier!

www.taylorsunilink.edu.au

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Provider: Study Group Pty Limited CRICOS Provider Code: 03079G VIC

The Australian College of Physical EducationCharles Sturt University

on-campus


www.csu.edu.au

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Nearest Pathway Centre: Sydney

www.acpe.edu.au

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Provider: Charles Sturt University CRICOS Provider Code: 00005F NSW, 01947G VIC

Provider: Australian College of Physical Education CRICOS Provider Code: 01822J NSW


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University of Western Sydney (UWS)University of New England

The University of NewcastleNearest Pathway Centre: Sydney

www.newcastle.edu.au

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www.une.edu.au

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www.uws.edu.au

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Provider: The University of Newcastle CRICOS Provider Code: 00109J

Provider: University of New England [UNE] CRICOS Provider Code: 00003G

Provider: University of Western Sydney CRICOS Provider Code: 00917K


Le Cordon BleuBlue Mountains International Hotel Management SchoolTAFE NSW


www.studyintafe.edu.au

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www.bluemountains.edu.au

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network of educational institutions

www.cordonbleu.edu

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Provider: TAFE NSW - Technical and Further Education Commission CRICOS Provider Code: 00591E

Provider: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School CRICOS Provider Code: 00911E

Provider: Le Cordon Bleu CRICOS Provider Codes: 01818E SA, 02380M NSW


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Pivot Point AcademyInternational College of Management (ICMS)Nearest Pathway Centre: Sydney

www.icms.edu.au

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www.jmcacademy.edu.au

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JMC Academy

Provider: JMC Academy CRICOS Provider Codes: 01259J NSW, 02386E VIC, 03068M QLD

Provider: International College of Management [ICMS] CRICOS Provider Codes: 01484M, 00002J, 00051N

Provider: Pivot Point Hairdressing CRICOS Provider Code: 00723J


CQUniversity AustraliaJames Cook UniversityThe Australian Institute of Applied SciencesNearest Pathway Centre:

www.aias.edu.au

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www.jcub.edu.au

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Thursday island

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Provider: Australian Institute of Applied Sciences Pty Ltd CRICOS Provider Code: 01332E QLD

Provider: James Cook University CRICOS Provider Code: 00117J


universities in the state for graduate starting

www.cquni.edu.au

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Provider: CQUniversity Australia CRICOS Provider Codes: 00219C QLD, 01315F NSW, 01624D VIC

on-campus and distanceon campus and dd di tistance

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University of Southern Queensland



and ensuring their graduates are given the

www.usq.edu.au

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Provider: University of Southern Queensland CRICOS Provider Codes: 00244B QLD, 02225M NSW

The Bremer Institute of TAFE

University of the Sunshine CoastNearest Pathway Centre:

www.usc.edu.au

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earliest technical and further education

bremer.tafe.qld.gov.au

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Provider: The Bremer Institute of TAFE CRICOS Provider Code: 02018G

Provider: University of the Sunshine Coast CRICOS Provider Code: 01595D

Southbank Institute of Technology



www.southbank.edu.au

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Provider: Southbank Institute of Technology CRICOS Provider Code: 03020E

Swinburne University of TechnologyNearest Pathway Centre:

www.swinburne.edu.au

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Provider: AICA Education CRICOS Provider Code: 00111D

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Skills Tech Australia



www.skillstech.tafe.qld.gov.au

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Provider: Skills Tech Australia CRICOS Provider Code: 02014M

Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

Endeavour College of Natural HealthNearest Pathway Centre:

www.endeavour.edu.au

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www.qibt.qld.edu.au

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Provider: Endeavour College of Natural Health CRICOS Provider Codes: 00231G QLD, 01534F VIC, 03132G NSW, 03150F SA, 02492C WA

Provider: Queensland Institute of Business and Technology [QIBT] CRICOS Provider Code: 01737F


Provider: Aviation Australia CRICOS Provider Code: 02425C

Aviation AustraliaNearest Pathway Centre:

and offers world class facilities to deliver

www.aviationstudycentre.com

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Charlton BrownCarrick Institute of EducationNearest Pathway Centres:

carrickeducation.edu.au

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and internationally recognised training in

www.charltonbrown.com.au

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Provider: Charlton Brown CRICOS Provider Code: 02476C

Provider: Carrick Institute of Education CRICOS Provider Codes: 03008A VIC, 03067A SA, 02920K NSW, 03062F QLD

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AICA EducationMelbourne Institute of Business and Technology


www.aica.edu.au

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www.mibt.vic.edu.au

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Provider: AICA Education CRICOS Provider Code: 01597B

Provider: AICA Education CRICOS Provider Code: 01590J

Brisbane North Institute of TAFENearest Pathway Centre:

of courses offer international students a

www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au

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Provider: Brisbane North Institute of TAFE CRICOS Provider Code: 02444M

Kangan InstituteWilliam Angliss Institute of TAFE Chisholm Institute of TAFE



www.kangan.edu.au

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centre for training and vocational education

www.angliss.edu.au

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designed to ensure students are ready for

www.chisholm.edu.au/international

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Coast and the Mornington Peninsula

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Provider: William Angliss Institute of TAFE CRICOS Provider Code: 01505M

Provider: Chisholm Institute of TAFE CRICOS Provider Code: 00881F

Provider: Kangan Institute CRICOS Provider Code: 01218G

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La Trobe UniversityNorthern Melbourne Institute of TAFENearest Pathway Centre:

www.nmit.edu.au

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www.latrobe.edu.au

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Provider: Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE CRICOS Provider Code: 00724G

Provider: La Trobe University CRICOS Provider Code: 00115M

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You will leave the USA system here with a

Masters degree and begin optional

Practical Training (OPT)

You can leave the American

system here with an Associates degree

The American Academic Year

Most American universities operate on an academic

year divided into two semesters, lasting 15-17 weeks

with winter and summer breaks in between. Initially

there is less subject specialisation than in other

countries, and students must take a variety

of courses for which they are awarded credits.

Most courses are awarded three credits, and

students usually complete 120-130 credits over

four years to complete a Bachelors degree.

You can also opt for a two year Associates degree,

and it is possible to return to study later to convert it

into a Bachelors degree. This is often a good choice

for students wanting a taste of American university life.

Assessment

At the end of each semester, students usually

take exams for each course they have studied,

and coursework is also assessed. Grades are given,

and a Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated on

a scale from A (4 points) to F (0 points).


Masters degrees are offered at both colleges

and universities. Most programmes can be

completed in one or two years. The admissions

process takes longer than at the undergraduate

level as entry tests are usually required. For

applicants to business schools, the Graduate

Management Admission Test® (GMAT) is a

requirement for many graduate programmes.

With almost 5,000 institutions,

the United States has the largest and most

well-respected higher education system

in the world. Reflecting this incredible

choice of opportunities, our partners

include state universities, elite private

liberal arts colleges and affordable

community colleges.

Undergraduate Year 3

(Junior Year)Advanced coursework


(Freshman Year)


(Senior Year)

Graduate Year

You can leave the USA system here with a Bachelors degree

and begin Optional Practical Training (OPT)

You!You have completed

high school,

and are ready.....

Come to Embassy

Pathways and get your

English level up the

required stage for

your chosen university

(stage 3 or 4)


(Sophomore Year)

centres will gain you access

You!

USA

Embassy Pathways stage 4

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Price

Private universities and colleges are the most

expensive, with tuition room and board usually

costing about $40,000 per year.

State universities are cheaper at around $25,000

for tuition room and board but classes have more

students.

Community college is the least expensive option,

costing as little as $6,000 per year for tuition alone

and has large class sizes.

Work

International students are not permitted to work

in the United States. It is possible, however, for

students to work for up to 20 hours per week

on campus, although jobs can’t be guaranteed.

When students complete their degree, they can

take Optional Practical Training (OPT). This provides

for temporary employment authorisation for up to

29 months after they graduate.

Embassy Pathways USA

Course length

Entry requirement

Lessons

Class size

Embassy Study Centres Term dates 2013

Assessment


USA at a glance:

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The American Pathway Centres

The English for Academic Purposes Course

in the United States is offered at three

convenient locations, Boston, Los Angeles and

New York offering study options close

to all partners listed.

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Boston

- WiFi enabled - IT suite - interactive whiteboards - student lounge - activities - university counselling - fantastic residence

New YorkSituated on Seventh Avenue in the

- WiFi enabled - IT suite - interactive whiteboards - student lounge - activities - university counseling - fantastic Manhattan residenceencee

Los Angeles

- WiFi enabled - IT suite - interactive whiteboards - student lounge - activities - university counselling - courtyard - roof terrace

Fisher College New England CollegeNearest Pathway Centre:

www.fisher.edu

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www.nec.edu

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Dean College The Pathway Centre

www.dean.edu

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Lasell CollegeNearest Pathway Centre:

www.lasell.edu

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Western New England University Cambridge CollegeNearest Pathway Centre:

The University has achieved the highest accreditation standards

U.S. News & World Report

www.wne.edu

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www.cambridgecollege.edu

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Berkeley CollegeWentworth Institute of TechnologyNearest Pathway Centre:

www.BerkeleyCollege.edu

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facilities offered at White Plains and Newark

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www.wit.edu

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The Sage Colleges Touro CollegeNew York Film AcademyNearest Pathway Centre:

two undergraduate colleges and a graduate

U.S. News and

World Report

www.sage.edu

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www.nyfa.edu

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www.touro.edu

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college/uni name college/uni name

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Manhattan College St. Andrews UniversityNearest Pathway Centre:

www.manhattan.edu

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www.sapc.edu

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Albright College Tennessee Tech University Marietta College Nearest Pathway Centre:

www.albright.edu

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www.tntech.edu

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U.S. News & World Report’s

www.marietta.edu

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Webber International UniversitySt. Leo University Nearest Pathway Centre:

www.saintleo.edu

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www.webber.edu

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Longwood University Santa Monica College National University Nearest Pathway Centre:

U.S. News and

World Report ranks Longwood one of the

www.longwood.edu

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Nearest Pathway Centre: Los Angeles

Santa Monica College is one of the

University of Southern California (USC)

www.smc.edu

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institution of higher education in California

University offers a wide range of educational

www.nu.edu

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college/uni name college/uni name

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Woodbury University Peralta Community College DistrictNearest Pathway Centre: Los Angeles

www.woodbury.edu

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Nearest Pathway: Los Angeles

College students successfully transfer to the University of California

www.peralta.edu

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Green River Community College

Foothill-DeAnza Community College Grossmont College

Nearest Pathway Centre: Pacific Lutheran University

www.greenriver.edu

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www.fhda.edu

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the San Diego Union Tribune

www.grossmont.net

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on-campus

Pacific Lutheran UniversityThe Pathway Centre

www.plu.edu

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The Canadian Academic Year

The academic year at most universities is divided

into two semesters, from September to December

and from January to April. Most institutions also offer

spring and summer sessions.

Admission Requirements

The normal minimum prerequisite for admission to

undergraduate studies at Canadian universities is

the completion of a secondary-school programme.

Acceptance to many universities can be competitive,

so grades are also important. Colleges generally have

more flexible entrance requirements than universities.

Assessment

Students in college and university programmes will

normally be required to take mid-term and final exams.

Coursework such as essays, assignments, lab work

and presentations may also count toward the final

grade for each term. Some graduate programmes

also require completion of a thesis or research paper.

Post-secondary institutions in Canada are mainly

state run, and include universities, university colleges,

community colleges, and technical colleges. Colleges

can be a good intermediate step between high school

and university. Diplomas take one or two years

to complete and can sometimes be transferred into a

university undergraduate degree. Bachelors degrees

normally require three or four years of full-time study.

Victoria

- WiFi enabled - IT suite - interactive whiteboards - student lounge - university counselling

Toronto

within easy walking distance of all

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The Canadian Pathway Centres

The English for Academic

Purposes course in Canada is

offered in Victoria and Toronto,

providing study options close to

all partners listed.

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Graduate Studies

Masters degrees, which can be taken after successful completion of

a Bachelors degree, generally take one to two years. In addition to the

completion of a Bachelors degree, admission to a graduate programme

often requires additional test results. Professional experience, references

and personal statements are usually also required.

Price

Canada offers the lowest tuition rates for international students compared

to the UK, Australia, and the USA. The average tuition cost for a foreign

student for one school year (8 months) in an undergraduate programme

is C$12,000. Postgraduate tuition fees vary much more by course and

subject, but are very competitive compared to other English-speaking

countries. Housing for the academic year is approximately C$6,000

including facilities and meals.

Work

The Off-Campus Work Permit allows certain foreign students to

work off campus while completing their studies. To qualify, you

must be a full-time student enrolled at a participating publicly funded

post-secondary educational institution or in an approved programme

at an eligible privately funded institution. International students enrolling

in programmes longer than six months are required to obtain a study

permit before entering Canada.

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Embassy Pathways Canada

The Embassy Pathways course in Canada is called

the Canadian English for Academic Purposes.

Course length

Entry requirement

Lessons

Class size

Term dates 2012

Assessment


Canada at a glance:

University of VictoriaRoyal Roads UniversityDouglas College

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www.douglas.bc.ca

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www.royalroads.ca

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www.uvic.ca

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Arbutus CollegeNorth Island CollegeEmily Carr University

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www.ecuad.ca

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www.nic.bc.ca/international

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www.arbutuscollege.com

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University of Regina College of the Rockies Canadian Tourism College



www.tourismcollege.com

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The location allows the College to offer

as Mountain Adventure Skills Training and

the natural setting to take students out of the

www.cotr.bc.ca

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www.uregina.ca

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Sheridan CollegeLondon School of Business and Finance

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Centennial CollegeNearest Pathway Centre: Toronto

www.centennialcollege.ca

Location: Toronto

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Nearest Pathway Centre: Toronto

www.studyatsheridan.ca

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www.lsbf.ca

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Algoma UniversityYorkville UniversityBishop’s University



www.ubishops.ca

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www.yorkvilleu.ca

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www.algomau.ca

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Mount Saint Vincent University

Established 1873

The University of Prince Edward Island



www.upei.ca

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www.msvu.ca

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Assessment

Students will normally be required to take exams

at the end of each term or year of study. The most

important exams are usually at the end of the course

and are known as finals. Coursework such as essays,

assignments, lab work and presentations may also

count toward the final grade for each term. Degrees

are usually graded on a class system with a First Class

degree being the highest and a Third Class the lowest.

Some programmes also require completion of a thesis

or research paper.

Price

The average undergraduate UK tuition fees per year

range from £7,000 to £9,000 for most arts courses,

and £7,500 to £22,000 for sciences. Campus

accommodation for an academic year usually

costs about £4,000. Inexpensive student cafeterias

are available on most campuses.

Cambridge

- WiFienabled - IT suite - interactive whiteboards - activities - university counselling - student clubs - cafeteria, lounge and garden - accredited by the British Council

The British Pathway Centre

UKThe United Kingdom has one of the

longest established and most highly

respected higher education systems in

the world, with universities dating back

over 800 years. There are currently over

150 mainly state run, degree awarding

higher education institutions in the UK.

The majority of these are in England, and

there are international students taking

degree courses at all of them.

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The British Academic Year

The academic year at most universities is divided into

three terms, from October to December, from January

to March, and from April to June.

Undergraduate degree courses normally last for

three years and involve the study of a single subject

or two main subjects in a joint or combined studies

programme. Increasingly, modular courses are being

offered, in which students choose different (and

usually interrelated) subjects each year. There are

also four-year courses, often including a period

of industrial or professional training ‘sandwiched’

between periods of academic study.

Admission Requirements

Completion of a secondary-school programme is

the normal minimum prerequisite for admission

to undergraduate studies at British universities.

Acceptance to many universities can be very

competitive, so grades are also important.

The Diploma for University

Entrance course in the UK is offered

in Cambridge, providing study options

close to all partners listed.

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These are called Masters in the UK, and are usually studied over

one year, and lead to a Masters degree e.g. MA and MSc or M.Phil.

Masters programmes fall into two categories. research programmes allow

students to pursue their own particular areas of interest under the guidance

and supervision of a tutor, while taught programmes consist of seminars

and lectures together with a dissertation.

MBA students will also normally need to have a substantial amount

of work experience (two or three years in a management position) and

because of this, the average age of students on MBA programmes is

considerably higher than for those on other Masters programmes

Work

International students are not permitted to work in the UK.

Visas

International students need a tier 4 General Student Visa (GSV) to study at

a university and a Student Visitor Visa (SVV) or an Extended Student Visitor

Visa (ESVV) to study on the Embassy English for Academic Purposes.

Embassy Pathways UK

The British English for Academic Purposes Course is

the Embassy Pathways programme in the UK.

Course length

Entry requirement

Lessons

Class size

Term dates 2012

Assessment


international student

the UK at a glance:

University of GreenwichUniversity of RoehamptonPathway Centre:

www.roehampton.ac.uk

Location: South West London

Total number of students:

Living:

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Pathway Centre:

www.gre.ac.uk

Locations:

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University of East LondonAnglia Ruskin UniversityPathway Centre:

www.anglia.ac.uk

Locations: Cambridge and Chelmsford

Student population:

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Pathway Centre:

The University of East London and its founding institutions have a long

www.uel.ac.uk

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