Academic English
Academic English Intermediate (Direct Entry English Pathway 2 / IELTS Preparation)
The Academic English Intermediate program is excellent preparation for further studies, including TAFE and diploma level courses. This 10-week program articulates into the Academic English Upper Intermediate (Direct Entry English Pathway 3 / IELTS Preparation). This full-time (25 hours per week) intermediate level program offers:
- skills to participate in seminars and lectures
- essay writing
- assessment includes assignments, reading and listening tests and an oral presentation
- use of University facilities and resources
- IELTS exam preparation
- a certificate on course completion (if satisfactorily attended)
Direct Entry English Pathway
Academic English Upper Intermediate (Direct Entry English Pathway 3 / IELTS Preparation)
This 10-week Academic English Upper Intermediate program is excellent preparation for further studies, including university degree programs. This full-time (25 hours per week) upper intermediate level course offers students:
- academic skills and study strategies
- practice with assessment items similar to those encountered during university studies
- assessment including assignments, reading and listening tests and an oral presentation
- use of University facilities and resources
- entry to the University of the Sunshine Coast upon satisfactory and full completion of the direct entry assessment
- IELTS Exam preparation
- a certificate on course completion (if satisfactorily attended)
Direct Entry English Pathway
Entry requirements
| Program |
Entry requirements |
Academic English
Intermediate
(DEEP 2/IELTS Preparation) |
IELTS 5 / TOEFL 500 / on-arrival entry test
(successful completion of level test on-arrival is required for entry into this course if students do not have the pre-requisite IELTS / TOEFL scores) |
Academic English
Upper Intermediate
(DEEP 3/IELTS Preparation) |
IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 525 / TWE 3.5 / 195 or on-arrival entry test (successful completion of level test on-arrival is required for entry into this course if students do not have the pre-requisite IELTS / TOEFL scores) |
Program dates 2009
| Program |
2009 Starting dates * |
Number of
weeks |
Academic English Intermediate
(DEEP 2/IELTS Preparation) |
12 October 2009
|
10 |
Academic English Upper Intermediate
(DEEP 3/IELTS Preparation) |
12 October 2009 |
10 |
Sample timetable
| Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 8.40–10.40am |
Integrated skills |
Integrated skills |
Integrated skills |
Lecture on campus |
Integrated skills |
| 10.40–11am |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
| 11am–12noon |
Grammar |
Listening |
Academic reading |
Grammar |
Academic writing |
| 12noon–1pm |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
| 1–3pm |
Questionnaire design |
Academic reading |
Self access |
Computer training |
Speaking: presentation skills |
IELTS test dates and information for IELTS candidates
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