FUSION ENGLISHN - GO STUDY WORK AND TRAVEL

PROSPECTUS FOR

2014

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

We teach English!

Federation Square, Melbourne CBD

Welcome

Fusion English Fusion offers you a great place to learn with excellent educational facilities in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. When you are not studying or in classes, you can experience the many alleyways, the river foreshore and hundreds of cafés and bars that this great city has to offer... all a short walk from Fusion English! You can also conveniently do your banking, visit the State Library or shop at Melbourne’s many fashion stores. Also, you will find beautiful parks and spots to relax, study or hang out with your friends.

Why Fusion?

No matter what your English level is, Fusion provides you with an accredited course. That means if you are studying General English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), IELTS Preparation, or Business English you will receive the highest quality teaching methods which will facilitate your personal and professional development whether in Australia or overseas.

Small class sizes

Fusion attracts students from all over the world so you will study with a diverse range of people while also learning about their cultures.

Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city that gracefully combines local and international culture. Become a global citizen at Fusion.

Weekly intakes

You will also be supported by Fusion’s staff to ensure you find accommodation. Moreover, casual work is not hard to find: in Melbourne there are low unemployment levels and a thriving hospitality industry. What a perfect opportunity to support your studies and practise your English!

Central location Qualified and friendly teachers Flexible timetables: day and evening classes

Multicultural atmosphere Extra activities available for students: outings/excursions, job club, resume writing and surf club Accommodation and job hunting assistance Convenient pathways with other institutions

MELBOURNE, Learn in the world’s most liveable city Australia’s cultural capital Melbourne oozes culture: from theatres, music venues and comedy productions to world class cafes, restaurants and bars throughout the city.

Melbourne is without a doubt one of the most liveable places in the world. It has, in fact, been officially given this title in 2011, 2012 and 2013 consecutively by the Economist Intelligence Unit survey.

Being such a multicultural city you will find any cuisine imaginable, from Mexican to Malaysian, Ethiopian to English, Polish to Peruvian or Italian to Thai at prices to suit all budgets. If you want to experience a traditional Australian ‘‘barbie’’ you can use many of the free barbeque facilities on the riverbanks, parks or beaches.

In winter, temperatures on average range from 13-16ºC and in summer they range from 26-35ºC. The weather is perfect for visiting the many surroundings beaches or learning how to surf at the world famous Bells Beach.

If you are not passionate about surfing and beaches, then head to the mountains to hike, ski and snowboard your weekends away, or just stay in town and go to one of the many music, comedy, food and arts festivals that Melbourne has to offer.

“Australia has been a unique experience for

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me, an adventure made of

About Melboune and Victoria: www.visitvictoria.com www.visitmelbourne.com

Having fun www.thatsmelbourne.com.au www.weekendnotes.com

Finding a job: www.seek.com.au www.mycareer.com.au www.gumtree.com.au www.careerone.com.au

Good deals for students www.onlymelbourne.com.au www.studentedge.com.au ‘Student Guide’ application (only for smartphones)

Looking for a place to live: www.gumtree.com.au www.flatmatefinders.com.au www.flatmates.com.au/vic www.airbnb.com.au

great memories. Migrating to another country is always a hard decision, however learning at Fusion English has not only made this journey easier for me but I have also made wonderful new friends...”

Mariella from Venezuela

Our courses

for all levels

General English (CRICOS CODE: 073626F)

(CRICOS CODE: 069591B)

Anyone can study in the General English program.

There are courses designed for all levels of English proficiency.

We provide all levels of English from Elementary to Advanced. We tailor the classes to suit students’ needs and ensure they are placed with students of similar levels. This course also provides pathways to our EAP, Business English and IELTS programs.

Students can decide how long they plan to study for: from 5 to 50 weeks, depending on their objectives and goals.

NO MINIMUM ENTRY LEVEL

EAP (English for Academic Purposes) The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is an intensive full-time study course designed to assist students preparing for future study in Australia. It aims to expand student proficiency in academic English and assist students in developing essential learning skills.

Students are encouraged to develop the following skills: critical thinking, evaluation of academic literature and research, and more importantly, written and oral proficiency.

Students will complete assessments that reflect the coursework they would be expected to take at a tertiary level.

Entry Level: Upper Intermediate level and above

“Living in the ‘sports and culture capital’ of australia is so entertaining that I didn’t have time to miss my home country MUCH. After one year in fusion english I can say that the classmates I’ve met here have become my family...”

Danijel from Croatia

Fusion English facilities, Melbourne CBD

IELTS Preparation

Business English

(CRICOS CODE: 069592A)

(CRICOS CODE: 080600B)

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is mandatory for entry into a vocational course or tertiary studies (e.g.

University degrees or TAFE course). Our IELTS preparation course ensures students are fully prepared for the test so they can achieve the highest possible score and gain entry into the course or degree they wish to complete.

Business English focuses on students who wish to improve their English in a business setting.

The course has been designed to be as realistic as possible. This means that students will be taught practical tasks such as participating in meetings, giving presentations, refining telephone skills, reading and writing emails, and building business and finance vocabulary.

IELTS is not just for students wanting to gain a tertiary qualification. It is also suitable for those who need to improve their language proficiency.

Students are tested on a weekly basis; the tests are taken from the Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC Vantage). The teacher has over 4 years’ teaching experience and strategically incorporates multimedia, visual formats and an array of real life materials to enhance the learning experience.

Every 2 weeks students are given a “mock” IELTS exam to check how they are progressing as they work towards their IELTS target.

Entry Level: Upper Intermediate level and above

Every 5 weeks each student is given detailed feedback on their class performance.

Entry Level: Upper Intermediate level and above

“Melbourne is A perfect city to travel, study and work. There’s beautiful nature all around, lots of things to do, amazing nightlife and plenty of job opportunities… you will enjoy it 100%!! I wish I would never have to go back home!...”

Tereza from Czech Republic

Melbourne’s graffiti street art, Melbourne CBD

Timetables

Course map

Class times You will be required to study for a minimum of 20 hours a week with scheduled breaks. Available timetables are:

Morning Session Sample Timetable Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 2.15pm TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

from 8:30am to 10:30am

Weekly Revision Grammar Skills

Vocabulary Skills Pronunciation

Homework Check Grammar Skills

Listening Skills Writing Skills

from 10:30am to 10:45am from 10:45am to 12.15pm

Class Break (15 min) Oral Communication Skills

Listening Skills

from 12:15pm to 12:45pm

Vocabulary Skills Multimedia

from 2:15pm to 3:30pm

On successful completion of your course, you will receive a certificate which will indicate the finishing level and descriptors of learning outcomes. Please note that to receive your certificate you will have to successfully attend at least 80% of your classes.

Reading

Weekly Review

Lunch Break (30 min)

from 12:45pm to 2:15pm

Qualifications & Certificates

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Reading Skills Functional Language

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Enjoy Melbourne!

Leisure Activity

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Evening Session Sample Timetable Monday to Friday from 5pm to 9.15pm TIME\DAY

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WEDNESDAY

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FRIDAY

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Weekly Revision Grammar Skills

Vocabulary Skills Pronunciation

Homework Check Grammar Skills

Homework Check Grammar Skills

Multimedia Functional language

from 7:00pm to 7:15pm

from 7:15pm to 9:15pm (1 (2

Class Break (15 min) Oral Communication Skills

Reading Listening Skills

Reading

Writing Oral Communication Skills

Presentation Leisure Activity

The Pronunciation and Dialogue class runs Fridays from 9am to 1:15pm. This class is optional.

Includes Conversation, Writing Booster, FCE Cambridge, Resume Writing & Interview Skills (may vary throughout the year, please enquire on application, or check our website’s calendar).

Course Map

To enrol, please download our application form on: www.fusionenglish.com.au/forms

COURSE LEVEL

GE

EAP

IELTS

BE

Advanced

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Upper Intermediate Intermediate Pre Intermediate Elementary Course codes:

GE EAP

General English English for Academic Purposes

IELTS International English Language Testing System BE Business English

Pathways Fusion English has pathway agreements with the following education providers for VET, TAFE and Bachelor courses upon successful completion of our courseS* KAPLAN BUSINESS SCHOOL www.kbs.edu.au

NMIT www.nmit.edu.au

ENDEAVOUR www.endeavour.edu.au

HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE www.holmesglen.edu.au

AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF SPORT & FITNESS www.acsf.com.au

KANGAN INSTITUTE www.kangan.edu.au

BOX HILL INSTITUTE www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au *Entry level requirements may vary among providers.

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Fusion English team , Melbourne CBD

The Fusion English team

A supportive team who understand what you are about to experience Fusion’s team have a wealth of experience and have helped hundreds of international students adjust to life in Melbourne. Our teachers are of a high quality to ensure our students have the best possible team at their disposal. Many former students are now living in Australia and enjoying stable employment in their chosen fields. The possibilities after Fusion are exciting: the sky is the limit.

You will also have the full support of a friendly marketing and student services team of diverse cultural backgrounds who have progressed from students to the professional field and fully understand the ‘Australian way’. They speak not only English but many other languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Korean, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin and Vietnamese). No matter where you come from, our team will be able to assist you and make you feel at home.

Setting up your life not just educating you Set up an Australian bank account Provide you with an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) and/or Australian Business Number (ABN) Help you with your resume Give you tips for job interviews and help you find jobs Assist in finding a place for you to live Make your transition to Australian life as easy as possible with a lot of fun along the way Provide counselling if needed

Our Facilities & Services Our facilities are modern and well-equipped to support you in your English studies. Our spacious classrooms are equipped with projectors and Wi-Fi. We ensure that we provide you with a safe and supportive learning environment that will not only ensure you have fun while learning but also ensure that you leave Fusion having met your goals.

Our staff specialise in ensuring they create a positive learning environment that allows each and every student to succeed. All our teachers are fully qualified, with vast experience educating international students.

We also have lunch rooms equipped with microwaves, fridges and vending machines so you can bring your own meals and grab a quick bite to eat during breaks.

Living Costs* Share House accommodation

$140 – $200AUD p/w

Monthly transport ticket

$123.20AUD

Monthly mobile phone plan

from $29AUD p/m

Coffee

$3.50AUD

Lunch

$7 – $12AUD

(ZONE 1: Tram & Train included)

Utilities (electricity, water, gas bills) from $50AUD p/m

Text Books & Materials

Internet Broadband

You will use a range of class texts, CD-ROMS, DVD’s, internet based resources, as well as other print and audio texts. You will be required to purchase the prescribed texts.

*All costs are indicative only and in Australian dollars.

from $29AUD p/m

Fusion Accommodation & Job Services One thing that really makes a difference at Fusion is the unique team of people available to help you find accommodation and jobs to support your studies. Not only can we assist you in writing your resume and finding casual employment, but we can also help you to find the right place to live! Options include student residence, homestay with families or house share.

Fusion English students , Melbourne CBD

2014 Calendar

PUBLIC HoLIDAYS 2014 01/01 NEW year’s eve 27/01 AUSTRALIA DAY 10/03 LABOUR DAY 18/04 GOOD FRIDAY 20/04 EASTER SUNDAY 21/04 Easter Monday

25/04 Anzac Day 09/06 queen’s birthday 04/11 Melbourne Cup 25/12 Christmas Day 26/12 Boxing Day

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St Kilda Pier, Melbourne CBD

Fees 2014* Application

$200AUD

Study Materials

$240AUD

General English Courses

$320AUD p/w

EAP Course

$340AUD p/w

IELTS Preparation

$340AUD p/w

Business English

$340AUD p/w

General English Courses

$250AUD p/w

(Evening)

IELTS Preparation

$270AUD p/w

(Evening)

Airport transfer charge

$100AUD

OSHC

From $41AUD p/m

(Overseas Health Cover)

*These fees are subject to change or seasonal promotion.

Please check at the time of enrolment.

N o te s

Contact us

How to get here

L1, 158 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000 VIC, Australia

You can easily get here with the following trams:

Free Call: 1800 005 999 Phone: +61 3 9654 7786 Email: info@fusionenglish.com.au

Bourke Street: Stop #6. Trams #: 86, 95, 96.

Swanston Street: Stop #10. Trams #: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72.

If you come by train the nearest station is Flinders Street. Get off and walk 5 minutes along Swanston Street.

Melbourne CBD

ESOS Framework International students have consumer rights and the Australian Government promotes quality education through various laws. These laws are known as the ESOS Framework (including the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2007). International Students can obtain a fact sheet titled. The ESOS Framework – Providing Quality Education and Protecting your Rights by visiting www.aei.gov.au

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