IELTS AIPE has developed two English language courses designed to prepare students for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test: IELTS Preparation and Advanced IELTS. While students have the option of focusing on the General Training or Academic IELTS test, the course has an academic focus.
CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FOR FIRST CERTIFICATE OF ENGLISH (FCE)
IELTS PREPARATION
» CRICOS: 069144C
» CRICOS: 063223G
AIPE’s IELTS Preparation course is a comprehensive introduction to the IELTS test format, which will introduce you to skills and strategies needed to be successful in your studies. We develop these skills via a broad range of speaking, listening, reading and writing activities, while building vocabulary through a variety of classroom tasks and exercises. The course caters to students who will sit the General Training test or Academic test and are aiming to achieve an IELTS band score of 5.5 or 6.0. DURATION
1 - 20 weeks
INTAKES
Every Monday (except on public holidays)
HOURS PER WEEK
20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS 5.0 – Intermediate 2 or equivalent
STUDY OPTIONS
On-campus
TUITION FEE
AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks)
ADVANCED IELTS
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP) » CRICOS: 063221K (EAP1) - 063222J (EAP2)
You’ll sharpen your academic English skills with AIPE’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course. Learn how to write great academic essays, analyse detailed information and perfect your note-taking skills - all essential for succeeding in any university course. At AIPE, we have developed two levels, both focused on developing your academic English skills and preparing you for further study at a university or college: English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) and English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2). Entry is based on a student’s language proficiency. DURATION
5 - 40 weeks
INTAKES
Every 5 weeks (see website for current intake dates)
HOURS PER WEEK
20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
» CRICOS: 063224G
This course is designed for students who already have some familiarity with the IELTS test or have taken the test before. This course allows students to further develop test strategies and to improve overall fluency and accuracy. DURATION
1 - 20 weeks
INTAKES
See website for current intake dates
HOURS PER WEEK
20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate 1 or equivalent
STUDY OPTIONS
On-campus
TUITION FEE
AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks)
IELTS PRETESTING AIPE is an authorised IELTS Pretesting Centre. This means you will have the opportunity to sit a free IELTS Pretest, where you will be tested on your listening, reading and writing skills, and receive an approximate IELTS band score.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
EAP 1: IELTS 5.0 – Intermediate 2 or equivalent EAP 2: IELTS 6.0 – Upper-intermediate 2 or equivalent
Be fully prepared to sit the Cambridge First Certificate exam with our Cambridge Preparation for First Certificate of English course. Benefit from expert tuition to develop your English language skills and exam technique for the best chance of success in this internationallyrecognised Cambridge examination. During the course, you’ll have the opportunity to practise specific skills through various assessment tasks including dictionary work, vocabulary expansion and reading skills, as well as listening, speaking, writing and grammar practice. DURATION
10 - 12 weeks
INTAKES
See website for current intake dates
HOURS PER WEEK
20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS 5.5 – Upper-intermediate 1 or equivalent
STUDY OPTIONS
On-campus
TUITION FEE
AUD $320 per week
AIPE ONLINE SELF-STUDY ENGLISH COURSES English for Hospitality Purposes is for you if you are looking to develop your English language skills using target language concepts commonly associated with working in the following environments: hotels, restaurants and bars. English for Customer Service Purposes is designed for you if you are studying a business or English course at AIPE and is useful for any and all ELICOS and VET students looking to work in a customer oriented industry/area (e.g. hospitality/business/retail). English for Negotiating and Problem Solving will help you to develop English language skills using target language concepts commonly associated with negotiating and problem solving in a business environment. All students will receive a certificate of completion upon finalizing the course unit(s) online. DURATION
Minimum 5 weeks, maximum 10 weeks
INTAKES
Anytime
HOURS PER WEEK
3 hours per week
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
STUDY OPTIONS
On-campus
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Pre Intermediate + English Language level; current AIPE Student(s) only.
TUITION FEE
AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks) AU$290 per week (11 – 20 weeks)
STUDY OPTIONS
Online, On-Campus, every Friday, 9am - 12 noon
TUITION FEE
AU$250 (Total amount)
Note: All information in this brochure is subject to change without notice. Please check the AIPE website for most up-to-date information. Level 2, 5 & 6, 118 Walker St North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia Phone: +61 2 8412 9300 Fax: +61 2 8412 9301 Email: info@aipe.edu.au marketing@aipe.edu.au admissions@aipe.edu.au AIPE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
WELCOME TO THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION The Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE) welcomes you to our friendly and innovative institute in the heart of North Sydney. At AIPE, our aim is to make learning both challenging and exciting. Our classrooms are student-centred, dynamic and technology-savvy. Our teachers are experts in their fields and passionate about delivering their respective courses. Our resources are comprehensive and our methodology is in line with the latest trends in professional development in the English language sector. Students from all over the world travel to Australia to study at AIPE. This means that our English language classes have a great mix of nationalities. International students have many personal and academic rights protected under Australian law. Students choose to study in Australia because of the educational support available.
AIPE and Technology
Academic Counselling
GENERAL ENGLISH (Elementary to Advanced)
AIPE provides a sophisticated educational environment both online and on-campus. A key component of this is the use of ActivClassroom by Promethean.
Meet with our Academic Counsellor to discuss any academic problems you may have.
» CRICOS: 063220M
AIPE is a leader in the use of education technology with its use of ActivInspire interactive whiteboard technology. Every classroom at AIPE includes an ActivInspire interactive whiteboard, which enables the teacher to create an excellent learning environment for students, making learning enjoyable and meaningful. The interactive whiteboards allow for connection to the Internet and databases so that teachers can ensure the information provided in their lessons is up-to-date. They can also save and email to students any work produced on the whiteboard so that students always have a record of their classwork.
Extra Benefits at AIPE >> >> >> >> >> >>
great location close to all services free high speed SHDSL Internet access free wireless Internet access free personal AIPE email account fully equipped student kitchens comfortable student lounges with wide screen plasma televisions
Student Services We can help you with: >> banking information >> medical services information >> accommodation services >> visa information >> personal counselling
English Language Courses >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
General English (Elementary to Advanced) English for Business Professionals (EBP) English for Healthcare Professionals (EHP) English for Academic Purposes (EAP 1) & (EAP 2) Cambridge Preparation for First Certificate of English (FCE) IELTS Preparation & Advanced IELTS Certificate IV in TESOL -Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Enjoy the freedom to speak English confidently in everyday situations with AIPE’s General English courses. Learn English language skills to communicate on a day-to-day basis when you’re shopping, working, socialising and travelling. In this fun and interactive course, you’ll gain fluency in the core skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking while at the same time strengthening your vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar. Students are placed in a morning or evening class as per the AIPE current timetable. If you get a job, it may be possible to change your timetable from morning to evening class, subject to your English language level and space availability. DURATION
10 - 40 weeks
INTAKES
Every Monday (except on public holidays)
HOURS PER WEEK
20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no minimum entry requirements. Students of all English levels can enrol
STUDY OPTIONS
On-campus: Mornings (all levels) or Evenings (see website for current levels)
TUITION FEE
AU$340 per week
Social Activities At AIPE, we believe social activities are a great way to practise your English. Join our: >> book club >> coffee club >> job consultations >> college parties >> regular excursions >> BBQs
ELEMENTARY At this level, students will learn to: > understand many simple expressions of everyday life > produce questions and answers involving basic information > follow simplified stories or information > write a few simple, connected sentences on a given topic
PRE-INTERMEDIATE At this level, students will learn to: > take part in commonplace conversations if spoken to carefully > perform most everyday social and practical functions > understand the main idea and details of simple, authentic texts > write coherent short compositions using simple but varied structures correctly
INTERMEDIATE
Academic Support Centre (ASC) All students are welcome to attend the ASC on Friday from 9am to 12pm. You will receive free help to: >> develop your English skills >> study grammar & vocabulary >> prepare for an exam >> develop your essay writing skills >> edit and review your assignments
General English Levels
At this level, students will learn to: > understand the gist of a commonplace conversation involving fluent speakers and make substantial relevant contributions > give and receive information by asking and answering relevant questions > understand the main idea and intention of most straightforward, authentic reading texts > write effective communications involving information or opinion
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE At this level, students will learn to: > understand well enough to hold a continuous conversation with a native speaker > manage all normal life functions with ease, and cope linguistically with completely new situations > understand most non-specialist texts and respond to different types of writing > produce fluent writing and use complex sentence structures without many errors
ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS (EBP) » CRICOS: 070898F
Ensure your language skills are tuned specially for business with English for Business Professionals (EBP). Learn how to communicate effectively in a wide range of business situations with language specifically used within various areas of business including management, marketing, finance, customer service, team building and human resources. Our EBP course will teach you the language skills and knowledge you need to communicate and engage with others in a business environment. DURATION
5- 20 weeks
INTAKES
Every Monday (except on public holidays)
HOURS PER WEEK
20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
LOCATION
North Sydney campus
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
IELTS 4.5 – Intermediate 1 or equivalent
STUDY OPTIONS
On-campus
TUITION FEE
AU$320 per week (1 – 10 weeks)
Sample Timetable MONDAY
8:30am – 10:30am
- Speaking - Vocabulary - Review previous week
TUESDAY - Review homework - Speaking - Vocabulary - Pronunciation
At this level, students will learn to: > understand native speakers of everyday standard English and take part in normal interactions > produce speech fluent enough to convey feeling, to argue and maintain a point of view, or to convey complex information > recognise and respond to different styles of writing while appreciating shades of meaning > write fluently and with relatively few errors on any topic and in a range of styles
10:45am – 12:30pm
- Weekly progress test
- Grammar - Reading
FRIDAY
- Review homework - Listening - Grammar - Speaking
- Academic Support Centre
- Grammar - Writing
- Reading - Vocabulary
- Academic Support Centre
BREAK
12:30pm – 1:00pm 1:00pm – 2:15pm
- Review homework - Reading - Vocabulary - Speaking
THURSDAY
BREAK
10:30am – 10:45am
ADVANCED
WEDNESDAY
- Feedback - Integrated activity
- Listening - Conversation practice
- Speaking - Vocabulary
- Speaking activity - Pronunciation
BREAK
2:15pm – 2:30pm 2:30pm – 3:30pm
- Job Consultations
- Book Club / Coffee Club
- Meeting with Academic Counsellor
- Meeting with Academic Counsellor
Homework
- Vocabulary focus
- Grammar focus
- Reading tasks - Writing tasks
- Writing tasks