IMAGINE EDUCATION AUSTRALIA by TRES AMIGOS

COURSE GUIDE 2017/ 2018

WELCOME TO IMAGINE

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At Imagine, we cater for your every need as a student. We offer a large range of courses to suit your educational and life choices, accommodation services, a free school bus for our Gold Coast students, state-of-the art interactive whiteboard technology, a comprehensive activities calendar, and a job club to assist you in gaining part-time employment. Imagine has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and well-qualified staff who are enthusiastic about your learning and their teaching. BILL ADLER CEO Co-Principal

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Gold Coast Information

Brisbane Information

EDUCATION

Southport Central Campus

Ashmore Campus

Main Campus

Brisbane Campus

Woolloongabba Campus

campuses across the Gold Coast and Brisbane

average student age

OUR FACULTIES 18

College of English GE & IELTS

College of English Young Learners

College of English High School Preparation

Live Training Environments

Faculty of Automotive

Automotive Facilities

Faculty of Business

Faculty of Children’s Services

Children’s Services Facilities

Faculty of Community Services

Faculty of Fitness

Faculty of Hospitality

Ashmore Hospitality Facilities

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10,000

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25%

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SOUTH AMERICA

REST OF THE WORLD

Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, Argentina, Mexico

total students

AUSTRALIA

Domestic students

ASIA

EUROPE

650

France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Spain, Netherlands

ELICOS students: 297 in Brisbane 353 on the Gold Coast

Japan, South Korea, China, Thailand, Vietnam

10%

14%

30%

1,050

VET students: 80 in Brisbane 970 on the Gold Coast

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IMAGINE AROUND THE WORLD

OUR CAMPUSES

AUSTRALIA

Hospitality Partnerships

FOR OUR STUDENTS 48

Interactive Whiteboards

Gold Coast Bus Service

Student Services

Student Activities & Events

APRIL

2005

Main Campus opens on the Gold Coast

JANUARY FEBRUARY

2008

2011

APRIL

MARCH

Student numbers hit 300

Student numbers hit 700

Southport Central Campus opens on the Gold Coast

Student numbers hit 830

2012

THROUGH NOVEMBER

2012

Interactive whiteboards rolled out over both campuses

Student numbers hit 900

MARCH

JUNE

2016

Student numbers hit 1000

Brisbane Campus opens

Student numbers hit 1100

NOVEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

2016

2017

Student numbers hit 1200

Woolloongabba Campus opens in Brisbane

2017

Student numbers hit 1400

MARCH

JUNE

JULY

2017

Student numbers hit 1500

Student numbers hit 1700

Ashmore Campus opens on the Gold Coast

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THE SUNSHINE STATE CAPITAL ENJOYS 283 DAYS OF SUNSHINE EACH YEAR

OUR CAMPUSES: SOUTHPORT CENTRAL CAMPUS

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Welcome to our Southport Central Campus where you will meet people from all over the world! Join us and together we will learn English while making lasting memories and friendships!

ALISON LENNON Academic Manager

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SOUTHPORT CENTRAL CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS Newly renovated, modern facilities incorporating all the latest technology On-site student ambassador In the heart of the Gold Coast’s CBD and walking distance to the Commonwealth Games precinct

OUR CAMPUSES: ASHMORE CAMPUS

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At Imagine Education’s Ashmore Campus, we welcome students from all over the world to study at our purpose-built facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and training rooms.

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ROWAN HINTON General Manager - Ashmore Campus

ASHMORE CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS Custom-built training kitchen for our hospitality students Next door to the fully-equipped PCYC fitness centre A fully-operational live training facility for our automotive students

OUR CAMPUSES: MAIN CAMPUS

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Welcome to Imagine’s Main Campus. I love being part of our students’ educational journeys and encouraging them to reach their potential! SUZIE PORTEOUS General Manager - Main Campus

MAIN CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS Stand-alone building set amongst beautiful, tranquil grounds Child care centre on-site for our child care students’ training Opposite a large shopping centre and within walking distance to public transport

OUR CAMPUSES: BRISBANE CAMPUS

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Welcome to our Brisbane Campus located in vibrant Brisbane City. We offer General English and IELTS, and a range of vocational programs. We look forward to having you join us!

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KARA RICHARDSON Brisbane Campus Manager

BRISBANE CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS 16 purpose-built classrooms each fitted out with interactive whiteboard technology Fully-equipped commercial kitchen nearby for our hospitality students Newly renovated space designed for our students’ needs and comfort

OUR CAMPUSES: WOOLLOONGABBA CAMPUS

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Imagine’s commercial kitchen is located close to the Brisbane CBD in Woolloongabba and is part of a 4.5 star hotel. Small class sizes in our live training environment mean that students will receive one-on-one attention from our qualified chef, enriching their learning experience.

KARA RICHARDSON Woolloongabba Campus Manager

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WOOLLOONGABBA CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS Fully-equipped, modern commercial cookery kitchen Close proximity to many shops, cafés, and public transport Students have exposure to the Hotel Diana’s own commercial kitchen

GENERAL ENGLISH

DURATION: 1-60 weeks | ENGLISH FOR: Everyone | CAMPUS: Southport Central & Brisbane

SAMPLE GE MORNING TIMETABLE MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

8:00-9:00

INTENSIVE SPEAKING

9:00-10:00

Grammar and vocabulary revision

Vocabulary introduction

Reading and vocabulary

Pronunciation and intonation

Speaking and functional usage

Weekly revision test

Vocabulary tasks and activities

Listening tasks and activities

Grammar tasks and activities

Weekly wrap up

11:30-12:30

Listening and reading test; speaking test

Introduction of weekly grammar points

Grammar support and extension

Listening tasks

12:30-1:30

Test correction and feedback

Grammar games and activities

Writing

Speaking practice

1:30-2:30

TURBO

10:00-11:00

CLUBS

CLUBS TURBO

SAMPLE GE AFTERNOON TIMETABLE MONDAY

COLLEGE OF ENGLISH: GE & IELTS

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I love my teacher and my classmates at Imagine! I have fun studying here and I am learning so much. NORASETT WONGKHAMDANG Thailand // Southport Central Campus

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1:30-2:30

Grammar and vocabulary revision

Grammar introduction

Reading and vocabulary

Pronunciation and intonation

Speaking and functional usage

2:30-3:30

Weekly revision test

Grammar use

Grammar support and extension

Listening support

3:45-4:45

Listening, reading and speaking test

Vocabulary introduction

Writing

Speaking

CLUBS

4:45-5:45

Test correction and feedback

Vocabulary workout

Writing feedback

Grammar practice

CLUBS

Weekly wrap up

IELTS PREPARATION

DURATION: 1-12 weeks | ENGLISH FOR: Entry into tertiary education | CAMPUS: Southport Central & Brisbane

SAMPLE IELTS TIMETABLE MONDAY 8:00-9:00

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

TOPIC SPEAKING

CURRENT AFFAIRS

GRAMMAR GAME

VOCABULARY GAME

TOPIC SPEAKING

IELTS vocabulary; IELTS writing task 1 skills and tips

IELTS grammar; IELTS writing task 2 skills and tips

IELTS grammar; IELTS reading skills & tips

IELTS vocabulary; IELTS writing task 2 skills and tips

IELTS writing task 1 skills and tips; IELTS listening skills, tips and practice

IELTS grammar; IELTS speaking parts 1-3 skills and tips

IELTS listening skills, tips and practice; IELTS language

IELTS vocabulary IELTS reading skills, tips and practice

IELTS reading skills, tips and practice IELTS vocabulary

TEST: IELTS writing

TEST: IELTS listening

IELTS speaking parts 1-3 skills and tips; IELTS listening skills, tips and practice TEST: IELTS reading

TEST: IELTS speaking

COLLEGE OF ENGLISH: YOUNG LEARNERS

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A YOUNG LEARNER SAMPLE TIMETABLE 9:00 - 10:00 CORE SKILLS Spelling, sentence construction, letter of the day

10:00 - 10:30 CORE SKILLS Vocabulary theme, grammar point

10:30 - 10:50 MORNING TEA

YOUNG LEARNERS ENGLISH PROGRAM DURATION: 1-40 weeks ENGLISH FOR: Children aged six to 12 years old CAMPUS: Main Campus

10:50 - 11:40 English for mathematics

11:40 - 12:20 English for science

12:20 - 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 - 1:30 Journal

1:30 - 2:00 Reading comprehension

2:00 - 2:45 THE ARTS Art, drama, music

2:45 - 3:00 CLEAN UP

COLLEGE OF ENGLISH: HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION PROGRAM DURATION: 60 weeks ENGLISH FOR: Children soon to enter high school CAMPUS: Main Campus MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

9:00-10:00

CORE SKILLS Spelling, grammar unit

CORE SKILLS Speaking & listening, reading & writing

CORE SKILLS Listening task, song, grammar unit

CORE SKILLS Speaking & listening, reading & writing, news

CORE SKILLS Speaking & listening, task presentation

10:00-10:30

CORE SKILLS Journal/ reading

10:30-10:50

MORNING TEA

10:50-11:40

English for science

Novel

Academic writing

Weekly core skills test

11:40-12:20

English for mathematics

English for science

English for mathematics

English for science

Theme & weekly review

12:20-1:00

LUNCH

1:00-2:00

Academic writing & novel

Academic writing

Sport activity

English for mathematics

GRADUATION (1:00 - 1:30)

2:00-2:50

Theme

Art

Sport activity

Theme

SPORT (1:30 - 2:50)

2:50-3:00

DIARY & HOMEWORK CHECK

LIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENTS Purpose-built and fully-equipped commercial cookery kitchens in both the Gold Coast and Brisbane

Large child care facility on-site, providing child care students with convenient access to quality practical training

Live automotive workshop fullyequipped with the latest technology and scan tools, including fuel injection diagnostic machinery

FACULTY OF AUTOMOTIVE

COURSES INCLUDING LIGHT VEHICLE MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY & AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL DIAGNOSIS CAMPUS: Ashmore Campus

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.imagineeducation.com.au/courses/automotive

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The automotive facilities at Imagine Education are fantastic. The trainers are also amazing and I have learnt so much in my time here. I would highly recommend Imagine Education! SUNGHWAN KIM CADEN South Korea // Ashmore Campus

FACULTY OF AUTOMOTIVE:

LIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

Imagine Education Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Faculty of Automotive provides our students with the unique benefit of gaining industry experience in our purpose-built and fully-operational automotive workshop located at our modern Ashmore Campus. Our students attend their practical training in a live workshop that is fully-equipped with the latest technology and scan tools, including fuel injection diagnostic machinery. Combined with the best possible training from our highly-skilled and dedicated automotive trainers, our automotive students complete their training armed with the knowledge and skills to work in the real world.

FACULTY OF BUSINESS COURSES INCLUDING BUSINESS, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, & FINANCE CAMPUS: Main Campus & Brisbane Campus VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.imagineeducation.com.au/courses/business

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I love how studying at Imagine Education allows me to live on the beautiful Gold Coast! I am learning so much in my classes and I would recommend Imagine’s business courses to other international students. SANDRA WESSLEN Sweden // Main Campus

FACULTY OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

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Imagine Education is a great place to study child care. The teachers are very focused on helping the students achieve their goals, and we have access to an amazing child care centre for our practical training. BRITTANY HAZELMAN Fiji // Main Campus

COURSES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE CAMPUS: Main Campus

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.imagineeducation.com.au/courses/childcare

FACULTY OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES:

LIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT

Imagine’s Faculty of Children’s Services provides our students with the unique benefit of having a child care centre on-site at our Main Campus for their live practical training. Imagine Childcare and Kindergarten caters for 150 children between the ages of six weeks to five years, and is known for providing excellent facilities and service. Our students are able to complete many hours of invaluable practical training here, mentored and supported by qualified senior staff.

FACULTY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT AND AGEING SUPPORT CAMPUS: Ashmore Campus

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.imagineeducation.com.au/courses/community

I began studying at Imagine in the IELTS course and I have just completed my Certificate III in Individual Support. After finishing my vocational placement for my Individual Support course, I am excited to say that I have secured a job! I would like to thank Imagine for giving me the support and tools to help secure this position. GLORIA BLANCO MARQUEZ Venezuela // Ashmore Campus

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FACULTY OF FITNESS

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I started with my Certificate III in Fitness and now I am doing my Certificate IV in Fitness. I love the trainer and the way that she teaches us. We are able to use the Ashmore PCYC gym and it is amazing! VIRGINIA NORONHA Brazil // Ashmore Campus

COURSES IN FITNESS CAMPUS: Ashmore Campus

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.imagineeducation.com.au/courses/fitness

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY

COURSES IN COMMERCIAL COOKERY AND HOSPITALITY All of Imagine’s teachers are marvellous. They take time to help you learn everything correctly and make the classes fun. I am studying Commercial Cookery now, and thanks to Imagine’s help I have secured a position at one of the BiN restaurants. I cannot thank them enough for this amazing opportunity! JUAN ESTEBAN ALVAREZ Colombia // Woolloongabba Campus

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CAMPUS: Ashmore Campus & Woolloongabba Campus

VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.imagineeducation.com.au/courses/hospitality

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY:

LIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT ASHMORE CAMPUS

Our Gold Coast commercial cookery students have access to our large purpose-built live training commercial kitchen located at our modern Ashmore Campus. This state-of-the-art facility has the added benefit of being located next to the Ridgeway Group prep kitchen, where our students can gain invaluable real-world practical experience, laying the foundation for their careers in the hospitality industry.

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY:

LIVE TRAINING ENVIRONMENT WOOLLOONGABBA CAMPUS

Our Brisbane commercial cookery students have the benefit of a fully-equipped commercial kitchen in the Best Western Plus Hotel Diana, right next to the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own kitchen. The live training facility is conveniently located in the heart of Brisbane City, just a short 10 minute drive from our Brisbane Campus. Commercial cookery students at our Woolloongabba kitchen experience real industry training, exposure, and one-on-one attention from our qualified chef, enhancing their learning experience.

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY: PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Imagine Education Australia is proud of our enviable partnership with Ridgeway Group. This partnership gives our hospitality students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and placements with one of Ridgeway Group’s nine highly regarded restaurants situated in the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Owner, Daniel Ridgeway, is one of the Gold Coast’s most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs and this partnership means our students are taught by the best. BURLEIGH HEADS | BROADBEACH | PACIFIC FAIR | COOLANGATTA | CHERMSIDE

INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD TECHNOLOGY

At Imagine, we are entering our sixth year using interactive whiteboards. For five years, we have been the only school to be fully-equipped in this technology and we pride ourselves on being one step ahead of the rest as we have learnt to fully utilise this technology in all of our classrooms. Interactive whiteboards have changed our entire way of teaching for a more interactive and satisfying learning experience!

FEATURES: • Interactive whiteboards allow for a variety of learning resources to be used at the same time, including videos, songs, pictures, plus interactive games and files; • The whiteboard pen allows teachers and students to write or erase directly on the screen, create graphs and tables, and student opinion polls; • The mosaic screen feature allows teachers to display four to five different screens at once on the board to maximise learning capabilities; • Interactive whiteboard use reduces our carbon footprint as we no longer need to hand paper copies out to students, instead encouraging note-taking and therefore strengthening English language skills.

FREE GOLD COAST BUS SERVICE

Imagine Education offers a FREE bus service for our students for pick up and drop off into Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise and transportation between all our Gold Coast campuses. Our unique bus service runs twice daily, in the morning and afternoon, and is also used to transport students to and from weekly activities making it easy for our students to get around the Gold Coast. For full timetable information, please visit our website at: imagineeducation.com.au/ documents/timetables

*DISCLAIMER: Timetables are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.

STUDENT SERVICES

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: Orientation, which is fun, informative, and led by our friendly and experienced staff Our friendly student services team, who assist students with their queries and needs Our FREE Job Club, providing students with the tools to find a job in Australia Our Friday Clubs, which are a fun way to improve English outside of the classroom

STUDENT ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

JUST FOR OUR STUDENTS: Celebrations of our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; traditional events and holidays Celebrations for traditional Australian holidays Excursions for our students to experience more of place they now call home Fun activities giving students the chance to practice their English outside of the classroom SAMPLE EVENTS & ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

Rollerskating (Optional)

Oktoberfest (School event)

Jet Boating (Optional)

Halloween (School event)

Melbourne Cup (Optional)

Q1 Skypoint (Optional)

Thanksgiving (School event)

Zoo (Optional)

Byron Bay (Optional)

Springbrook (Optional)

Paddle Boarding (Optional)

Christmas Party (School event)

BRISBANE CAMPUS

SOUTHPORT CENTRAL CAMPUS

WOOLLOONGABBA CAMPUS

+617 5552 0900 13 Benowa Road Southport Qld 4215

+617 5521 0595 170 Leichhardt Street Spring Hill Qld 4000

+617 5571 1122 B u i l d i n g 3 F, 9 L a w s o n S t r e e t Southport Qld 4215

12 Annerley Road Woolloongabba Qld 4102

ASHMORE CAMPUS

info@imagineeducation.com.au

+617 5586 2244 151 Currumburra Road Ashmore Qld 4214

WEBSITE imagineeducation.com.au

OUR COURSES ENGLISH COURSES 056501E General English; 1 – 60 weeks 056499E IELTS Preparations; 1 – 12 weeks 057239F Young Learners English Program; 1 – 40 weeks 056502D High School Preparation English Program; 60 weeks AUTOMOTIVE COURSES AUR30616 (091611G) Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology; 60 weeks AUR40216 (091659C) Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis; 36 weeks BUSINESS, MARKETING & ACCOUNTING COURSES

FNS60215 (088026G) Advanced Diploma of Accounting; 36 weeks CHILD CARE COURSES CHC30113 (082973A) Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care; 28 weeks CHC50113 (082974M) Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care; 32 weeks COMMUNITY SERVICES COURSES CHC33015 (090559D) Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing); 27 weeks CHC33015 (090559D) Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community); 27 weeks CHC43015 (090560M) Certificate IV in Ageing Support; 39 weeks

BSB30115 (086828M) Certificate III in Business; 22 weeks

CHC43015 (090560M) Certificate IV in Ageing Support (upgrade); 39 weeks

BSB40215 (086927G) Certificate IV in Business; 24 weeks

FITNESS COURSES

BSB42415 (091162F) Certificate IV in Marketing and Communications; 32 weeks BSB50215 (087192A) Diploma of Business; 28 weeks BSB50415 (087300B) Diploma of Business Administration; 23 weeks BSB51915 (087953J) Diploma of Leadership and Management; 36 weeks BSB52415 (091163E) Diploma of Marketing and Communications; 32 weeks BSB60215 (087477K) Advanced Diploma of Business; 30 weeks BSB61015 (087952K) Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management; 32 weeks

SIS30315 (090561K) Certificate III in Fitness; 36 weeks SIS40215 (090562J) Certificate IV in Fitness; 36 weeks HOSPITALITY COURSES SIT30616 (091440M) Certificate III in Hospitality; 40 weeks SIT30816 (091749A) Certificate III in Commercial Cookery; 40 weeks SIT40516 (091750G) Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery; 25 weeks SIT50416M (091019B) Diploma of Hospitality Management; 56 weeks

BSB61315 (091164D) Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communications; 32 weeks

SIT50416C (091019B) Diploma of Hospitality Management (Commercial Cookery) (upgrade); 27 weeks

FNS40615 (088024J) Certificate IV in Accounting; 32 weeks

SIT60316 (091106C) Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management; 51 weeks

FNS50215 (088025G) Diploma of Accounting; 29 weeks

I M A G I N E E D U C AT I O N A U S T R A L I A +617 5552 0900 www.imagineeducation.com.au Imagine Education imagine_education_au The information in this course guide was correct at time of printing (October 2017). CRICOS PROVIDER NO. 02695C NATIONAL PROVIDER NO. 31302 IMAGINE EDUCATION AUSTRALIA PTY LTD I N V E S T I N G I N I M A G I N AT I O N S