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Program

Destination

The sixth largest country in the world, this country-continent features some of the most unique landscapes in the world.Australia offers an immense variety of excursions, sports, and of course, opportunities to learn and perfect the English language. From the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland to the mystical rock formation of Uluru in the mid-region, the unique combination of the Australian lifestyle and landscape offers endless opportunities for an unforgettable experience.

Perth is the thriving capital of Western Australia. With a cosmopolitan population of just over a million inhabitants, Perth is one of the safest and friendliest cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Perth has developed a lifestyle of its own, with an enthusiasm for achievement combined with an enjoyment of leisure/recreation and the great outdoors. The Mediterranean climate (it is the sunniest city in Australia) and multi-cultural community ensure that life in Perth is memorable.

School

Located in the heart of the city, our partner school is the most centrally located English language school in Perth. Students from all over the world come here to learn English and experience the wonderful Australian lifestyle. The school has a Student Services Team dedicated to the welfare of students outside the classroom; whether organising activities or selecting home stay families, the school aims for first class service for its students.

Courses

We offer four major programmes in our catalogue:

• General English
  This programme offers a part time (15 hours a week) and a full time (23 hours + 2 hours of excursion a week) courses for duration of 2 to 32 weeks. The full time courses consist of general English classes in the morning followed by small group classes in the afternoons, including an activity or excursion on Friday afternoons.
  
• Academic English: 25h
  This programme, which is not open to beginners, combines general English classes in the mornings with afternoon courses designed to help students succeed in an academic setting. Subjects include writing reports, conducting research and gaining note-taking skills. The courses also offer an opportunity to prepare for the IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC exams. This programmes runs 8 to 16 weeks.
  
• Business English: 25h
  Combined with general English, this is an afternoon elective for full-time students. Students apply the language skills learned in their morning classes in a business environment. Marketing and finance topics, combined with business presentation techniques are an integral part of the elective. The course runs 4 to 12 weeks and is not open to beginners.
  
• Cambridge Exam Preparation
  First Certificate in English (FCE): This examination course is for students who want to achieve greater clarity and accuracy in both spoken and written English. This course has been designed to provide systematic preparation for the FCE examination, concentrating on the development of a good working knowledge of syntax and grammar, a wide vocabulary as well as clarity and accuracy in both spoken and written English.
  Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): This examination course offers a high level in English to those who need to use English in their jobs. The course concentrates on the knowledge and skills required for the exam, with emphasis on real-world tasks. This course has been designed to provide a very sound knowledge of the structure and usage of the language, and high levels of accuracy, fluency and power of expression.
  
  

Activities and Excursions

The Student Services Team organises its own social activities; every Friday afternoon there is a different activity. This can be anything from beach volleyball to horse riding, or a museum visit, to bike riding in Kings Park. The activities programme is varied and suits every student budget. All the activities are accompanied by a teacher or member of staff.

Every two weeks, a mid-week dinner activity is organised. A teacher or a staff member takes a group of students out for dinner or to the movies. This varies from a Pizza and Pasta night to a movie at the Outdoor Cinema in the Park (during summer).

There are also plenty of weekend excursions. Amongst the popular ones are Monkey Mia, South West Trip or Pinnacles at Sunset. Bookings and payments can be made at the school and a new programme is available at the beginning of every month.

Accommodation

We offer 3 types of accommodation with this programme:

• Host Family
  This option is of great benefit to English language students, as they are able to experience authentic English in a family environment. All of our home stays are carefully chosen to ensure students receive a high standard of accommodation and a warm and friendly welcome to Western Australia.
  
  Home stay students have their own room with a bed, desk, and wardrobe space. Students in home stays receive 16 meals per week - breakfast and dinner during the week (half board) and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
  
  Most home stays are within 30 minutes traveling time from the school by bus or train. Perth has an easy-to-use and inexpensive public transport system. The school’s student card entitles students who study for 6 weeks or more to buy a student ticket for Perth’s transport system, a 45% discount from adult fares. Students are responsible for their own travel costs between their home stay and the school.
• Youth Hostel
  The school may also be able to book you into a city-based hostel only a 15 minute walk from the college. This option is ideal for the more independent student, who wants to enjoy city living at an affordable price. You have your own room and share kitchen, bathroom facilities, Internet connection, games room, on-site laundry, phones, free local bus. The hostel is right in the heart of the city close to public transport, airport shuttle, down town shopping, cinemas, educational institutions, coffee shops, restaurants, nightclubs and other great places. Our residents are mainly Australian and International students, with spare rooms available to short term travellers and other, which adds to the fun, friendly and secure community atmosphere. All residents must be 18 or over.
• Demi-Pair (3 months minimum, exclusively for 18+)
  The Demi-Pair programme in Perth is ideal for students who wish to save money while living an unforgettable Australian experience. Students have the opportunity to work for their host family during their studies, in return for free lodging and meals. This programme is only open to female students ages 18 years and older, with an elementary level of English, so as to assure good communication with the host family. The contract requires the candidate to devote 3 hours per day, 5 days a week (or 15 hours per week) to watching the children and to household cleaning tasks, as defined by the family (once you get there): wake up the kids, bring them to school, basic cleaning, etc. For any additional hours the student will be paid 10au$/hr.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Course start dates:

• General English and General Intensive English. Classes start on every Monday, however we suggest to start on the following dates: 04/01, 31/01, 28/02, 28/03, 27/04, 23/05, 20/06, 18/07, 15/08, 12/09, 10/10, 07/11, 05/12
• Academic English (8 weeks). Start dates: 9/01, 6/03, 30/06, 25/06, 20/08, 15/10 (7 weeks).
  
• 11 week CAE preparation course: 03/01 to 16/03 (exam on 17/03)
• 10 week FCE preparation course: 03/01 to 09/03 (exam on 10/03).
• 12 week CAE preparation course: 10/09 to 30/11 (exam on 13/06 or 05/12)
• 12 week FCE preparation course: 19/03 to 08/06 (exam on 12/06 or 04/12)

Holidays:

• 02/01, 26/01, 05/03, 06/04, 09/04, 25/04, 04/06, 01/10, 21/12 - 03/01/13
  
  

For stays from 4 to 12 weeks, the total amount for accommodation must be paid in advance. For longer stays, you can choose between a payment plan per trimester (in €), or payment directly to the school (in AU$) beginning the 5th week.

The complete fee structure for this programme is laid out in the table above. Fees include:

• Programme chosen by the student,
• Accommodation in a private room in a host family
• Full-board (3 meals a day) if in host family
• School facilities: language lab, computer lab, library, Internet
• Some of our sports and cultural activities
• School material
  
• All administration costs and enrolment fees
  
  

Fees do not include:

• Flight and airport pickup
• Fees for optional exams (FCE, CAE)
  
• Optional excursions
• Student visa (if you are staying more than 12 weeks)

Practical Info

Transport

• Airport and arrival station: Perth (PER)
• (Payable) transfer from airport available (see price table)

If you wish, we can book your flights for you. Please make this clear when you enrol.

If you intend to arrange your own travel to Australia, try to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course and leave the saturday following its end.

VISA Information

For your stay in Australia, you will need a visa. The type of visa you require will depend on the length of your visit and your intentions:

• Tourist visa
  This type of visa (subclass 676) is required by visitors staying 3, 6, or 12 months in Australia. It allows you to visit the country and partake in classes for less than 3 months. During your stay you will not be allowed to work (excluding volunteer work). However you are free to leave the country and return, provided it is within the declared length of stay. The validity of the visa begins when you enter Australian territory. Visa application fees are 105AUD (around 71€)
  
  
• Student visa
  This type of visa (subclass 571) is required by visitors intending to study for a period of more than 3 months. It allows you to stay for up to 10 months in Australia. The validity of the visa begins when you enter Australian territory. Visa application fees are 540AUD (around 305€)

Warning! The visa application process for minors (-18 years) is long and requires a lot of additional forms and documents; please allow plenty of time when you begin your application.

The "Working Holiday Visa" Programme

Since 2004 the Working Holiday Visa allows French and Belgian nationals to go to Australia for up to one year, renewable once, in order to visit the country and work as means of covering costs. (Consult the website - http://www.immi.gov.au - for other nationalities)

Once in place, you will be able to work for the same employer for 6 months consecutively. You will also be able to partake in 17 weeks of classes during your stay. In addition, you will be able to request a different type of visa, such as the Student visa, if you intend to undertake studies in Australia. Please be aware that the reverse is not possible: you cannot transfer from another type of visa to the Working Holiday Visa.

Departures take place all year round. You are welcome, but not obligated, to stay the entire 12 months. In addition this visa is classed as multi-entry, which is to say that you are entitled to leave and return to Australian territory as frequently as you please during the validity of your visa. Australia has no visa quota, either, and so around 100,000 young people visit the country every year! Between June 2009 and May 2010, nearly 17,000 WHV were allocated to young French people.

Eligibility conditions for the Working Holiday Visa

• You must be aged between 18 and 30 at the time of application.
• The application must be made outside of Australian territory.
• The main purpose of the application must be tourism.
• You cannot have already taken part in this programme.
• You must have proof of sufficient funds (3000€) to subsist and to be able to return to your home country, or be in possession of a return ticket.
• You cannot be married, nor have dependents.