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The English Specialists

Course Information

General English 1 Business English 3 Cambridge Exam Preparation 5 • Preliminary English Test • First Certificate in English • Certificate in Advanced English

English for Academic Purposes 7 IELTS Preparation 9 Study Tours 11 English Plus 11


Course Information

General English 1 Business English 3 Cambridge Exam Preparation 5 • Preliminary English Test • First Certificate in English • Certificate in Advanced English

English for Academic Purposes 7 IELTS Preparation 9 Study Tours 11 English Plus 11


Course Information

General English 1

Business English 3

Cambridge Exam Preparation 5

• Preliminary English Test

• First Certificate in English

• Certificate in Advanced English

English for Academic Purposes 7

IELTS Preparation 9

Study Tours 11

English Plus 11

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General English General English helps you learn English at any level, from complete beginner to advanced student. We teach you to learn English in a fun, challenging and dynamic environment. Research shows that when you are engaged and challenged you will learn more easily and quickly.

Course details

Course names: General English Intensive General English Standard General English Standard Evening

Hours per week: General English Intensive: 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday General English Standard: 20 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

General English Standard Evening: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Intake dates: Every Monday

Course length: 2 – 52 weeks

Course prerequisite: Sydney day courses: Beginner to advanced English language skill Melbourne day courses: Elementary to advanced English skill Sydney evening courses: Pre-‐intermediate to advanced English skill. If you are not sure of your level, we can organise an entry test for you.

Our recommendation: You should study General English if you want to improve your English skills and speaking confidence. This course focuses strongly on speaking. General English Intensive is the perfect way for you to improve your English more comprehensively and have more time with your teacher.

CRICOS code: Sydney CRICOS course code: 071932A Melbourne CRICOS course code: 071707K

COURSE NAME COURSE LENGTH COURSE DAYS

General English Intensive 23 hours / week Monday to Friday

General English Standard 20 hours / week Monday to Thursday

General English Standard -‐ Evening

20 hours / week Monday to Friday

Why study General English at Ability Education?

• English specialists • Experienced teachers • Dynamic, energetic teaching style • Strong speaking component • Intensive pronunciation sessions • Conversational skills taught every day • General English Standard and Intensive

course option • Choice of timetables (day or evening) • Special Friday classes for Intensive

General English • MasterSkills: an innovative program to

increase speed and depth in learning English

• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): a practical exam lesson for this internationally recognised test (intermediate and above)

• Volunteer conservation work: practise English while you help the environment.

What is the difference between the three types of General English courses?

All three courses include the 20 hour face to face General English program. During lessons 1 and 2, you learn speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar skills. In Lesson 3 you learn conversation skills and how to improve your pronunciation, so you can have confidence speaking English.

The English program Monday to Thursday has five hours of face to face classes each day. Our intensive course includes the extra MasterSkills program on Fridays. This program is designed to give you intensive language skills and techniques to learn English more quickly and thoroughly.

General English Standard Evening provides the General English program over five nights with four hours of face to face teaching.

Sample timetables

General English Intensive*

Monday – Thursday times**

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday times** Friday

Lesson 1 8.30 – 10.00 am

or 9.00 – 10.30 am

Weekly test

Grammar and Speaking

Reading and Speaking

Listening and Speaking

skills

Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.00 am

MasterSkills study choice

Break – 15 minutes

Morning break – 15 minutes Lesson 2 10.15 – 11.15 am


Lesson 2 10.15 – 12.15 pm or 10.45 – 12.45 pm

Introducing the week’s grammar

focus

Listening skills

Vocabulary and

Grammar practice

Writing skills Break – 15 minutes

Lesson 3 11.30 – 12.30 pm


Lunch break – 45 minutes

Lesson 3 1.00 – 2.30 pm or 1.30 – 3.00 pm

Speaking and Conversation

skills


skills

Pronunciation Intensive


skills

Homework: Grammar worksheets and writing tasks

General English Standard*

Times** Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

Lesson 1 8.30 – 10.00 am or 9.00 – 10.30 am

Weekly test Grammar and Speaking

Reading and Speaking

Listening and Speaking skills

Morning break – 15 minutes

Lesson 2 10.15 – 12.15 pm or 10.45 – 12.45 pm

Introducing the week’s grammar

focus Listening skills Vocabulary and

Grammar Practice Writing skills


Lesson 3 1.00 – 2.30 pm or 1.30 – 3.00 pm

Speaking and Conversation skills




skills

Homework: Grammar worksheets and writing tasks

General English Standard Evening*

Please note: * Start and finish times may change without notice. ** Please check website for current course availability.

Business English

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Lesson 1 4.00 – 6.00 pm

Weekly test Grammar and

Speaking Reading and

Speaking Listening and

Speaking Revision

Meal break – 30 minutes Lesson 2

6.30 – 7.30 pm

Introducing the week’s grammar focus

Listening skills Vocabulary and Grammar Practice

Writing skills Revision

Lesson 3 7.30 – 8.30 pm





skills


skills

NEW Our new Pathway Program is unique to Ability Education. We designed this course because different students learn English differently and have different goals, and we want to help you meet your English language goals in the best way possible. You can choose the Pathway Program as part of your General English studies to intensify your study and prepare you for our specialised English courses. We help you develop the necessary skills and resources to join our courses such as English for Academic Purposes (EAP), IELTS, Cambridge Preparation courses and Business English. The teaching style of the Pathway Program is more intense and demanding than General English and has a separate text book.

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Coming soon – Pronunciation and Fluency CourseIn 2011, Ability Education is opening a new course that will quickly improve the way you speak and understand English. This intensive 20 hour program teaches English used in the workplace and everyday life, and focuses on your personal English-speaking problems.

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Business English Our Business English course prepares you for the global business world using English. It gives you the language skills you need to work in an international company or to conduct business with native and non-‐native English speakers. The Business English program is a 12-‐week course with four 3-‐week modules.

Our Business English program gives you the practical speaking, reading, writing, listening and business skills you need to communicate fluently with business people all over the world. Our business course is designed so that you experience what it is really like in the working world, with Australian business people invited to come to the class to see your work and help you improve.

Ability Education will help you succeed in a business career by working with you on your personal goals and increasing your English language mastery in the areas you need. Our course teaches very practical day-‐to-‐day business skills so that you get a wide range of commercial expertise as well as a specialised understanding of the language.

Course details Course name: Business English Preparation (BEP) Hours per week: 23 hours Intake dates: BEP1 BEP2 BEP3 BEP4 04/01/11 24/01/11 14/02/11 07/03/11 28/03/11 18/04/11 09/05/11 30/05/11 20/06/11 11/07/11 01/08/11 22/08/11 12/09/11 03/10/11

24/10/11 14/11/11 05/12/11

Course length: Four 3-‐week modules Course prerequisite: Upper-‐intermediate level of English plus a pass in Ability Education’s entrance exam. Current

students with an upper-‐intermediate or advanced level of English can enter directly. Our recommendation: You should study Business English if you need language and skills for the workplace. You are

taught and assessed on language abilities in a variety of real-‐life situations. We re-‐create the demands of the workplace in the classroom so that your experience is very realistic. This course focuses strongly on increasing speaking skills.

CRICOS code: Sydney CRICOS course code: 071932A Melbourne CRICOS course code: 071808J

Sample Business English timetable*

Why study Business English at Ability Education?

• Extremely practical program • Project-‐based group tasks in every course module • Students quickly gain confidence in the use of Business English vocabulary • One-‐to-‐one personal feedback weekly • Excellent teachers and teaching method • Certificate issued at end of the course • Direct pathway between Ability’s Business English course and the MEGT Institute and Hales Institute

Business Diploma courses.

Sample Business English timetable*



Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 am

Vocabulary and Speaking

Meeting Writing task:

correction and feedback

Meeting skills: Presentations

Speaking:

Debate and discussion

Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 am

Listening and discussion


Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.45 pm

Telephone call role plays Listening

Vocabulary Presentations Presentations Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.15 pm

Reading


Lesson 3 1.30 – 3.00 pm

Writing Reading Telephone call

role plays Revision


Module outlines

Module 1: The world of work

Module 2: Business and finance

Entering employment Banking

CVs and cover letters Exchange rates

Job interviews Insurance

Recruitment and human resources Accounting

Skills and qualifications Stock and financial markets

Time management Legal basics

Stress management Market indicators

Communicating at work Presenting financial information

Module 3: Social affairs and international issues

Module 4: Production, sales and marketing

Cross-‐cultural awareness and cultural relations Production

Entertaining visitors Marketing

Making travel arrangements Advertising

Trade fairs Customer service

Business trips Pricing and promotion

Giving directions Developing products

Anti-‐discrimination Sales techniques

Environmental ethics Sales presentations

Business ethics E-‐commerce

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Why study Cambridge courses at Ability Education? First Certificate in English

• Experienced teachers • High success rate • Our course gives equal focus in all skill areas • Practical English skills for both the workplace and academic environment • International recognition • Weekly practical tests with personalised feedback

Certificate in Advanced English

• Experienced teachers • High success rate • Well structured course for advanced students • An intensive course to further improve your language skills • International recognition • Weekly practical tests with personalised feedback

Sample First Certificate in English timetable*



Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 am

FCE introduction

and revision

Use of English Listening skills Writing skills Lesson 1

9.00 – 10.30 am

Writing practice test, Reading practice test Feedback


Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.45 pm

Speaking

Use of English practice,

Vocabulary

Examination techniques, Vocabulary

Writing exam technique practice

Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.15 pm

Use of English practice test,

Feedback


Lesson 3 1.30 – 3.00 pm

Speaking skills, Pronunciation,

Vocabulary

Examination techniques

Examination techniques

Listening practice

test, Feedback

Homework: FCE-‐related tasks and exercises


Cambridge Exam Preparation Ability Education fully prepares you for the University of Cambridge exams for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Cambridge certificates are accepted across the world as proof of English proficiency and can allow you direct entry into educational institutions or help you get a better job. Cambridge certificates are valid for life.

Course details Course names: Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

Hours per week: 23 hours per week Intake dates: Start Finish Exam FCE, CAE Course 1: 04/01/11, 11/03/11 12/03/11 (FCE), 11/03/11 (CAE)

Course 2: 21/03/11 10/06/11 14/06/11 (FCE), 15/06/11 (CAE) Course 3: 12/09/11 02/12/11 06/12/11 (FCE), 07/12/11 (CAE) Exam fees: First Certificate in English: A$362 Certificate of Advanced English: A$368

Course length: 12 weeks (the course starting in January 2011 is 10 weeks)

Course prerequisites: FCE: Upper-‐intermediate level of English. CAE: Advanced level of English. Plus a pass in Ability Education’s entrance test. Our recommendation: First Certificate in English (FCE): You should do the FCE if you have an upper-‐intermediate

level of English and want an internationally recognised language certificate. The course strongly improves your practical language skills for the workplace or an academic environment.

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): You should do the CAE if you have an advanced level of English and want a comprehensive and challenging course. A CAE certificate is very well recognised internationally, especially in Europe, and in many multi-‐national companies. It is a great asset for working or studying in an English speaking environment.

CRICOS code: FCE and CAE – Sydney CRICOS course code: 071932A FCE and CAE – Melbourne CRICOS course code: 071728E

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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares you for studying at a university or at a specialised college. The course is 10 weeks. After completing the 10 weeks, and with the right EAP score, you can enter directly into our affiliated colleges and universities without doing an IELTS test.

Course details Course name: English for Academic Purposes

Hours per week: 23 hours

Intake dates: Every five weeks 04/01/11 14/03/11 23/05/11 02/08/11 10/10/11 07/02/11 18/04/11 27/06/11 05/09/11 14/11/11

Course length: 10 or 20 weeks

Course prerequisite: Entry to the intermediate level of EAP: IELTS test: You need an overall IELTS mark of 5.0, with not less than -‐ 5.0 in Writing and Reading and -‐ 4.5 in Listening and Speaking Plus a pass in Ability Education’s entrance test. Entry to the upper-‐intermediate level of EAP: IELTS test: You need an overall IELTS mark of 5.5, with not less than -‐ 5.5 in Writing and Reading and -‐ 5.0 in Listening and Speaking Plus a pass in Ability Education’s entrance test. Our recommendation: You should do this course if you need the important language skills for study in an English

speaking vocational college or university.

CRICOS code: Sydney CRICOS course code: 071932A Melbourne CRICOS course code: 071709G

Ability EAP Mark IELTS Academic mark

1 5.0

2 5.5

3 6.0

4 6.5

5 7.0

6 7.5

7 8.0

Why study EAP at Ability Education? • Direct pathways to over 40 colleges and

universities

• A well-‐designed practical program

• Complete preparation for university or college study

• Strong academic writing component

• Weekly personalised feedback

• Dedicated and experienced teachers

• A marking system that gives you a greater range of choices (scored, not pass or fail).

EAP assessment scores

Sample EAP timetable*



Lesson 1 8.30 – 10.00 am

EAP Homework

check, Reading

Vocabulary, Essay writing Techniques

Reading and Vocabulary

Writing skills Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 am

Writing assessment,

Reading assessment, Feedback


Lesson 2 10.15 – 12.15 pm

Reading, Listening:

lecture note taking

Essay writing, editing and

revising

Research techniques

Grammar and review

Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.15 pm

Listening assessment, Feedback,

Grammar and review


Lesson 3 1.00 – 2.30 pm

Presentation, Speaking and

Listening

Presentations, Speaking and

Listening


Listening


Listening

Homework: EAP related tasks and exercises


eaP

Universities and Foundations Articulations

Courses Entry Level

Location

Campion College Australia www.campion.edu.au

Undergraduate 3 in EAP Sydney

Undergraduate 3 in EAP Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au Postgraduate 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne

Diploma 2 in EAP

Undergraduate 3 in EAP

CQUniversity www.cqu.com.au

Postgraduate 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Gold Coast

Endeavour College www.endeavour.edu.au

Undergraduate 3 in EAP Melbourne Brisbane Gold Coast

The Hotel School Sydney in association with Southern

Cross University www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au

Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management

3 in EAP

Sydney

Business Preparation

Program (BBP) 2 in EAP

VETAB Diplomas 2 in EAP HE Diplomas,

Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree (ICMS)

3 in EAP

Macquarie University BBA Direct Entry

4 in EAP

International School of Management in association

with Macquarie University www.icms.edu.edu.au

Masters Degree Programs

4 in EAP

Sydney

Kaplan Business School Australia

www.kbs.edu.au Masters 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne Adelaide

Cert 4 and Diploma – Standard

2 in EAP SIBT www.sibt.nsw.edu.au

Diploma (Fast Track) Dip. Com

3 in EAP

Sydney

University of the Sunshine Coast

www.usc.edu.au

Undergraduate except for Teacher Education

3 in EAP Queensland

Standard & standard Plus Programs

2 in EAP UNSW Foundation Year www.ufy.unsw.edu.au

Transition Programs

3 in EAP

Sydney

Undergraduate 3 in EAP University of New England www.une.edu.au Postgraduate 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne

Undergraduate except Medicine

4 in EAP University of Western Sydney

www.uws.edu.au Postgraduate depending on

program

4 in EAP to

6 in EAP

Sydney

Vet College Articulations Courses Entry Level

Location

Academies Australia www.aca.nws.edu.au

All VET Upper Int., EAP

Sydney

Academy of IT www.ait.nsw.edu.au All VET 3 in EAP Sydney ACES Centre www.acescentre.com.au All 2 in EAP Sydney

ACPE www.acpe.edu.au All

(Except Dip. Ed)

4 in EAP Sydney

AFTA Travel and Tourism College www.afta.com.au

All 2 in

EAP/FCE Sydney

AICL Institute www.aicl.nsw.edu.au All VET 2 in EAP Sydney Australian International Hotel School

www.hotelschool.com.au All VET 2 in EAP Canberra

Australian Institute of Music www.aim.edu.au

2 in EAP Sydney

Australian Institute of Translation and Interpretation

www.aiti.edu.au/english/about.php Diploma 2 in EAP Melbourne

Adv. Diploma

4 in EAP Australian Nationwide College www.acn.edu.au

All 2 in EAP Sydney

Blue Mountains Hotel School www.hotelschool.com

All 2 in EAP Blue

Mountains Box Hill TAFE

www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au Cert, Dip, Adv Dip

3 in EAP Melbourne

Carrick Institute www.carrickeducation.edu.au

Cert, Adv Dip.

2 in EAP Sydney

Melbourne

Endeavour College of Natural Health www.endeavour.edu.au

Cert, Dip 2 in EAP

Melbourne Brisbane, Gold Coast and Perth

Fuss Beauty College www.fuss.com.au

All 2 in EAP Sydney

Holmesglen TAFE www.holmesglen.edu.au

Cert, Diploma

2 in EAP Melbourne

Hostec www.hostec.com.au Adv.

Diploma 3 in EAP Sydney

All 2 in EAP The Hotel School Sydney www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au Diploma 3 in EAP

Sydney

International College of Capoeira www.capoeiracollege.com

All =5.5 IELTS Sydney

Kaplan Business School Australia www.kbs.edu.au


Macquarie Institute Cert, Dip, Adv. Dip

2 in EAP Sydney

Martin College Dip, Adv.

Dip 2 in EAP Sydney

MEGT Institute www.megt.com.au All 2 in EAP Sydney Northern Melbourne Institute of

TAFE www.nmit.vic.edu.au Cert, Dip, 2 in EAP Melbourne

NSW TAFE www.tafe.nsw.edu.au Adv Dip 3 in EAP Sydney Most

courses 2 in EAP

Qantm College www.qantm.com.au All VET 3 in EAP

Sydney, Melbourne

SAE Group www.sae.edu All VET 3 in EAP Sydney,

Melbourne, Sydney Film School

www.sydneyfilmschool.com Cert,


Venus College www.venus.nsw.edu.au

Cert, Diploma

2 in EAP Sydney

William Angliss Institute www.angliss.vic.edu.au

Cert, Diploma

2 in EAP Melbourne

Universities and Foundations Articulations

Courses Entry Level

Location

Campion College Australia www.campion.edu.au

Undergraduate 3 in EAP Sydney

Undergraduate 3 in EAP Charles Sturt University www.csu.edu.au Postgraduate 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne

Diploma 2 in EAP

Undergraduate 3 in EAP

CQUniversity www.cqu.com.au

Postgraduate 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne Brisbane Gold Coast

Endeavour College www.endeavour.edu.au

Undergraduate 3 in EAP Melbourne Brisbane Gold Coast

The Hotel School Sydney in association with Southern

Cross University www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au

Bachelor of Business in Hotel Management

3 in EAP

Sydney

Business Preparation

Program (BBP) 2 in EAP

VETAB Diplomas 2 in EAP HE Diplomas,

Associate Degree and Bachelor Degree (ICMS)

3 in EAP

Macquarie University BBA Direct Entry

4 in EAP

International School of Management in association

with Macquarie University www.icms.edu.edu.au

Masters Degree Programs

4 in EAP

Sydney

Kaplan Business School Australia

www.kbs.edu.au Masters 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne Adelaide

Cert 4 and Diploma – Standard

2 in EAP SIBT www.sibt.nsw.edu.au

Diploma (Fast Track) Dip. Com

3 in EAP

Sydney

University of the Sunshine Coast

www.usc.edu.au

Undergraduate except for Teacher Education

3 in EAP Queensland

Standard & standard Plus Programs

2 in EAP UNSW Foundation Year www.ufy.unsw.edu.au

Transition Programs

3 in EAP

Sydney

Undergraduate 3 in EAP University of New England www.une.edu.au Postgraduate 3 in EAP

Sydney Melbourne

Undergraduate except Medicine

4 in EAP University of Western Sydney

www.uws.edu.au Postgraduate depending on

program

4 in EAP to

6 in EAP

Sydney

Vet College Articulations Courses Entry Level

Location

Academies Australia www.aca.nws.edu.au

All VET Upper Int., EAP

Sydney

Academy of IT www.ait.nsw.edu.au All VET 3 in EAP Sydney ACES Centre www.acescentre.com.au All 2 in EAP Sydney

ACPE www.acpe.edu.au All

(Except Dip. Ed)

4 in EAP Sydney

AFTA Travel and Tourism College www.afta.com.au

All 2 in

EAP/FCE Sydney

AICL Institute www.aicl.nsw.edu.au All VET 2 in EAP Sydney Australian International Hotel School

www.hotelschool.com.au All VET 2 in EAP Canberra

Australian Institute of Music www.aim.edu.au

2 in EAP Sydney

Australian Institute of Translation and Interpretation

www.aiti.edu.au/english/about.php Diploma 2 in EAP Melbourne

Adv. Diploma

4 in EAP Australian Nationwide College www.acn.edu.au

All 2 in EAP Sydney

Blue Mountains Hotel School www.hotelschool.com

All 2 in EAP Blue

Mountains Box Hill TAFE

www.boxhillinstitute.edu.au Cert, Dip, Adv Dip

3 in EAP Melbourne

Carrick Institute www.carrickeducation.edu.au

Cert, Adv Dip.

2 in EAP Sydney

Melbourne

Endeavour College of Natural Health www.endeavour.edu.au

Cert, Dip 2 in EAP

Melbourne Brisbane, Gold Coast and Perth

Fuss Beauty College www.fuss.com.au

All 2 in EAP Sydney

Holmesglen TAFE www.holmesglen.edu.au

Cert, Diploma

2 in EAP Melbourne

Hostec www.hostec.com.au Adv.


All 2 in EAP The Hotel School Sydney www.hotelschool.scu.edu.au Diploma 3 in EAP

Sydney

International College of Capoeira www.capoeiracollege.com

All =5.5 IELTS Sydney

Kaplan Business School Australia www.kbs.edu.au


Macquarie Institute Cert, Dip, Adv. Dip

2 in EAP Sydney

Martin College Dip, Adv.

Dip 2 in EAP Sydney

MEGT Institute www.megt.com.au All 2 in EAP Sydney Northern Melbourne Institute of

TAFE www.nmit.vic.edu.au Cert, Dip, 2 in EAP Melbourne

NSW TAFE www.tafe.nsw.edu.au Adv Dip 3 in EAP Sydney Most

courses 2 in EAP

Qantm College www.qantm.com.au All VET 3 in EAP

Sydney, Melbourne

SAE Group www.sae.edu All VET 3 in EAP Sydney,

Melbourne, Sydney Film School

www.sydneyfilmschool.com Cert,


Venus College www.venus.nsw.edu.au

Cert, Diploma

2 in EAP Sydney

William Angliss Institute www.angliss.vic.edu.au

Cert, Diploma

2 in EAP Melbourne

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IELTS Preparation The IELTS Preparation course gets you ready to do the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by an increasing number of academic institutions in the USA, and by various professional organisations. IELTS is a requirement for migration to Australia and Canada. IELTS Preparation is a 14-‐week course designed to thoroughly prepare you for the IELTS exam. This course teaches you important skills that will be tested in the exam, gives you a detailed understanding of the IELTS test and a range of valuable test tips. All our IELTS teachers are very experienced, with an advanced knowledge of the IELTS test. They understand the importance of each student’s personal goals and will help you get exactly what you need. Our IELTS course includes a practice exam every week. This course is also suitable if you want to study English more intensively.

Course details Course names: IELTS Preparation Day IELTS Preparation Evening IELTS Preparation Part Time Evening

Hours per week: IELTS Preparation Day: 23 hours per week, Monday to Friday IELTS Preparation Evening: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday IELTS Preparation Part Time Evening, 2 – 5 nights per week, 2 hour classes, Monday to Friday

Intake dates: Every Monday

Course length: 2 – 52 weeks

Course prerequisite: Upper-‐intermediate English level + a pass in Ability Education’s entrance exam

Our recommendation: You should do our IELTS Preparation course if you want to do the IELTS test for entry into a vocational college or university or if you want to gain extra points for an application for permanent residency.

CRICOS code: Sydney CRICOS course code: 071932A Melbourne CRICOS course code: 071711C

Why prepare for IELTS at Ability Education?

• Average result of Ability’s 2010 students was 7.0 • Experienced and trained IELTS teachers • Well designed programs • Weekly practice exams • Personalised feedback • Evening option available, full time and part time

Sample timetables IELTS Day classes*



Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 am

Topic introduction: Vocabulary

and Speaking

Grammar Reading Revision Lesson 1 9.00 – 10.30 am

Writing test (part 1 or 2), Reading test


Lesson 2 10.45 am –12.45 pm

Reading Writing tasks 1 and 2

Extra skills Practice

Writing tasks 1 & 2

Lesson 2 10.45 – 12.15 pm

Listening test, Feedback


Lesson 3 1.30 – 3.00 pm

Listening

Speaking, Pronunciation

Writing task 1: General

Speaking skills

Homework: IELTS related tasks and exercises

IELTS Evening classes*

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday† Thursday Friday times

Lesson 1 4.00 – 6.00 pm (Syd) 5.00 – 7.00 pm (Mel)

Grammar Grammar and Vocabulary

Practice test Writing Revision and skill improvement

Break – 30 minutes

Lesson 2 6.30 – 8.30 pm (Syd) 7:30 – 9:30 pm (Mel)

Listening Writing Practice test Reading Speaking

Please note: (Syd) Start and finish times for Sydney (Mel) Start and finish times for Melbourne IELTS Part Time Evening classes*

Times Monday Tuesday Wednesday† Thursday Friday times

6.30 – 8.30 pm Listening Writing Practice test Reading Speaking

Please note: * Start and finish times may change without notice. ** Please check website for current course availability. † Wednesday evening practice tests alternate each week between ‘Listening and Speaking’ and ‘Reading and Writing’.

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English plus surfing Ability can organise surf lessons for you with a reputable surf school at the famous Bondi beach. Many students can even stand up by the end of the first lesson!

English plus volunteering At Ability you can be involved with a volunteer conservation program on Fridays. You work in the Australian bushland assisting with bush regeneration. It is a great way to make friends, practise English and help the environment.

English plus au pair jobs Ability Education can organise for you a paid au pair job placement with an Australian family after you finish your English studies. This is available for students on Working Holiday Visas only.

English plus barista (coffee making) course If you would like to work in a café you can do a half or full day barista course. This training gives you the skills to make good coffee and informs you how to look for work.

Study Tours Study tours are a good way for groups from non-‐English speaking countries to combine a short intensive period of learning English with an enriching tour experiencing Australia’s lifestyle and culture generally.

Ability Education provides English instruction for groups of all kinds. We work with tour group organisers to ensure that English instruction matches each group’s needs, including developing structured classes for visitors with special interests.

Study tour classes can be organised for full time sessions totalling 25 hours a week or part time, 17 hours a week. Our classes especially focus on helping tour members improve their English speaking and listening skills, with an emphasis on practical conversational English. Also, we provide insights on Australian life as they affect communication.

Importantly, we assist with arrangements for a range of excursions to complement the English language study component of tours. Locally based excursions can take place in mornings or afternoons – before or after the English tuition component of the study tour. With longer travel, a full day excursion may best be held either on a weekday or, alternatively, on a Saturday or Sunday, our study-‐free days.

Activity Length Walking tours: Darling Harbour Circular Quay The Rocks Botanic Gardens Harbour Bridge Sydney University

2 – 3 hours

World Tower 2 – 3 hours Aquarium 2 – 3 hours Wildlife Park 2 – 3 hours Maritime Museum 2 – 3 hours Harbour Cruise 2 – 3 hours Olympic Park 2 – 3 hours Taronga Zoo 2 – 3 hours Opera House Tour 2 – 3 hours Blue Mountains Day trip Featherdale Wildlife Park

Day trip

Canberra Day Trip Day trip Hunter Valley Wine Tour Day trip

We offer study tour groups a range of excursions to free or low cost destinations in combination with a range of very popular paid excursion destinations. We also arrange special study tour English courses for college and university students.

English Plus + At Ability we offer a range of English plus programs to enhance your learning experience with us in Australia

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sydney CRICOS Provider Code: 01530K

Central station Campusadministration Centre and student orientation

Level 4, 10 Quay Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, AustraliaPhone +612 9211 4161, Fax +612 9211 4899

hyde Park CampusLevel 1, 16 – 22 Wentworth Avenue

Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia

melbourne CRICOS Provider Code: 03112A

swanston street Campusstudent orientation

Level 2, 55 Swanston Street Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Phone +613 8080 7877, Fax +613 9639 7855

lonsdale street CampusLevel 4, 213 Lonsdale Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.ability.edu.au

ABN 60 075 234 007

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