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English Language Courses at St. Paul's International College Australia
A Catholic Co-educational Boarding College
St. Paul's International College has an
outstanding record of academic achievement, with an estimated 95% of its
students progressing to Australian universities each year.
English Language (ELICOS) Courses
Our language courses are designed to prepare
students linguistically and academically for participation in Australian
high school and university programmes. The teachers, trained and
experienced in teaching English as a second and foreign language, focus on
the skills necessary for overseas students to achieve their academic goals.
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English Language Briding Course for Secondary School
The St. Paul's International College English Language Bridging Course for
Secondary School is a 30 hour-per-week English language programme that
provides intensive instruction and practice in the skills of:
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Speaking
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Reading
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Writing
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Listening.
English Language Bridging Course for Secondary School also includes
specific language instruction in academic subjects such as Computing,
Commerce, Mathematics, Science and Religion Studies.
Classes are highly
structured and class numbers are small, enabling each student to achieve
their personal best. The English Language Bridging Course for
Secondary School classes at the College are dynamic, motivating
environments. Students are given ample opportunity to learn and use
English relevant to future study pathways, cultural integration and their
successful functioning in the College environment.
A number of
excursions are provided to introduce students to Australian culture and our
unique environment. Students enjoy day trips to Sydney, Canberra, the
south coast and surrounding areas.
On successful completion of the St. Paul's International College English
Language Bridging Course for Secondary School, students progress directly to
one of the following:
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High school courses- Years 7 -10
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The Higher School Certificate (HSC) -Years 11 and 12
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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
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The University of New South Wales Foundation Year (UFY)
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English for Academic Purposes
English
for Academic Purposes*(EAP) is a 30 hour-per-week programme that provides
intensive English language instruction in all subject areas:
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Academic English
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Mathematics
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Computing Studies
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Religion Studies
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Commerce Stream (Accounting, Economics & Legal Studies)
or
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Science Stream (Physics and Chemistry)
*To be eligible for entry into the EAP course, students must have
completed at least 5 years of high school and achieved an IELTS
(Academic) score of 5.0 or equivalent.
The EAP learning program equips students with the language skills
necessary for academic success. There are two streams in EAP:
Science and Commerce. All subjects within EAP introduce students to the
skills and language necessary to undertake that subject at a deeper
level in UNSW Foundation Year course. Class numbers are restricted
ensuring that each student can learn at their particular level.
The EAP class environment offers a studious, cooperative atmosphere in
which students can receive individual assistance.
On
successful completion of the St. Paul's International College English
for Academic Purposes course, students progress directly to the
University of New South Wales Foundation Year (UFY).
Student Services
St. Paul's offers a range of services designed to help students settle into
a new country and learning environment as quickly and as smoothly as
possible. The College staff are always available to help students with any
concerns that they may have. The services provided for students include:
- Separate male and female boarding residences, where each student has his/her
own centrally heated study bedroom
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Modern accommodation facilities, including a laundry,
relaxation and tutorial areas and well-kept gardens and sports fields
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Boarding supervision by resident staff experienced in
counselling and pastoral care
Supervised study periods each evening and regular
tutorial groups with specialist teachers
A qualified nurse always on hand to provide medical
advice and treatment
A range of organised leisure activities, which also
involves a number of sports and community organisations, providing an
opportunity to experience and contribute to life in the local community
A team of international chefs to provide a
well-balanced range of international and Australian cuisine
Airport pick-up
Individual help with visas, medical insurance, banking
and the postal system
Medical and dental assistance from bilingual
professionals
Communication facilities such as email, telephone and
faxes
Personalised advice on career and further study options,
such as university entrance.
CONTACT
Sr. Angelina Fong
463 Argyle Street, Moss Vale, NSW 2577, Australia
Tel: 612 48682211 Fax: 612 48681610
Email:
srangelina@spic.nsw.edu.au
Website: www.spic.nsw.edu.au
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