2016 Course Guide

Transkript

2016 Course Guide

2016 Course Guide
BRISBANE | GOLD COAST
BROWNS FACTS & FIGURES
2003
Year established
CENTRAL
AMERICA
2012
2%
Year that BROWNS won the
Australian Export Award
SOUTH
AMERICA
OVER
17,000
fans on facebook
Dear Prospective Student,
Thank you for your interest in studying
at BROWNS – one of the world’s leading
English Language Schools. Since 2003,
more than 10,000 students from over
50 different countries have completed
a BROWNS English Language program.
With two stunning campuses – located
in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast – we
offer you the opportunity to enjoy a
superior English learning experience.
23%
Intensive
General English
Most popular English Language
Course at BROWNS
98%
96%
The BROWNS 1st Class Advantages
BROWNS has been the winner of
international and national awards for
excellence in education, namely: “The
Study Travel Magazine (STM) Star
Awards”, “The Premier of Queensland’s
Export Awards” and “The Australian
Export Awards”.
These accolades recognise the
BROWNS 1st Class Advantages:
1st Class English Language Curriculum
1st Class Teaching Professionals
1st Class Student Services
1st Class School Facilities
1st Class Student Accommodation
Our Promise to You
The BROWNS Team will help you
reach your full potential in the English
Language and support you in all aspects
of your life as a BROWNS student.
Richard and Niesha Brown
School Founders
Students are satisfied
with their BROWNS
English Language Course
91%
Students who achieve
their target IELTS score
Students satisfied
with the choice of
BROWNS activities
94%
Students satisfied
with their BROWNS
Homestay Family
88%
95%
Students who find
a job after attending
BROWNS Jobs Club
Students satisfied
with the BROWNS
Student Apartments
The information contained in this course guide was correct and
up-to-date at the time of printing, but may be subject to change.
EAST
ASIA
RUSSIA
EUROPE
20
4%
%
SOUTH
ASIA
29%
4%
SOUTH
PACIFIC
9%
1%
8%
MIDDLE
EAST
SOUTH-EAST
ASIA
10
Minimum student age
24
52%
Average student age
Percentage of female students at BROWNS
Contents
41st Class English Language Curriculum
61st Class Teaching Professionals
81st Class Student Services
10 1st Class School Facilities
12 1st Class Student Accommodation
14 Brisbane Campus
15 Gold Coast Campus
16
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
30
31
Courses
Intensive General English
Sample Timetables
English for Academic Purposes (Under 18)
– High School Preparation
English for Academic Purposes
Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation (FCE)
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
IELTS Preparation
Barista@BROWNS English Language School
Junior Courses & Study Tours
Student Activities at BROWNS
Add more to your BROWNS Experience
Corporate Social Responsibility
Enrolling at BROWNS
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au
www.brownsenglish.edu.au |
3
1st CLASS ENGLISH
LANGUAGE CURRICULUM
English level system aligned with the esteemed CEFR.
“Active8” focuses on each student’s specific learning needs.
Core class syllabus derived from the latest ESL textbooks.
BROWNS Passport records each student’s academic progress.
sh Level
li
Im
4
en
t
En
g
EED
T
N
RA
A
U
G
p r o ve m
| BROWNS English Language School
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/curriculum
5
1st CLASS
TEACHING PROFESSIONALS
Rigorous teacher recruitment and selection process.
Lesson observations for quality assurance and moderation.
In-school TESOL professional development workshops.
Director of Studies upholds the school’s academic standards.
51
English Teaching Professionals
currently employed at BROWNS
6
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/teaching
7
1st CLASS
STUDENT SERVICES
“Open door policy” to provide academic advice to students.
Jobs Club and internships to assist students to find work.
Action-packed social, sports and cultural events calendar.
“One-to-one” guidance and counselling support for students.
AU
$19-$22
Average Hourly Rate of Pay
for BROWNS Students
8
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/services
9
1st CLASS
SCHOOL FACILITIES
Student computer zone, campus wide Wi-Fi and in-classroom TVs.
Smart classrooms with interactive teaching technology.
Exciting student common areas that “buzz” with energy.
Outstanding amenities for preparing lunch, tea or coffee.
82
Student Computers equipped
with the latest ESL software
and listening headsets
10 | BROWNS English Language School
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/facilities
11
1st CLASS
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
High quality and welcoming BROWNS Homestay Families.
BROWNS Student Apartment Accommodation.
Professional and friendly Airport transfer service.
24 hour emergency telephone for after-school assistance.
09
Average number of minutes
walk from the School to the
Student Apartments
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/accommodation
www.brownsenglish.edu.au | 13
BRISBANE CAMPUS
Brisbane is a progressive, cultural and vibrant city with a warm climate
all year round.
The local people are friendly, “easy going” and enjoy living a relaxed
outdoor lifestyle.
BROWNS Brisbane Campus is located in the heart of the city’s popular
shopping and eating district.
The school occupies the entire first floor of a modern building and
overlooks the spectacular Museum of Brisbane and King George Square.
Image courtesy of Brisbane Marketing
Roma Street
Parklands
BROWNS
Student
Apartments
Roma Street
Railway Station
BROWNS
Professional Campus
Central
Train
Station
BROWNS
English Campus
South Bank
Brisbane
River
Adelaide Street
Bus Stop
King
George
Square
QUT
University
Queen Street
Shopping Mall
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/bne
GOLD COAST CAMPUS
The Gold Coast is renowned for its famous surf beaches, expansive
waterways, subtropical rainforest, large shopping centres and exciting
nightlife.
There are on average 300 days of sunshine per year
BROWNS Gold Coast Campus is conveniently located in the city centre,
close to cafés, shops and the beach.
The school building has direct frontage to the beautiful Southport
Broadwater Parklands, a green retreat for sports activities and BBQs.
Roma Street
Parklands
BROWNS
Student
Apartments
Bus Station
Roma Street
Railway Station
BROWNS
Professional Campus
Central
Train
Station
BROWNS
English Campus
South Bank
Brisbane
River
BROWNS
Campus
Adelaide Street
Bus Stop
King
George
Square
QUT
University
Rail Stop
Southport
Broadwater
Southport
Broadwater
Parklands
Australia
Fair Shopping
Centre
Southport Central
BROWNS
Student
Apartments
Surfers Paradise
Queen Street
Shopping Mall
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/gc
COURSES
CEFR
INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH
A1
A2
B1
Beginner
Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
EAP1
EAP2
CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING/
HIGHER EDUCATION
(Indicative only)
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION –
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES (UNDER 18)
HIGH SCHOOL
(Indicative only)
Barista@BROWNS
English Language
School
HSP1
HSP2
Year 7/8
B2
Intermediate
C1
Upper-Intermediate
Advanced
FCE
CAE
C2
IELTS Preparation
EAP3
EAP4
EAP5
Certificate IV / Diploma
HSP3
HSP4
HSP5
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
EAP6
Bachelor Degree
Masters Degree
Year 12
BROWNS has a very effective
system which rapidly improves your
English in the shortest amount of
time. The teachers are experts at
explaining things and give you a lot
of personal attention.
– ROMAIN VANDER LINDEN FROM BELGIUM
WATCH ONLINE
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH
CRICOS Course Code 076222B
Duration
1 to 71 weeks (starting every Monday*)
Entry Requirements
Beginner English language level or above
Student, Working Holiday or Tourist visa
Course Description
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate
10 weeks per level
Daily coursebook-based core lessons followed by afternoon
Active8 skill and system based lessons
Access to a variety of teachers and teaching styles
Weekly revision tests and structured teacher feedback
Students progress through levels as their abilities improve
Students provided with coursebooks in accordance with
coursebook entitlements
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
Grammar
Speaking
Add more to your
Intensive General English with:
A workplace internship
program – page 28
Weekly professional sport
coaching – page 28
Organised airport transfer
– page 29
Your own Australian homestay
or shared BROWNS Student
Apartment – page 29
Vocabulary
BROWNS Active8
Writing
Pronunciation
Listening
Functional Usage
Reading
SAMPLE TIMETABLES
DAYTIME SCHEDULE A
Time/Day
Monday
8:20 – 9:20
CORE class
Revision
9:30 – 10:30
CORE class
Revision test
11:00 – 12:00
CORE class
Test answers
12:10 – 13:10
Active8
Pronunciation
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
B2 Active8
Vocabulary
& Reading
B2 Active8
Writing
B1 Active8
Grammar
B2 Active8
Functional Usage
C1 Active8
Listening
& Speaking
LUNCH
14:10 – 15:10
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
DAYTIME SCHEDULE B
Time/Day
Monday
8:50 – 9:50
CORE class
Revision
10:00 – 11:00
CORE class
Revision test
11:10 – 12:10
Accelerate
LUNCH
13:10 – 14:10
CORE class
Test answers
14:20 – 15:20
Active8
Pronunciation
B1 Active8
Vocabulary
& Reading
A2 Active8
Writing
B2 Active8
Grammar
A2 Active8
Functional Usage
A2 Active8
Listening
& Speaking
DAYTIME SCHEDULE C
Time/Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9:30 – 10:30
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
Accelerate
10:35 – 11:35
CORE class
Revision
CORE class
Revision test
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
11:45 – 12:45
LUNCH
13:45 – 14:45
CORE class
Test answers
14:55 – 15:55
Skills practice
Skills practice
Skills practice
Skills practice
Skills practice
EVENING SCHEDULE
Time/Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
16:30 – 18:30
CORE class
Revision
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
Skills practice
Skills practice
BREAK
18:45 – 20:45
CORE class
Test answers
Skills practice
Skills practice
Studying at BROWNS allowed
me to improve my English to
enter year 7 of Benowa State
High School. My teachers were
fantastic and I now have friends
from all over the globe!
– DAO YAN CHEAH FROM MALAYSIA
WATCH ONLINE
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (UNDER 18)
– HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION PROGRAM
CRICOS Course Code 080398K
Duration
2 to 60 weeks. Starting every Monday*, however recommended
start dates are:
9 November 2015 to start school in Term 2, 2016
15 February 2016 to start school in Term 3, 2016
9 May 2016 to start school in Term 4, 2016
22 August 2016 to start school in Term 1, 2017
14 November 2016 to start school in Term 2, 2017
Entry Requirements
Elementary English language level or above
Appropriate for 11-17 years old
Student and Tourist visa
Course Description
10 weeks per level
academic skill lessons and assessments
Age-appropriate lesson content, tasks and assessments
Pathway into select Australian high schools
Regular academic and progress reporting
Age-appropriate Activities Program
Guardianship services available
Queensland Government Schools
BROWNS High School Preparation
program is recognised for entry
into all Queensland government
schools, including 22 Brisbane
and 10 Gold Coast schools.
Visit www.eqi.com.au and www.
brownsenglish.edu.au/hsp for
more details.
Independent Schools
Numerous independent schools
in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
recognise BROWNS High School
Preparation Program. Visit www.
brownsenglish.edu.au/hsp for
more details.
Exit Points
Add more to your English
for Academic Purposes
Under 18 Program with:
Generally, students must complete the following:
EAP 1 to start in Grade 7 and 8
EAP 2 to start in Grade 9
– page 29
– page 29
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/hsp
In my class we study hard
but we also receive a lot of
encouragement to help us reach
our academic goals. I am really
looking forward to starting at
Bond University.
– BIANCA BERNINI FROM ITALY
WATCH ONLINE
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
CRICOS Course Code 080398K
Duration
2 to 60 weeks. Starting every Monday*, however recommended
start dates are: 2015: 9 November.
2016: 18 January, 4 April, 20 June, 2 September, 21 November.
Entry Requirements
Elementary English language level or above
Verifiable results of a standardised English test
or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Add more to your English
for Academic Purposes
Program with:
Course Description
A packaged Letter of Offer
from an Australian university
program – page 28
Weekly professional sports
coaching – page 28
– page 29
10 week modules followed by 1 week of structured break
academic skill and language focused lessons
Pathway into select Australian universities
Regular academic and progress reporting through
the BROWNS Passport
Exit Points
Visit www.brownsenglish.edu.au/pathways for up-to-date
matriculation and SVP partner information.
CRICOS: 02663M
CRICOS: 01595D
CRICOS: 03135E
CRICOS: 00244B
*
Brisbane • Australia
CRICOS: 00017B
CRICOS: 00219C
CRICOS: 00246M
CRICOS: 02476C
CRICOS: 00591E
CRICOS: 01737F
CRICOS: 03020E
CRICOS: 03037G
*BOND Articulation test will apply.
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/eap
I am really glad to have achieved
a pass result for my FCE Exam!
All of my classmates achieved a
pass as well! I am grateful to the
wonderful team of teachers and
staff at BROWNS.
– ANDREA RODRIGUES FROM BRAZIL
WATCH ONLINE
CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE
IN ENGLISH PREPARATION (FCE)
✓
GUARANTEED
CRICOS Course Code 061169C
Duration
10 or 12 weeks
Recommended Start Dates and Exam Dates
Course Date
Duration
Exam Dates
7 September 2015
12 weeks
1 December 2015
4 January 2016
10 weeks
11 March 2015
14 March 2016
12 weeks
7 June 2016
5 September 2016
12 weeks
29 November 2016
If you do not achieve a pass or above, BROWNS
will offer you a FREE Cambridge FCE/CAE
Preparation course (same number of weeks as
your original booking).
✓
Conditions apply
Entry Requirements
Intermediate English language level or above
Course Description
Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students
to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety
of content
Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal,
business, academic, personal
Useful preparation for students looking to study the
Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation course
Preparation for obtaining a high-level universallyaccepted English language qualification
Add more to your
FCE Program with:
– page 29
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/fce
The weekly practice tests at BROWNS
make you feel very confident for the
CAE exam. My classmates come from
South America, Asia and Europe. So
far it has been extremely intensive,
but fun!
– KRISZTIAN TOTH FROM HUNGARY
WATCH ONLINE
CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED
ENGLISH (CAE)
✓
GUARANTEED
CRICOS Course Code 061171J
Duration
10 or 12 weeks
Recommended Start Dates and Exam Dates
Course Date
Duration
Exam Dates
7 September 2015
12 weeks
2 December 2015
4 January 2016
10 weeks
12 March 2015
14 March 2016
12 weeks
4 June 2016
5 September 2016
12 weeks
30 November 2016
If you do not achieve a pass or above, BROWNS
will offer you a FREE Cambridge FCE/CAE
✓
Conditions apply
Entry Requirements
Upper Intermediate English language level or above
Course Description
Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to
become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of
content
Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal,
business, academic, personal
Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted
English language qualification
Add more to your
CAE Program with:
– page 29
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/cae
The teachers give you the IELTS
skills you need and thanks to the
BROWNS preparation course, I got
a 7.5 overall IELTS score on the
IELTS exam!
– KIM BOURQUIN FROM SWITZERLAND
✓ IELTS SCORE
ACHIEVE YOUR TARGET
WATCH ONLINE
GUARANTEED
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
CRICOS Course Code 061172G
✓
Duration
1 to 20 weeks (starting every Monday*)
Entry Requirements
Minimum IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent
If you do not achieve your target IELTS
score, BROWNS will offer you a FREE IELTS
Conditions apply
Course Description
Offered in daytime and evening schedules, varying
by campus
Daytime: 20 hours per week in-class and 5 hours
per week Accelerate
Evening: 20 hours per week in-class
Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students
to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety
of content
Feedback and academic counselling that allows students
to target specific areas of weakness and ways to improve
on them
Add more to your
IELTS Preparation with:
program – page 28
– page 29
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/ielts
I’m now working at the Coffee Cup
in Brisbane and get paid about
$400 per week. The BROWNS
Barista course was fantastic!
– KEN FROM MACAU
WATCH ONLINE
BARISTA@BROWNS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
CRICOS Course Code 080399J
Duration
5 weeks
Start Dates
2015: Brisbane – 7 September, 26 October
Gold Coast – 12 October
2016: Brisbane & Gold Coast – 4 January, 22 February, 11 April,
30 May, 18 July, 5 September, 24 October.
Entry Requirements
Pre-Intermediate English language level or above
Course Description
30 hours per week: 20 hours of hospitality-specific
English including 3 hours of focused research and
group work, and 10 hours of practical training in:
– SIXTFSA101 – Use Hygienic Practice for Food Safety
– SITHFAB204 – Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee
– SITHFAB201 – Provide responsible service of alcohol
– Specialist BaristaBoost Training in cold pour coffee, tray
service and tea preparation.
Receive a Statement of Attainment for the above three
competencies from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality
training package which are nationally recognised under the
Australian Qualifications Framework.
BROWNS Barista uniform provided
Develop skills to become more employable in the Australian
hospitality industry
Develop hospitality-specific English language vocabulary
Responsible Service of Alcohol included
Add more to your Barista
@BROWNS Program with:
program – page 28
– page 29
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/barista
JUNIOR COURSES & STUDY TOURS
JUNIOR PROGRAM
STUDY TOURS
Duration
Duration
1 to 6 weeks*
As requested by your group, with a minimum
of 2 weeks
Program Dates
21 March – 2 April (Brisbane)
and 11 July – 20 August (Gold Coast)
Entry Requirements
Elementary level English language level or above
Tourist visa
Aged between 10 and 17 years old
Verifiable results of a standardised English test or
Online Placement Test.
Course Description
Suitable for young learners who wish to be
immersed in a fun English language environment
Emphasis on conversational English
Age-specific curriculum
Extensive range of excursions to enhance
Australian cultural immersion
Staffed for guardianship purposes
Homestay options available including full board
and optional assistance to-and-from school
Every student issued with a 24/7 emergency
telephone number
Start Dates
Any Monday with a minimum of 4 weeks notice
Entry Requirements
Available to large and small groups
Course Description
Closed classes available for groups with a
minimum size of 12 students
Customised schedules created in partnership
with the group coordinator
Contextualised curriculums and qualified
teachers appropriate for young groups
Full Australian cultural immersion secured
through tailored excursions
Quotations available upon request
*Subject to season/campus
SAMPLE TIMETABLE – WEEK 1
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Orientation/English Lessons (3 hours)
Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Tuesday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Wednesday
Thursday
Local History Tour at Southport
Friday
Picnic Day
Saturday
Day Trip to Mt Tambourine
Sunday
Stay with host family
Break
Reptile Visit
The Wax Museum
SAMPLE TIMETABLE – WEEK 2
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Orientation/English Lessons (3 hours)
Shopping
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Mini Golf
Friday
Student Party Day
Saturday
Day Trip to Sea World
Sunday
Stay with host family
Break
Cupcake decorating
Paradise Country Aussie Farm
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
AT BROWNS
Our varied and exciting School Activities Program is designed to help you make the
most of your time at BROWNS. Participate in a sports game, try something new,
experience Australian cultural events and meet new friends from all over the globe!
The BROWNS School Activities Coordinator organises FREE FUN ACTIVITIES for
students, every day of the school year. Join the following BROWNS Clubs:
Soccer Club | Tennis Club | Squash Club | Dance Club | Conversation
Club | Cooking Club | Beach Volleyball Club | Ping-pong Club | Pool
& Darts Club | School BBQ’s | Student Parties | Boat Trips | Weekend
Excursions | And more!
Visit the BROWNS Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/brownsenglishschool
ADD MORE TO YOUR BROWNS EXPERIENCE
PLUS SPORTS
PLUS INTERNSHIPS
Get the most of the Gold Coast experience with our
English PLUS Sports program.
Add a BROWNS workplace internship program
to your English language program:
Duration
Duration
Part or all of your English language program duration
2 to 8 weeks
Start Dates
Start Dates
Any time during your English language program
A minimum of 4 weeks after commencing at BROWNS
Requirements
Requirements
Students on a Visitor or Working Holiday Visa with
free time outside their scheduled class hours
4 weeks of Jobs Club preparation at BROWNS and
submission of a completed BROWNS Internship
Application Form.
Areas
S
urfing – includes two one hour surfing lessons
per week at Australia’s No. 1 Surf School, with
surfboard, rash vest and wetsuit use included.
Tennis – includes two one hour tennis lessons per
week with a professional tennis coach, with tennis
racquet, tennis balls and court use included.
Golf – includes a one hour golf lesson per week
with a PGA golf professional, with golf clubs, golf
balls and driving range use included.
Scuba-Diving (PADI) – includes scuba-diving
theory lesson, PADI exam and two ocean dives
over two weekends, with diving equipment and
wetsuit use included. Other requirements may
apply.
Areas
Business administration, web design, marketing,
events, tourism, logistics, finance, human resources,
accounting, community service and more.
PLUS DEMI PAIR
PLUS ACCOMMODATION
Add a 12 week BROWNS Demi Pair experience to
your English language program.
With shared BROWNS Student Apartments and
Homestay available, you’re sure to feel at home with
BROWNS.
Duration
12 weeks Demi Pair program
(minimum 10 weeks English course applies)
Start Dates
Any point during your studies at BROWNS
Requirements
Minimum pre-intermediate level of English, along
with submission of additional documentation
to BROWNS including your resume, photo, and
information on why you enjoy working with a family.
Description
Live and work for an Australian family and receive
12 weeks free accommodation, 3 meals per day,
and free time on weekends. Work 20 hours per
week assisting your Australian family Monday to
Friday, with support and weekly contact from your
Demi Pair Manager.
PLUS AIRPORT TRANSFER
Our friendly and professional BROWNS drivers
provide an Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off service.
B
risbane and the Gold Coast airports
Group transfers available upon request
Transfers from Brisbane Airport to any Brisbane or
Gold Coast location
Transfers from Gold Coast Airport to any Gold
Coast or Brisbane location
BROWNS Student Apartments
B
risbane and the Gold Coast
Approximately 9 minutes walk from campus
Twin share rooms with two bedrooms and two
bathrooms per apartment (4 students per
apartment)
Internet access and basic weekly cleaning
included
Available for students aged over 18 years old and
who book an airport pickup
BROWNS Homestay
B
risbane and the Gold Coast
Approximately 30-40 minutes drive from campus
Private rooms available in Standard and Luxury
options
Hand-picked local families suited to the student’s
profile
Half board included, with special dietary facilities
available
Available for students of all ages, and compulsory
for students under 18 on a Student visa not living
with a BROWNS-authorised Guardian or Parent
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Management Commitment
Carbon Emissions and Energy Consumption
BROWNS endorses corporate social responsibility
and seeks to have minimal environmental impact.
Management and staff are further working to reduce
energy usage by:
BROWNS School Founders, Richard and Niesha
Brown, have long supported the provision of English
Language Teaching to refugees in Brisbane and on
the Gold Coast. Full-tuition BROWNS scholarships
are made available each year to refugees and
humanitarian entrants without any financial
assistance from the Australian government.
Over 50 scholarships have been awarded to date.
BROWNS Foundation
BROWNS works with a number of local charities and
non-profit community organisations to support our
local communities. This includes UNICEF, to support
the ongoing work with children’s rights, and the
Salvation Army, as one of the world’s largest social
welfare organisations.
Recycling & Waste Reduction
BROWNS has taken significant steps to reduce its
waste by:
ensuring school recycling bins are available and
accessible
printing information only when necessary and
moving towards double-sided copying
sourcing and using recycled, unbleached, 100%
post-consumer paper for printed materials when
possible
implementing a virtually paperless administration
system
conducting student English level placement tests
online
donating old computers and mobile phones to
charities for re-use.
installing energy efficient lighting, including open
plan offices and meeting rooms
minimising after hours air-conditioning use
smart-blinds to minimise energy used in cooling
and heating
installing multi-purpose devices to reduce the
number of appliances used and disposed
encouraging staff to switch off appliances and
equipment when not in use; and
using energy efficient appliances.
School Design
BROWNS campuses have been constructed under
the guidelines of environmentally sustainable
design principles. Specifically, in relation to the:
fit-out materials
lighting and signage
equipment, including water fixtures and
fittings; and
waste management.
Commuting
BROWNS has a strong health and fitness culture
and seeks to provide its people with facilities that
allow them to walk or cycle to work. The school has
installed bicycle racks at its Gold Coast campus
and in Brisbane makes sponsored CityCycle passes
available to staff and visitors free-of-charge.
ENROLLING AT BROWNS
All students should lodge an application directly with BROWNS by applying online or through
your local agent representative.
1.Decide on the right course for you:
Visit www.brownsenglish.edu.au/nat to take our Needs Analysis Tool to discover the right
course for you.
2.Apply:
Ensure you have all necessary documents, including an up-to-date passport, consent
from your parents if you are under 18, and any verifiable English language test results
Complete the application form and send to [email protected]
If you do not have verifiable English test results and are applying for an Academic English
program, take the BROWNS Online Placement Test at www.brownsenglish.edu.au/bopt
3.Receive your Offer
Your application will be reviewed and, if complete, a Letter of Offer issued within 24 hours
If you have applied for an Academic English course at BROWNS, such as EAP, we
may offer you the opportunity to take a placement test to customise your pathway with us.
4.Accept your Offer
Read the Terms and Conditions of your offer, and sign and return the Offer Acceptance
Make full payment via credit card or bank transfer and include your student number, as
specified on your Letter of Offer, as your payment reference
Receive a confirmation of enrolment from BROWNS
5.Prepare to come to Australia
If you need a visa, ensure you submit your application with the Australian Department
of Immigration and Border Protection
Provide your flight details to BROWNS as soon as possible and at least two weeks before
arriving in Australia
Read through the BROWNS website and understand your new school and host city
Received all your details from BROWNS, including your airport pick-up emergency phone
number, accommodation details, school details and first day orientation information.
We wish you a safe journey and look forward to meeting you.
BROWNS Family
BROWNS English Language School and the Australian Government want international students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to
study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for international students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and
they include the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and National Code 2007.
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/apply
Brisbane
H
HGold Coast
BROWNS Brisbane campuses
Level 1, 102 Adelaide Street
Brisbane 4000
Queensland, Australia
T: (+61 7) 3221 7871
Ground Level, 295 Ann Street
Brisbane 4000
T: (+61 7) 3221 3225
BROWNS Gold Coast campus
5-7 Marshall Lane
Southport 4215
T: (+61 7) 5561 1192
Contact BROWNS
E: [email protected]
T: (+61 7) 5561 1192
F: (+61 7) 5561 1196
W: www.brownsenglish.edu.au
Postal Address: PO Box 10485,
Southport BC 4215, Queensland, Australia
CRICOS Provider Number: 02663M ABN: 31 111 453 831
BROWNS English Language School Pty Ltd

2016 Course Guide

Transkript

Benzer belgeler

SHAFSTON

30.05.2016-Application-filled-with

27.05.2016 Application To The Capital Markets Board

beatfılterıng.com beatfılterıng.comtruyen nguoı lon

Deutsch lernen in Berlin

The taxonomy of the Caloplaca citrina group