learningenglish
ICTE-UQ study options
(correct as at November 2012)
Course
DESCRIPTION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS*
DURATION
General English (GE) GE develops English language communication skills through a balance of speaking,
listening, reading and writing tasks. GE is an ideal study option for students who
want to improve their ability to communicate in English for social or work situations,
or progress to a more advanced ICTE-UQ course.
GE is offered at 7 levels (Pre-elementary
to Advanced). Students from a Pre-
elementary level are eligible to enrol.
5-45
weeks
English for Academic
Purposes (EAP)
EAP prepares students for success in academic study and in the IELTS test. Course
materials and assessment refect the type of activities and learning environment
students experience in university or academic studies. EAP II is also delivered at UQ
Ipswich in January for fve weeks subject to demand.
EAP I: IELTS 5 (no sub-bandscore less
than 5)
EAP II: IELTS 5.5 (no sub-bandscore less
than 5.5)
5-30
weeks
ESP#: Bridging
English Program
(ESP:BEP)
ESP:BEP is an English language entry pathway to UQ degree programs. It develops
the specialist English language skills needed for UQ degree program entry and
studies.
See
nd
page 81 for information about ESP:BEP
entry requirements
10
weeks
English for
International Business
Communication
(EIBC)
EIBC develops confdence to use English to communicate in real world business
situations. Class exercises are based on a weekly business theme and include role
plays, case studies, group and individual projects.
EIBC I: IELTS 5 (5 in Speaking and
Writing)
5-30
weeks
EIBC II: IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in Speaking and
Writing)
Advanced English
Communication Skills
(AECS)
AECS focuses on developing advanced listening and speaking skills through a
wide variety of authentic study materials and a class project such as writing and
performing a live play.
IELTS 5.5 (6 in Speaking & Listening)
5-10
weeks
ESP#: Teaching of
English to Speakers
of Other Languages
(ESP:TESOL)
ESP:TESOL develops English language communication skills, knowledge of current
English language teaching methods and prepares students for the Cambridge ESOL
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) administered at the end of the course.
IELTS 5 (5 in Speaking and Writing)
5-10
weeks
ESP#: Tourism and
Hospitality (ESP:T&H)
ESP:T&H develops English language communication skills for short-term
employment or a professional career in the tourism and hospitality industries.
IELTS 5 (5 in Speaking and Writing)
5-10
weeks
ESP#: Translation and
Interpreting (ESP:T&I)
ESP:T&I is delivered in partnership with UQ’s Confucius Institute. It is designed
exclusively to develop the English language, translation and interpreting skills of
native-Chinese speakers for professional purposes.
IELTS 5 (5 in Speaking and Writing)
5
weeks
Go Global Program Go Global is a program designed to fast track the global careers of young graduates.
It includes a combination of English language skills training, workplace skills
development and an eight-week professional internship placement.
Option A: IELTS 5 (no sub-bandscore
less than 5)
Option B: IELTS 5.5 (no sub-bandscore
less than 5.5)
20-25
weeks
Online IELTS
Online IELTS is internet based IELTS test preparation designed to develop test
familiarisation and the individual speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
assessed in the IELTS test.
No entry requirements for Online IELTS.
One, two and three month subscriptions available.
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE STUDIES
If you wish to improve your English,
you can undertake an intensive English
language course at UQ’s Institute of
Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-
UQ).
See
r full details of
course dates and fees.
About ICTE-UQ
ICTE-UQ students beneft from:
– qualifed, experienced and supportive
teachers
– award-winning UQ St Lucia campus
premises
– state-of-the-art teaching and learning
technology
– interactive classes of 12-18 students
– multicultural learning with students from
more than 40 countries
– frst-rate student support services
including Homestay accommodation,
airport reception, and cultural, sporting
and social activities.
ICTE-UQ has more than 30 years
experience in the design and delivery of
high quality English language courses and
is an approved IELTS and University of
Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge
Test (TKT) administration centre, accredited
by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme
(NEAS), and an English Australia member
college.
For information on how to apply for
an ICTE-UQ course or to download an
application form please go to
UQ Advantage:
In an independent iGraduate
survey of close to 8000 English language college
students in Australia, ICTE-UQ students ranked
their study experience as above Australian
industry standard in 100% of the survey’s
learning satisfaction measures.
Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education
(ICTE-UQ)
Email
Phone + 61 7 3346 6770
ICTE-UQ CRICOS Provider No 00091C
# ESP: English for Specifc Purposes
* Or equivalent as determined by ICTE-UQ. All students are tested on their frst day to determine their course and class level.
Matias Gonzalez
(mexico)
Study Abroad
“I have to say that my ICTE-UQ
course is exceptional. If you are
planning on studying abroad I
strongly recommend ICTE-UQ.”
58
UQ Guide 2014
International Postgraduate