About Apple Campus Location About Sydney Courses Further Studies Timetable Apple Teachers Student Facilities & Counseling How to Enrol Contact Us

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2 contents About Apple 03 Campus Location 04 About Sydney 05 Courses 06 Further Studies 08 Timetable 08 Apple Teachers 09 Student Facilities & Counseling 10 How to Enrol 11 Contact Us 11 w

3 About Apple AApple Study Group Pty Ltd (ASG) provides high quality and up-to-date English language tuition and accommodation for overseas students who wish to study and live in Sydney. ASG provides opportunities for students to successfully engage with the local community and culture, as well as socialise with students from other countries. ASG believes that the successful acquisition of language hinges on a student s ability to become part of the target language community. Through ASG Pathways Courses students are able to realise their goals by entering tertiary institutions. ASG courses also complement the student s desire to improve their general language skills while experiencing an Australian lifestyle. By helping students achieve their goals, ASG contributes to the successful development of the students personal and professional lives. ASG has an extensive student support network which includes placing students in carefully sourced accommodation, counseling students on their best study options both within and after ASG, supplying information on local and national cultural attractions, assisting with any legal and immigration requests, and matters of personal importance. In its professional interaction with industry partners such as other language institutions, accrediting bodies, agents, and relevant government departments, as well as with the wider community, ASG seeks to participate with responsibility and creativity. ASG seeks to maintain its position as an ongoing and successful business in both the ELICOS and wider community through its sensitivity to student s needs, industry changes, and its civic duty. We believe that clear communication is fundamental to all successful human relationships and that a language is best learnt in the community to which it belongs. High quality and up-to-date tuition speeds up the learning process. If you are looking for a strong learning environment with high academic objectives, take a bite of Apple

4 Campus Location Apple location: Apple is located next to Wynyard Station in the heart of Sydney, Level 1, 301 George St, Sydney Australia Within walking distance you will find: Every major bank (and most smaller banks) An underground train station Major bus terminals Several large food courts Major shopping centres and department stores Two post offices Restaurants, coffee shops and cafes Cinemas and social gathering places Within walking distance, you will find the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, the Rocks and Darling Harbour.

5 About Sydney Sydney just gets better every day: Luxury travel bible Conde Nast Traveller put Sydney in first spot for favourite overseas city, ahead of Paris, New York and Rome. Sydney... impressed travellers for being the most clean and user-friendly city as well as having the best restaurants. (Sydney Morning Herald September ) Some of the advantages of Sydney: Easy to find work Easy to find accommodation Easy to have the time of your life Easy to adjust to local environment Here are some examples of local price: Big Mac $ 3.30 Coffee $ 3.00 Takeaway Meal $ 8.50 Restaurant Meal $ Cinema Ticket $ Bus Ticket Weekly $ Train Ticket Weekly $ (These prices were correct as of Jan 2009) Accommodation: 1 bedroom apartment (close to city) : $150 - $250 per week 2 bedroom apartment (close to city) : $250 - $350 per week

6 Courses 1. English For Academic Purposes (Intermediate to Advanced) CRICOS Code : G Apple s EAP program is special because: It specifically targets the current nature of academic work you can expect at Australian tertiary institutions It focuses on how to succeed in your assessment tasks at university or college It assesses you on your assignments and presentations It assesses your listening ability in an academic environment It focuses on the most important skills: Research (reading and note-taking) Assignments (planning, writing, editing) Presentations (fluency, self-confidence, pronunciation) Lectures (listening, note-taking) Apple provides: Small class sizes with students from many countries. Teachers qualified and experienced in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Excellent reference materials which will be useful long after your study at Apple You will be assessed throughout the course on your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. A performance report is provided to you every 5 weeks and this will assist both you and your teachers in monitoring your learning progress. Course Specs Name Course Duration English For Academic Purposes (EAP) 45 weeks Modules Intermediate 15 weeks Upper Intermediate 15 weeks Advanced 15 weeks Entry requirements IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Intermediate Apple GE program

7 Courses 2. Apple s General English (Elementary to Upper Intermediate) CRICOS Code : J Apple s General English program is designed with 3 things in mind: Entry into the Apple EAP Program Better employment opportunities Travelling in Australia Apple s GE Program teaches you how to function well in an English speaking environment, how to be confident and successful in areas of life that matter professional and personal; Developing professional and personal relationships job interviews, formal and informal presentations, giving and understanding opinions, meeting and chatting with new people Understanding and creating documents letters, proposals, s, advertisements, schedules Learning about Australia find out all about this beautiful country, its people and places to go You will be assessed throughout the course on your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. A performance report is provided to you every 5 weeks and this will assist both you and your teachers in monitoring your learning progress. Course Specs Name Course Duration: General English (GE) 40 weeks Modules: Elementary 10 weeks Lower Intermediate 10 weeks Intermediate 10 weeks Upper Intermediate 10 weeks Entry requirements No limits

8 Further studies Apple has agreements with education providers in Australia which allow successful Apple students direct entry into their programs. Contact our marketing department to inquire about English+Further Studies packages. Timetable Whether you are a night-owl or an early-riser, Apple s study timetable has been designed to maximise your day. At Apple, there are 2 full study sessions per day- morning and afternoon. On a student visa, you are required to study for 1 full session every day. You choose your session on application for enrolment you may be able to change your session after you have started. Morning Afternoon Mon-Thu Session Mon -Thu am Lesson pm am Break pm pm Lesson pm pm Break pm pm Lesson pm

9 Apple teachers ASG offers high quality and up-to-date facilities including complete and coherent teaching programs and didactic materials, professional development and mentoring programs, and award-compliant workplace conditions. ASG maintains consistent staffing by providing a flexible and professional platform. Staff are selected not only for their teaching experience but also for their interpersonal skills, and in particular their ability to work as a team. Clear and open communication is one of the cornerstones of ASG personnel management principles. Apple insists on recruiting the best staff possible this means: TESOL qualified and experienced Confident and interesting Keen to explore new topics with the students Apple provides teachers with regular professional training making sure they have opportunities to explore new methods, ideas and materials. Apple teachers have formed a great sense of teamwork and participate with students in the social activities Apple offers. Students Apple offers students a relaxed and motivating environment in which they can learn English, meet Australians and people from all over the world, see some of the world s most famous landmarks, eat exotic food have a great time. Students can get involved in sporting and social events organised by Apple. Students at Apple have a wide range of facilities and services as well as an excellent counselling service for all your academic, accommodation and personal needs.

10 Student facilities Students are provided with everything they need: An area for preparing and eating food with microwaves and fridges A computer room with the latest technology Wireless access throughout the building Large classrooms - recently renovated Access to the best shopping/food courts etc in Sydney (downstairs) Within walking distance to the Opera House, the Rocks, Circular Quay Social Club enjoy the best of Sydney - day and night Counselling and support - help with studies, work and accomodation Counselling Student Counselling You can speak to our counselling staff about: Your studies Your personal life Your visa We can assist you in all matters relating to your time in Australia. Students generally want assistance with: Preparation for further studies Options for when they finish at Apple Changing accommodation Preparing visa related documents Finding work Changing classes 10

11 How to Enroll Process of enrolment: Complete and sign the application form and send it to us with application fee, copy of passport and one passport size photo If your application is successful, we will forward the ENROLMENT AGREEMENT and an invoice. Once you receive these you must read, understand the conditions of the enrolment agreement, sign the enrolment agreement and send the enrolment agreement with payment details (all fees must be paid in Australian dollars only). Once we receive your payment we will forward to you the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (E-COE) You will need to submit the E-COE with all required documents mentioned on the student visa application to the Australian High Commission in your country. Contact Us For general enquiries about courses, fees and enrolment Telephone : Fax : info@apple.nsw.edu.au To apply for enrolment Online form Check List: Please ensure you have attached the following to your application : 1. One recent passport size photograph 2. Copy of passport pages with personal particulars and Australian visa (if applicable 3. Copy of English language test result (if relevant 4. Homestay & Airport pick up application form (if required) Method of Payment: Direct Deposit / Telegraphic Transfer Account name: Apple Study Group Pty Ltd Account number: Bank name: Australia and New Zealand Bank Branch: Corner King and George Street, Sydney Bank Draft /Cheque Payable to : Apple Study Group Pty Ltd Postal Address: GPO Box 4790 Sydney NSW 2001 Credit Card surcharge applies Come and see us Level 1, 301 George St, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Send us your application PO Box 4790, NSW,

12 Administration Office: Level 1, 301 George Street SYDNEY NSW 2000 AUSTRALIA Post: GPO BOX 4790 SYDNEY NSW 2001 AUSTRALIA ABN: CRICOS Provider Number: 02910A Phone: Fax: info@apple.nsw.edu.au Website: Visit the college website for comprehensive and updated information Information in this brochure was correct at the time of print. Apple Study Group reserves the right to alter information without notice. Corrections and omissions are expected. Revised January 2009.