2016 Course Guide BRISBANE GOLD COAST

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1 2016 Course Guide BRISBANE GOLD COAST

2 BROWNS FACTS & FIGURES 2003 Year established 2012 Year that BROWNS won the Australian Export Award CENTRAL AMERICA 2 % OVER 17,000 fans on facebook SOUTH AMERICA 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. Intensive General English Most popular English Language Course at BROWNS 98 % 96 % 23 % The BROWNS 1 st 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 1 st Class Advantages: Students are satisfied with their BROWNS English Language Course 91 % Students satisfied with the choice of BROWNS activities 94 % 1 st Class English Language Curriculum 1 st Class Teaching Professionals 1 st Class Student Services 1 st Class School Facilities 1 st Class Student Accommodation Students who achieve their target IELTS score Students satisfied with their BROWNS Homestay Family 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 88 % Students who find a job after attending BROWNS Jobs Club 95 % 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.

3 EUROPE RUSSIA EAST ASIA 20 % 4 % SOUTH ASIA 29 % 4 % SOUTH PACIFIC 9 % 8 % 1 % MIDDLE EAST SOUTH-EAST ASIA 10 Minimum student age 24 Average student age 52% Percentage of female students at BROWNS Contents 4 1 st Class English Language Curriculum 6 1 st Class Teaching Professionals 8 1 st Class Student Services 10 1 st Class School Facilities 12 1 st Class Student Accommodation 14 Brisbane Campus 15 Gold Coast Campus 16 Courses 18 Intensive General English 19 Sample Timetables 20 English for Academic Purposes (Under 18) High School Preparation 21 English for Academic Purposes 22 Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation (FCE) 23 Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 24 IELTS Preparation 25 Barista@BROWNS English Language School 26 Junior Courses & Study Tours 27 Student Activities at BROWNS 28 Add more to your BROWNS Experience 30 Corporate Social Responsibility 31 Enrolling at BROWNS For further information visit: 3

4 1 st 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. English Level GUARANTEED Improvement 4 BROWNS English Language School

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6 1 st 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 BROWNS English Language School

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8 1 st 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 BROWNS English Language School

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10 1 st 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

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12 1 st 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 12 BROWNS English Language School

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14 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 BROWNS Student Apartments Roma Street Parklands Roma Street Railway Station Brisbane River South Bank Adelaide Street Bus Stop BROWNS Professional Campus BROWNS English Campus King George Square Central Train Station QUT University Queen Street Shopping Mall For further information visit: 14 BROWNS English Language School

15 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. BROWNS Student Apartments Roma Street Parklands Roma Street Railway Station BROWNS Professional Campus Central Train Station Bus Station Rail Stop BROWNS Campus Southport Broadwater Parklands Australia Fair Shopping Centre Southport Central Southport Broadwater Brisbane River South Bank Adelaide Street Bus Stop BROWNS English Campus King George Square QUT University Queen Street Shopping Mall BROWNS Student Apartments Surfers Paradise For further information visit:

16 COURSES CEFR A1 A2 B1 INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH Beginner Elementary Pre-Intermediate CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION IELTS EXAM PREPARATION ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES EAP1 EAP2 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING/ HIGHER EDUCATION (Indicative only) English Language School HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (UNDER 18) HSP1 HSP2 HIGH SCHOOL (Indicative only) Year 7/8 16 BROWNS English Language School

17 B2 C1 C2 Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced FCE CAE IELTS Preparation EAP3 EAP4 EAP5 EAP6 Certificate IV / Diploma Bachelor Degree Masters Degree HSP3 HSP4 HSP5 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year

18 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 INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH CRICOS Course Code B 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 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 Grammar Speaking Vocabulary Writing BROWNS Active8 Reading Pronunciation Listening Functional Usage 18 BROWNS English Language School

19 SAMPLE TIMETABLES DAYTIME SCHEDULE A Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday CORE class 8:20 9:20 Revision CORE class CORE class CORE class CORE class CORE class 9:30 10:30 Revision test 11:00 12:00 12:10 13:10 CORE class Test answers Active8 Pronunciation B2 Active8 Vocabulary & Reading LUNCH B2 Active8 Writing B1 Active8 Grammar B2 Active8 Functional Usage C1 Active8 Listening & Speaking 14:10 15:10 Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate DAYTIME SCHEDULE B Time/Day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:50 9:50 CORE class Revision 10:00 11:00 CORE class Revision test CORE class CORE class CORE class CORE class 11:10 12:10 Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate LUNCH 13:10 14:10 14:20 15:20 CORE class Test answers 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 11:45 12:45 CORE class Revision test CORE class CORE class CORE class CORE class LUNCH 13:45 14:45 CORE class Test answers Skills practice Skills practice Skills practice Skills practice 14:55 15:55 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 BREAK 18:45 20:45 CORE class Test answers Skills practice Skills practice Skills practice Skills practice For further information visit:

20 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 K Duration 2 to 60 weeks. Starting every Monday *, however recommended start dates are: 9 November 2015 to start school in Term 2, February 2016 to start school in Term 3, May 2016 to start school in Term 4, August 2016 to start school in Term 1, November 2016 to start school in Term 2, 2017 Entry Requirements Elementary English language level or above Appropriate for years old Student and Tourist visa Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate 10 weeks per level Daily coursebook-based core lessons followed by afternoon 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 Exit Points Generally, students must complete the following: EAP 1 to start in Grade 7 and 8 EAP 2 to start in Grade 9 EAP 3 to start in Grade 10 EAP 4 to start in Grade 11 * Excluding public holidays and school closure periods 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 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. Add more to your English for Academic Purposes Under 18 Program with: Organised airport transfer page 29 Your own Australian homestay page 29 For further information visit: 20 BROWNS English Language School

21 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 K 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 Student, Working Holiday or Tourist visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate 10 week modules followed by 1 week of structured break Daily coursebook-based core lessons followed by afternoon academic skill and language focused lessons Pathway into select Australian universities Regular academic and progress reporting through the BROWNS Passport Exit Points Visit for up-to-date matriculation and SVP partner information. * Excluding public holidays and school closure periods Add more to your English for Academic Purposes Program with: A packaged Letter of Offer from an Australian university A workplace internship program page 28 Weekly professional sports coaching page 28 Organised airport transfer page 29 Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment page 29 CRICOS: 02663M CRICOS: 01595D CRICOS: 03135E CRICOS: 00244B * Brisbane Australia CRICOS: 00017B CRICOS: 00219C CRICOS: 00591E CRICOS: 01737F CRICOS: 03020E CRICOS: 03037G CRICOS: 00246M CRICOS: 02476C For further information visit: *BOND Articulation test will apply. 21

22 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) CRICOS Course Code C Duration 10 or 12 weeks Recommended Start Dates and Exam Dates Course Date Duration Exam Dates 7 September weeks 1 December January weeks 11 March March weeks 7 June September weeks 29 November 2016 GUARANTEED 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 Student, Working Holiday or Tourist visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate 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: Organised airport transfer page 29 Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment page 29 For further information visit: 22 BROWNS English Language School

23 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) CRICOS Course Code J Duration 10 or 12 weeks Recommended Start Dates and Exam Dates Course Date Duration Exam Dates 7 September weeks 2 December January weeks 12 March March weeks 4 June September weeks 30 November 2016 GUARANTEED 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 Upper Intermediate English language level or above Student, Working Holiday or Tourist visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate 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: Organised airport transfer page 29 Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment page 29 For further information visit:

24 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 EXAM PREPARATION CRICOS Course Code G ACHIEVE YOUR TARGET IELTS SCORE WATCH ONLINE GUARANTEED Duration 1 to 20 weeks (starting every Monday * ) Entry Requirements Minimum IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent Student, Working Holiday or Tourist visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test If you do not achieve your target IELTS score, BROWNS will offer you a FREE IELTS Preparation course (same number of weeks as your original booking). 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 * Excluding public holidays and school closure periods Add more to your IELTS Preparation with: A workplace internship program page 28 Organised airport transfer page 29 Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment page 29 For further information visit: 24 BROWNS English Language School

25 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 J 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 Student, Working Holiday or Tourist visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test 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 Program with: A workplace internship program page 28 Organised airport transfer page 29 Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment page 29 For further information visit:

26 JUNIOR COURSES & STUDY TOURS JUNIOR PROGRAM Duration 1 to 6 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 STUDY TOURS Duration As requested by your group, with a minimum of 2 weeks 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) Reptile Visit Break Wednesday English Lessons (3 Hours) The Wax Museum Thursday English Lessons (3 Hours) Local History Tour at Southport Friday English Lessons (3 Hours) Picnic Day Saturday Day Trip to Mt Tambourine Sunday Stay with host family SAMPLE TIMETABLE WEEK 2 Day Morning Afternoon Monday Orientation/English Lessons (3 hours) Shopping Tuesday English Lessons (3 Hours) Cupcake decorating Break Wednesday English Lessons (3 Hours) Paradise Country Aussie Farm Thursday English Lessons (3 Hours) Mini Golf Friday English Lessons (3 Hours) Student Party Day Saturday Day Trip to Sea World Sunday Stay with host family 26 BROWNS English Language School

27 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:

28 ADD MORE TO YOUR BROWNS EXPERIENCE PLUS SPORTS Get the most of the Gold Coast experience with our English PLUS Sports program. Duration Part or all of your English language program duration Start Dates Any time during your English language program Requirements Students on a Visitor or Working Holiday Visa with free time outside their scheduled class hours Areas Surfing 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. PLUS INTERNSHIPS Add a BROWNS workplace internship program to your English language program: Duration 2 to 8 weeks Start Dates A minimum of 4 weeks after commencing at BROWNS Requirements 4 weeks of Jobs Club preparation at BROWNS and submission of a completed BROWNS Internship Application Form. Areas Business administration, web design, marketing, events, tourism, logistics, finance, human resources, accounting, community service and more. 28 BROWNS English Language School

29 PLUS DEMI PAIR Add a 12 week BROWNS Demi Pair experience to your English language program. 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. Brisbane 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 PLUS ACCOMMODATION With shared BROWNS Student Apartments and Homestay available, you re sure to feel at home with BROWNS. BROWNS Student Apartments Brisbane 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 Brisbane and the Gold Coast Approximately 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 For further information visit:

30 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Management Commitment BROWNS endorses corporate social responsibility and seeks to have minimal environmental impact. 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. Carbon Emissions and Energy Consumption Management and staff are further working to reduce energy usage by: 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. 30 BROWNS English Language School

31 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 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 If you do not have verifiable English test results and are applying for an Academic English program, take the BROWNS Online Placement Test at 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 For further information visit:

32 H H Brisbane Gold Coast BROWNS Brisbane campuses Level 1, 102 Adelaide Street Brisbane 4000 Queensland, Australia T: (+61 7) Ground Level, 295 Ann Street Brisbane 4000 Queensland, Australia T: (+61 7) BROWNS Gold Coast campus 5-7 Marshall Lane Southport 4215 Queensland, Australia T: (+61 7) Contact BROWNS E: info@browns.edu.au T: (+61 7) F: (+61 7) W: Postal Address: PO Box 10485, Southport BC 4215, Queensland, Australia CRICOS Provider Number: 02663M ABN: BROWNS English Language School Pty Ltd 32 BROWNS English Language School