Pathway Programs for West Australian Universities

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1 Pathway Programs for West Australian Universities CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J PHOENIX Academy School of Business School of English Language & Communication

2 Welcome to Perth s Worldclass Universities Curtin is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the highly regarded Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and equal 10th in the THEWUR: 100 Most International Universities in the World ranking. Curtin boasts a rich diversity of cultures and a commitment to international engagement, with campus locations in Perth, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Sarawak and Singapore. Students learn through exposure to research, business and industry, which allows them to gain first-hand work experience and graduate with valuable skills. This unique combination of knowledge and experience will enable them to become successful members of the workplace following graduation. Phoenix Academy and Curtin are working together to provide students with pathways to university study in Australia. This approach is embodied in the Streamlined Visa Processing partnership between our institutions which is designed to make the application process to study at Curtin easier for international students. Curtin is a vibrant institution with an exciting future and I invite you to join us as we move forward and help make tomorrow better. Edith Cowan (ECU) has an established partnership with Phoenix Academy, which provides academic as well as English entry pathways to ECU for both Australian and International students. ECU provides the ideal learning environment for people who want to reach their potential. Our industry-relevant courses, supportive study environment and award-winning facilities enable ECU students to do more than just survive in this world they thrive in it. ECU courses are developed in consultation with industry, and teaching staff have extensive industry experience and networks. It s why ECU students can expect placement opportunities, fieldwork, practicums and networking events as part of their studies. This approach has been rewarded with five star ratings for teaching quality, graduate satisfaction and generic skills six years in a row in the Good Universities Guide. I hope your pathway studies are successful and satisfying and I look forward to welcoming you to ECU in the future. Murdoch has an outstanding reputation as an institution that, within an engaging and caring environment, provides students with a quality education and recognised academic standing. Ranked at number 60 in the Times Higher Education 100 under 50 rankings, Murdoch is one of the top 2% of universities globally. Education at Murdoch is about creating opportunities for your future. Our admissions policy and partnership with Phoenix Academy, provides entry pathways to support you to achieve your goals and prepare you for a fulfilling and exciting life as part of a local and global community. Studying at Murdoch is about exploring new ways of thinking, discovering different perspectives and making a difference. Murdoch is committed to excellence in teaching and research within an international context and provides the ideal place to take the next step on your path of lifelong learning. We aim to create leaders, innovative thinkers, and problem solvers who are capable of tackling contemporary issues on a local, national and global level. We look forward to welcoming you to the Murdoch Community. Professor Deborah Terry Vice-Chancellor Curtin Professor Arshad Omari Acting Vice-Chancellor Edith Cowan Professor Andrew Taggart Acting Vice Chancellor Murdoch Welcome to Phoenix Academy Principal s Message Phoenix Academy is recognised internationally for its high quality courses, modern methodologies and caring approach to its students. In the 25 years since we established Phoenix we have enrolled and welcomed over 36,000 students. Our clients are drawn from over 50 countries including Europe, Africa, South America, North and South East Asia, the Indian Sub-continent and the Middle East. Phoenix is truly one of the world s most ethnically diverse university pathway providers. Phoenix is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and provider of nationally recognised training in Australia and is accredited under the National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Phoenix is an approved and Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) partner with Curtin, Murdoch and Edith Cowan Universities and articulates its pathway programs with all three of these universities. The success rate of students entering these universities is close to 100%. You will be investing in your future career success by accepting a place a Phoenix. Our motto of We Care is central to our approach to education and we invite you to consider a Phoenix program leading to the of your choice. Be assured we guarantee that your time at Phoenix will be both fulfilling and enjoyable and our commitment to you will be to ensure you enter the university of your choice well prepared to succeed at the highest level. Come and join me and my dedicated teachers and transform your life! Robynne Walsh, Principal B.Ed, M.Ed, DipTAE, FAIM Phoenix Academy School of Business School of English Language & Communication School of Professional Training

3 Pathways to Academic English Preparation (EAP) Diploma of Business (6, 9, 12 months) 2nd & 3rd Year Postgraduate Foundation Studies Certificate IV in Business 1st Year The Phoenix Advantage Located in Perth the capital of Western Australia, Phoenix is set in a tranquil garden setting only minutes from the city centre. Our teaching methodology is modern, interactive and student centred. We incorporate the very latest teaching and learning systems to enable you the student to maximise your potential. With the support and guidance of our teaching faculty you will experience success at university. All pathway programs are university approved and articulate directly into first or second year. No IELTS is required to enter your university program once you complete the Phoenix Academic English Course Flexible weekly commencements for Academic English students and four entry dates per year for School of Business students FastTrack study options in the School of Business of 6,9 and 12 months. Full credit of the first year of university study once the Diploma of Business is completed Small class sizes with study support tutorials Blended interactive delivery utilising new millennium technology of e-boards and portals to online content Dedicated highly qualified trainers who engage students with their communicative and student centred teaching style Complimentary WiFi and internet campus wide Modern and expansive common rooms with free tea and coffee. On campus accommodation Beatty Lodge or homestay options Airport meet and greet service Adventure Centre on campus to plan your sightseeing and leisure activities

4 Academic English School of English Language & Communication Preparation WHY PHOENIX ACADEMY? Direct entry to undergraduate or postgraduate university programs No IELTS required Flexible weekly commencements Streamlined Visa Processing partner with Curtin, Edith Cowan and Murdoch Universities, enabling a choice of three world class West Australian universities. ACADEMIC ENGLISH UNIVERSITY PREPARATION (EAP) The Phoenix Academy Academic English - Preparation course is approved as meeting the English language requirements for direct entry (no IELTS necessary), to Western Australia s Curtin, Murdoch and Edith Cowan Universities at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This course is designed for students who do not meet the English entry requirements for university at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Course Summary Commencement dates Students may commence any Monday Hours per week 23 hrs/wk Course length 6 week modules/6 to 36 weeks Class size Average 14 Requirements CEFR B1+ ; IELTS 5.0 or equivalent Fees (2015) A$380 - A$395/wk Enrolment fee: A$225 Academic Service Fee A$425 WHAT IS IT ABOUT? This course develops the Academic English and Study Skills necessary to succeed in study at a Tertiary level in Australia. Course components include: Academic reading and writing skills classes. Using technology to communicate in an academic context. Participation in tutorial discussions to develop collaborative learning skills. Conducting research for academic purposes. Oral presentations skills in an academic context I SVP APPROVED PROGRAM 6.0/B2+ Undergraduate 6.0/B2+ Post Graduate Academic English Preparation Undergraduate Post Graduate CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J 6.0/B2+ Undergraduate Post Graduate

5 Diploma of Business School of Business 2nd Year Year 11 Year 12 Course Duration 6 months 9 months 12 Months Direct Entry CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J WHY PHOENIX ACADEMY? Direct entry to 2nd year university No IELTS required Save up to A$10,000 on 1st year university fees Flexible entry - 4 start dates per year (Jan, Apr, Jul, Sept) Flexible course duration complete in 6, 9 or 12 months Streamlined Visa Processing partner with Curtin, Edith Cowan and Murdoch Universities, enabling a choice of three world class West Australian universities. DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS - DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM (BSB 50207) The Phoenix Diploma of Business course enables students a direct entry pathway to second year university. On successful completion of the Diploma of Business, graduating students from the Diploma of Business are able to transfer to the relevant undergraduate degree program with a year of advanced standing at Curtin, Murdoch and Edith Cowan Universities. Successful completion of the Diploma of Business also meets university English language entry conditions, therefore no IELTS result is required. WHO IS THIS FOR? Year 11 & 12 graduates who would like to complete a Bachelor of Business or Commerce in a Western Australian university but who: may not have met university academic entry conditions may not have met university English language entry conditions would like the option to fast track their studies would prefer to study the first year of university in a smaller more supportive environment I WHAT IS IT ABOUT? The Phoenix Diploma of Business - Direct Entry Program, provides students with a broad understanding of contemporary business practices in both the private & public sector. Students gain skills & knowledge in the essential soft skills required to succeed in today s global business environment, whilst developing the academic study skills necessary to succeed in study at a tertiary level in Australia. SUBJECTS Communications 510 (501, 502, 513, 514) Research Skills and Business Statistics 500 Information Systems 500 Legal Framework 500 Accounting 500 Economics 500 Management 510 Marketing 510 The Diploma of Business (Direct Entry) incorporates the BSB40212 Certificate IV in Business. Course Summary Commencement dates Jan 12 - Mar 27 / Apr 7 - Jun 19 / Jul 6 - Sep 18 / Sep 29 - Dec 11 / Jan 11 - Mar 24, 2016 SVP APPROVED PROGRAM Hours 20 hrs/wk average Course length 6, 9 or 12 months Class size Average 16 Requirements CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5 or equivalent + Yr 11 min Fees (2015) A$ /9/12 mths (8 units) A$2250 Single unit Enrolment fee: A$225

6 Foundation Studies Course Summary: Phoenix Academy Commencement dates Jan 12 - Mar 27 / Apr 7 - Jun 19 / Jul 6 - Sep 18 / Sep 29 - Dec 11 / Jan 11 - Mar 24, 2016 Hours 20 hrs/wk average Course length 6, 9 or 12 months Class size Average 16 Requirements CEFR B2/IELTS 5.5 or equivalent + Yr 11 min Fees (2015) A$ mths Enrolment fee: A$225 Course Summary: Canning College Commencement dates January, April, August Hours Full time Course length 12 months Class size Requirements Year 11, IELTS 5.5 Fees (2015) A$ Enrolment fee: None WHY PHOENIX & CANNING? PHOENIX ACADEMY BUSINESS STREAM The Phoenix Academy Foundation Studies course provides students at pre-undergraduate level with a bridge between previous academic studies and the academic requirements for entry to first year within the disciplines of Business & Commerce at Australian universities. The course is a Certificate IV in Business course under the Australian Qualifications Framework. On successful completion of the program, students are eligible for direct entry to first year Business and Commerce studies at Murdoch, Edith Cowan, and Curtin Universities. WHO IS THIS FOR? Year 11 & 12 graduates who would like to commence their studies at university into the first year of a Bachelor of Business or Commerce in a Western Australian university but who: have not met university academic entry conditions may not have met university English language entry conditions would like the option to fast track their studies I CANNING COLLEGE SCIENCE & ENGINEERING STREAM PHOENIX Academy Canning College is a senior Government of Western Australia secondary school. Phoenix Academy, through its partnership with Canning College, is able to offer students a Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) packaged foundation pathway in the disciplines of Science & Engineering. This pathway leads to 1st and 2nd year Science & Engineering studies at the prestigious Group of Eight of Western Australia. WHO IS THIS FOR? Year 10, 11 & 12 graduates who would like to commence their studies at university into the first year of a degree in Science or Engineering at the of Western Australia but who: may not have met university academic entry conditions may not have met university English language entry conditions Enrol at two of Perth s most established international education institutions with a combined 50 years of experience in preparing students for university study. Convenient SVP package to enable one visa from English studies right through to Bachelor Degree completion. Articulation agreements between Phoenix Academy, Canning College & West Australian universities means no IELTS is required for entry into any of the pathway programs. PHOENIX Academy Academic English Preparation Phoenix Business Stream Canning Science & Engineering Stream CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G

7 Phoenix Academy, Perth Western Australia FREE English test! Register for the ipept by visiting and clicking on Test Your English Online button. INTERNET-BASED PHOENIX ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST (IPEPT ) The Internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (ipept) is an innovative internet-based test that measures Grammar, Vocabulary, Writing, Reading and Listening. Test Results within 48 hours Gives accurate English level relative to IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR and others Tells you how many weeks of English required to enter, TAFE, High School or Cambridge Exams Gives you confidence in predicting achievement in your Australian studies PHOENIX ACADEMY ACADEMIC MODEL Class Description CEFR* approx. IELTS Band Score Equivalent Expected progress Pre-Intermediate A A2 3 6 wks Pre-Intermediate B A wks Recommended entry point for further study Intermediate A B wks High School Year 8/9 Intermediate B B wks Upper-Intermediate B wks Pre-Advanced/ Express English B wks High School Year 10 Cambridge FCE High School Year 11/12; Foundation; Dip. Bus; TAFE; EAP (Cert IV) Bachelor Degree; Cambridge CAE Advanced A C wks Postgraduate Advanced B C wks Expert A C wks Indian Ocean Expert B C wks * CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference: Global Scale * ipept = Internet-Based Phoenix English Proficiency Test I Perth, Western Australia Consistently voted as one of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world The Economist Global Liveability Ranking) Growing economy and lots of work opportunities Twilight sailing on Swan River, Perth (Tourism Western Australia)

8 CRICOS Provider Code: 00301J PHOENIX Academy Vincent Street, West Perth 6005 (PO Box 256, Leederville 6903) Perth, Western Australia Phone: + (61 8) Fax: + (61 8) [email protected] PHOENIX ACADEMY CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 00066D Keyseq Pty Ltd t/a Phoenix Academy. ABN