MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA www.ozford.edu.au English Language Courses High School Years 10, 11, 12 (VCE and VCAL) Vocational Education COURSE GUIDE 2014/ 2015
Our warmest welcome for choosing Ozford to further your education and professional competency. In this course guide you will discover all the learning options we provide in and how you can achieve your study and professional goals. We offer students a high quality and innovative study experience. Located in the heart of Melbourne city, our practical learning programs and outstanding staff and facilities give benefits of studying with Ozford that will last a lifetime. Ozford offers three main areas of education: English Language High School Year 10 12 Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) Vocational Education and Training (VET) Along with your studies, there is also the excitement and challenge of living in a new city and building a new community of friends and contacts. Our range of student services and our knowledgeable and friendly staff will ensure you are supported throughout your time studying with us. Our dedication to excellence in education will help you reach your study and career goals within a supportive learning environment. Your success is our success. So, see what we have to offer and start your education journey in Melbourne with us. Welcome to Ozford Ozford Executive Team
A path to a successful career We offer pathways and direct entry programs to some of the best higher education institutions in Australia, so you can take your study to the next level. We pride ourselves on providing students with the right experience in the relevant industry. Our Job and Career Centre helps guide students on how to find employment opportunities. This enables our students to gain practical, real world experience. Quality and caring teaching staff With a wealth of experience both nationally and internationally our teaching staff understand the learning process and will ensure that you are supported throughout your study at Ozford. Teachers maintain their own innovative and current teaching methods so they can deliver the best results to you. Flexibility Making time to take up study can be challenging which is why we offer 4 to 5 intakes throughout the year. Support for our students Our dedicated, caring and supportive Welfare Officers are on hand to give support to students in the form of counselling for personal issues, academic stress and health problems. Community and Networks Make new friends from different parts of the world, discover Melbourne and join in the fun with our range of extra-curricular activities and trips. We have weekly events such as sporting activities and trips to attractions around Melbourne such as Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Albert Park, Carlton Gardens and so much more. Melbourne has an amazing range of free events and entertainment on offer all year round simply visit www.thatsmelbourne.com.au. Modern facilities We provide modern classrooms with the latest technology to ensure you have a varied and innovative learning environment. Our refurbished Lonsdale Campus is filled with natural light and is home to a wide-ranging library. Kitchen facilities including microwaves and fridges are also provided in student common areas. Location Recently voted the worlds most liveable city, Melbourne has so much to offer. International students love Melbourne for its safe, multicultural society, reasonable living and transport costs and of course its world-class range of events, food and shopping. Why Our Students Choose Ozford
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At Ozford, our English Language Programs are designed to improve your English language proficiency, and provide thought-provoking and interactive learning experiences. Students will have opportunities to visit landmarks in Melbourne and practice their English skills in an authentic setting. COURSE NAME DURATION General English 10 50 weeks English for Secondary School Preparation (ESSP) 10 40 weeks IELTS Test Preparation 10-20 weeks English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 10-20 weeks English for TESOL Preparation 12 weeks English for Young Learners* Minimum 2 weeks Business English* 5 10 weeks *This program is not CRICOS registered. Not available to student visa holders as their principal course. My sister recommended Ozford. Name: Grace Octavia Santoso Course: ELICOS Country of Origin: Indonesia My name is Grace, I m from Indonesia. I graduated from university in Jakarta. When I decided to take an English course, my sister recommended Ozford to me because, based on her experience, she learned a lot about the English language at Ozford. Ozford has a good service, experienced teachers and also good facilities. I took general English, and I joined the advanced class. The staff and the teachers are kind. In the future I wish to be a business woman, and have good skills in speaking English. English Language Programs
English for TESOL Prep Certificate IV TESOL Advanced Successful completion of Advanced Level of General English IELTS Test Preparation EAP University Direct Entry Upper Intermediate Successful completion of Upper Intermediate Level of General English Vocational Program Intermediate Successful completion of Intermediate Level of ESSP High School Program Pre Intermediate Elementary English Language Programs General English ENGLISH LEVELS English for Secondary School Preparation (ESSP) MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STUDY OPTIONS
CRICOS Code: 048142A Overview For students interested in English for general everyday use such as travel, business and light study. Ozford offers 5 levels (10 weeks each level) of General English with a new and relevant topic each week to study and then practice with your English communication skills. You will meet people from different countries and cultures while learning at your own pace. Your level of English is tested on your first day at Ozford and you are placed in the appropriate class level. Promotion to the next English language level is possible every two weeks. Qualification: Duration: Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels available: Entry requirements: Ozford Certificate of English 10 50 weeks 20 hours per week Every Monday 12 15 students Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced English Language Placement Test (Completed on your first day at Ozford) Snapshot of General English (Upper Intermediate Level) Day / Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Session 1 09.00 10.45 Speaking and Vocabulary Vocabulary linked to topic on global warming. Placed in mixed nationality groups, students discuss their own experience of unusual weather patterns. Listening and Reading Space Day : class begins with a presentation on the solar system. Students complete a question sheet for the presentation and ask questions throughout the class time. Reading, Writing and Speaking Situation what if? Students re-arrange the words to form correct questions to hypothetical situations. Reading, Listening and Speaking Assessment: students have 3 4 minutes to report on what can be done to reduce climate change and its impact. Session 2 11.00 12.35 Session 3 13.15 14.55 Reading, Listening and Speaking Students read text and fill in the gaps, then answer True or False questions and discuss the topic. Computer lesson Students research climate change and global warming online, then present on subject areas and work as a team. Presentation delivered on Friday. Listening and Writing Assessment: Next stop Mars? Students listen to a debate on the colonisation of planets and act as reporters. Exercise is peer marked as a class. Students then discuss the pros and cons of colonising other planets. Reading and Writing Assessment: Space food of the future. Students find the relevant vocabulary from the article, and then complete the exercise, answering questions about the text. Speaking and Listening Class feedback on what their partners answers were to the What if questions. Classroom discussion on some of the ideas. Students compare pictures before reading article. Then discuss ethics of cosmetic surgery. Listening, Speaking and Writing Cyber Quiz : Students work with a partner to test their knowledge of computer language, then go through the answers with the class. Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Pronunciation Students work on few and view exercise that helps understanding of sounds and how to make them. Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Grammar Prepositions using -ing endings. Students work through explanations before practising. Students watch a film and complete discussion questions and activities. Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). After Class Activities 15.00 16.00 Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply).. Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). *Extra curriculum activites are subject to number of students registered. Fees may apply. Free English Conversation and Support class. Free English Conversation and Support class. English Language Programs
English for Secondary School Preparation (ESSP) CRICOS Code: 048143M Overview If you are planning to study in an Australian Secondary High School this is the course for you. There are three levels of English for Secondary School Preparation with new topics to study each week and interesting life experiences so that you can practice your general English communication skills. There are subject specific texts and activities to give you the vocabulary and exposure to the kind of texts needed to be successful in an Australian High School classroom. Students also have the opportunity each term to join in an authentic high school classroom experience. Students can take an Art, Maths, Science or IT class in a real high school class (Secondary School Preparation Class) so you can gain first-hand knowledge of high school in Australia. Qualification: Duration: Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels available: Entry requirements: Ozford Certificate of English 10 40 weeks 20 hours per week Every Monday 12 15 students Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced English Language Placement Test (Completed on your first day at Ozford) College Link Program: Ozford has established a pathway from Ozford English for Secondary School Preparation to selective partner schools in Victoria. Contact us now for more details. Ozford English Language Centre is one of the preferred language centres for many state and grammar schools. Snapshot of ESSP (Elementary Level) Day / Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Session 1 09.00 10.45 Vocabulary and Speaking Revision of previous week and test. New theme: Transport. How do people travel in your country? Speaking and Listening Homework Revision Topic: Can and Can t. Listening: What you can and can t do in Melbourne. Talking about what you can and can t do in your hometown. Vocabulary and Grammar Homework revision: Vocabulary of Travelling. Grammar: a/an, the and zero articles. Filling in gaps, speaking, and a quiz. Reading, Writing and Speaking Homework Revision: Articles. Integrated task: Prepare and complete a survey about transport. English Language Programs Session 2 11.00 12.35 Session 3 13.15 14.55 After Class Activities 15.00 16.00 Reading and Grammar Reading: Transport Facts! Grammar: Can and Can t. English for High School Subjects: Maths. Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). Reading and Listening Assessment: 4 ways to travel to Melbourne Airport. Listening: airport announcements. Reading and Writing ESL Reader: Wizard of Oz Academic Writing: paragraphs/topic sentences. Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). *Extra curriculum activites are subject to number of students registered. Fees may apply. Writing Assessment A paragraph about travelling to school on public transport. English for High School Subjects: Science. Vocabulary for High School Reporting (Speaking) and Listening. Buying a ticket. News and Current Affairs: Behind the News Academic Writing: Paragraphs/supporting sentences. Join in High School (Art and Business Classes).
CRICOS Code: 060426K Overview If you are planning to enrol for a tertiary level course in Australia you may need English language preparation. The EAP course has been designed specifically to develop the language capability and relevant skills required to cope with tertiary level studies. Qualification: Duration: Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels available: Entry requirements: Ozford Certificate of English 10-20 weeks 20 hours per week Every 5 Weeks 12 15 students Advanced Minimum Upper Intermediate level of English Snapshot of EAP Day / Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Session 1 09.00 10.45 Course Overview: Outline of course and timetable, your study expectations, organisational skills, homework, glossary and Direct Entry conditions assessment. Discussion of educational experiences in your country. Discussion, Listening and role play Discussion of colloquial language vs. formal language. Listening to register. Role play: Using formal and informal language. Discussion and Reading Discuss: Uses of the internet Read: English for the Internet Age Identify stages in an explanation essay using skimming and scanning. Discussion and Reading Discuss personal learning styles. Read: Personal learning styles, identifying themes and skimming. Session 2 11.00 12.35 Glossary and Writing Glossary: Education vocabulary. Writing: How to write paragraphs and topic sentences. Cohesion and avoiding sentence fragments. Grammar and Academic Skills Grammar: Analysing the difference between spoken and written English. How to take notes and nouns/noun groups; verbs/ verb groups. Academic Skills: Note-taking. Grammar, Vocabulary and Listening Grammar: Passives Vocabulary: Comparing things or talking about similarities and differences. Listening: Main ideas and sequence markers. Writing Discussion and writing Types of essays Essay structure Planning an essay/brainstorming. Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). Session 3 13.15 14.55 Jigsaw Reading: Migrant experiences in education in Australia. Critical thinking: How do you like to learn language? Writing Paragraph/supporting sentences, editing, editing code. Academic Skills and Writing Summary using notes and paragraph unity. Study Skills How to use the EAP Student book independently. Revision of the week: English for fun using a multiple intelligence quiz. After Class Activities 15.00 16.00 Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). *Extra curriculum activites are subject to number of students registered. Fees may apply. EAP Intake dates 2014 6 January 17 March 26 May 4 August 13 October 10 February 22 April 30 June 8 September 17 November Free English Conversation and support class EAP Intake dates 2015 Free English Conversation and Support class. 5 January 16 March 25 May 3 August 12 October 9 February 20 April 29 June 7 September 16 November English Language Programs
CRICOS Code: 050470M Overview The IELTS Preparation course provides intensive preparation and skill practice required for the IELTS examination. It has been designed for students who require IELTS scores for entry into TAFE (Technical and Further Education), higher education courses or for migration purposes. It focuses on the practice of four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) in the IELTS format. Qualification: Duration: Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels available: Entry requirements: Ozford Certificate of English 10-20 weeks 20 hours per week See table below 12 15 students Upper Intermediate to Advanced Minimum Upper Intermediate level of English Snapshot of IELTS Test Preparation IELTS & EAP Intake dates 2014 Day / Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday FRIDAY Session 1 09.00 10.45 Course Overview Outline of IELTS course structure, timetable and study expectations. Class introductions and talking about personal interests. Speaking and Listening Outline the IELTS speaking module listening and speaking strategies and test taking tips. Reading and Writing Working out general reading stragegies and orientating yourself to the text. Reading and Writing Strategies for writing describing facts and figures. IELTS Task - work on bar charts, pie charts, and tables. Session 2 11.00 12.35 Session 3 13.15 14.55 Speaking and Listening Introducing new topic Identifying the main ideas, and how they are developed. Multiple choice test and note completion. Speaking and Listening Comparing and contrasting each other s personal interests. Use computer labs for practice listening activities such as key words and listening detail. IELTS & EAP Intake dates 2015 Speaking and Listening Class discussion and participation on familiar topics ad strategies for speaking. Speaking and Listening Give a short presentation on a topic of your choice using language to tell a story and summarise a topic that is familiar to you. Reading and Writing Skimming/scanning for specific information and detail. IELTS Task Labelling a diagram. Reading and Writing Understanding Argument Identify argument or fact and fact or opinion IELTS Task Multiple choice test. Reading and Writing Developing an argument class discussion on key topic points and a support statement. Reading and Writing IELTS Task Writing your answer and essay using complex sentences and writing coherently. Join in High School (Art and Business Classes). After Class Activities 15.00 16.00 Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). Extra Curriculum Activities (fee may apply). Free English Conversation and support class Free English Conversation and Support class. English Language Programs *Extra curriculum activites are subject to number of students registered. Fees may apply. IELTS Intake dates 2014 IELTS Intake dates 2015 6 January 17 March 26 May 4 August 13 October 5 January 16 March 25 May 3 August 12 October 10 February 22 April 30 June 8 September 17 November 9 February 20 April 29 June 7 September 16 November
English for TESOL Preparation CRICOS Code: 063589M Overview In this course you will: Build and develop new language skills necessary to teach English to individuals and small groups of speakers of other languages Practice your skills and take English language proficiency building activities Practice intensive grammar skills and take regular grammar assessments Conduct English language analysis Learn the vocabulary associated with teaching English as a second language Explore modern theories of teaching English as a second language Conduct regular classroom observations and peer teacher evaluations. Qualification: Duration: Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels available: Ozford Certificate of English 12 weeks 20 hours per week Every 10 weeks 10 15 students Advanced Entry requirements: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English for Young Learners * Please note: continuation of the Young Learners class is subject to student numbers. Overview This course is designed specifically for young students between 10 and 15 years old. In this course you will: Learn English with Australian teachers Join excursions to museum, parks and other interesting places Experience Australian lifestyle Make friends from other countries Learn basic computer skills. Duration: Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels: Entry requirements: Minimum 2 weeks 20 hours per week Summer Program December February; or Winter Program July August 10 students Elementary to Intermediate None * Please note: this course is not a CRICOS registered program. Not available to student visa holders as their principal course. Business English * Overview This short 5 week, full-time Business English course is designed for students of intermediate level English. Qualification: Duration: Ozford Certificate of English 5 10 weeks * Please note: this course is not a CRICOS registered program. Not available to student visa holders as their principal course. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to give a short business presentation, understand and take part in business meetings, take telephone enquiries and/or complaints and conduct negotiations. You will learn how to write business emails, faxes, meeting minutes, job applications and resumes (CVs). Students will also improve their overall English proficiency as grammar and pronunciation are strong components of this course. Class hours: Intake and start date: Average class size: Levels available: Entry requirements: 20 hours per week Every 5 weeks 10 students Intermediate or Upper Intermediate At least intermediate level of English English Language Programs
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Experience Diverse Cultures Experiencing an Ozford education, is not only about completing a course, but also includes immersing in an educational community. Ozford is home to students from various nationalities and cultures, with each individual bringing their own culture and knowledge to your experience in an Australian Educational Institute. Exploring new ideas of your fellow students, while help and challenging you to see a world of different possibilities. At Ozford, you will build a diverse network of friends for your future. We welcome students from all parts of the world. Our students form strong friendships as they learn to live in a foreign culture. They have ample opportunities to practice their English as it is the language common to all students and staff. We have a policy of speak English please at Ozford. Even though we respect cultural differences, we encourage students to embrace the Australian way of life. We provide opportunities to explore Melbourne and we celebrate major events in the Australian calendar. Hello, I m Indian! Hello, I come from Brazil! Hello, I come from Indonesia! Hello, I m from France!
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