Edith Cowan College ENGLISH LANGUAGEPROGRAMS
Top 5 Why ECC English?
QUALITY Experienced teachers, most with 10+ years of academic excellence in Australia and abroad
PROGRESSION 94% of the students progress onto ECC Diploma programs
DIVERSITY Multicultural mix with over 45+ nationalities annually
FACILITIES Boutique campus with secure on-site accommodation, cafe, swimming pool and gym
LOCATION The closest university to the city of Perth, located in trendy Mt Lawley
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WelcomeMessage from Director of Studies - ECC EnglishYour study experience of a lifetime starts here and now!Edith Cowan College’s (ECC) English Language Centre is located on Edith Cowan University’s (ECU) boutique campus in trendy Mount Lawley, Perth. Our intensive programs will prepare you for your future studies. Looking forward to welcoming you to Perth and ECC.
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Craig Munsey
Dung Huu Nguyen – VietnamStudying English at ECC has helped to improve my academic reading and writing skills. Now I feel confident entering ECU.
Sara Guevara Munoz – ColombiaI love the university campus location, teaching methodology and diverse nationality mix.
Alia Alshehri – Saudi ArabiaI chose ECC because it has a good reputation. The small class size allowed me to feel comfortable enough to ask questions.
Venkatreddy Mangunuri – IndiaECC offers a wide range of English courses. The benefits of studying at ECC include its modern facilities and support services.
Carin Eusebio – Philippines Quality education and the friendly staff are the aspects I like the most about ECC.
Xiaoshuang Wang – ChinaMy friend recommended ECC English to me. I like the study environment and have made lots of new friends.
Majid Ahmadzadehshalmani – IranThe campus and learning environment are what I like about studying at ECC.
Yuki Kokubo – JapanActive class participation and the friendly teachers at ECC have helped me to develop strong communication skills and gain more confidence.
Student experience at ECC English
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Perth - lifestyle of a lifetime• Perth is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 most
liveable cities in the world.*• With the lowest living costs in Australia, Perth is now more
affordable than ever.*• Sunniest capital city in Australia with an average of eight hours
sunshine each day.• International students benefit from 40% discount on all public
transport, as well as free bus transport within the inner city centre.• Student visa holders can work part-time up to 40 hours per
fortnight whilst studying with unlimited working hours during study breaks.
• A booming business, tourism and innovation hub with excellent job prospects for graduates.
Perth
Image courtesy of Tourism WA
*The Economist Global Liveability Ranking 2017, The Economist Intelligence Unit, Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2017.
A DAY AT ECC ENGLISH (this could be you)
*What a great way to practice more English!
8.30am-10.30am Real lecture series:
“Bushfires in Australia” Follow a real lecture and take
notes for later discussion
10.30am-10.55am Break Grab a coffee at one of the many cafes on the campus
10.55am-12.30pm Presentation skills
Topic: “Innovative Invention” Plan a group presentation to
showcase to the rest of the class
12.30pm-1.15pm Lunch Plenty of on-campus options – or eat your own lunch outdoors!
1.15pm-2.15pmStudy skills
Prioritising key information – how to master your
note-taking skills
2.30pm-3.30pmGym! Do your own exercise or join one of the many classes at ECU Sports
3.30pm-6.00pm Rest & study
Catch up on studies (and rest) at your cosy home at the
ECU Student Village
6.00pm-8.00pm*BBQ & pool Enjoy a BBQ and a dip in the swimming pool with friends
8.00pm-10.30pm*Downtime
Meet friends at the trendy Beaufort St entertainment
precinct in Mt Lawley
Bedtime Time to rest up and get ready for another amazing day in Perth
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday8.30am -10.30am
Ice-breaker - Team introductions
Smart phone vocab quiz Journal Article - Discussion Seminars
Smart phone vocab quiz Smart phone vocab quiz
Introduction to course: Assessments / Unit Outline
Comprehension – main ideas vs details
Presentation skills – introduction to PowerPoint, Prezi, and Haiku Deck
Preparing comprehension quiz for team competition
Team speaking presentations
Formatting handwritten work
Discussion – ‘Happiness for All?’
Essay writing skills – review of topic and concluding sentences
Computer assisted learning – research skills
10.55am -12.30pm
Vocab quiz – smart phones, teamwork
AWL – keeping a record of new vocabulary
Preparation for Speaking assignment – allocation of seminar groups
Draft essay introduction Preparing thesis statements
Journal writing task - self-reflection
Recorded lecture: ‘Meaning of Happiness’
Plan speaking assessment during one-on-one meeting with teacher
Formatting essay introduction – partner proofreading
Journal comprehension quiz
Sentence structure corrections
Time management seminar
Notetaking from lecture – review and compare
Speaking presentation practice
1.15pm – 2.15pm
Computer assisted learning – research skills
Basic essay structure sample essay plan
Journal articles Recorded group discussion
It’s Friday – no afternoon classes
Group note-taking from articles – sharing information
Notetaking on second listening
Homework Paragraph writing based on today’s lecture + grammar quiz
Download and print Week 1 vocab list from Moodle – sample test + reading journal articles
Reading summary of selected journal article + practice vocab test + grammar quiz
Formulate and write summary from today’s listening/notetaking activity + work on speaking presentation
Complete self-assessment from week 1 + read journal articles
Sample timetable
Program snapshot
• The Academic English Program (AEP) leads into Diploma programs at ECC
• AEP is taught in 10-week blocks from beginner to advanced
• Nine fixed start dates per year (intakes every five weeks)
• Smart and innovative teaching methods
• Assessment-based progression
• No further English testing is required at the end of the program (except for Nursing programs)
Entry requirements
5.0 IELTSAE3
10 weeks
ECC Diploma
(Year 1 & 2) entry
4.5 IELTSAE2
10 weeks
4.0 IELTSAE1
10 weeks
65% pass mark
required
65% pass mark required
65% pass mark required
Academic English Program
ECC Pathway Programs Once you have completed your English course at ECC, you will benefit from a range of further study options at ECC and ECU.
ECC is the leading pathway option into ECU and provides high quality programs in an environment which encourages students to achieve excellence in their studies. ECC offers diploma pathway programs on the ECU Joondalup Campus West in a wide variety of disciplines.
Following successful completion of the diploma program, students are eligible for entry into Year 2* of select ECU Bachelor degrees. A trimester system allows students to fast-track their studies and complete most diplomas in eight months.
ECC also offers the Post-Graduate Qualifying Program (PQP) which is a non-award program designed to lead students into ECU’s master’s degrees in the School of Business and Law and the School of Science (Computing and Security) with one unit of advanced standing.
ECC Program ECU DegreeDiploma of Business Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public RelationsBachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Media and CommunicationsBachelor of Contemporary ArtsBachelor of DesignBachelor of Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations
Diploma of Hotel Management Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort ManagementBachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)
Bachelor of Computer ScienceBachelor of Information TechnologyBachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
Bachelor of Engineering Honours: majors in Civil, Civil and Environmental, Computer Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical and Renewable Energy, Electronics and Communications, Instrumentation Control and Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Petroleum, Chemical, Chemical and EnvironmentalBachelor of Technology (Aeronautical)Bachelor of Technology (Electronic and Computer Systems)Bachelor of Technology (Motorsports)Bachelor of Technology (Engineering): majors in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and CommunicationsBachelor of Engineering Science
Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science)Bachelor of Science (Nursing)Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
PQP Business Master of Professional Accounting**Master of Business AdministrationMaster of Business Administration InternationalMaster of Finance and BankingMaster of Human Resource ManagementMaster of International Hospitality ManagementMaster of Marketing and Innovation ManagementMaster of Project Management
PQP IT Master of Computer ScienceMaster of Cyber Security
* Not all Diplomas lead directly into Year 2 at ECU **Advanced standing is not granted for this Master’s degree
Accommodation options• Homestay – popular affordable
accommodation option for overseas students to live with an Australian family while they study.
• On-campus accommodation at the ECU Mount Lawley Student Village – 5 bedroom apartments fully furnished with private bedrooms, bathrooms, large shared kitchen and lounge area.
• Off-campus accommodation – independent living in a rental property or a room in a house.
Example of weekly living costs
Expense Approximate cost per week (A$)
Homestay (room only) From $150 Homestay (room and meals) From $250On-campus accommodation From $226 (plus utilities and meals)Shared accommodation (off-campus) $165—$440 (plus utilities and meals)Groceries and eating out $80—$280 Gas, electricity $35—$140Phone and Internet $20—$55Public transport $15—$55Entertainment $80—$150Your budget for living expenses will depend on the type of lifestyle and accommodation you choose. To cover weekly expenses, a single student needs a minimum of A$20,290 each year to cover living costs. For further information please see studyinaustralia.gov.au
Further information onlineCourse start dates and fees: edithcowancollege.edu.au/programs/academic-english
Accommodation options: edithcowancollege.edu.au/accommodation
Policies and procedures:edithcowancollege.edu.au/policies
Application:edithcowancollege.edu.au/how-to-apply
Visa, health cover and arrival: edithcowancollege.edu.au/international-students
Documents and forms:edithcowancollege.edu.au/documents-and-forms
ECC English at Edith Cowan University Building 10, Mount Lawley Campus, 2 Bradford Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050 AustraliaT +61 8 6279 1100 E [email protected]
edithcowancollege.edu.au
ECC is part of the Navitas Group. CRICOS provider codes: ECC 01312J; ECU IPC 00279B. The information contained in this flyer is correct at the time of publication; however, Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd (ECC) reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice. Printed February 2018. ECC171215-1214 0218_AW