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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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 info@edithcowancollege.edu.au

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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