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Open Google Chrome srienglish.edu.au

Our Website

Open the Student Portal Click on English OrientationOpen the PowerPoint in full screen

Use your headphones

to watch videos

Self-Paced Orientation

Levels and courses

Each level = 10 weeks

Mastery Bridging Entry English Program

Advanced Unipath 2/General English

Upper-Intermediate Unipath 1/General English

Intermediate Unipath 1/General English

Pre-Intermediate General English

Elementary General English

Intensive General English (IGE)

• Learn how English works in a variety of topics and contexts

• Cover all skills: grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary

• Access to free elective classes:• Speaking and pronunciation• Homework help/test prep workshop• Skills for work• Skills for business

Unipath English 1 & 2 (UPE 1&2)

• Practice all academic skills including grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary and listening

• Your 25 hour per week course consists of:• 20 contact hours (in class) per week• 5 hours per week of self-study using online and

grammar resources • Unipath 1: includes Certificate 3 Business modules

Bridging Entry English Program (BEEP)

• Our highest level English course, with a focus on the IELTS academic skills of reading, writing, listening & speaking

• For students entering Masters programs

• 20 hours face to face + 5 hours self-study

• Self-study: grammar homework and reading preparation

English Timetable• We run an AM and PM timetable, both are 20 hours per week of

compulsory classes plus option classes• Students will be given notice of any timetable change• PM timetable is for BEEP classes only• Your class teacher may set different break times

8.30-10.30am 11.00am-1.00pm 1.00 1.30-2.30pm

Class session 1 Class session 2 Lunch

Free option

classes,

electives &

activities

12.15-

1.10pm1.10-3.10 3.30-5.30pm

Free

option

classes

Class session 1 Class session 2

Free option classes

Free option classes help you:

• Practice English skills such as grammar, speaking, pronunciation and writing

• Extend the vocabulary and grammar from your core class

• Practice English for everyday life eg: work and social

• Prepare for Friday assessment tasks

• Complete your homework

Have fun, improve your confidence, make new friends!

Free electives

Free electives are offered to English students to develop

specific skills:

•English for Work: resume preparation, hospitality short

courses (see Work section slide 45), practice for job interviews

•English for Business: business writing and speaking

workshops

Most electives are held each Wednesday 1.30-2.30pm

Check the schedule on level 7 noticeboard for details

Free option classes

Pronunciation and Speaking

• Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 1.30-2.30pm

• Open to all levels

Homework Help / Test Prep workshop

• Every Thursday 1.30-2.30pm• Open to all levels

Writing and Test Prep workshop

• Every Thursday, 12.15-1.10pm• BEEP students

Check the weekly timetable in the foyer for rooms

Course progress and assessment

• All our English courses use a continuous assessment model, with tests each Friday

• You will receive a % score for each skill

• We record the results and then average over the 10 weeks of each level

• You should complete all class work, tests and homework to maintain satisfactory course progress

Course progress and assessment

We recommend you attend every class and complete all class work and tests to improve faster

• You can check your progress with your teacher or Academic Coordinator, and request an Academic Report at any time

• We will check your progress at week 5 and 10 of the course

• If you are having trouble progressing, we will offer you an Intervention Strategy, which may include:

Changing your level, class or course Recommending extra study or practice, attending free classes Repeat of the course (5 or 10 weeks)

See your student handbook for further details

Classes and assessment

Intensive General English

Requirements to pass the course:

1. Attend 80% or more of classes

2. Complete speaking, writing and language assessments each week

• you may not have all 3 tests each week

• pass rate is 60%

See your student handbook for further details

Classes and assessment

Unipath English 1 & 2

Requirements to pass the course: 1. Attend 80% or more of classes2. Complete speaking, writing and language

assessments each week• pass is 60%

3. Complete 80% of Self-Study program

See your student handbook for further details

Classes and assessment

Bridging Entry English Program

Requirements to pass the course: 1. Attend 80% or more of classes

2. Complete four assessments each week:• Speaking and Writing (pass is 60%)

• Reading and Listening (pass is 55%)

3. Complete 100% of Self-Study program

See your student handbook for further details

Course completion and certificates

• Certificates are issued the week AFTER you finish your course

• ALL students, regardless of visa type, must have 80% or over attendance to receive a certificate. Medical evidence may be considered when issuing certificates.

• If you complete more than one English course, all your certificates will be issued together after your final course

• Students progressing to another course or University will require a final grade of C to pass

For more information on certificates and exit grades, see your Student Handbook.

Complaints and appeals

• Students have access to a fair and free complaints and

appeals process:

• Attendance issues

• Course assessment/grades

• Any other academic or non-academic issue

For more information, see the Complaints & Appeals section of your Student Handbook or the website.

Complaints and appeals

All appeals (for example, change of grade, consideration of low attendance) require EVIDENCE.

• EVIDENCE may include but is not limited to the following:

• A Medical Certificate issued from an AUSTRALIAN doctor at the time you were sick, stating the specific problem.

• Consultation with SRI staff member at the time of the incident.

• Other documented evidence such as natural disaster in homeland.

Complaints and appeals

• Acceptable EVIDENCE is NOT:

• A Medical Certificate from an overseas doctor issued to another person.

• A backdated medical certificate.

• Consultation with SRI staff member many weeks after the event.

• An appeal with no specific information such as dates, events or times.

• An appeal at the end of the course saying you were sick during the course but took medicine from home.

Complaints & appeals

External appeals (International Students)

• Overseas Student Ombudsman

• www.oso.gov.au

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watch video

Institute and visa information

Visa requirements

All students should be aware of their visa conditions

Student visa conditions include:

•Maintain a course of study (with CoE’s)

•Maintain satisfactory attendance (above 80%)

•Maintain satisfactory course progress

• Work: up to 40 hours per fortnight (in study periods)

• Provide your current address to your school

•Have health cover (OSHC) for your visa period

Visa requirements

All students should be aware of their visa conditions.

• Other visas (Working Holiday, Student Dependent, Tourist): make sure you are aware of your visa conditions regarding Study and Work allowances

• ALL VISAS: Make sure you know how long you can remain in Australia (your visa end date)

Click for info

To get the best out of your study, you should attend every lesson.

•if you arrive late to class, or return late from breaks, you may be marked absent

•if you are sick for more than 2 days, see a doctor and email your medical certificate to english@sri.edu.au

• Please note you are NOT marked present if you have a medical certificate – these are kept on your student record

• If you will be away for a week or more due to illness or injury, contact us immediately, as we may need to SUSPEND your course

•You can check your attendance on the Student Portal:

Attendance

• below 80%: risk being reported to Immigration and having your enrolment and visa cancelled

• below 80%: you will NOT pass the course and progress to your next course

• All students, regardless of visa, must have over 80% attendance in each course to receive a course certificate

Attendance record

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT INCLUDES:

•Harassment of staff or other students

•Threatening behaviour

•Sexual harassment

•Bullying of staff or other students

•Cheating or stealing

•Bringing OR being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at school

•Generally disruptive or inappropriate classroom behaviour including excessive mobile phone use

Misconduct may result in written warnings, suspension or cancellation of enrolment

Code of conduct

Meet an Academic Co-ordinator to:

•Talk about problems relating to class

•Discuss your study goals/progress/pathway

•Discuss attendance

•Advice for health services and general

problems/wellbeing

Email english@sri.edu.au for an appointment

You can also see the Counsellor on level 9

Support and counselling

Email: English@sri.edu.au

Include:

•Your full name

•Student ID

•Your question or request (appointment, document, problem)

•Check your email or SMS for a reply

Contacting us

Options for students:

1.Homestay with an Australian family

2.Specialist student accommodation

• Student One, Uniresort, Urbanest, Unilodge

3.Privately rented accommodation (house or apartment)

• There are laws for renting in Queensland to protect you –always rent legally! See the RTA link below.

Accommodation

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for info

Campus services

Available to all students on level 2:

• Library (ID Cards, printing, quiet study space)

• Student Counsellor

• The Learning Centre

Computers throughout the building + labs on level 1, 4, 7 & 8•There is a download LIMIT - refreshed each week•WI-FI is also available: ‘SRInstitute’ •Please note classes are also held in computer labs

Library – level 2•Access computers and printers•English Language resources•Lost property•Quiet study space

Computers and wifi

The Student Portal

• Go to srienglish.edu.au (works best in Google Chrome)• Click

Updating your personal details

Updating your personal details

Checking your timetable and attendance

1-4 = 8.30am-1pmBreak: 10.30-11am

Q = 349 Queen StreetE = 100 Eagle Street

Class

Room

Checking your timetableAM timetable

5-8 = 1.10-5.30pm Break: 3.10-3.30pm

Q = 349 Queen StreetE = 100 Eagle Street

Class

Room

Checking your timetablePM timetable

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6

7

8

Class

Room

• Check your timetable every week –classrooms may change, even if your class is the same

• A class and room list is also available in the foyer each week

Checking your timetable

• Please write your full name, sign and date both sides

• Tick YES or NO for publicity consent• Examples of publicity: class photos on Facebook,

pictures on the noticeboard, posters around campus

Privacy and publicity consent forms

Your Student Handbook

• Print in the computer labs and library – see the library for details

• Discounts: movies, tourist attractions

Please carry your ID

every day

Elisapeta

AH HI

ENGLISHExpiry: 21 Dec 2013

FULL TIME 80000

Your Student ID

Working in Australia

Permission to work: check your visa!•Student visa: 40 hours per fortnight•Working holiday visa: unlimited hours•Tourist/visitor visa: no work allowed

Getting started:•Open an Australian BANK ACCOUNT•Apply for TAX FILE NUMBER

Before you start working

Click to apply

Click for info

• Visit the Joblinx office in room 701• Free courses: check our electives calendar• Assistance with your resume• Register with Joblinx using the Student Portal

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Skills for work

Protecting you at work

International students have the same rights in the workplace as Australian citizens.

The Fair Work Ombudsman can help with:•Salary disputes•Work hours•Workplace bullying

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Protecting you at work

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Google Map

Brisbane CBD

• English students are NOT eligible for concession tickets on public transport

• Purchase ADULT tickets (BLUE go card)

• Use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane: cheaper than paper tickets

• ‘Off peak’ is cheaper – 8.30am-3.30pm and after 7pm (M-F) plus weekends and public holidays

• Use your GO card 8 times then travel for half price!

Brisbane Transport

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• Other transport options include:

• Nightlink services: weekends/holidays

• CityCycle

• FREE services – CityHopper Ferry, Spring Hill Loop and City Loop buses

click on images for

more information

Brisbane Transport

Sunshine Coast

Gold Coast

Moreton Bay

Islands

Brisbane

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Google Map

Brisbane and surrounding areas

• Look for ashtrays or designated smoking areas

• If you smoke in a smoke-free area you can be fined on the spot ($250 or more)

• Cannot smoke within 5 metres of a bus stop or anywhere on a train platform or ferry stop

• No smoking in the Queen Street Mall

• Smoking laws are strict throughout Australia and new laws have recently been introduced in Queensland

• Check here https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/atods/smoking/laws/index.html

Smoking

www.choosebrisbane.com.au/study

http://insiderguides.com.au/guides/

www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Useful websites

• Community Telephone Directory in your Student Handbook

• Brisbane Info Centre – Queen St Mall

• Student Hub – level 2

• Student Services (ground floor)

Need more information?

Activities and relaxation

• Student Lounge (level 1) • Kitchen and eating areas (level 1 & 7)• Vending machines (level 1)• Student Hub (level 2)• English noticeboard (level 7)• Prayer room (level 5)

Student areas

• SRI English has a student activities officer who is an international student, just like you!

• Visit Laura in the Joblinx office, room 701• Email: LNevesBraga@sri.edu.au

Student activities officer

Activities, electives & events

Friends, fun and learning

Health and safety

• 349 Queen Street is open 7.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri

• Some floors are open on weekends (including computer labs)

• Elevators and front doors – please don’t hold open! ALARMED

• Stairs are located at FRONT and REAR of the building.

• TOILETS are located in the front stairwells, disabled toilets are located on levels 1, 3, 4, 5

• 100 Eagle Street – access provided by your teacher

• Emergency Evacuation signs - nearest exits

– Follow staff directions during an evacuation

Safety in our buildings

Ambulance Police Fire

LEARN your ADDRESS and

TELEPHONE number!

Emergency services in Australia

After Hours Helpline:

1800 994 989

PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR PHONE NOW

Use this Free App:

Emergency assistance resources

Personal Safety

The Law and legal help

Please be aware that laws in Australia may be different from your own country. Breaking the law in Australia

may put your visa at risk.

•Take particular care with:

• Driving: make sure you have a VALID license to drive in Australia. See Queensland Dept of Transport:

http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence

• Observe the road rules, especially regarding speed and drink driving; penalties are strict, especially during holidays

• Alcohol and drug laws• Laws for minors (under 18 years) e.g: gambling, drinking

•If you require legal assistance, you can contact your country’s consulate http://protocol.dfat.gov.au/Consulate/listStates.rails?state=4

OR Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188

Your Health

• See a GP (General Practitioner) if you are sick

• Only go to a hospital for accidents or serious illness

• International students must have Overseas Student Health

cover (OSHC)

• Pharmacies (chemists) - great place to ask for health

advice and to buy medicines

• Carry your medication prescription in English

• First Aid is available at school

Your HealthYour OSHC:

•Many SRI students have Allianz health insurance•An Allianz representative is available every Wednesday on level 2 for help and claims

Click for info

How do I see a

doctor? Click to

watch video

Always wash your hands well and often

Always use tissues and throw away afterwards

Always cover your mouth/nose if you cough or sneeze

If you are very sick, stay at home to restVisit a doctor or chemist

Staying healthy in winter

Drink plenty of water during hot

weather

Water coolers are in kitchens and throughout

the building

Staying healthy in summer

Staying safe at the beach

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watch video

There’s an App for that!

Useful Apps for Health & Safety

Have you:

•Read your course information

•Understood your visa conditions

•Complaints & appeals info and video

•Watched health & safety videos

•Download Apps

•Logged into the Student Portal & completed your Personal Details

•Completed Privacy/publicity form

Let’s do a quiz!

Orientation Checklist

Please review your self-paced orientation and student handbook. These are available to you anytime online:

See you tomorrow!

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