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www.unsw.edu.au | <strong>UNSW</strong> <strong>International</strong> Undergraduate Guide 2011 | 75unsw institute <strong>of</strong> languagesAustralia’s leading language training centre<strong>UNSW</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Languages, established in 1966, is the mostcomprehensive language education organisation in Australia. <strong>The</strong>Institute provides a range <strong>of</strong> flexible and varied language trainingcourses and services for international students and to the Australiancommunity.<strong>The</strong> <strong>UNSW</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Languages welcomes students from over 60countries, providing pathways to further academic study, personaldevelopment and cross-cultural understanding. <strong>The</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong>ferscomprehensive general and academic English language preparationprograms that lead to direct entry into <strong>UNSW</strong> at the <strong>undergraduate</strong>and postgraduate levels.<strong>The</strong> Institute provides the 10-week <strong>University</strong> English Entry Course(UEEC), designed for students who have received a Conditional Offer<strong>of</strong> admission to study at <strong>UNSW</strong> because they narrowly missed theEnglish language requirement. Students who successfully pass thiscourse are not required to sit a further external English pr<strong>of</strong>iciencytest and will be admitted directly to <strong>UNSW</strong>. Currently, 80% to 85% <strong>of</strong>students complete and pass the UEEC successfully.<strong>The</strong> <strong>UNSW</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Languages has a comprehensive AcademicEnglish program. Classes are tailored to prepare students for successfultertiary study in Australia. Content includes essay writing and criticalthinking, essential skills for success in an English speaking learningenvironment. <strong>The</strong> curriculum also includes language developmentas well as comprehensive instruction on study skills covering areasincluding note taking, presentation skills and accessing referencematerial. In addition, the <strong>UNSW</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Languages providescomprehensive test preparation courses in IELTS and testing in IELTSand TOEFL. <strong>The</strong> Institute is an <strong>of</strong>ficial IELTS and TOEFL test centre.Facilities and Services<strong>The</strong> Institute’s Library Support Unit provides leading-edge facilitiesfor independent learning and can be used by students both insideand outside classroom hours. <strong>The</strong> Institute’s on-campus location alsoenables students to have access to <strong>UNSW</strong> resources including library,sporting and support services. Welfare and further studies counsellingservices available to students include: accommodation service; airportpickup; international cafés; internet access; <strong>UNSW</strong> libraries; Arc;<strong>University</strong> Health Service; <strong>UNSW</strong> Lifestyle Centre; social activitiesand excursions. Students can join a variety <strong>of</strong> sports clubs. Sportingactivities include swimming, gym, golf, aerobics, tennis, horse riding,water skiing, badminton and basketball.When to Apply<strong>The</strong>re is no fixed application deadline. However, as the demand forthe Institute’s programs is very high, we suggest you apply at leasttwo months before the date you intend to start your language studies.As a general guide, 10 weeks language study is required to increasean IELTS score by 0.5 <strong>of</strong> a point (each band) and TOEFL by about 25points. If, for example, you have an overall IELTS score <strong>of</strong> 5.5 and yourequire 6.5 to gain entry into <strong>UNSW</strong> then you may need between 20to 30 weeks <strong>of</strong> English study. <strong>The</strong> <strong>UNSW</strong> Institute <strong>of</strong> Languages canrecommend the appropriate course length based on a recent IELTSscore or from a placement test on the first day <strong>of</strong> term.Please refer to the back <strong>of</strong> the guide for the Application Form.Packaged Visas<strong>The</strong> Institute’s courses and <strong>UNSW</strong> degrees can be packaged into asingle visa covering the entire period <strong>of</strong> study. When a student requiresEnglish language studies, simply apply to <strong>UNSW</strong> and the Institute <strong>of</strong>Languages. On successful admission, students can obtain one visa forthe entire duration <strong>of</strong> their studies.More InformationFurther information may be obtained from:<strong>UNSW</strong> Global Student Services223 Anzac Parade, Kensington<strong>UNSW</strong> Sydney 2052, AustraliaT: +61 2 9385 5396F: +61 2 9662 2651E: admissions@unswglobal.unsw.edu.auwww.languages.unsw.edu.auCOURSE FEES2010** (A$)Enrolment Fee $220Per 5 weeks/Term $2,125Per 10 weeks $4,250TERM DATES 2010 2011Term 1* 04 Jan - 05 Feb 04 Jan - 04 FebTerm 2* 08 Feb - 12 Mar 07 Feb - 11 MarTerm 3 15 Mar - 16 Apr 14 Mar - 15 AprTerm 4* 03 May - 04 Jun 02 May - 03 JunTerm 5 07 Jun - 09 Jul 06 Jun - 08 JulTerm 6* 19 Jul - 20 Aug 18 Jul - 19 AugTerm 7 23 Aug - 24 Sept 22 Aug - 23 SeptTerm 8* 11 Oct - 12 Nov 10 Oct - 11 NovTerm 9* 15 Nov - 17 Dec 14 Nov - 16 Dec* UEEC programs available** 2011 fees may change