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Language Programs in Australia - Learn English in Darwin
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Darwin, Australia
Minimum age : 18 (17 with parental authorisation) - Average age : 24
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Darwin
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Learn English in Darwin, Australia at our English language school partner. Darwin is one of the most beautiful and interesting travel destinations in the world today. Study in Darwin and meet people from all over the world
| Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory. It was named by its discoverer, John Clements Wickham after the famous scientist Charles Darwin. Located on the Timor Sea, it is the smallest capital city of Australia, with about 120 900 people. Its climate is tropical, warm all year with a wet season and a dry season.
Darwin is one of the most modern and multicultural cities in Australia, its location making it the gateway to Asia (Indonesia and East Timor) as well as to the real Australia. From Darwin you can easily access the beautiful Top End region with many National Parks such as the Kakadu National Park (biggest national park in Australia). Visitors will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the city, the old buildings of the historical centre as well as its beautiful, wide and unpolluted beaches.
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Our English language school partner in Darwin is located on the modern campus of Charles Darwin University, only 15 minutes from the city centre. Students have access to all the university facilities (computer labs, sport centre, student residence, etc.) The school offers a very good nationality mix. The school offers modern air-conditioned premises and free-WIFI asl well as a computer centre.
The teaching method is communicative with an emphasis on integrated skills. Each student meets with their teacher on day 1 and their self access prescriptions are issued and explained to them. From then on any questions the student has should be directed to their teacher. For any accommodation and homestay questions an accommodation manager is available to help the student.
|  | For more information about our English language school partner’s accreditations, please refer to Accreditations. For more information about the English language school and Darwin, please go to English language courses in Darwin. | |
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English Courses
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On entering the school you will take an intake test, which shows your level of English. You will then be placed into a class according to your level. The intake test covers Reading, Writing and Grammar. There is an interview to assess Listening and Speaking.
Each of the 6 levels available (elementary to advanced) follows a course book using the latest methodology. Course books are supplemented according to students' needs and interests. Students progress is regularly monitored through individual interviews with the teacher and monthly progress tests. At the end of the program, students are awarded a certificate which indicates the level they have attained. |  | Classes at Elementary and Pre-Intermediate levels focus on Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation in the afternoon. Students at these levels are given extra help to improve their spoken English and comprehension quickly and effectively. Most courses now include an integrated e-learning package where students will be able to log in to the system from anywhere at any time to really maximize their learning experience. Students will be able to complete online exercises, view a record of their progress online, download web quests and other activities set by their teacher, message their classmates. 1 lesson = 60 minutes Learning Materials: are not included in the price. | |
Price of Learning Materials in 2010 (please click here)
Learning Materials
(not incl. in the course price)
| | 01 - 04 weeks | AUD 77 | | 05 - 12 weeks | AUD 132 | | 13 - 24 weeks | AUD 196 | | 25 - 36 weeks | AUD 260 | | 37 - 52 weeks | AUD 300 |
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| General Intensive English Language Course (20 group + 5 self-study lessons per week) | The school offers 6 levels of General English from Elementary to Advanced. 20 hours face to face tuition per week in addition to 5 hours programmed self access.
Lessons division: Monday-Thursday General English students work with their teacher on building communication confidence. Each student receives their own published General English course book. On Friday students focus on Power Skills (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking), and on everyday subjects such as Social English and Travel English. Students also get the chance to study the hugely popular ‘Power Tech’ subjects such as building a www.myspace.com or www.youtube.com community, and ways of using their English in podcasts and web communities.
|  | As part of the Power Skills, students choose 2 skills that they would like to concentrate on for a month, one will be 2 hours in the morning and the other 2 hours in the afternoon. Electives offered can include the following: Media, Web 2.0, Travel Australia, Drama, Music
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More details (please click here)
Details:
- 20 lessons + 5 supervised self access lessons per week
- Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30-14:30 (lunch break: 01 hour)
- 1 lesson = 60 min
- max n° students: 15 (average 13)
- Duration: 2-52 weeks
- Starting dates: every Monday
- Minimum level required : Elementary
- Integrated e-learning content
- Individual study planning
Note : 100% beginners are not accepted in group lessons. They will have to take private lessons until they have reached elementary level
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Part-Time English Language Course (16 group + 4 self-study lessons/week)
| The Part-Time English Language Course takes place from Monday to Thursday and follows the same pattern as the General Intensive English Language course: speaking, listening, writing, reading, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation as well as specifically designed elective components for “real life situations” (e.g. Media, Web 2.0, Travel Australia, Drama, Music). It also includes supervised self-study. This course is not a full-time study and can therefore not be taken by students traveling on a student visa. | Details: - 16 group + 4 supervised self-access lessons per week
- Schedule: Monday to Thursday 08.30-14.30/10.30-16.30 (incl. 1 hour break)
- 1 lesson = 60 min
- Max n° students: 15 (average 13)
- Starting dates: every Monday
- Duration: 2-52 weeks
- Minimum level required : Elementary
- Integrated e-learning content
- Individual Study Planning
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| One to One English Language Course (min. 5 private lessons per week) | The one-to-one course is designed for students who have specific needs and wish to work on individual language weaknesses and for students who would like to focus on a specific topic or field of interest. A student dictates their requirements directly to the teacher. Within the first lesson the teacher conducts a needs analysis to plan the lessons. It is always useful to indicate your specific needs and requirements in advance in order to find the appropriate teacher for you.
Details:
- Minimum: 5 one-to-one lessons per week
- Time schedule: to be arranged upon arrival
- 1 lesson = 60 minutes
- Start dates: any Monday
- Availability of one-to-one lessons always has to be reconfirmed with the school at the moment of booking
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English + Work Experience
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| English + Paid Hospitality Internship | Combine a min. of 4 weeks English language course of your choice at our partner school with a 6-12 months paid hospitality internship! The internship coordinating company offers high quality work experience in some of the most prominent and beautiful tourism destinations in Australia. An internship is a stepping stone to a better career in areas such as hospitality, hotel management, tourism, operations management, food and beverage, event planning, marketing, and customer service. If you have ever dreamt of traveling and working in Australia, a Hospitality Internship is the right choice for you. | Details: - Minimum of 4 weeks English language course
- Paid internships are available for 6, 9 or 12 month placements
- Placements are available in exclusive hotels, restaurants and resorts in major cities and tourist destinations Australia wide
- Rotational places are available. Participants will have the opportunity to work in several hotel departments during the internship
- Position and wage will be confirmed prior to arrival
- Two day orientation program upon arrival
Positions Available: Rooms Division, Food and Beverage, Catering, Culinary/Chefs/Kitchen, Sales and Marketing, Housekeeping, Hotel Engineering, Recreation, Hotel Management, Office Administration, Front Office, Reception. | 
| Please contact us at  for further details and prices. For general information on our paid work programs please refer to our Study & Work abroad page. |
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English + Activities
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While you learn the valuable language skills you need, why not volunteer at a crocodile park, learn to surf, dive, sail or dance all whilst studying at one of our centres. English + Activities is fun, educational and uniquely part of your experience with us. You can combine any English language course of your choice with one of the activities below:
| | | | English + Crocodile Park Volunteer | Volunteer in the unique Crocodylus Park & Zoo assisting with maintenance, feeding and cleaning of Crocodiles and other park animals. This completely free program is held 15 minutes from downtown Darwin. You can join it after finishing your English language course, and you will need to submit a short profile of yourself mentioning your areas of interest, skills and previous experience.
Minimum English level: Intermediate
Duration: 1-4 weeks
Price: Personal living expenses only, non-paid volunteer position
For more information on on the above English + Activities programs, please contact us at | |
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Study Hopper
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See as much of Australia as possible!
Study Hopper allows you to hop between 2, 3, 4 or 5 cities while studying at our partner school! Simply choose which campuses you wish to study at and then split your time in Australia between them. You can book that program with our without accommodation. Simply indicate with your reservation at which campuses you would like to study and for how long! Cities available: Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Cairns, Darwin
|  | NOTE: It is advised that students book their international flights into their first study destination and out of their last study destination. Most airlines flying into Australia make this option possible.
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Additional Benefits for long-term students (please click here)
- FREE Greyhound Bus pass to Travel Australia: If you book a total of at least 17 weeks, you will receive a free Greyhound Bus pass to travel Australia. You can hop on and hop off whenever you want and start at either end of different routes (Sydney – Cairns, Brisbane – Cairns, Brisbane – Melbourne, Darwin – Broome, Perth – Broome)
- Airlink – FREE one-way flight between 2 campuses: If you study at 2 campuses and for a minimum of 20 weeks, the school will pay for a one way flight between two campuses for you. Students must study for a minimum of 4 weeks at the first campus and flights must be used during their course of study. Internal air tickets will be booked by the school and you must give at least 4 weeks notice of your intention to switch to another campus
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Dates
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| Public Holidays in 2010 | | | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov
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| | | | | | | | | On public holidays, the school is closed, courses are neither recuperated nor refunded. Note: The school will be closed from 24 December 2009 to 1January 2010 and from 25 December 2010 to 3rd January 2011 for Christmas Holidays. |
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Activities/Excursions
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The Boomerang Club is the school's social activities club. For all students, the Boomerang Club is a wonderful way to make friends and practice their English, while having a lot of fun.
While studying, you will have the chance to participate in cultural, sporting and social activities. Some of the activities are free, for others there is a small fee.
Come along and join the thousands of other students who have had a fantastic time with the Boomerang Club. |  |
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Sample activities (please click here)
Social activities: Karaoke; Parties, pub visits, cruises; BBQs; Trivia nights; Talks – e.g. surf safety talk, Movie outdoors at the Deckchair Cinema
Must-do activities: Surfing, Didgeridoo lesson, See koalas and kangaroos, Australian sporting events
Sightseeing: Local attractions, Beaches, Vibrant Markets at Mindil Beach, Parap, Nightcliff, Rapid Creek, Walks
Sport and physical activities: Beach volleyball, Soccer, Sailing, Indoor rock climbing, Dancing lessons, Yoga, Martial arts, Fishing
(Overnight) Excursions: Jumping Crocodile Cruise, Kakadu Safari in Australia’s biggest National Park – the Outback, Diving trips, Surf weekends, Theme Parks, Places of natural beauty
Cultural: Museums, Concerts, Art galleries, Native Australian culture, Festivals
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More info on airport transfers (please click here)
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| Health Insurance | When applying for a Student Visa you are required by Australian government law to take out Overseas Student Health Cover (O.S.H.C). This must include hospital and medical coverage in public hospitals. Students can also choose our Partner Insurance for accident, health, liability or luggage, which also valid if you are travelling on a student Visa. For more information, please click : StudyGlobal Health Insurance. |
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Prices of OSHC Insurance (please click here)
Length of Studies
| Rates in AUD
| 1 - 3 months
| AUD 98 | | 4 months | AUD 130 | | 5 months | AUD 163 | | 6 months | AUD 195 | 7 months
| AUD 228 | 8 months
| AUD 260 | 9 months
| AUD 293 | 10 months
| AUD 325 | 11 months
| AUD 358 | 12 months
| AUD 390 |
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Visa info (please click here)
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FAQ Australia (please click here)
1. Can I change my course once I am in school?
If you want to change to another course that is available it is usually no problem. Your tuition fees are then transferred to this course. If the second course is more expensive, then you will be given an invoice for the additional amount of future fees.
2. If I leave early, do I get a refund of fees?
No. The college’s policy is no refund once you have commenced your course. However, in exceptional circumstances such as a family bereavement, a refund may be made.
3. Can I take a holiday during my course if I am enrolled for a long period of time?
Yes. Long-term students studying on Student Visas may be eligible for a short holiday during their course if they wish to take one. The following conditions apply:
If applying for a holiday onshore
You must be studying for a minimum of 20 weeks in total
You will need to have studied for at least 12 weeks before you can take a holiday
You must apply at reception giving one weeks notice
Holidays can be for a maximum of 4 weeks during your course
You should note that if you take a holiday during your course, this will reduce the amount of time you have available to travel after your course and before your Visa expires If applying on enrolment
You may pre-book a holiday on your ACE enrolment form which will be noted on your COE
Holidays can be for a maximum of 4 weeks
4. If I find my class too easy or too difficult, is it easy to change classes?
Yes, simply speak with your teacher who will then talk to the Head Teacher. If space is available in another appropriate class you may move immediately.
5. Do I have to buy a textbook on arrival?
No. A Books & Materials Fee is charged on enrolment, dependent upon the duration of the enrolment.
6. Do I get a certificate at the end of my course?
All students get a Certificate which indicates the dates of your course and the level you were at when you finished.
7. How many students are in each class?
The average is 13 students and the maximum is 15. Cambridge courses have a maximum of 14 students.
8. Is there a mix of nationalities in each class?
We try to ensure that there are at least 4 or 5 different nationalities in each class whenever possible.
9. Do I have to attend 100%?
This is recommended! However, minimum attendance on a Student Visa is 80%, otherwise your Visa may be cancelled. You will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of your course regardless of the percentage of attendance. If your attendance is lower than 80%, the certificate will state “unsatisfactory”, if it is 80% or higher your certificate indicates “satisfactory”.
10. When do I need a Student Visa?
If you intend to study for more than 12 weeks. Alternatively, certain countries can travel on a Working Holiday Visa.
11. Can I study part-time on a Student Visa?
No. You are required to study full-time on a Student Visa. Students on Tourist or Working Holiday Visas can study part-time.
12. Can I change my Visa in Australia?
Yes. It is now possible to apply on-shore for a Visa change. However, for some nationalities, this is not possible. It is essential to check with the Department of Immigration in your nearest Australian Embassy to obtain full details. Restrictions also apply for some nationalities with regard to Visa extensions - again, check with the Australian Embassy for full details. The procedure and costs for processing the Visa change are the same as if you did it in your home country.
13. Can I work whilst I am in Australia?
Yes, providing you have a Student Visa that allows you to work up to 20 hours per week.
You can also work with a Working Holiday Visa, however, no work is permitted if you have a Tourist or Visitor Visa.
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Information about Australian Culture (please click here)
The Aborigines are native people of Australia who probably came from somewhere in Asia at least 30,000 years ago. In 1996 the population of aborigines and Torres Straits Islanders was 386,049, 1.5% of the Australian population as a whole and slightly more than the estimated aboriginal population of 350,000 at the time of European colonization in the late 18th cent. At that time, there were 500-600 distinct groups of aborigines speaking about 200 different languages or dialects (at least 50 of which are now extinct). Although culturally diverse, these groups were not political and economic entities and lacked class hierarchies and chiefs. They lived by hunting and gathering, and there was extensive intergroup trade throughout the continent.
The aborigines have an intricate classification system that defines kinship relations and regulates marriages. The Kariera, for example, are divided into hordes, or local groups of about 30 people, which are divided into four classes, or sections. Membership in a section determines ritual and territorial claims. In half of the hordes the men are divided among the Karimera and Burung sections; in the other half they are divided among the Palyeri and Banaka sections. These sections are exogamous, and rules of marriage, descent, and residence determine how these sections interact: Karimera men must marry Palyeri women, and their children are Burung, and so on. Sons live in the same hordes as their fathers, so the composition of hordes alternates every generation. The complex system, by requiring each man to marry a woman from only one of the three possible sections, fosters a broad network of social relations and creates familial solidarity within the horde as a whole. Aborigines maintain elaborate systems of totemism (the belief that there is a genealogical relationship between people and species of plants or animals). They see the relationship between totemic plants and animals as a symbolic map of the relations between different people.
Contact with British settlers, beginning in 1788, initially led to economic marginalization, a loss of political autonomy, and death by disease. So-called pacification by force culminated in the late 1880s, leading to a massive depopulation and extinction for some groups. By the 1940s almost all aborigines were missionized and assimilated into rural and urban Australian society as low-paid laborers with limited rights. In 1976 and 1993 the Australian government enacted land-rights legislation that has returned to the aborigines a degree of autonomy, and court decisions in 1992 and 1996 recognized aboriginal property rights. The recent increase in aboriginal population reflects improved living conditions and a broad and inclusive definition of aboriginal identity on the part of the government. Their average standard of living and life expectancy, however, are not comparable with that of most Australians. In 1999 the Australian government issued an official expression of regret for past mistreatment of aborigines.
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| Our partner school is accredited by : Founded in 1981 | Memberships of our partner school include: - ELICOS Association and accreditation by the National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme which monitors standards and quality of teaching.
- NEAS Registration under the federal government's approved overseas course of study
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