2017 Course Guide
BRISBANE & GOLD COAST | AUSTRALIA
Richard and Tea Brown Mother and Son, BROWNS Founding Family
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WELCOME TO BROWNS If you’re like us, you have family everywhere. Our family speaks many languages – we come from all over the world. United in our quest for more, we come to seek a great perhaps. At BROWNS, we provide world-class training; we’re curious, surprising, red hot and straight up. Adventure and curiosity is our way of life – it’s in our DNA, our very purpose. If you’re like us, join us. You have family in Australia.
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BROWNS FACTS & FIGURES
CONTENTS
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6 8 10 12 14 16 17
World-Class English Language Curriculum World-Class Class Teaching Professionals World-Class Student Services World-Class School Facilities World-Class Student Accommodation Brisbane Campus Gold Coast Campus
18 Courses 20 Intensive General English 21 Sample Timetables 22 Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Preparation 23 Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation 24 IELTS Preparation 25 Barista@BROWNS English Language School 26 High School Preparation 27 English for Academic Purposes 28 Certificate IV in Business (BSB40215) 28 Diploma of Business (BSB50215) 29 BROWNS English Pathway 29 BROWNS Business Pathway 30 Junior Courses & Study Tours 31 Add more to your BROWNS Experience 32 Student Activities at BROWNS 33 BROWNS Supports our Communities 34 Enrolling at BROWNS
2012
CENTRAL AMERICA
Year that BROWNS won the Australian Export Award
2%
OVER
20,000
SOUTH AMERICA
fans on facebook
Intensive General English
20%
Most popular English Language Course at BROWNS
98% Students are satisfied with their BROWNS English Language Course
91% Students who achieve their target IELTS score
96% Students satisfied with the choice of BROWNS activities
94% Students satisfied with their BROWNS Homestay Family
88%
95%
Students who find a job after attending BROWNS Jobs Club
Students satisfied with the BROWNS Student Apartments
The information contained in this course guide was correct and up-to-date at the time of printing, but may be subject to change.
RUSSIA EAST ASIA
4%
EUROPE
27%
21%
MAINLAND ASIA
8%
SOUTH-EAST ASIA
8
SOUTH PACIFIC
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MIDDLE EAST
GENDER
52% Percentage of female
students at BROWNS ADULT STUDENTS Adult 24 Gold Coast average student age
YEARLY STUDENT NUMBERS 600
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Adult Brisbane average student age 400
JUNIOR STUDENTS
200
Brisbane Campus Gold Coast Campus
10 Youngest student age 15 Average student age
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For further information visit:
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WORLD-CLASS ENGLISH LANGUAGE CURRICULUM
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Tailor-made tuition customised to your unique strengths and weaknesses
Use the BROWNS Passport and dedicated Accelerate modules to target your areas for improvement
Studying Cambridge or IELTS? We’re so confident you’ll achieve your outcomes, we guarantee it
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/curriculum
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WORLD-CLASS TEACHING PROFESSIONALS
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An enviable ratio of BROWNS staff working to support each student
8 YEARS
BROWNS full time teaching staff average teaching experience in 2016
BROWNS Teaching Professional Development Program makes BROWNS an employer of choice in Australia
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/teaching
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WORLD-CLASS STUDENT SERVICES
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Jobs Club is a free service for BROWNS students to help find a job in Australia
Our action-packed social calendar helps you meet new friends at BROWNS, every day of the year
Get recognised for your achievements with our ‘Caught Being Great’ Student Awards
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/services
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WORLD-CLASS SCHOOL FACILITIES
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Australia’s best online Learning Management System at an English Language School
In-school student kitchens with free food and free coffee days
The latest in wifi, audio and visual technology is fully integrated across our campuses
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/facilities
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WORLD-CLASS STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
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Hand-picked, high quality homestay family network exclusively managed by BROWNS
High-quality BROWNS Student Apartments only minutes walk from campus
24-hour emergency support for BROWNS resident students
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/accommodation
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BRISBANE CAMPUS Thriving hospitality and cafe industry
Australia’s hippest city according to Lonely Planet
Roma Street Train Station
BROWNS Professional Campus Central Train Station
BROWNS English Campus King George Square
South Bank Parklands
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BROWNS Student Apartments
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Roma Street Parklands BROWNS Student Apartments
City-wide efficient public transport system
Kangaroo Point
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/bne
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GOLD COAST CAMPUS 300 days of sunshine per year
Famous for fun with 70+ kms of beaches
Home of the 2018 Commonwealth Games
Seaworld Coral Sea Gold Coast University Hospital Gold Coast University Hospital Light Rail Station
Griffith University Gold Coast Campus
Southport Broadwater
Griffith University Station
Scarborough Street Bus Station
Gold Coast Aquatic Centre
Main Beach
BROWNS Marshall Lane Campus Broadwater Parklands BROWNS Parklands Campus Southport Station
Queen Street Station
Nerang Street Station
Marina Mirage Australia Fair Shopping Centre BROWNS Student Apartments Surfers Paradise
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For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/gc
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COURSES
CEFR
INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH
A0
A1
Beginner
A2
B1
Elementary
Pre-Intermediate
EAP1
EAP2
HSP1
HSP2
CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING /HIGHER EDUCATION (Indicative only)
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION
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HSP0
Year 7-8
B2
Intermediate
B2+
C2
C1
Upper-Intermediate
Advanced
FCE
CAE
IELTS Preparation
EAP3
EAP4
EAP5
BROWNS Professional Certificate IV
BROWNS Professional Diploma
HSP3
HSP4
HSP5
Year 9
Year 10
Barista@BROWNS
EAP6
Bachelor Degree
Masters Degree
Year 11/12
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INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH
Add more to your Intensive General English Program with:
CRICOS Course Code 076222B
A workplace internship program
Duration 1 to 71 weeks (starting every Monday*)
Weekly professional sports coaching
Entry Requirements Beginner English language level or above Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa
Organised airport transfer
Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and Homework Review A standard 10 weeks per level with Level Up opportunities for fast learners Daily coursebook-based core lessons and Active8 skill and system based lessons Access to a variety of teachers and teaching styles Weekly revision tests and structured teacher feedback Students progress through levels as their abilities improve Students provided with coursebooks in accordance with coursebook entitlements
Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
Grammar
Speaking
Vocabulary
BROWNS Active8
Writing
Pronunciation
Listening
Functional Usage
The Accelerate program helped me practice my English as I could choose what I wanted to study. I liked to listen to music and watch videos – all in English of course. – ANA LUCIA DOMINGUEZ FROM COLOMBIA
WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
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Reading
SAMPLE TIMETABLES DAYTIME SCHEDULE A Time/Day
Monday
8:20 – 9:20
CORE class Revision
9:30 – 10:30
CORE class Revision test
11:00 – 12:00
CORE class Test answers
12:10 – 13:10
Active8 Pronunciation
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
B2 Active8 Vocabulary & Reading
B2 Active8 Writing
B1 Active8 Grammar B2 Active8 Functional Usage
C1 Active8 Listening & Speaking
LUNCH 14:10 – 15:10
Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review
DAYTIME SCHEDULE B Time/Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:50 – 9:50
CORE class Revision
10:00 – 11:00
CORE class Revision test
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
11:10 – 12:10
Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review LUNCH
13:10 – 14:10
CORE class Test answers
14:20 – 15:20
Active8 Pronunciation
B1 Active8 Vocabulary & Reading
A2 Active8 Writing
Tuesday
Wednesday
B2 Active8 Grammar A2 Active8 Functional Usage
A2 Active8 Listening & Speaking
DAYTIME SCHEDULE C Time/Day
Monday
9:30 – 10:30
Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Accelerate and Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review Homework Review
10:35 – 11:35
CORE class Revision
11:45 – 12:45
CORE class Revision test
CORE class
Thursday
CORE class
Friday
CORE class
CORE class
LUNCH 13:45 – 14:45
CORE class Test answers
14:55 – 15:55
Skills practice
Skills practice
Skills practice
Skills practice
Skills practice
EVENING SCHEDULE Time/Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
16:30 – 18:30
CORE class Revision
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
CORE class
Skills practice
Skills practice
BREAK 18:45 – 20:45
CORE class Test answers
Skills practice
Skills practice
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/ige
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CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH (FCE) PREPARATION
Add more to your FCE Program with: Organised airport transfer
CRICOS Course Code 061169C
Duration 10 or 12 weeks Recommended Start Dates and Exam Dates Course Date
Duration
Exam Dates
3 January 2017
10 weeks
10 March 2017
13 March 2017
12 weeks
6 June 2017
5 June 2017
12 weeks
24 August 2017
4 September 2017
12 weeks
28 November 2017
Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment
Entry Requirements Strong Intermediate English language level or above Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and Homework Review Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal Useful preparation for students looking to study the Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation course Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification
✓
GUARANTEED
If you do not achieve a pass or above, BROWNS will offer you a FREE Cambridge FCE/CAE Preparation course (same number of weeks as your original booking).
Conditions apply
✓ I passed the FCE exam which was a big achievement for me. Each day is a new challenge but you can pass with the support and knowledge from your BROWNS teacher. – BRUNA CORRALDO FROM BRAZIL WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/fce
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CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED ENGLISH (CAE) PREPARATION
Add more to your CAE Program with: Organised airport transfer
CRICOS Course Code 061171J
Duration 10 or 12 weeks Recommended Start Dates and Exam Dates Course Date
Duration
Exam Dates
3 January 2017
10 weeks
11 March 2017
13 March 2017
12 weeks
3 June 2017
5 June 2017
12 weeks
25 August 2017
4 September 2017
12 weeks
29 November 2017
Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment
Entry Requirements Upper Intermediate English language level or above Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and Homework Review Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification
✓
GUARANTEED
If you do not achieve a pass or above, BROWNS will offer you a FREE Cambridge FCE/CAE Preparation course (same number of weeks as your original booking).
Conditions apply
✓ The weekly practice tests at BROWNS make you feel very confident for the CAE exam. My classmates come from South America, Asia and Europe. So far it has been extremely intensive, but fun! – KRISZTIAN TOTH FROM HUNGARY WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/cae
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IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
Add more to your IELTS Preparation Program with: A workplace internship program
CRICOS Course Code 091581J
Duration 1 to 20 weeks (starting every Monday*) Entry Requirements Minimum IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Organised airport transfer Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment
Course Description Offered in daytime and evening schedules, varying by campus Daytime: 20 hours per week in-class and 5 hours per week Accelerate and Homework Review Evening: 20 hours per week in-class Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content Feedback and academic counselling that allows students to target specific areas of weakness and ways to improve on them
✓ IELTS SCORE ACHIEVE YOUR TARGET
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
GUARANTEED
✓
If you do not achieve your target IELTS score, BROWNS will offer you a FREE IELTS Preparation course (same number of weeks as your original booking).
Conditions apply
The skills we learned were practised in our weekly mock tests which was really helpful because I got the IELTS score higher than I needed, 1 point more! – MATTEO LAUDISA FROM ITALY WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/ielts
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BARISTA@BROWNS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL CRICOS Course Code 080399J
Add more to your Barista @BROWNS Program with: A workplace internship program
Duration 5 weeks Start Dates 2017: 3 January, 20 February, 10 April, 29 May, 17 July, 4 September, 23 October. Entry Requirements Strong Pre-Intermediate English language level or above Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Organised airport transfer Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment
Course Description 30 hours per week: 20 hours of hospitality-specific English including 3 hours of focused research and group work, and 10 hours of practical training in: – SITXFSA101 – Use Hygienic Practice for Food Safety – SITHFAB204 – Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee – SITHFAB201 – Provide Responsive Service of Alcohol – Specialist BaristaBoost Training in cold pour coffee, tray service and tea preparation. Receive a Statement of Attainment for the above three competencies from the Tourism, Travel and Hospitality training package which are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. BROWNS Barista uniform provided Develop skills to become more employable in the Australian hospitality industry Develop hospitality-specific English language vocabulary Responsible Service of Alcohol included
I’m now working at the Coffee Cup in Brisbane and get paid about $400 per week. The BROWNS Barista course was fantastic! – KEN FROM MACAU
WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/barista
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HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION CRICOS Course Code 091582G
Duration 1 to 61 weeks. Starting most Mondays*, however 2017 recommended start dates are: 13th February 2017 to start school in Term 3, 2017 8th May 2017 to start school in Term 4, 2017 21st August 2017 to start school in Term 1, 2018 6th November 2017 to start school in Term 2, 2018
Add more to your High School Preparation Program with: Organised airport transfer Your own Australian homestay
Entry Requirements Beginner English language level or above Appropriate for 11-17 years old Student and Visitor visa Course Description 20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and Homework Review 10 weeks per level Daily coursebook-based core lessons and academic skill lessons and assessments Age-appropriate lesson content, tasks and assessments Pathway into select Australian high schools Regular academic and progress reporting Age-appropriate Activities Program Guardianship services available Exit Points Generally, students must complete the following:
EAP 1 to start in Grade 7 and 8 EAP 2 to start in Grade 9 EAP 3 to start in Grade 10 EAP 4 to start in Grade 11
Government Schools BROWNS High School Preparation program is recognised for entry into all Queensland government schools, including 22 Brisbane and 11 Gold Coast schools. Visit www.eqi.com.au and www.brownsenglish.edu.au/hsp for more details. Independent Schools Numerous independent schools in Brisbane and the Gold Coast recognise BROWNS High School Preparation Program. Visit www.brownsenglish.edu.au/hsp for more details.
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods
Studying in Australia, we learn new things very quickly. I’m happy that I’ve improved my English and made new friends before I enter year 9 at Varsity College. – QIXUAN (REBECCA) FROM CHINA WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/hsp
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
Add more to your English for Academic Purposes Program with:
CRICOS Course Code 080398K
A packaged Letter of Offer from an Australian university
Duration 1 to 71 weeks. Starting most Mondays*, however 2017 recommended start dates are: 30 January, 18 April, 3 July, 18 September, 5 December
A workplace internship program
Entry Requirements Elementary English language level or above Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Weekly professional sports coaching
Course Description
Organised airport transfer
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and Homework Review 10 week modules followed by 1 week of structured break Daily coursebook-based core lessons and academic skill and language focused lessons Pathway to select Australian universities
Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student
Entry and Exit points# EAP1
Entry Level
Exit Level
Duration
IELTS 3.5 or equivalent
IELTS 4.0 equivalent
10 weeks
EAP2
IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
IELTS 4.5 equivalent
10 weeks
EAP3
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
IELTS 5.0 equivalent
10 weeks
EAP4
IELTS 5.0 or equivalent
IELTS 5.5 equivalent
10 weeks
EAP5
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
IELTS 6.0 equivalent
10 weeks
EAP6
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
IELTS 6.5 equivalent
10 weeks
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods # Visit www.brownsenglish.edu.au/pathways for up-to-date matriculation and SVP partner information.
*
CRICOS: 02663M
CRICOS: 01682E
CRICOS: 00219C
CRICOS: 00591E
CRICOS: 03135E
CRICOS: 00233E
CRICOS: 03020E CRICOS: 03037G
CRICOS: 00244B
CRICOS: 00246M
CRICOS: 00017B
CRICOS: 00246M
I would like to say that BROWNS built my future, lead me to be active in my studies and brought me to where I am now – studying a Bachelor degree at USQ. – ZAINAB NYANGALIO FROM TANZANIA WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/eap
*BOND Articulation test will apply.
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BROWNS PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COURSES
CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS (BSB40215)
Add more to your BROWNS Professional Program with: A packaged Letter of Offer from an Australian university
CRICOS Course Code 086924M
Duration
A workplace internship program
24-26 Weeks. Intakes every 3 weeks*. Entry Requirements IELTS 5.0 with no band less than 5.0, BROWNS EAP3, Intermediate Intensive General English or Pre-Placement Test Australian Year 11 equivalent qualification Student visa
Free jobs club program Organised airport transfer
Course Description The Certificate IV in Business qualification from BROWNS Professional will prepare you for entry into our Diploma of Business. You will learn to organise meetings, analyse and present information, administer operational plans, promote innovation and develop teams. This is a formal Australian AQF Level 4 qualification.
Your own Australian homestay or shared BROWNS Student Apartment
DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS (BSB50215) CRICOS Course Code 087190C
Duration 24-26 Weeks. Intakes every 3 weeks*. Entry Requirements IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5.0, BROWNS EAP4, Upper Intermediate Intensive General English or Pre-Placement Test Australian Year 12 equivalent qualification Student visa Course Description With the Diploma of Business from BROWNS Professional you will further develop your business knowledge, helping you to successfully pathway into your chosen Business degree at a Queensland university. You will learn the techniques for general business management including developing a busines s plan. Exit Points Visit www.brownsprofessional.edu.au/pathways for up-to-date matriculation and SVP partner information.
After studying the Diploma of Business at BROWNS Professional, I was approved 8 subject credits toward the Bachelor of Business at QUT. – JUNYEONG KOO FROM KOREA
* Excluding public holidays and school closure periods WATCH ONLINE www.brownsenglish.edu.au/testimonials
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BROWNS ENGLISH PATHWAY When you study a BROWNS English Pathway you greatly improve your chance of success at University, TAFE or College. Our professional teaching team will ensure you are well-prepared for the English language requirements of your chosen course of study. For more information, visit: www.brownsenglish.edu.au/pathways
PRE-UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
ENGLISH
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY
BROWNS EAP 6
Courses requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
BROWNS EAP 5
Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
BROWNS EAP 4
Courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
BROWNS EAP 3
BROWNS BUSINESS PATHWAY BROWNS Professional graduates can accelerate their studies in Business or Commerce degrees with subject credits granted at a selection of Australian University. For more information, visit: www.brownsprofessional.edu.au/pathways
PREUNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
ENGLISH
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY
YEAR 3 Bachelor Degree
YEAR 2 Bachelor Degree
BROWNS EAP 4
BROWNS Diploma – 6 months
BROWNS EAP 3
BROWNS Certificate IV – 6 months
YEAR 1 Bachelor Degree
Information provided is for general purposes. Please refer to our website for more information.
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au/pathways
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JUNIOR COURSES & STUDY TOURS
JUNIOR PROGRAM
STUDY TOURS
Duration
Duration
1 to 6 weeks*
As requested by your group, with a minimum of 2 weeks
Program Dates Gold Coast: 7 January – 21 January (2 weeks), Gold Coast: 10 July – 19 August (6 weeks) Brisbane: 20 March – 1 April (2 weeks) Entry Requirements Elementary level English language level or above Visitor visa Aged between 10 and 17 years old Verifiable results of a standardised English test or Online Placement Test. Course Description Suitable for young learners who wish to be immersed in a fun English language environment Emphasis on conversational English Age-specific curriculum Extensive range of excursions to enhance Australian cultural immersion Staffed for guardianship purposes Homestay options available including full board and optional assistance to-and-from school Every student issued with a 24/7 emergency telephone number
Start Dates Any Monday with a minimum of 4 weeks notice Entry Requirements Available to large and small groups Course Description Closed classes available for groups with a minimum size of 12 students Customised schedules created in partnership with the group coordinator Contextualised curriculums and qualified teachers appropriate for young groups Full Australian cultural immersion secured through tailored excursions Quotations available upon request
*Subject to season/campus
SAMPLE TIMETABLE – WEEK 1 Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Orientation/English Lessons (3 hours)
Aboriginal Cultural Experience
Tuesday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Wednesday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Thursday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Local History Tour at Southport
Friday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Picnic Day
Saturday
Day Trip to Mt Tambourine
Sunday
Stay with host family
Break
Reptile Visit The Wax Museum
SAMPLE TIMETABLE – WEEK 2 Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
Orientation/English Lessons (3 hours)
Shopping
Tuesday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Wednesday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Thursday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Mini Golf
Friday
English Lessons (3 Hours)
Student Party Day
Saturday
Day Trip to Sea World
Sunday
Stay with host family
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Break
Cupcake decorating Paradise Country Aussie Farm
ADD MORE TO YOUR BROWNS EXPERIENCE
PLUS SPORTS
PLUS INTERNSHIPS
Get the most of the Gold Coast experience with our English PLUS Sports program.
Add a BROWNS workplace internship program to your English language program:
Duration
Duration
Part or all of your English language program duration
6 weeks or more
Start Dates Any time during your English language program Requirements Visitor or Working Holiday Visa Areas Surfing – includes two one hour surfing lessons per week at Australia’s No. 1 Surf School, with surfboard, rash vest and wetsuit use included. Tennis – includes two one hour tennis lessons per week with a professional tennis coach, with tennis racquet, tennis balls and court use included. Golf – includes a 30 minute golf lesson with a PGA golf professional and 30 minutes driving range each week with golf clubs and golf balls use included. Scuba-Diving (PADI) – includes scubadiving theory lesson, PADI exam and two ocean dives over two weekends, with diving equipment and wetsuit use included. Other requirements may apply.
Start Dates A minimum of 4 weeks after commencing at BROWNS Areas Business administration, web design, marketing, events, tourism, logistics, finance, human resources, accounting, community service and more.
PLUS DEMI PAIR Add a 12 week BROWNS Demi Pair experience to your English language program. Duration 12 weeks Demi Pair program (minimum 10 weeks English course applies) Start Dates Any point during your studies at BROWNS Requirements Minimum pre-intermediate level of English, along with submission of additional documentation. Description Live and work for an Australian family and receive 12 weeks accommodation, 3 meals per day, and free time on weekends. Work 20 hours per week assisting your Australian family Monday to Friday.
For further information visit:
www.brownsenglish.edu.au
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES AT BROWNS Our varied and exciting School Activities Program is designed to help you make the most of your time at BROWNS. Participate in a sports game, try something new, experience Australian cultural events and meet new friends from all over the globe!
Soccer Club Tennis Club Squash Club Dance Club Conversation Club Cooking Club Beach Volleyball Club Ping-Âpong Club Pool & Darts Club And more!
The BROWNS School Activities Coordinator organises FREE FUN ACTIVITIES for students, every day of the school year. Join the following BROWNS Clubs:
Sample Activities Calendar Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Zumba
2
Cake decorating
8
Meet reptiles
BROWNS Party
Movies + Popcorn
Soccer Club
Ping Pong
Cooking Club
13
14
Byron Bay Trip*
20
Theme Park*
26
Nail Art Club
7
Wildlife Sanctuary*
Skydiving*
Beach Volleyball
Free Pizza Day
Boat Party*
19
25
Sunday 6
12
18
Bowling
Jobs Club
30
Squash
Picnic in the park
Yoga
24
Saturday 5
11
17
Jobs Club
Tennis Club
29
Gym
Jobs Club
23
Friday 4
10
16
22
Coffee + Convo
Jobs Club
9
15
Thursday
3
21
Surf Lesson*
27
Sunshine Coast*
28
Sunshine Coast*
31
Jobs Club
Get social with BROWNS
*BROWNS students receive unbeatable discounts for weekend activities.
For further information visit:
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BROWNS SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITIES “We rise by lifting others” – Robert Ingersoll Every member of the BROWNS Family – teachers, trainers, students and friends – deserves the opportunity to enrich their Australian experience and contribute towards a better tomorrow. The BROWNS Elevate Initiative embraces learning with purpose. In the classroom, the principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning bring pressing social issues to life; students develop empathy, intuitiveness and social consciousness alongside their language skills. Outside the classroom, the initiative harnesses these learnings with monthly student involvement in local non-profit and charitable organisations. One by one, the participation of BROWNS students creates profound change for a range of issues and organisations supported by the BROWNS Elevate Initiative. Management Commitment BROWNS endorses corporate social responsibility and seeks to have minimal environmental impact. BROWNS School Founders, Richard and Niesha Brown, have long supported the provision of English Language Teaching to refugees in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast. Full-tuition BROWNS scholarships are made available each year to refugees and humanitarian entrants without any financial assistance from the Australian government. Over 125 scholarships have been awarded to date. Recycling & Waste Reduction BROWNS has taken significant steps to reduce its waste by: ensuring school recycling bins are available and accessible printing information only when necessary moving towards double-sided copying sourcing and using recycled, unbleached, 100% post-consumer paper for printed materials when possible implementing a virtually paperless administration system conducting student English level placement tests online donating old computers and mobile phones.
installing energy efficient lighting, including open plan offices and meeting rooms minimising after hours air-conditioning use smart-blinds to minimise energy used in cooling and heating installing multi-purpose devices to reduce the number of appliances used and disposed encouraging staff to switch off appliances and equipment when not in use using energy efficient appliances. School Design BROWNS campuses have been constructed under the guidelines of environmentally sustainable design principles. Specifically, in relation to the: fit-out materials lighting and signage equipment, including water fixtures fittings waste management. Commuting BROWNS has a strong health and fitness culture and seeks to provide its people with facilities that allow them to walk or cycle to work. The school has installed bicycle racks at its Gold Coast campus and in Brisbane makes sponsored CityCycle passes available to staff and visitors free-of-charge.
Carbon Emissions and Energy Consumption Management and staff are further working to reduce energy usage by: For further information visit:
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ENROLLING AT BROWNS All students should lodge an application directly with BROWNS by applying online or through your local agent representative. 1. Decide on the right course for you Visit www.brownsenglish.edu.au/nat to take our Needs Analysis Tool to discover the right course for you. 2. Apply Ensure you have all necessary documents, including a photo, up-to-date passport, consent from your parents if you are under 18, and any verifiable English language test results Complete the application online at www.brownsenglish.edu.au/apply If you do not have verifiable English test results and are applying for an Academic English program, take the BROWNS Online Placement Test at www.brownsenglish.edu.au/bopt 3. Receive your Offer Your application will be reviewed and, if complete, a Letter of Offer issued within 24 hours If you have applied for an Academic English course at BROWNS, such as EAP, we may offer you the opportunity to take a placement test to customise your pathway with us. 4. Accept your Offer Read the Terms and Conditions of your offer, and sign and return the Offer Acceptance Make full payment via credit card or bank transfer and include your student number, as specified on your Letter of Offer, as your payment reference Receive a confirmation of enrolment from BROWNS 5. Prepare to come to Australia If you need a visa, ensure you submit your application with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection Provide your flight details to BROWNS as soon as possible and at least two weeks before arriving in Australia Read through the BROWNS website and understand your new school and host city Received all your details from BROWNS, including your airport pick-up emergency phone number, accommodation details, school details and first day orientation information. We wish you a safe journey and look forward to meeting you. BROWNS Family BROWNS English Language School and the Australian Government want international students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for international students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and National Code 2007.
For further information visit:
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YOU HAVE FAMILY IN AUSTRALIA It’s not easy to live far from your home, your family and your friends. But here at BROWNS, you feel the family atmosphere in the air - you really feel at home. – CHIARA FROM ITALY
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BROWNS Brisbane campuses Level 1, 102 Adelaide Street Brisbane 4000 Queensland, Australia Ground Level, 295 Ann Street Brisbane 4000 Queensland, Australia BROWNS Gold Coast campuses 5-7 Marshall Lane Southport 4215 Queensland, Australia 1 Nerang Street Southport 4215 Queensland, Australia Contact BROWNS Postal Address: PO Box 10485 Southport BC 4215 Queensland, Australia T: (+61 7) 3221 7871 F: (+61 7) 5561 1196 E: info@browns.edu.au W: www.brownsenglish.edu.au
The information published in this document is correct at the time of printing (October 2016) CRICOS Provider Number: 02663M ABN: 31 111 453 831 RTO Code: 31998 BROWNS English Language School Pty Ltd 36 | BROWNS English Language School