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UWA CELT THE CENTRE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
Welcome to
UWA CELT
We are delighted that you are
thinking of studying English at The
University of Western Australia’s
Centre for English Language
Teaching (UWA CELT). We are a
culturally diverse institution and
welcome students from more than UWA Claremont
48 nationalities. Campus (UWA CELT)
English has definitely become
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the linking language of the world.
English helps build friendships and
makes it easier to do business with
people from countries around the
world. At UWA CELT, we want to
give you the language skills needed
to communicate effectively with
English speakers across the breadth
of the international community.
We look forward to welcoming you
to our stunning campus and helping
you develop your English language
and cultural knowledge so you
can have fun, enjoy living in Perth,
make new friends and prepare for a
successful future.
The team at UWA CELT
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Contents
Why choose UWA........................................................................................4
About UWA CELT.........................................................................................6
Our award-winning teachers....................................................................6
Teaching staff...............................................................................................7
Perth city
English language pathways to UWA degrees........................................8
UWA Crawley
English language courses........................................................................10
Kings Park campus
Test Centres.............................................................................................. 11
Sample timetables for English courses.............................................. 12
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Course progression................................................................................. 13
Study Tours................................................................................................14
Student activities and excursions ......................................................16
Student life................................................................................................ 18
Supporting you......................................................................................... 19
Facilities..................................................................................................... 20
Accommodation...................................................................................... 21
Life in Perth............................................................................................... 22
Discover Western Australia.....................................................................24
How to apply............................................................................................. 26
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The University of Western Australia acknowledges that it is situated on
Noongar land and that Noongar people remain the spiritual and cultural
custodians of their land and continue to practise their values, languages,
beliefs and knowledge.
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Our global reputation
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Ranked in the
Study at an world’s Top
internationally
recognised 100 Well-established
industry partnerships
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67% of all majors at UWA
university st in Western
Australia
incorporate a work-integrated
learning component
(ARWU 2018)
(Universities Australia, 2018)
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Ranked in
the world’s
•
TOP 50
Agriculture and Forestry • Ecology
• Anatomy and Physiology • Public Health
• Civil and Structural Engineering • Environmental Science
UWA is a member of • Earth and Marine Science and Engineering
Globally recognised • Mineral and Mining Engineering • Marine/Ocean Engineering
course structure the Group of Eight – • Psychology • Mining and Mineral Engineering
aligned with leading a coalition of the best • Sports-related subjects • Agricultural Sciences
European, Asian and research-intensive (QS 2019) • Oceanography
• Biological Science (ARWU 2018)
North American universities universities in Australia
• Clinical Medicine
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About UWA CELT
UWA CELT upholds the University’s tradition of providing high-quality English language teaching in
a friendly and supportive environment.
Our teachers have degrees and specialist qualifications in English language teaching and our
approach to teaching and learning gives students many opportunities to practise English and
learn about life in Australia through tasks, activities and projects.
We provide a range of English courses for learners of different levels, and offer English language
students a mixture of formal, academic and conversational English. Our unique and well-
structured programs combine a rigorous approach to teaching and learning with practical
language experiences which help students develop strategies to become lifelong learners of
English.
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UWA CELT’s Bridging Course
Our Bridging Course is the university preparation course for UWA-
bound students and has achieved the NEAS Premium
Product Endorsement.
Our award-winning teachers
Our UWA CELT Director of Studies, Anne-marie Wright, was awarded
the prestigious 2018 Award for Academic Leadership at the English
Australia National Conference.
Oxford University Press Australian Publisher’s Award
Melissa Garnsworthy, Kathy Shiels and Jenny Robinson won the Oxford
University Press Australian Publisher’s Award for developing and
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publishing a series of text books for adults learning English in Australasia.
University of Cambridge Action Research Award
Jessica Cobley and Becky Steven won the University of Cambridge
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Action Research Award for their research in developing oral fluency.
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This resulted in using technology in class to help students improve
their speaking fluency.
Oxford University Press
Our teachers Louisa Chawhan and Janelle Tholet developed and
published a series of IELTS course books for adults learning English.
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Teaching Staff
Teachers at UWA CELT are highly qualified and experienced and most of them have:
• postgraduate qualifications
• qualifications in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL or CELTA)
• extensive experience teaching in Australia and internationally
• experience in IELTS
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“At UWA CELT, we have an experienced “I enjoy working in the UWA CELT “It’s rewarding to work on Bridging as
and understanding staff and a range of environment and meeting and what we teach helps students to later
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quality programs, including fantastic teaching students from around the thrive in the university environment”
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activities. Students would also be world”
living in a beautfiul city” Will Law-Davis
Tecla Daniele BC Teacher
Cameron Bennett EL Teacher
EL Teacher
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English language pathways to UWA degrees
UWA CELT offers two options to improve English language proficiency to the level required by the
University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
OPTION 1: Academic The Bridging Course program is The Bridging Course will help
English and Study Skills also suitable for students with students to:
Bridging Course unconditional entry into UWA who • Improve English language skills to
would like to further develop their the level required by UWA
The most common and recommended confidence, language ability and to • Learn about the organisation
pathway is via UWA CELT’s Academic better cope with the demands of the and language of various types of
English and Study Skills Bridging academic environment before starting academic texts
Course (Bridging Course). tertiary studies. • Develop knowledge of the language
of their chosen discipline
The Bridging Course has been A 70 per cent pass in the Bridging • Develop an understanding of the
designed for international students Course meets the University’s English Australian academic and research
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who wish to study at UWA but do not language requirement for most culture
have the required level of English undergraduate and postgraduate • Develop a high level of analytical
language proficiency. courses that require an IELTS of 6.5 and reflective skills in an Australian
with no band below 6.01 However, some academic context
courses at UWA have higher entry • Give students an opportunity to
requirements, for instance: work on a research paper and
• Master of Business Administration portfolio in their discipline area,
(flexible and full-time) require an and on research presentations in
overall 75 per cent with no skill Module 2
below 70 per cent • Develop strategies to attribute
• All Law School courses require an literary sources appropriately
overall 85 per cent • Develop the capacity to be
autonomous learners at an
Australian university with the
Bridging Course Minimum Entry Requirements confidence to participate freely
and appropriately in academic
20 week program 10 week program
Requirement situations
Modules 1 & 2 Module 2
Overall 5.5 with no band Overall 6.0 with no band UWA CELT’s Bridging Course has been
IELTS
score below 5.0 score below 5.5 granted NEAS Premium Product
Endorsement and there are three
Overall 58 (minimum 18 in Overall 70 (minimum 20 in
TOEFL iBT writing, 16 in speaking and writing, 19 in speaking, 17 intakes of the course each year.
12 in listening and reading) in listening and 14 in reading)
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The 20 week Bridging Course has two
Minimum score of 60 and Minimum score of 75 and
Cambridge FCE modules. The course hours for each
borderline for each skill good for each skill
module are as follows:
Pearson Test of English Overall 49 with no Overall 54 with no individual
(Academic) individual score below 42 score below 54 Module 1 (20 hour program per week)
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Module 2 (25 hour program per week)
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Upper-intermediate with a Pre-advanced with a
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minimum of 70% with no minimum of 69% with no
English
individual skill below 60% individual skill below 65%
01 If entry requirements for tertiary
UWA CELT English for Minimum of 60% with no Minimum of 65% with no courses are higher than 6.5 and nothing
Academic Purposes individual skill below 55% individual skill below 60% below 6.0, then entry into the 10-week
Bridging Course will be no less than
0.5 lower for each individual band and
WACE EALD Stage 3
Overall scaled score of Overall scaled score of 40 for the overall score. Refer to the UWA
(English as an Additional CELT website for further information:
35 - 39.9 - 49.9
Language or Dialect) celt.uwa.edu.au/courses/pathways
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Bridging Course Sample Timetables
Module 1* - Afternoon Program - 20 hour program per week
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1pm - 3pm Student Seminar 1 Student Seminar 2 Student Seminar 3 Study and Research Speaking
1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm Skills
Presentation
Speaking Analytical Reading Speaking Referencing skills
Talking about Global Reading chapters in Talking about Global Paraphrasing Presentation
Issues textbooks Issues Summarising practice practice
3.15pm - Listening skills Writing a summary Integrated skills Reading practice Grammar/Writing
5.15pm Listening practice Reporting verbs
* Module 1 - runs as an afternoon program (1:00pm - 5:15pm), however, the timetable is subject to change to a morning program (8:30am - 12:45pm) at
the discretion of the UWA CELT Academic Management Team. Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.
Module 2 - Sample Timetable - 25 hour program per week
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.30am - Student Seminar 1 Student Seminar 2 Student Seminar 3 Study and Research Critical thinking
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10.30am 8.30am - 9.00am 8.30am - 9.00am 8.30am - 9.00am Skills lecture
Speaking Analytical Reading Speaking Writing a hypothesis
Talking about Global Issues Reading chapters in Talking about Global
textbooks Issues
10.45am - Listening skills Paraphrasing skills Integrated skills Preparing for research Speaking
12.45pm Listening practice Paraphrasing paper
Formal debate on
practice
global issues and
gender
1.30pm - Reading Reading skills Grammar/Writing Speaking Independent study
2.45pm Text types and rhetorical Topic, purpose, Reporting verbs Short Presentations
patterns audience and tone
Students unable to meet the Bridging Course entry requirements have the option of improving
their English competency by starting with an English for Academic Purposes or General English
course at UWA CELT before the start of the Bridging Course.
OPTION 2: English for The 20-hour per week course is tailored
Academic Purposes + IELTS/ to the knowledge and ability of its
TOEFL examination students, offering a highly supportive
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means to develop academic skills
An alternative pathway for university and English language ability. This
entrance is available through our focus on student needs incorporates
English for Academic Purposes assessment of achievements according
program, together with preparation for to the composition of each class. For
the IELTS or TOEFL examination. this reason, students choosing to study
English for Academic Purposes must also
English for Academic Purposes is a sit an IELTS or internet-based TOEFL
structured course offered in five-week examination. The test can be completed
at UWA CELT.
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modules but is modified every term to
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meet the needs of the class group.
EAP can also provide a pathway to Exchange & Study Abroad Programs -
without additional IELTS/TOEFL Testing
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English language courses
UWA CELT offers accredited English language programs in General English, English
for Academic Purposes, as well as preparation for internationally recognised
examinations such as IELTS. Choosing the best course for you will depend on
your goals and level of language ability. UWA CELT offers different courses from
elementary to advanced to help develop your language proficiency.
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Talk to us or your agent to determine which program is best for you.
General English (GE) English for Academic IELTS Examination
Purposes (EAP) Preparation
Length of course: From 5 to 45 weeks Length of course: From 5 to 15 weeks Length of course: From 5 to 10 weeks
Intake period: 9 intakes each year Intake period: 9 intakes each year Intake period: 6 intakes each year
Mode of study: 20 hours per week Mode of study: 20 hours per week Mode of study: 20 hours per week
Levels offered: Beginner to Levels offered: Upper-intermediate to Levels offered: Upper-intermediate
pre-advanced pre-advanced to pre-advanced
General English classes are for learners English for Academic Purposes classes UWA CELT delivers preparation courses
who wish to improve their ability to are for learners who want to develop for the internationally recognised
communicate in English. These classes their English language ability in International English Language Testing
are also a pathway to all other English preparation for tertiary studies in an System (IELTS) examination. There are
language programs at UWA. In five- English-speaking country. In five-week six terms per year for the intensive 20-
week modules, students practise teaching modules, learners develop hour per week course.
reading and listening while developing listening and note-taking skills, seminar
the skills to write and speak clearly and and presentation skills, together with The course examines each section of
coherently to convey their message academic reading and writing skills. the IELTS test, providing you with the
with confidence. Students learn library search skills skills necessary to improve your
and develop proficiency in using IELTS score.
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information technology. They also learn
to adapt to the academic culture of Students wishing to take the IELTS test
Australian tertiary institutions. will be able to register and sit the exam
at the UWA IELTS Test Centre at the
1) Note: EAP does not provide direct entry Crawley campus.
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to a UWA degree course; EAP students
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must either sit an IELTS or internet-based
TOEFL examination to gain entry.
2) EAP can provide a direct pathway to
UWA Exchange & Study Abroad programs
without further external testing.
10Test Centres
UWA CELT provides testing centres for both IELTS and TOEFL examinations.
IELTS Test Centre TOEFL Test Centre
More than 10,000 organisations in more than 140 countries The TOEFL test is a widely respected English-language test
globally recognise IELTS as a secure, valid and reliable in the world, recognized by more than 10,000 colleges,
indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for universities and agencies in more than 130 countries,
education, immigration and professional accreditation. In including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the United States.
2018, more than 3.5 million tests were taken around
the world. Students intending to sit the
TOEFL examination can do so by registering at:
Students intending to sit the IELTS examination can do so by Ets.org/toefl/ibt/register
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registering at: ielts.uwa.edu.au Select Claremont campus as the test centre.
Tests are conducted at: Online tests are conducted at:
UWA IELTS Test Centre UWA CELT
39 Fairway (entrance on Edward Street) Corner of Princess & Bay Roads
T. +61 8 6488 2904 T. +61 8 6488 3539
UWA IELTS Preparation Course
UWA is the only TOEFL test centre
Evening IELTS preparation courses are offered: in Perth!
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Computer-delivered
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IELTS at UWA
✓ Results in 5 - 7 days
✓ Face-to-face Speaking test
✓ Academic or General Training
✓ Multiple test dates
✓ Online testing
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11Sample timetables for English courses
UWA CELT runs dual timetables for our English programs, including:
• General English
• English for Academic Purposes
• IELTS Examination Preparation Course
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Students will either study a morning program from 8.30am to 12.45pm, or an afternoon program from 1.00pm - 5.15pm.
Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.
Students do not need to identify in which timetable they would like to enrol. The Centre will place students in the most
appropriate timetable based on their level of English and general demand.
Our English language programs focus on the highest quality teaching and learning with a high degree of action and interaction.
Morning program
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.30am - Vocabulary Grammar & usage Reading skills Integrated skills Integrated skills with
10.30am development through development and strategies for developing Online project work focus on development
exploration of weekly accuracy effective reading skills of grammar & usage
theme and writing skills
10.45am - Listening skills Speaking skills Writing skills Integrated skills with Integrated skills
12.45pm integrated skills with a strategies for developing development of skills in focus on development of practice with focus
focus on strategies for clarity and fluency the writing process vocabulary and reading on oral and aural
developing listening skills communication
comprehension
Important Note: General English usually runs as a morning program (8:30am - 12:45pm) however, the timetable is subject to change to an afternoon
program (1:00pm - 5:15pm) at the discretion of the UWA CELT Academic Management Team. Confirmation of the program times will be provided to
students at time of enrolment.
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Afternoon program
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1.00pm - Vocabulary Grammar & usage Reading skills Integrated skills Integrated skills with
3.00pm development through development and strategies for developing Online project work focus on development
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theme writing skills
3.15pm - Listening skills Speaking skills Writing skills Integrated skills with Integrated skills
5.15pm integrated skills with a strategies for developing development of skills in focus on development of practice with focus
focus on strategies for clarity and fluency the writing process vocabulary and reading on oral and aural
developing listening skills communication
comprehension
Important Note: English for Academic Purposes and IELTS Examination Preparation courses usually run as an afternoon program (1:00pm - 5:15pm),
however, the timetable is subject to change to a morning program (8:30am - 12:45pm) at the discretion of the UWA CELT Academic Management Team.
Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.
12Course progression
The following progression chart shows UWA CELT’s courses and levels, and the
average number of weeks of study required. It also provides an approximate
correlation between the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels
and UWA CELT’s levels of study.
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It is important to note that progression through the levels at UWA CELT is approximate and based on the average English
language learner.
UWA CELT Course Progression Chart
Guide to
UWA CELT Levels UWA CELT Courses
CEFR Level
IELTS Examination English for
↓ ↓ General English
Preparation Academic Purpose
Bridging Course
Beginner
A1 5 weeks
(level 1)
Elementary
A1+ 10 weeks
(level 2)
Pre-intermediate
A2 10 weeks
(level 3)
Intermediate
B1 15 weeks
(level 4)
Upper- intermediate
B1+ 15 weeks
1 (level 5)
10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks
Upper- intermediate
B2 10 weeks
2 (level 5)
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Pre-advanced 10 weeks 10 weeks 10 weeks
B2+ 5 weeks
(level 6)
Common ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
European English for life and a Internationally Combine with IELTS Direct entry to most
Framework of pathway to all UWA recognised English or TOEFL exam for under- and post-
Reference programs language exams University entrance graduate courses
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“UWA CELT has been successfully helping students to improve their
English for over 30 years. We are focused on helping students achieve
their goals in a supportive, academic environment” Anne-marie Wright,
Director of Studies
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Study tours
If a student group wants to get a taste of UWA and UWA CELT, a short-term study
tour that combines any or all of the following – academic study, Australian culture
and English language – could be just the answer. UWA CELT organises three broad
categories of courses for groups of participants.
Closed programs UWA CELT has designed and delivered
These individually tailored courses
closed class courses with a focus on Hybrid programs
discipline areas such as engineering,
are designed for the needs of each This is a combination of both the
medicine and management, amongst
particular group. In this kind of course, open and closed class options and
others. These individually tailored
participants tend to stay together in can be arranged for client groups
programs can be offered throughout
the one class, and it is preferable that of 18 years and above. The morning
the academic year and delivered
students are of similar language ability. gives participants the opportunity to
across all levels of English proficiency.
These individually tailored programs take part in the Centre’s open class
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are for groups of participants from General and Academic English courses.
high schools, university faculties,
Open programs The afternoon gives participants the
corporations, government and This course gives participants with opportunity to study with a focus on a
cultural bodies. The programs vary in different levels of English ability the particular discipline area, or the chance
duration from four days to 12 weeks opportunity to take part in courses to include any number of cultural
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and generally fall into one of four such as General, Academic English and activities to enrich their experience.
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types: Australian Culture, English for examination preparation with other
Special Purposes, TESOL Professional international students.
Development and UWA Academic skills
plus Faculty lectures and workshops.
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UWA CELT Study Tour: English & Australian Culture
Sample timetables for Closed Programs:
UWA CELT Study Tour 2018: English & Australian Culture
CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G
Study Option Closed class – example schedule Program dates 14.07.18 – 28.07.18 – 2 weeks
Hosting School Centre for English Language Teaching Class Placement Curriculum dependent on placement test result and class allocation
Arrival Group to arrive Saturday prior to course commencement and transferred to CELT for homestay allocation
Departure Group to depart Saturday following course completion and brought to CELT by homestay families for airport transfer
Week 1 Dates 16.07.18 – 22.07.18 Class 1 Level Intermediate Instructor Mr. Model Citizen
Details Free weekend with homestay families or free time to go sightseeing with your friends
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
9.00
10.30 English language classes English language classes English language classes English language classes English language classes
Aspects of Australian Aspects of Australian Aspects of Australian Aspects of Australian Aspects of Australian
10.45
culture culture culture culture culture
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L U N C H
Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip Field Trip
Perth City walking tour Kings Park Botanical Gardens Caversham Wildlife Park Francis Burt Law Museum Fremantle City
Visit Perth City Kings Park Caversham Wildlife Park Heritage Perth video Fremantle Prison
Perth City video Kings Park video Caversham video Participate in a trial Fremantle Prison video
13.00 Walking tour of the city Wadjuk Bidi Kaarta Koomba Feed kangaroos, get very close reenactment as the judge, Visit the famous port city, tour
15.00 center including shopping Learnthe significance of Kings to koalas and other native jury, accused , defense and the World Heritage Listed
district, Art Gallery and Park to Nyoongar people, Australian animals in Perth’s prosecution of an historic Fremantle prison and enjoy
Museum their spirituality and largest wilderness reserve event from Perth’s history the relaxed café lifestyle of
connection to country this beautiful area
By public transport By coach – return transfer By coach – return transfer By coach – return transfer By coach – return transfer
Hours of tuition: For high school groups 5 hours per day - 25 hours per week is recommended
Length of course is negotiable with client
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For further information on the dynamic courses we have to offer and how we can customise your
Study Tour with faculties across UWA, contact us on +61 8 6488 3539 or studytours@uwa.edu.au
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Student Activities
and Excursions
UWA CELT runs a variety of student social activities
and excursions both on and off-campus.
Make friends outside the classroom!
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Perth has many festivals related to or
involving theatre, film, wildflowers,
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comedy and sculpture. Many are
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outdoors and take advantage of the
great weather Perth has to offer.
Most activities are inexpensive or free.
We even have our own grassed soccer
pitch!
16Aussies love a BBQ and UWA
CELT is no exception! Everyone is
welcome to join in.
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Feed a kangaroo, pat a koala,
hold a snake...these are just a
few ‘‘up close and personal’’
experiences you can enjoy at
Caversham Wildlife Park.
Perth has great, white sandy Our Singing Club
beaches and Cottesloe Beach is meets weekly and
only 10 minutes away by bus from warmly welcomes new
UWA CELT. members.
Visit our Facebook page
facebook.com/
UWACELTstudents
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Student life
Studying overseas at an international Practise your skills in squash, basketball or tennis on one of
our many courts.
university is about more than just
classes. It is about discovering a Do you enjoy healthy competition? Join our interfaculty,
new culture, meeting new people, intercollege or social competitions, or represent one of our 27
establishing an international network sport clubs.
and having fun.
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If you’d like to try something new, sign up for our Recreate
As a UWA student you can expect to be stretched intellectually Short Courses. With everything from salsa to surfing, trips to
as you interact with some of the country’s leading researchers Rottnest and self-defence classes, there really is something for
and teachers, while at the same time making friends with other everyone.
students from around Australia and the world.
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We also support our elite athletes in their academic and
UWA Sport sporting pursuits through the Student Athlete Development
Becoming a Fitness Centre member gives you access to Program.
more than 50 group fitness classes a week, state-of-the-art
equipment, multiple training zones, qualified instructors and Your university adventure starts here. Immerse yourself in the
free tickets to our popular masterclasses. opportunities available to you through sport and make your
time at university unforgettable.
Kick start your day with a run on the treadmills, or take time
out with a lunchtime yoga class. sport.uwa.edu.au
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Supporting you
Student support Internship opportunities
UWA CELT staff are happy to help you solve all kinds of UWA CELT can combine English-language-learning programs
problems ranging from the personal to the practical, with a professional internship within industry, through our
including study and visa issues. You will have the support of partnership with Australian Internships. The combination
the Student Adviser, as well as management, administrative of English studies with an internship provides an excellent
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and teaching staff. opportunity to gain valuable professional and cultural
experience and internationalise your curriculum vitae.
At UWA CELT we have a dedicated Student Advisor, who is
able to assist students with any concerns they may have.
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Facilities
UWA CELT brings together heritage architecture and
modern teaching facilities to provide you with an ideal
learning environment.
As a student you can enjoy the following:
• Modern classrooms with interactive • Student Guild (union) with special
whiteboard, visualiser and interest and social clubs
computers for e-learning • Recreate courses such as
• Well-resourced library photography, guitar, yoga, pilates,
• Two fully-networked computer sailing, zumba, abseiling and many
laboratories others (sport.uwa.edu.au/recreate)
• Free wireless internet and email • Medical centre with doctors and
access throughout the University nurses experienced in helping local
campus and international students
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• Student hub to relax and unwind • Banking and credit union facilities
• Student kitchen • Shops, a newsagent and a post office
• Campus café with all services
• Student advice service • University tavern on Crawley campus
• Prayer room • Travel agent with a full range of
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• Test centre for the IELTS and TOEFL services and information for students
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Examinations • Student counselling service
• Sports centre with a fully-equipped • Festivals and seasonal events
gymnasium, squash, basketball, • Art gallery and museums on campus
badminton and tennis courts, table • Free lunchtime concerts
tennis facilities, and cricket and • UniAccess to provide support to
soccer grounds students with disabilities
• Martial Arts Centre with
international judo coaches
• Heated swimming pools on campus
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Accommodation
We understand how important it is to find good-quality accommodation close
to campus. There are several options available to suit your individual needs.
Homestay Living off-campus Housing Database
accommodation UWA owns and manages a group of UWA Accommodation provides an online
This accommodation is best for students houses, units and studio apartments, housing database for UWA students. This
who want to experience Australian family collectively known as ‘Crawley Village.’ searchable database includes properties
life and have the support of an English- They are available for UWA students to listed by UWA students or staff members
speaking family. Homestay families are rent, and are offered either unfurnished who have a vacant property to rent, or
located throughout the metropolitan or partially furnished. other UWA students looking to share a
area and students may need to take property.
public transport to UWA. Students share You can rent an apartment, unit or accommodation.uwa.edu.au/
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meals and facilities with the host family house on your own or share with others. housing-database
but have their own private bedroom. Whether you choose to rent a UWA-
owned property or one that is privately
Bookings for homestay accommodation or commercially listed, please note
can be made through UWA CELT - refer to that you take full responsibility for the
our application form. property and must sign a rental contract.
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21Life in Perth
Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city
and capital of the thriving state of
Western Australia. Consistently voted
one of the most liveable cities the
world by the Economist Intelligence
Unit, the city offers an inspiring study
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environment with sunny weather, a
relaxed outdoor lifestyle and beautiful
natural scenery.
Perth holds international appeal for
its safety, strong cultural diversity
and urban sophistication. The city’s
cultural scene offers an array of
activities, with plenty of festivals,
eateries, modern bars and weekend
markets adding flavour to the city and
its suburbs.
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Language
Cultural Perth’s population
English
diversity
2.6
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Democratic
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million government
More than 200 different (Westminster system)
nationalities live, work and
study in WA, speaking more
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than 170 languages religious freedom in Perth city
22Beijing
Shanghai
Manila
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Jakarta
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Darwin
Broome
Karratha
Exmouth
Kalbarri Kalgoorlie
Geraldton Brisbane
Perth York
Sydney
Busselton/Dunsborough Esperance
Margaret River Canberra
Albany Adelaide
Melbourne
GMT +8
Hobart
Same time zone as 60 per cent
of the world’s population
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Direct
One of Australia’s
GMT 8
Weather flights to most affordable
Tokyo 9 hours
Summer 18–32°C capital cities
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Singapore 5.5 hours
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Autumn 13–26°C Kuala Lumpur 6 hours
Guangzhou 8 hours (Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2018,
Winter 9–18°C Hong Kong 8 hours Economist Intelligence Unit)
Spring 11–23°C London 17 hours
23Discover Western Australia
Western Australia covers one-third of the Australian continent. Spanning over 2.5 million sqkm
(one million square miles), Western Australia extends into two different climatic zones.
When it is warm and dry in the north Venture beyond Perth to explore a vast The Pilbara region is the heartland
of the State, it is cool and wet in the country including landscapes carved by of Western Australia and offers
south. Bordered largely by desert to nature over millions of years. Immerse thrilling adventure and ecotourism
the east, Western Australia is bounded yourself in Aboriginal culture. Get up opportunities. The South West is
by 12,500km (7813 miles) of the world’s close and personal with the unique flora renowned for its natural forests and
most pristine coastline to the west. and fauna of Australia. vineyards. Wherever you go, the
Western Australia is a land blessed memories will last forever.
with some of the world’s most precious Situated in the far north is the Kimberley
natural wonders, including the dolphins region, an ancient landform of rugged
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of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old ranges with deep, spectacular gorges
Bungle Bungle range and the towering and pristine, sandy beaches.
karri forests of the South West.
For more information on things to see and do in Perth
and Western Australia, visit westernaustralia.com
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How to apply
If you want to study at The University of Western
START HERE Australia’s Centre for English Language Teaching,
here are some steps to make applying easier.
1
Decide which course you
would like to apply for
Consult this brochure and the UWA CELT
website - celt.uwa.edu.au/courses -
to choose a program that best suits your goals.
2
Choose a visa to match your
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course and study duration
You can study full-time or part-time for up to 12 weeks if
you have a visitor visa or 17 weeks on a working holiday
visa. If you want to study for longer, you must study full-
time on a student visa. Please check the Department of
Home Affairs’ website - homeaffairs.gov.au - for visa
requirements.
3
Complete the application form
Visit our website - celt.uwa.edu.au/courses/apply - to
download the application form. Complete all sections of
the form, including the personal details, study plan and
visa information. Please read the terms and conditions of
enrolment before completing and signing the form.
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Send your application to the Centre
a) Through a University representative. We encourage you to submit your application through
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Our representatives will assist you with the lodgement of your English, accommodation and visa
applications, as well as provide a variety of other services.
b) Submit an application and relevant documentation directly to the Centre. Forward the completed and
signed application form to:
UWA CELT’s Enrolments Officers at: enrolments-celt@uwa.edu.au
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Online Placement Test
If you have enrolled in GE, EAP or an IELTS course and you do not have valid
results, an online placement test will be sent to you.
The test must be completed in the given time and should be completed
without any assistance. The results will help identify your current English
level and ensure you are in the correct class.
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Offer letter
The Centre will process your application and send you a letter of offer and
acceptance documents. The offer letter will include an invoice for your course,
and other applicable fees (including accommodation if requested, and
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Overseas Student Health Cover if you are applying for a student visa).
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Acceptance
On receipt of your offer letter, you should sign the acceptance documents and return them with your
payment directly or via an official UWA CELT overseas representative. Once these are received by the
Centre you will be emailed orientation information along with your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE),
which you will need to commence your visa application process (if you are applying for a student visa).
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Travel and visa arrangements
You will be required to make your own travel and student visa arrangements.
UWA CELT’s overseas representatives will also be able to help you with these
arrangements if you need any additional advice or assistance. Students arriving
on a tourist or working holiday visa are advised to arrange their own health
insurance cover prior to travel. All students are recommended to purchase
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private travel insurance to cover their personal belongings for the duration of
their study and any extended time in Australia.
Am I a domestic or international student?
You are an international student if you are: You are an Australian domestic student if you are:
• a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia, • an Australian citizen,
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• a permanent resident (visa status) of New Zealand, • an Australian permanent resident (holders of all
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or categories of permanent residency visas, including
• a resident or citizen of any other country. humanitarian visas), or
• a New Zealand citizen.
You will soon be able to submit applications online.
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The University of Western Australia
M429, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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