Sydney is a great place to be

Wynyard Station

Location

Campus

About us

• Leading English language school - established in 1988

• Quality school – reputation, programs, teachers

• Highly experienced teachers – IELTS™ and Cambridge examiners

• Academic and holiday programs for adults and juniors

• Superb central city location

• First class facilities – large library, wireless internet

• 40 direct further study pathways

• Great nationality mix

• Active social program

• Successful graduates

• English only policy

• Regular one-on-one progress meetings

Our courses

17 year old +

•General English

•Academic English

•Cambridge Exam Preparation

•IELTS Exam Preparation

•Academic Year & Semester

13-17 year old

•High School Preparation

•Junior Holiday English

Nationality mix

Europe 35%

China 2%

Other Asia 8%

Japan 18%

Taiwan 3%

South America 16%

South Korea 17%

Middle East 1%

• Personal one-on-one interview when you start your course

• Help you plan your study pathways

• Monthly one-on-one interview withyour teacher to provide feedback on your study goals

• Advice on transfer to other courses at ELS UEC

• Advice on improving your English outside the classroom

• For homestay students, monthlymeeting with homestay staff

Total Support

Our General English program will:•Improve your speaking, listening and conversation abilities•Increase your knowledge of practical grammar structures•Extend your vocabulary and improve pronunciation skills•Build your confidence to use English in a number of situations

General English

“I have been at ELS Universal English College for 5 months now and in that time I have really enjoyed myself. When I first arrived I didn’t want to speak to anyone because I was not confident in my English skills but now with the help of my teachers and my class mates I feel I have improved so much. The teachers even set individual tasks for me to help me understand English better and I am able to communicate with people from around the world in one place. All I have to say about Sydney is that I love it! It is such a different city, it isn’t too busy which is what I like and the weather is fantastic!”

- Yuliya, Ukraine

Key FactsLevels: 7 levels from Lower Elementary to AdvancedCourse Duration: 1-52 weeksHours Per Week: 22.5 hours/week

General English timetables

Morning (22.5 hours per week)

8:30-10:00 Lesson 1

10:00-10:15 BREAK

10:15-11:45 Lesson 2

11:45-12:00 BREAK

12:00-13:30 Lesson 3

Evening(20 hours per week)

16:30-18:30 Lesson 1

18:30-18:45 BREAK

18:45-19:45 Lesson 2

19:45-19:50 BREAK

19:50-20:50 Lesson 3

Part-time is 15 hours per week and only available on the morning timetable.

You can choose from a range of electives to customise the program to suit your needs.

If you study General English full-time, you are able to choose 2 options every 4 weeks from Elementary to Upper Intermediate levels.

Options include (and depend on your English level):

General English electives

Our Academic English (AE) courses provide you with the English language and academic skills needed to enter an Australian university, TAFE or vocational college without the need to sit an IELTS™ or TOEFL test.

These courses are intensive, fast-paced and challenging. They cover all of theskills needed including essay and report writing, academic listening and reading, note-taking, presentation, academic research, analysis, discussion and referencing for you to survive and achieve success inan Australian university or college environment.

We offer 5 levels:

•Academic English 1 (AE 1) - an introductory Academic English course

•Academic English 2 (AE 2) - prepares you for furtherAcademic English study

•Academic English 3 (AE 3) - prepares you for further study at TAFE or a vocational college

•Academic English 4 (AE 4) - prepares you for further study at university

Academic EnglishKey FactsLevels: 4 levels from AE1 to AE4Course Duration: Each level is 8 weeksHours Per Week: 22.5 hours/week

UPPER INTERMEDIATE

AE4

INTERMEDIATE AE3

LOWER INTERMEDIATE

AE1

LOWER INTERMEDIATE

AE2

Direct entry into TAFE & vocational

colleges

Direct entry into universities and

other undergraduate & postgraduate

courses

Direct entry pathways

• Australian Institute of Music (AIM) (00665C)

• CQ University, All Campuses (QLD 00219C, NSW 01315F, VIC

01624D)

• Curtin University (02637B)

• Edith Cowan University (00279B)

• Endeavour College of Natural Health (02973G)

• International College of Management (ICMS) (01484M)

• Le Cordon Bleu (02380M)

• Macquarie University (00002J)

Direct entry pathways

• Macquarie City (00002J)

• Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC) (02761J)

• The Hotel School Sydney (01241G)

• The University of Newcastle (00109J)

• University of the Sunshine Coast (01595D)

• University of Tasmania (00586B)

• University of Western Sydney (00917K)

• University of Wollongong (00102E)

Direct entry pathways• Aviation Australia (02425C)

• Blue Mountains Hotel School (00911E)

• College of Complementary Medicine (CCM) (02939K)

• Elisabeth Bence (02564C)

• Headmasters Academy (01859G)

• JMC Academy (01259J)

• Macleay College (00899G)

• MEGT Institute (Sydney) (02517K)

• Nature Care College (02675G)

• Pivot Point Melbourne (00723J)

• Sydney Hair Design College (02917E)

• Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT) (01737F)

Direct entry pathways• SAE College (00312F)

• South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT) (02193C)

• Sydney College of Business and IT (SCBIT) (02635D)

• Sydney Film School (02631G)

• Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) (01576G)

• TAFE NSW (00591E)

• TAFE Tropical North QLD (02012B)

• THINK: Education (NSW 00246M, QLD 03107J)

• UNSW Foundation Year at the University of New South Wales (00098G)

• UWS College (02110M)

• William Angliss Institute of TAFE (01505M)

• Williams Business College (00182M)

Direct entry pathway to TAFE NSWCRICOS: 00591E

Certificate and Diploma Courses Degree Courses

• 3D Art and Animation

• Applied Finance (Financial Planning)

• Design (Interior Design)

• Early Childhood Education and Care

• Information Technology (Network Security)

Direct entry pathway to UOW SBS

Direct entry pathway to Le Cordon Bleu

Successful AE Pathways 2011 - 2012

Pathway Students

Macquarie University 38

University of Wollongong 25

University of Western Sydney 16

Foundation Courses 11

TAFE NSW 32

Le Cordon Bleu 38

International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) 10

Other 25

Careers Day

Our Cambridge Preparation program will:

•prepare you for the Cambridge exam and provide you with the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised English qualification.

•improve your skills in reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

•improve the accuracy of your English

We offer 2 levels:

•First Certificate in English (FCE) – An Upper Intermediate qualification

•Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – An Advanced qualification

Benefits:

•Excellent teachers including Cambridge examiners

•Weekend study retreat with your teacher on some courses

•High success rate achieved in Cambridge exams

Cambridge Preparation

Key FactsEntry Requirements: Upper Intermediate - AdvancedCourse Duration: 10, 11 or 12 weeks (depending on time of year)Hours Per Week: 22.5 hours/week

ELS Universal English College is a registeredCambridge test centre.

This course is designed to fully prepare students taking the IELTS™ examination. The program is designed to:

•familiarise you with the IELTS™ exam

•teach you the skills needed for each of the four sections of the exam - writing, speaking, listening and reading

•provide regular test practice under exam conditions

•increase your confidence when sitting for the test

•help you to maximise your score

The program offers:

•flexibility - Study 4, 8 or 12 weeks

•an intake every 4 weeks

•quality curriculum and teachers

•IELTS™ examiners on staff

•intensive preparation for the academic module

IELTS™ Preparation

Key FactsEntry Level: Intermediate level of EnglishCourse Duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeksHours Per Week: 22.5 hours/week

“My IELTS teacher was great! He was a real IELTS examiner so he prepared the class well for the exams. I achieved an overall IELTS band 7.0 with 8.0 In Reading. My teacher also taught me valuable exam skills and strategies that I can use in the future. I am now going to study a 3 year Bachelor Degree in Music and Entertainment Business Management at JMC Academy.”- Ryan, Korea

The Academic Year/Semester programs at ELS Universal English College are designed for learners who wish to study with us for an extended period. You can combine several of our English language courses and if you wish, a work experience/internship component, all within a single, specially priced enrolment. These longer term programs will definitely provide a big step in your future success.

•Start on any unit start date (same as General English)

•Choose to take your holidays anytime (to suit course start dates)

•Choose your courses to study

•1 Free TOEIC test OR 1 IELTS™ test OR 1 Cambridge test

•Program includes a voluntary 4 or 6 week unpaid internship

Academic Year & Semester

Academic Semester - 23 weeks + 4 weeks’ holiday

Extended Academic Year- 46 weeks + 5 weeks’ holiday

Academic Year - 33 weeks + 6 weeks’ holiday

Intermediate

Lower Elementary/Elementary

Lower Intermediate

Academic Year & Semester

Cambridge Preparation (PET)

2 weeks’ holiday

Internship – 4 weeks

Cambridge Preparation (CAE)

2 weeks’ holiday

Cambridge Preparation (PET)

Academic English 2

General English - Intermediateto Upper Intermediate

Internship - 6 weeks

2 weeks’ holiday

3 weeks’ holiday

1 week’s holiday

GE - Upper Elementary to Lower Intermediate

Cambridge Preparation (PET)

Academic English 2

General English – Intermediateto Upper Intermediate

Internship – 6 weeks

1 week’s holiday

3 weeks’ holiday

1 week’s holiday

Academic Semester

Academic Year

Extended Academic Year

If you are planning to enter an Australian high school, our HSP course will teach you the English and academic skills you need to be successful. Our focus on Australian study methods and culture will increase your confidence and help you adapt to life in your new high school.

Our HSP program will:

•improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills so that you can successfully

•study the subjects taught at Australian high schools

•help you to perform effectively across a range of social and educational situations

•improve your language and cultural skills to increase your confidence and motivation

•help you to adapt to life in an Australian high school

High School Preparation

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Key FactsEntry Requirements: 13-17 yearsLevels: Beginner to Upper IntermediateCourse Duration: 1–52 weeksContact Hours: 22.5 hours/week

We work closely with the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Education and Training. This allows us to package our High School Preparation course with enrolments into NSW government high schools.

High School Preparation pathways

“Before I started at ELS Universal English College I was told that it had the best High School Program in Sydney and I soon found out why. The teachers were very helpful and friendly towards all the students and taught us all the tools we needed to succeed in High School like how to write a complete essay, how to write a narrative in correct style and understanding subjects such as Australian History. The library was also very useful and I often borrowed books and listening tapes to improve my conversation skills. My study goal was to improve my conversation skills as when I first arrived at UEC as I could barely speak a complete sentence but now I have been accepted into a University in Vancouver, Canada to complete a Bachelor of Computer Science. Thanks ELS Universal English College!” - Henry, China

High School Preparation(HSP)

High School Preparation(HSP)

IntermediateEnglish

Upper Intermediate English

High School Preparation(HSP)

High School Preparation(HSP)

All of our full-time programs (except Junior Holiday English) are accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and are registered and available to Student Visa holders. Student Visa holders must undertake full-time study.

About us

Level 1, 17 O’Connell Street, Sydney NSW 2000 AUSTRALIAEmail: enquiries@uec.edu.au • Website: www.uec.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9283 1088 • Fax: +61 2 9283 1760Universal Education Centre Pty Ltd • CRICOS Provider Code: 00053J