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STUDENT HANDBOOK
• English Language Training
• Year 11/12 Studies
• Diploma of Business
• Teacher Training
Phoenix
2012 v1
P e r t h C i t y & P e r t h B e a c h C a m p u s
A C A D E m Y
WELCOmE mESSAgE frOm PHOENix ACADEmY
Welcome to Perth, Western Australia - the Gateway to Australia, a city with an enviable climate andfriendly,safeenvironment.
AndwelcometoPhoenixAcademy!Establishedin1989,PhoenixisafullyAustralianownedandoperatedfamilybusiness.
Phoenix Academy is one of Australia’s largest and most prestigious institutions. Phoenix operates twocampuses.OneislocatedinWestPerth,10minutesfromthePerthCBDand25minutesfromFremantle.ThesecondislocatedinthewestendofthebeautifulportcityofFremantleonly20minutesfromthebeach.
Phoenix Academy is a friendly and vibrant college with a staff of well-qualified andexperiencedteachers.
Phoenix caters to students from all over the world and currently we have studentsfromover40countries(40%Asian,15%African,30%European,15%SouthAmerican,Australian&Indian).Phoenixistheidealchoiceforthosestudentswhoarelookingforthatextraspeciallearningexperience.
RobynneWalshPrincipal
Disclaimer:TheinformationcontainedinthisdocumentwascorrectatthetimeofpublicationbuttheAcademyreservestherighttomakesubsequentchanges.PhoenixAcademyreservestherighttochangeit’sfeesatanytimewithoutnotice.
mANAgiNg DirECTOrS’ mESSAgE
AtPhoenixAcademywearededicatedtoexcellencebyofferingapersonalservicetoyou,thestudent,andthroughthedevelopmentofacaringlearningenvironment.
Onarrivalandthroughoutyourstudyweencourageyoutodiscussyour interestsandneedswithourfriendly staff who will be on hand to help you with any question, problem or issue you might havewhile you are a student at Phoenix. In addition to the dedicated administration team, you will findyourteachersarehighlyqualifiedandexperienced.Becauseofthesmallclasssizes,ourteachershaveapersonalknowledgeandinterestinyourneeds.
Wechallengeyoutoachieveyourfullpotentialpersonally,professionallyandasafuturecontributor to your community and to join us in our commitment to achieving thehighestpossiblestandardinwhateveryouchoosetodo.
BrianWalshManagingDirectors
Brian Walsh�Managing Director
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iNTrODUCTiON
Thisguide isdesignedto introduceyoutotheAcademyandtoassistyou inmakingatransition fromyourowncountrytolifeinAustralia.Specificallythisbookletwillinformyouabouttherangeofservicesavailable,bothonandoffcampus.Whilethisguidecoversmanyimportantmatters,therewillbeaspectsofAustralianlifethatcanonlybelearnedthroughtheexperienceof livingandstudyinghere.PhoenixAcademyhasmanypeoplewhoarehappytoassistyouinsettlingintoyournewenvironment.
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INDEX Page
IntroductionandIndex 3
MakingtheJourneytoAustraliaArriving in AustraliaWhat to BringQuarantineWildlife Trade
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WesternAustraliaCost of LivingPerthFremantle
5
LivinginPerth&Fremantle 6
PublicHospitals 8
Yourrightsandresponsibilities 9
PhoenixInformation
Where are weOrientation dayWhat Happens in Class?Books
12
WhotoSeeatPerthBeachCampus 14
WhotoSeeatPerthCityCampus 15
PerthCity&BeachCampusStaff 16
PerthCityCampusMap 17
PerthBeachCampusMap 18
StudentServicesAccommodationWhere can I buy lunchWifi Hotspot (On Campus)Internet Access (On Campus)The Adventure Centre
19
StudentCounselling 22
SchoolRules&Regulations 22
SchoolPolicies 24
INDEX Page
ComplaintsandAppeals 25
RefundPolicy 26
StudentMisconductPolicy 27
PhoenixCourses
English Courses:General English CourseNew Generation EnglishCambridge Examination CoursesEnglish for BusinessHigh School PreparationStudy Tours
28
StudyandWorkPrograms
Demi Pair/Au Pair ProgramsInternshipJob Club
31
UniversityPathways/NationallyRecognisedTraining
Cert IV EAPYear 11/12 StudiesDiploma of Business University PathwayDiploma of Business Work Ready
31
TeacherTraining(ITE)
CELTATKTCert IV TESOLVocational Grad Dip TESOLCert IV in Training & Assessment
36
PhoenixTestCentre 36
EntryRequirement 37
2012CommencementDates 38
CourseFees&HowtoApply 39
mAKiNg THE JOUrNEY TO AUSTrALiAArriving in AustraliaAll students who are studying at Phoenix Academy, have the option of being met at the airportby a Phoenix representative (there is a section on the application form which you need to fillout). Our representative will meet your flight and take you to your permanent or temporaryaccommodation in Perth or Fremantle. If you have not yet advised us that you would like to begreeted at the airport upon arrival, please contact Ms Jessica Gorman the Admissions Officer, [email protected]
What to bringWedonotsuggeststudentsbringlargeamountsofcashwiththemforsafetyreasons,howeveritwillbenecessarytobringacertainamountofcashwithyouuntilyouhavesettledin.ApproximatelyAUD$300incashshouldsufficeforthefirstfewdaysuntilyoucanaccessyourbankaccount.Itisrecommendedthatyoubringeithertraveller’schequesorbankdraftsfromyourhomecountry.ThecostforcashadvancesoncreditcardsisveryhighinAustralia,soacreditcardisonlyrecommendedforemergencies.Wewillassistyouwithprovidingthedocumentationyouneedtoopenyourbankaccount.
PerthiswellknownforitsMediterraneanclimatewithhotdrysummersandcoolwinters.Althoughdayscanbewarm,theeveningscangetcool.NovembertoAprilareourwarmestmonthsandtemperaturescanrangefrom22–35°C.MaytoOctoberarecoolermonthsinPerthwithtemperaturesof7-20°C.Visithttp://weather.news.com.auforaweatherupdate.
Clothing:• Lighterclothingforsummermonths:jeans,t-shirtsandshorts• Jumpers/sweatersforcoolereveningsandwinter• Avarietyoffootwear• Bathers/swimwear(ifyouliketoswim)• ProfessionalclothingifyouareparticipatingintheInternshipprogramorWorkExperience.• CoveredshoesforJobClubandallotherworkprograms
ElectricalgoodsareallavailableinAustralia,soyoucanbuyanythingyouneedonceyouarrive. Ifyouwouldprefertobringyourownelectricalappliances,pleasebeawareofexcessbaggagecostswhenyouarecheckingin.InAustralia,weuseAustralianstandard240V,therefore,youmayrequireanadaptortouseelectricalappliancesfromyourhomecountry.TheseareeasytofindinPerthandarereasonablypriced.
Quarantine Australia’sremotenesshascreatedanenvironmentunlikeanyotheronEarth.Quarantinehelpsprotectit.Food,plantmaterialandanimalproductsfromoverseas-includingmanycommonsouvenirs-couldintroducepestsanddiseasesintoAustralia,devastatingourvaluableagriculturalandtourismindustriesanddamagingouruniqueenvironment.TheAustralianQuarantineandInspectionService(AQIS)providesquarantineinspectionservicesforthearrivalofinternationalpassengers,cargo,mail,animalsandplantsortheirproductsintoAustralia,andinspectionandcertificationforarangeofanimalandplantproductsexportedfromAustralia.Forfurtherinformation,logontotheQuarantinewebsiteatwww.aqis.gov.au.
Wildlife tradeTradeinendangeredandthreatened(animalandplant)wildlifeandnativeAustralianwildlifeisstrictlyregulated.Itmaybeillegaltotakethemoutof,orinto,Australia.AllpermitsmustbeobtainedbeforeyouleaveorenterAustralia.SeverepenaltiesapplyforoffencesagainsttheWildlifeProtectionAct.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthewildlifetradepleasecontact:
Environment AustraliaPhone:(612)62741900Fax:(612)62741921Email:[email protected]
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Other important laws you need to be aware of:• Youneedtobe18yearsorovertodrinkalcoholorbuycigarettes.• Itisillegaltopurchase,sellortakeprohibiteddrugs.
WESTErN AUSTrALiA Cost of LivingThe living costs is estimated at around $250AUD per week for international students in Perth,depending on individual circumstances and accommodation preferences. This is well belowthe Australian average of $320 per week and significantly lower than the living costs inSydney and Melbourne. For more information please visit the Perth Education City website atwww.pertheducationcity.com.au/English/Live-in-Perth/Living-costs/
Perth - The CityPerthisthecapitalofthestateofWesternAustralia.It isacosmopolitancityandthechiefcommercial,culturalandadministrativecentreofthestate.Itisasafecitywithahighstandardofliving.
Perth offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with manyhighlightsincluding:
• Wide range of restaurants, reflecting Perth’s multiculturalatmosphere
• Worldclasssportingfacilities• Efficientpublictransportsystem• Accessible distance from diverse Australian environments
including wine-growing areas, scenic coastal districts idealforsurfing,windsurfinganddiving,and‘outback’desertcountry
• Someofthebestbeachesintheworld• ThepicturesqueSwanRiver• Numerousparksandwetlands,includingthefamousKingsPark
PleaserefertotheTourismWesternAustraliawebsiteformorehelpfulinformationatwww.westernaustralia.com
fremantleFremantle is theportofPerth,only20minutesbytrain fromthePerthCentralBusinessDistrict (CBD).Fremantlehasaromanticfeeloftheyesteryear.Youcaneasilysoakupthevibrantmixofculturesinthisworkingportcity.Fremantleisuniqueforitsheritagearchitectureandartisticcosmopolitanatmosphere.Fremantleisblessedwithmanygalleriesandtypical“Aussie”pubs.Youwillalsofindfantasticalfrescocafésandanextensiverangeofdiningoptions.
Fremantlehasbeendescribedastheworld’sbest-preserved19thcenturyseaport.InordertofamiliariseyourselfwithFremantleitissuggestedthatyoutakeoneofitstramtours.ThisisanopportunitytoseeFremantle’smainsightsandtoquicklydecidewhichplacesyouwouldmostliketosee.ThetramdriverwillexplainthedifferentareastoyouandyouwillquicklygetyourbearingsofthelivelycityofFreo.
Activities not to miss when visiting fremantle:Fremantle Markets–boastsavarietyofbargainsandsouvenirsalongwithvariousotherstalls.ThemarketsareopenFridays9amto9pm,Saturdays9amto5pm,SundaysandMondayPublicHolidays10amto5pm.
Convict Buildings –includingtheRoundHousebuildingwhichisthestate’soldestbuilding(datingbackto1831).Fremantle Prison –receivingitsfirstprisonersin1855andbuiltbytheprisonersthemselves,youcanhaveatourofthishistorical,nowunusedprison,whichissaidtobehaunted.Thesetoursarealsorunatnighttoaddtothefright!
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Maritime Museum – see Australia’s earliest shipwrecks and tales ofexploration,shipwreckandmutinyattheWAMaritimeMuseum.Opendaily9.30amto5pm.Admissionis$5forconcessioncardholdersand$10foradults.
Fishing Boat Harbour – always a favourite destination for locals andtourists,theHarbourhasawiderangeofattractionsavailableincludinghighspeedboatrides,restaurants,coffeeshopsandatranquilharbourtour.Don’tmissoutonthefamousFreoFish&Chips!
* There is a frEE city clipper (bus service) in both Perth and fremantle
LiViNg iN PErTH & frEmANTLEShoppingNormal Shop Trading Hours8.30am–5.30pmMondaytoFriday8.30am–5.00pmSaturdayExtended Shopping HoursEveryThursdayshopsinthesuburbsareopenuntil9.00pm.LatenightshoppinginthecityisonFridayuntil9.00pm.CitystoresandFremantleareopenfrom12.00pmto5.00pmeachSunday.
ATms and EfTPOSATM,orAutomaticTellerMachine.Thesearemachinesoperatedbyabankorcreditunionwhichdispensemoney and allow limited transactions 24 hours per day. They are conveniently located at banks andshoppingcentresandallowaccesstocashbothduringandoutsidebusinesshours.
EFTPOS,orElectronicFundsTransferatPointofSale.Asmallmachinelocatedinmostshopsallowsyoutouseacreditcardorbankcardtopurchasegoods.Youcanalsowithdrawcashifyouhaveacardwhichislinkedtoyoursavings(orother)account(s).
EPOSEPOS,orElectronicPointofSalediffersfromEFTPOSbyallowingyoutodepositmoney(egintoabankaccountorcreditcard)aswellaswithdrawmoney.UnlikeEFTPOS,anEPOSdepositorwithdrawalgivesyouabalanceoftheaccountuponcompletionofthetransaction.Your credit cards and bankcards are valuable. Keep them in a safe place!
BankingForstudentswhoareintendtoremaininAustraliaforsometime,itmakessensetoopenabankaccounthereinPerth.
InordertoopenabankaccountinAustralia,overseasstudentsneedtoprovidewrittenconfirmationoftheirenrolmentattheireducational institution,theirstudentcardaswellastheirpassport. Itnormallytakesaweekorsoforbankcardstobemailedtotheapplicant.Therearemanybanksstudentscanchooseto use and different banks offer different services, so it pays to‘shop around’. Banks located near thecampusesare:
Perth City Campus Perth Beach Campus
NationalAustraliaBank NationalAustraliaBank
CommonwealthBank WestpacBank
ANZBank CommonwealthBank
Bankwest ANZBank
Bankwest
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Sun AwarenessTheWesternAustraliansunisquitewarm.Toavoidsunburnandskindamagetakethefollowingsteps:• BeforeyougooutsideonahotdayapplySPF15+broadspectrum,water-resistantsunscreentoall
areasexceptthosethatwillbecoveredbyhighlyprotectiveclothingallthetimeyouareoutside.• MakesureyoutakeextraSPF30+sunscreen,abroadbrimmedhatalongwithyouwhenyougoout
fortheday.
TransportationTheeasiestandcheapestwaytogettoclasseverydayisbyusingPerth’strainandbussystem.Studentsusuallytravelbetweenhomestayandschoolbypublictransportation.
SmartRider isTransperth’ssmartcardelectronicticketingsystem.Itusesaplastic,creditcardsizedcardthatyoucanaddvaluetoandthenusetopayyourfareonanyTransperthbus,trainorferry.
Students are given Smart Rider Application on Orientation. The Student SmartRider form must beauthorisedbythePhoenixAcademicCoordinatorbeforeapplyinginpersonatthePerthTrainStation.Itwillcost$5fortheapplication.
FremantleandPerthcitieshaveafreeCentralAreaTransit(CAT)busservice.Thisserviceoperateswithinthesetwoareasatnocost,usuallyevery15minutes.StudentsinWesternAustraliaarealsoabletoreceiveover50%discountonpublictransportwiththeirstudentcards.Pleasepresentyourcardtothebusdriverorconductortoreceivethisdiscountedfare.
EmergenciesIn the case of an emergency, telephone 000. This will put you in contact with the police, fire andambulanceservices.
EtiquetteSmoking is not permitted in public buildings or on public transport. Smoking is not permitted inrestaurants.Ifyouwishtosmokeinsomeone’shouse,itisgoodmannerstoaskpermission.Donotbeoffendediftheownerasksyounottosmokeinthehouse!
ChewinggumandeatingfoodnoisilyorwiththemouthopenisbadmannersinAustralia.SniffingandspittingarealsohabitsnotappreciatedbyAustralianpeople.
foodAustraliansnormallyeatcereal,toast,fruit,yoghurtorjuiceorsomethingsimilarforbreakfast.Lunchisusuallyalightmeal–asandwichorsomethingtakeaway–whiledinneristhemainmealoftheday.Thiswillnormallyconsistofamaincoursefollowedbydessertorfruit.PeopleinAustraliausuallysitdowntodinnerbetween6.30and7.30pm.Manypeopledrinkteaorcoffeebetweenmealsandsometimestheywillhaveasnackformorningorafternoontea.
Leisure and Sporting ActivitiesThepleasantclimateandbeautifulenvironmentprovidenumerousopportunitiesforleisureandsportingactivities.
ParticipatinginsportingactivitiesisverypopularinAustraliaandthereareexcellentpublicfacilitiesforsportinPerthandFremantle.Thereareswimmingpools,ovals,tennisandsquashcourts,leisurecentres,basketballcourts,golfcourses,beachesetc.ManyAustraliansplayandwatchsportontheweekendsandoverseasstudentswillhavetheopportunitytodiscovermanynewandexcitingsports.Playingsportisagoodwayofmeetingpeopleandmakingfriends.
Nightlife and Other EventsOfcourse,therearenumerouscinemas,bars,pubs,cafesandrestaurantsforthosewhoenjoythenightlife.Phoenixalsohasstaffmemberswhoorganisetripsandeventsforoverseasstudentsprovidingthemwithyetanotheropportunityformeetingpeopleandvisitingsomeofourpopulartouristdestinations.
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making friendsAustraliansaregenerallyfriendlyandsociable.Mostpeoplearekeentomeetstudentsfromoverseasandyouwillquiteoftenbeinvitedtotheirhomesforamealorbarbeque.YouwillalsomeetandmakefriendswithotherstudentsfromallovertheworldatPhoenixandyouwillgooutwiththemtoo.
Telephones and internet AccessAllhomesinAustraliahaveatelephoneandmobilephonesareverypopular.ManyAustralianhomesalsohavecomputersandInternetaccessisinexpensiveandeasilyarranged.TherearealsoInternetfacilitiesonthecampusthatarefreelyavailabletostudents.
PUBLiC HOSPiTALS/mEDiCAL CENTrES/DENTiSTFremantleHospitalAlmaStreet,FREMANTLEWA6160Ph:94313333
GeminiHealth580NewcastleStreet,LEEDERVILLEWA6007Ph:93285233
SirCharlesGardnerHospitalHospitalAvenue,NEDLANDSWA6009Ph:93463333
FremantleFamilyMedicalClinic10OrdStreet,FREMANTLEWA6160Ph:94305001
RoyalPerthHospitalWellingtonStreet,PERTHWA6000Ph:92242244
RoselawnDentalSurgery348OxfordStreet,LEEDERVILLEWA6007Ph:94441551
KingEdwardMemorialHospital(forMaternityandWomen)374BagotRoad,SUBIACOWA6008Ph:93402222
FremantleDentalClinicCnrParryandHoldworthStreetsFREMANTLEWA6160Ph:93356722
PrincessMargaretHospitalforChildren(Childrenonly)RobertsRoad,SUBIACOWA6008Ph:93408222
YOUr rigHTS & rESPONSiBiLiTiES AS A STUDENT (STUDENT ViSA HOLDErS) The ESOS framework - Providing quality education and protecting your rightsTheAustralianGovernmentwantsoverseasstudentsinAustraliatohaveasafe,enjoyableandrewardingplacetostudy.Australia’slawspromotequalityeducationandconsumerprotectionforoverseasstudents.TheselawsareknownastheESOSframeworkandtheyincludetheEducationServicesforOverseas(ESOS)Act2000andtheNationalCode2007.
Protection for overseas studentsAsanoverseasstudentonastudentvisa,youmuststudywithaneducationproviderandinacoursethatcanbefoundontheCommonwealthRegisterofInstitutionsandCoursesforOverseasStudents(CRICOS)athttp://cricos.deewr.gov.au.CRICOSregistrationguaranteesthatthecourseandtheeducationprovideratwhichyoustudymeetthehighstandardsnecessaryforoverseasstudents.Pleasecheckcarefullythatthedetailsofyourcourse−includingitslocation−matchtheinformationonCRICOS.
Your rightsTheESOSframeworkprotectsyourrights,including:
• your right to receive,beforeenrolling,currentandaccurate informationabout thecourses, fees,modes of study and other information from your provider and your provider’s agent. If you areunder18,toensureyoursafety,youwillbegrantedavisaonlyiftherearearrangementsinplacefor
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youraccommodation,supportandwelfare.• yourrighttosignawrittenagreementwithyourproviderbeforeorasyoupayfees,settingoutthe
servicestobeprovided,feespayableandinformationaboutrefundsofcoursemoney.Youshouldkeepacopyofyourwrittenagreement.
• yourrighttogettheeducationyoupaidfor.TheESOSframeworkincludesconsumerprotectionthatwillallowyoutoreceivearefundortobeplacedinanothercourseifyourproviderisunabletoteachyourcourse.
TheESOSframeworksetsoutthestandardsAustralianeducationprovidersofferingeducationservicestooverseasstudentsmustobey.Thesestandardscoverarangeofinformationyouhavearighttoknowandservicesthatmustbeoffered,including:
• orientationandaccesstosupportservicestohelpyoustudyandadjusttolifeinAustralia• whothecontactofficerorofficersisforoverseasstudents• ifyoucanapplyforcoursecredit• whenyourenrolmentcanbedeferred,suspendedorcancelled• whatyourprovider’srequirementsareforsatisfactoryprogressinthecoursesyoustudyandwhat• supportisavailableifyouarenotprogressingwell• ifattendancewillbemonitoredforyourcourse,and• acomplaintsandappealsprocess.
Oneofthestandardsdoesnotallowanothereducationprovidertoenrollastudentwhowantstotransfertoanothercourse,buthasnotcompletedsixmonthsofthefinalcourseofstudyyouplantoundertakeinAustralia. Ifyouwant to transferbeforehandyouneedyourprovider’spermission. Ifyouareunder18, to ensure your safety, you will be granted a visa only if there are arrangements in place for youraccommodation,supportandwelfare.
Your responsibilitiesAsanoverseasstudentonastudentvisa,youhaveresponsibilitiesto:
• satisfyyourstudentvisaconditions• maintainyourOverseasStudentHealthCover(OSHC)fortheperiodofyourstay• meetthetermsofthewrittenagreementwithyoureducationprovider• informyourproviderifyouchangeyouraddress• maintainsatisfactorycourseprogress• ifattendanceisrecordedforyourcourse,followyourprovider’sattendancepolicy,and• if you are under 18, maintain your approved accommodation, support and general welfare
arrangements.
Contact DetailsWho? Why? How?
Yourprovider Forpoliciesandproceduresthataffectyou
• Speakwithyourprovider• Gotoyourprovider’swebsite
DepartmentofEducation,EmploymentandWorkplaceRelations(DEEWR)
ForyourESOSrightsandresponsibilities
• ESOSHelpline+61262405069• Onlineenquiryformwww.aie.gov.au
DepartmentofImmigrationandCitzenship(DIAC)
Forvisamatters • www.immigov.au• Phone131881inAustralia• ContacttheDIACofficeinyour
country
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YOUr rigHTS & rESPONSiBiLiTiES AS A STUDENT (CONTiNUED) Attendance Immigrationregulationsrequireoverseasstudentsonstudentvisastobeenrolledonafull-timebasis.Thismeansclassattendancefor20hoursperweek.
TheDepartmentofImmigrationandCitizenship(DIAC)regulationstatesthatstudentsonstudentvisasmustattend80%oftheirclassestosatisfyimmigrationrequirements.Shouldyourattendancefallbelowthislevel,youmaybeatriskofhavingyourvisacancelledandbeingforcedtoreturntoyourhomecountry.
AttendanceatPhoenixAcademyisbasedontheactualdaysofstudyfromthedateofcommencement,andcalculatedasapercentageattheendofeveryclassweek.AspertheConditionsofEnrolment,attendancemustnot fallbelow80%atanygiven time.Shouldyourattendance fallbelow80%,PhoenixAcademyreservestherighttocancelorsuspendyourenrolment,whichwillputyourvisaatrisk.
Change of AddressPleaseensurethatyouregisteryourcurrentaddresswithPhoenixAcademy.it is a condition of your visa that you notify the Department of immigration and Citizenship (DiAC) of your residential address and telephone number within 7 days of your arrival in Australia and within 7 days of changing your address. You must also notify Phoenix Academy of any change of residential address and telephone number within 7 days of the change.
Deferrals/Suspensions/CancellationsYoumayelecttodeferorcancelyourstudiestoreturntoyourcountryoforigin.Youmustmakeyourrequestformallyinwritingwithevidencetosupportyourrequest.Approvalfordeferralsinthiscircumstancewillonlybegivenincompellingandcompassionatecircumstances.Pleasenotethatdeferring,suspendingorcancellingyourstudiesmayaffectyourstudentvisa.
PhoenixAcademywillnotifyyouinwritingifitintendstodefer,suspendorcancelyourenrolment.Theconditionsunderwhichthismayoccurare:
• Compassionateorcompellingcircumstances• Misbehaviourormisconduct• Failuretomeetcourseprerequisites• Failuretomaintainsatisfactorycourseprogress• Failuretomaintainsatisfactoryattendance(80%)• Non-paymentoffees
StudentsmayaccesstheAcademyComplaints&AppealsProcesstoappealanyPhoenixAcademyinitiateddeferral,suspensionorcancellation.
DependentsStudent’sdependantscannotenrolinagovernmentschoolunlesstheymeetthecriteriasetbyDepartmentofEducation(DoE).Youmustotherwiseenrolyourdependantsinaregisterednon-governmentschool.Thecostofonesemesteratanon-governmentschoolwill costapproximately$5000asemester (non-boarders).
maintain your Visa Your visa must not expire during your studies at Phoenix. If this happens you may be forcedto return to your home country. If you have any questions regarding your visa or immigrationregulations, please contact the Phoenix office to discuss them or visit www.immi.gov.au.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)TheAustralianGovernmenthasmadeitarequirementofyourstudentvisatoensurethatyouhaveadequatehealthcoverfromanAustralianHealthFund.OSHC WorldcareisahighlyreputableOverseas Student Health Cover provider in Australia. It is your responsibility to ensure that your OSHCremainsvalid.ShouldyourOSHClapseyouarenotonlyinbreachofyourstudentvisarequirements,whichmeansyourvisacouldbecancelledforcingyoutoreturnhome,butyouwillalsonotbecoveredforany
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medicalbillsthatyouincurduringthelapsedtime.MedicalcostsinAustraliaareVErY ExPENSiVE.Pleaseensurethatyourcoverremainsvalidatalltimes.
YouwillreceiveaOSHC Worldcarecard,whichshowsyourOSHC Worldcaremembershipnumberandthedateyourcoverexpires.IfyouhavestudiedinAustraliabeforeandhaveapreviousOSHC,youmustbringitalongwithyoutotheRegistration.
Whenyouvisitadoctor,youwillberequiredtopayfortheconsultationatthattime.YouthencontactOSHC Worldcaretomakeaclaimforarefund.Shouldyoubeadmittedtohospital,pleasegivetheOSHC WorldcarenumbertothehospitalandtheywilldealwithWorldcaredirectly.Pleasenotethatyouareonlycoveredinapublichospital.CurrentOSHCcosts:(Pleasenotethesearesubjecttochange)
0to3months 4to6months 7to9months 10to12months
AUD$105 AUD$210 AUD$315 AUD$420
How to make a claim?
ElectronicSwipeyourmembershipcardatparticipatingserviceprovidersandpayforanygapthatmaybeapplicable.WheretheHICAPS/IBAserviceisusedthereisnoneedtosubmitaclaimformtothefund.
mailCompleteaclaimformwhichcanbefoundonourwebsiteandattachallaccountsand/orreceiptsandforwardtothefundbyFax:(02)42244300Mail:LockedBag33WollongongNSW2500
OSHC covers:• 85%oftheschedulefeeforseeingaGeneralPractitioner• Allhospitalchargesinasharedwardinanypublichospitalifa
hospitaldoctorprovidestreatment• 100%ofthechargeforemergencyambulancetransportwhen
medicalattentionisrequiredimmediately• Someprescriptionmedicines(conditionsapply)• Eyetests,butdoesnotcoverglasses,contactlensesorspectacles
OSHC does not cover: • Dental• Physiotherapy• Opticalitemssuchasglassesand
contactlenses
OSHC Worldcarealsogivesstudentstheoptionofextendingtheirhealthcover.PleasecontactOSHC Worldcaredirectlyifyouareinterestedinfurthercover.IfyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourOSHC,pleasecontactthePhoenixofficeformoreinformation.Web:www.oshcworldcare.com.au
release/Transfer to Another ProviderShouldyouwishtotransfertoanotherproviderpleasesubmitaformalwrittenrequestwithacopyofyourOfferofStudytotheDirectorAcademic.Yourrequestwillbereviewedandyouwillreceivenotificationinwritingwithin10daysofyourrequest.
Ifyouareunder18yrsyoumustalsoprovidewrittenconsentfromyourParent/Guardianandadeclarationfromtheotherproviderthattheywillacceptresponsibilitiesforyourwelfarearrangements.
Work rights StudentsonaStudentVisaareentitledtowork20hoursperweekduringstudyperiodsandfull-timeinholidays.
WorkingHolidayVisa(WHV)holdershavenorestrictionsontheirnumberofhoursofworkbutcannotremaininthesameemploymentformorethan6months.
YouwillalsoneedtoapplyforaTaxFileNumber.ATaxFileRequestFormisavailablefromReceptionoryoucanapplyonlineatwww.ato.gov.au/individuals.ThiswillneedtobecompletedandsubmittedtotheAustralianTaxOffice(ATO)beforeyoucommencework.TheATOislocatedat45FrancisStreet,Northbridgeandisopen8amto6pmMondaytoFriday.
PleasenotethatapersonwhoresidesinAustraliaformorethan50%ofthefinancialyearistreatedasaresidentfortaxationpurposes.
BusNumber DepartureTime Platform/StandNumberFromWellingtonStBusStationtoPhoenixPerthCampus(startclass)
401 8:10am PlatformB/Stand9402 7:58am PlatformD/Stand1
FromPhoenixPerthCampustoWellingtonStBusStation(endofclass)
401 2.00pm,3:43pm VincentStbeforeFlorenceSt402 1.38,2.08,2.38,3.08,
3:42pmCleaverStbeforeCarrSt
277 2.30,3:49pm CleaverStbeforeCarrStFromPerthTrainStationToPhoenixFremantleCampus(Startclass)
FremantleLine
7:56am8:05am
Platform7
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PHOENix iNfOrmATiONWhere are we? Transport to Perth CampusBusesforthePerthcampusdepartfromWellingtonStreetBusStation• Allofthebuseslistedbelowwilltakeyou
directlytoPhoenix,getoffatCleaverStreet• HighSchoolstudentsneedtocatchBusNo
402at7.58amorBusNo276at7.55amifleavingfromWellingtonStreetBusStation
• ReturnbusesdepartfromCleaverStreetandterminateattheWellingtonStreetBusStation.
• ThefreeCATbusstopsatNewcastleStreet,afiveminutewalkfromthecampus.
Phoenix Bus Timetable(timesareapproximate)
PleaseaccesstheTransperthwebsiteatwww.transperth.wa.gov.au.forfaresandfees.
Transport to Perth Beach Campus (Fremantle)TheFremantlecampusisonlyafiveminutewalkfromtheFremantleTrainStation.TrainsrunfromPlatform7atthePerthTrainStationatveryregulartimesduringtheday.AllbusestoFremantleterminateattheFremantleTrainStation.
Orientation DayOnyourfirstdayyouwillparticipateinacomprehensiveOrientationProgram,whichincludestestingaswellasatourofPhoenixAcademyandnearbyLeederville/Fremantle.
Very important!:
Perth City Campus Students
Shouldmeetat8.45am inthegardenslocatedinthemiddleofCarrHouse,VincentHouseandCleaverHouse
Perth Beach Campus Students
Shouldmeetat8.45am atthegroundfloor,OrientBuilding,atthecornerofHighandHenryStreets,Fremantle
Pleasenote,attendanceatOrientationiscompulsory.Onyourfirstday,youmustalsobringyourpassportandOverseasHealthCovercardifcontinuingyourstudiesinAustralia.
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What Happens in Class?The method of Teaching StudyingatPhoenixwillprobablybeverydifferenttothewayyoulearntinyourowncountry.Studentsareoftenaskedtoparticipateinpairandgroupworkandyouwillpractiselanguagebyusingitinreallifesituations.
Your teacherYoucancallyourteacherbyhisorherfirstname. It is importantforyoutotalktotheteacherifthereis something that you don’t understand in class or about Phoenix– they will direct you to the personwho can help you best (please see‘Who to see at Phoenix, Perth & Fremantle’ directory ). Class sizesGeneralEnglishandHighSchoolPreparationclasses,theaveragenumberofstudentsperclassis12-14.Examclasses(FCE,CAE),theaveragenumberofstudentsperclassis12,themaximumis14students.
PunctualityPleasebeontimeforallclassesasitisnotfairtotheteacherandtheotherstudentsinyourclassifyouarrivelate.Studentswhoarrivelaterthan10minutesafterthestartofclasswillhavetowaituntilthenextbreakbeforethencanentertheroom.
HomeworkTeacherswillsethomeworktobecompletedafterclassonmostevenings.AcademicEnglish,Year11/12Studiesand theDiplomaofBusinessare intensive coursesandstudentsareexpected tocompleteallsetwork.AtPhoenixAcademy,ouraimistoequipyouwiththeskillsneededforsuccessinyourfurtherstudies. Speaking EnglishBothcampusesare‘EnglishOnlyZones’.Trytospeaktoyourfriends/classmates inEnglishatall times,surroundyourselfinEnglishandyouwillimprovemorequickly.
Books• Ifyouarehereformorethan4weeksyouwillneedtobuy your books.Examinationcoursebooks
areincludedinthecostoftheSpecialistCourseFees.Allstudentswillneedtobuyastudentbook,aworkbook,agrammarbookandanEnglishdictionary.Yourteacherwilltellyouwhichlevelbooksyouneed.Phoenixstudentscanbuynewbooksfromthecollege.
• Ifyouareherefor4weeksorlessyoucanhirebooksforAUD$70,returnthebookscleanwhenyouleaveandyouwillget$35back.
• HirebooksareavailablefromReception.
Compulsory Text Books - Perth City & Perth Beach campuses
Level Books Approximate Cost
HighSchoolPreparation NewOpportunity-EducationforLifeStudentBookNewOpportunity-EducationforLifePowerBook
$60.00
Elementary LanguageLeaderCoursebookLanguageLeaderWorkbook
$80.00
Pre-Intermediate1&2 LanguageLeaderCoursebookLanguageLeaderWorkbook
$80.00
Intermediate1&2 LanguageLeaderCoursebookLanguageLeaderWorkbook
$80.00
UpperIntermediate1&2 LanguageLeaderCoursebookLanguageLeaderWorkbook
$80.00
Advanced/ExpressEnglish LanguageLeaderCoursebookLanguageLeaderWorkbook
$80.00
NewGenerationEnglish CuttingEdgeCoursebookCuttingEdgeWorkbook
$80.00
Certificate3inEnglishforAcademicPurposes
EAPNowPreliminaryStudentBook $59.95
Certificate4inEnglishforAcademicPurposes
EAPNowStudentBook $59.95
*Thislistmaybesubjecttochange.
StudentsarealsoadvisedthattheymustalsopurchaseaverygoodEnglishDictionaryinadditiontotheircompulsorytextbooks.
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WHO TO SEE AT PErTH BEACH CAmPUSArea Person Contact Details
Admissions/ExtensionsofCourse/CourseInformation
StudentServices/Jes-sicaGorman
OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999OrPerthOfficeTel:(618)92275538
BookHire StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
Grievances EmmaBerryBarbedienne
OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
FirstAid StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
FurtherStudyOptions&UniversityInfo
CarlaCivitella PerthOffice-Tel:(618)92275538
Homestay/Accommodation MarieGorman OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
PhoenixClubCard StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
PastoralCounselling EmmaBerryBarbedienne
OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
StudentLeave StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
AcademicQuestions EmmaBerryBarbedienne
OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
Visa JessicaGorman PerthOffice-Tel:(618)92275538
StudentHealthCover StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
ToursandRecreation StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
Transport StudentServices OrientReception/Admin-Tel:(618)93350999
OffiCE DETAiLSPerth Beach CampusHours: 8.30am-4.30pm MondaytoFridayLocation: OrientBuilding,GroundFloor 39HighStreet,Fremantle WesternAustralia,6160Telephone: (618)93350999Fax: (618)93350915
WHO TO SEE AT PErTH CiTY CAmPUSArea Person Contact Details
Admissions/ExtensionsofCourse JessicaGorman CleaverHouse(Reception)-Tel:(618)92275538
Bookshop FelicityLittlefair CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538BookHire FelicityLittlefair CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538
Year11/12Studies LisaBarbagiovanni/Carla Civitella
CarrHouse2-Tel(618)92275538
Demi-Pair/AuPairProgram AnnLyall Tel:0438060763DiplomaofBusiness LisaBarbagiovanni/
Carla CivitellaCarrHouse2-Tel(618)92275538
CambridgeExaminations LisaBarbagiovanni/CarlaCivitella
CarrHouse2-Tel(618)92275538
Graduations FelicityLittlefair CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538ComplaintsandAppeals Carla Civitella/
LisaBarbagiovanniCarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538
StudentLevels LisaBarbagiovanni CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538FirstAid FelicityLittlefair AdventureCentre-Tel:(618)92275538MedicalInsuranceIssues FelicityLittlefair AdventureCentre-Tel:(618)92275538SpecialFocusClasses CarlaCivitella AdventureCentre-Tel:(618)92275538FurtherStudyOptions&UniversityInfo
CarlaCivitella CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)922755388
HighSchoolPreparationProgram LisaBarbagiovanni/CarlaCivitella
CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538
Homestay/Accommodation MarieGorman CleaverHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538PhoenixClubCard FelicityLittlefair CarrHouse2-Tel:(618)92275538TOEFLiBT FelicityLittlefair CarrHouse2-Tel:(618)92275538PastoralCounselling CarlaCivitella CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538
StudentLeave FelicityLittlefair CarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538AcademicQuestions Carla Civitella/
LisaBarbagiovanniCarrHouse4-Tel:(618)92275538
Visa JessicaGorman CleaverHouse(Reception)StudentHealthCover JessicaGorman CleaverHouse(Reception)Recreation CraigJames/
MoiraMcKechnieAdventureCentre-Tel:(618)92275538
Transport FelicityLittlefair AdventureCentre-Tel:(618)92275538FreeLessons AntonyAtkinson LoftusHouse-Tel:(618)92271037
OffiCE DETAiLSPerth City CampusHours: 8.30am-5.30pm, MondaytoFriday Location:223VincentStreet,WestPerth,WesternAustralia,6005Telephone: (618)92275538Fax: (618)92275540Email: [email protected]
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PErTH CiTY & PErTH BEACH CAmPUS STAff
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Robynne WalshPrincipal
Brian WalshManagingDirector
Laura AndreMarketing&
AdministrationOfficer
Antony AtkinsonDirector
TeacherTraining
Lisa BarbagiovanniDirectorAcademic
Mark BeltonGeneralManager
Nathalie BergonRegistrarLink2Uni
Carla CivitellaAcademicManager
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Jessica GormanAdmissionsOfficer
Marie GormanAccommodation
Manager
Felicity LittlefairAcademicAdmin
Ann LyallCoordinatorDemiPairProgram
Kenny LyeFinance&HRManager
Moira McKechnieManager,Marketing&e-Development
Bronwyn MortimerAcademicManager
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Pankaj PathakDirectorofMarketing&StudentServices
Claire SpruntBusinessDevelop-ment&Communica-
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Margaret StuartCoordinatorHighSchoolPreparation
Kate TarrantExecutiveDirector
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Charles Zhao BusinessMarketingManager-China
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PErTH BEACH CAmPUS mAP
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ND21 Saint John of God Hall
General classroom block
ND22 Court House
ND23 College of Business
Centre for Natural Resource Management
School of Accounting & Finance
School of Management, Marketing & Media
ND24 College of Education
School of Teaching
ND25 The Drill Hall
Ceremonial & Lecture Hall
ND26 University Car Park
ND27 University Car Park
ND28 College of Health
School of Counselling & Behavioural Science
School of Nursing
School of Physiotherapy
School of Health & Physical Education
Classrooms
ND29 University Car Park
ND30 Cleopatra's Hotel
Edmund Rice Centre
Prospective Students' Centre
Student Residence
ND31 College of Science & Technology
School of Information Technology
School of Science
Physiotherapy Clinic
ND33 Centre for Research & Graduate Studies
Computer Laboratory
ND34 The Consulate
Student Residence
Adelec Building
Teacher Training Office
The Orient Hotel
(ground floor)
Notre Dame International Language Centre (first and second floor)
ND1 Foley Hall Computer Laboratory
Counselling Office
Fees Office
Finance Office
Governors' Board Room
Helen Lombard Room
Lecture Theatre
Staffing Office
Student Administration University Reception Registrar Vice Chancellory
ND2 Malloy Courtyard
ND3 Prindiville Hall Classrooms
School of Religious Education
Student Common Room
Performing Arts
ND4 University Car Park
ND5 P&O Hotel
Quinlan's Bar
Student Association Office
Student Residence
Classrooms
ND6 Health & Physical Education Hall
ND7 Development Office
Information Technology & Systems
Media Services Office
Quality Management Office
Computer Laboratory
ND8 Holy Spirit Chapel
Chaplain
ND9 Campus Services Office
ND10 Toilet Block
ND11 College of Law
School of Law
ND12 Port Lodge Student Residence
ND13 Law Library
ND14 College of Theology
School of Theology
School of Philosophy & Ethics
University Bookshop
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ND16 Nursing Laboratory
School of Arts & Letters
ND17 Central Library:
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Study Abroad Administration
University Rector
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STUDENT SErViCESAccommodationThere are many accommodation options for students at Phoenix Academy. These include sharedapartments/houses,homestayaccommodationandon-campusresidences.
Ifyouwouldliketolivewith,andbecomeamemberofanAustralianfamily,homestayisagreatoption.ThiswillcostyouA$220perweek(adults)or$240perweek(13to17years),whichincludesbreakfastanddinnerMondaytoFridayandbreakfast,lunchanddinneronweekends.
Ifyouwouldlikeamoreindependentaccommodationoption,sharinganapartment/housewouldbeasuitablechoice.Accommodationinasharedhousecancostyouaround$80-$100perweekplusfoodandbills.
Forfurtherinformationonaccommodationoptions,pleasecontacttheAccommodationOfficeratyourcampusorrefertothewebsiteatwww.phoenixacademy.com.au
Beatty Lodge - “Club Phoenix”Phoenix Academy’s on-campus residence, BeattyLodge, offers a convenient and cost effectiveaccommodationoptionforstudents.
Beatty Lodge is a modern 70-bed student hostellocated within the beautiful Perth City Campus.TheLodgeisafunplacetosocialiseandboastsanumberof modern facilities including a swimming pool,comfortable couches, self-catering kitchen, largescreenTV’swithFoxelandDVDfacilities(incommunalareas), Pool table, Gym, laundry facilities, Email and
Internetaccess-withpay-as-you-gokioskorprepaidwireless24hours/dayplusmuch,muchmore.
Singleandtwinshareroomswithsharedbathroomfacilitiesareavailablefrom$25pernight*.Eachroomcontainsit’sowndeskandtelevision(excludingdormrooms).
Complementarybreakfastisavailable7daysaweekfromthedownstairscafeteria,oryoucanusetheself-cateringfacilitiestoprepareyourown.
Formoreinformationpleaserefertothewebsiteatwww.beattylodge.com.au
*please note, all fees are subject to change at any time
HomestayThisisafantasticopportunitytoexperienceAustralianlifeandpractisethelanguageyouarelearninginaneverydaysituation.
What is a homestay family?OverseasstudentscanexperiencetheAustralianwayof life,theculture,thefoodandthetraditionsbylivingwithanAustralianfamily.Therearemanydifferenttypesoffamiliesintheworldtoday.Familiesmayhaveamotherandchildrenandnofather,oramotherandfatherandmanychildrenorahusbandandwifewithnochildren,oritmaybeasinglepersonlivingonhis/herown.Wetrytofindafamilywhoyouwillfeelcomfortablewith.
What should the student do?Thestudentbecomespartof the familyandwill join in theusualactivitieswiththe familyasmuchaspossible.Thisalsomeanshelpinginthehouse,forexample,helpingtowashanddrythedishesafterameal,offeringtohelpprepareamealsometimes,keepingyourroomtidy,makingyourbedanddoingpersonalwashing.InAustraliawedon’thaveservants.Allthefamilyhelpsinthehouse,mothers,fathers,sonsanddaughters.
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What should the student do if they want to leave the homestay?• Ifyoudecidetoleaveyourhomestayearlyyou must tell the family and the Homestay Officer two weeks
before moving• Ifyougoonholidayforoneweekormore,youonlyhavetopayhalfthehomestayfeestokeepyour
room• If you decide to change your homestay family, a fee of 100% of the original placement fee is
applicabledependingonthecircumstances
Using the telephone• Localcallscanbemadeinmoderation• Pleasedonottalkfortoolongbecauseotherpeopleinthehousemightwanttousethephone• UseREVERSECHARGECALLSwhenphoningoverseas• Pleasedon’tusethetelephoneafter9pmforincomingoroutgoingphonecalls
Paying your Homestay FeesYoupayforyourfirstmonth’sfeesbeforearrivingtoPhoenixAcademyandwepaythisfeedirectlytothehomestayfamily.Pleasedecidewithyourfamilyhowandwhenyouwillpaytheminthefuture.Pleasemakesureyoupayinadvance.
SomestudentspayalltheirhomestayfeestoPhoenixinadvance.Phoenixwillthenpaythehomestayeveryfourweeksonyourbehalf.
Staying OutIfyouarenotgoingtobehomeforameal,or ifyouaregoingtobe late,youshouldalwaystellyourhomestayfamilyearlier.Theywillworryaboutyouifyoudon’tdothis.
Inviting Friends HomeLikeanormalfamilyitispolitetoaskpermissionbeforeyouinvitefriendshome.
MealsThehomestayfamilygivesyouallyourmealsontheweekends.FromMondaytoFridayyouhavebreakfastanddinnerwiththem.
Using WaterThereisnotmuchwaterinAustraliaandwehavetopayforourwatersoyoushouldnotwasteit.Haveshortshowers(about4minutes).Ifthereisonlyonebathroominthehousetrynottospendtoomuchtimeinthere.Bringabathrobeandchangeinyourroomafteryouhaveshowered.
Legal ServicesShould you require access to legal advice and/or representation during your enrolment at PhoenixAcademypleaseconsultwiththeDirectorStudentServiceswhereyouwillreceiveareferral.
Other External Support Services: ShouldyourequireaccesstoanysupportservicesthatarenotavailableatPhoenixpleaseconsultwiththeDirectorofStudentServicesforadviceandreferrals.
Where can i buy lunch?PerthCityCampus-ThereareseveralplacesnearPhoenixwhereyoucanbuyyourlunch.
West End Deli(95CarrStreet)&Cleaver Street Deli:Twopopularplacestobuylunch,theysellreadymaderollsandsandwichesbutwillalsomakesandwichestoyourrequest,cooknoodlesandservehotsausagerollsandpies.Tosavetimeyoucanplaceyourorderinthemorning.Oxford Street.Therearemanyrestaurants,cafesandtakeawaystotryhere.Justrememberyouonlyhave45minutesforlunchsoitmightbebettertowaituntilFridaylunchtimewhenyouhavemoretime.
Finally,themostimportantadvicewecangiveyouiskeeptalkingtoeachotherandenjoyyourtimetogetherasafamily.TheHomestayOfficerhasHomestayInformation
Bookletsinsixlanguagesifyouwantmoreinformationinyourownlanguage.
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PerthBeachCampus-Fremantlehasmanyrestaurants,cafesandtakeawaystotry.Takeawanderaroundandenjoythefoodfrommanydifferentcountries.DownstairsinTheOrientCafethereisfast&affordablefreshfood.
TherearealsotwostudentkitchensatthePerthCityandPerthBeachcampuses.
Wifi Hotspot (On Campus)Awirelessnetworkisavailableatbothcampuses,allowingclientstoconnecttotheInternetusingtheirownnotebookorhand-helddevice.
ThePhoenixwirelessnetworkisbasedonIEEE802.11b/g(i.e.WiFi)technology,whichspecifiesatmosta54Mpbssharedtransmissionscheme.
In order to use the Phoenix wireless network, you will need a properly configured wireless 802.11b/gnetwork adapter for your notebook or hand-held device. Wireless adapters are readily available inAustraliaforaroundAUD$50-$150,andmostnotebookandlaptopcomputersnowcomestandardwithbuilt-insupportfor802.11b/g.
Ifyouneedhelptosetupwirelessadetailedtutorialtohelpyouisavailablefromwww.phoenixacademy.com.au/help/orifyouneedtopurchaseandinstallawirelessnetworkcard,makeanappointmentthroughtheStudentServiceOffice.
Toaccessthewirelessnetwork,youwillneedtoregister,whichcanbedonewhenyouarriveattheschoolthroughtheStudentServiceOffice.
internet Access (On Campus)BothcampuseshaveaComputerLaboratoryofferingPentium4desktopcomputerwithADSL2+internetaccess.StudentswhowishtousethecomputerlaboratoryatboththePerthandFremantlecampuseswillneedtobooka15-minutesessiononthebookingsheetlocatedwithinthelaboratory.Ifyourequireassistancewhileusingthecomputer laboratorypleaseaskhelp fromateacheror the ITsupportstaff.
The Adventure CentreBothcampuseshavetheirownRecreationservicesandareavailabletohelpyouwitharangeofactivitiesyoumightwanttobookduringyourstayinPerth.ThePhoenixAdventureCentrecanprovideyouwithinformationoncarhire,publictransport,accommodation,scubadiving,surfing,toursandthingstodoinPerthandthesurrounds.
YoucanalsobookanyoftheafterschoolactivitiesadvertisedonourmonthlyRecreationTimetable.Pleaseseesample timetablebelowordownloadthemostrecenttimetablefromwww.phoenixacademy.com.au
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STUDENT COUNSELLiNginformation/Questions/Problems on CoursesItisveryimportantthatyouareenjoyingyourstudywithus,however,theremaybetimeswhenyouhaveaproblemoryouwouldliketofindoutsomemoreinformationaboutotheropportunitiesforyouwhileyouarestayingwithus.ThereisalwayssomeoneatPhoenixwhocanhelpyou,don’tbeafraidtoask.Ifpossible,askyourteacherfirstormakeanappointmenttoseetheSeniorAcademicManager.YourteachercanprovideyouwithaRequestforInterviewForm.
further Study CounsellingPhoenixLink2Uniisabletoactasacompleteresourcecentreandcanofferyoucounsellingforyourfuturestudyplans.Ifyouareinterestedinproceedingtouniversityorvocationalstudies,Phoenixacademicstaffareabletoassistyouinplanningyouracademicpathwayandofferadviceonyourcareerchoice.
Link2Uniwillassiststudentstoprepareanapplicationtoauniversity,college,highschoolorEnglishcollegeandreceiveanofferofstudy intheshortestpossibletimeframe.Link2Unicounsellorswillassessyourqualificationsandprovideprofessionaladvice,andwillapplytomorethanoneinstitutionifrequested.
Pastoral CareTheprovisionofpastoralcareandguidanceatPhoenixisbasedontheconceptoftheAcademyasafamilycommunity.Allmembersofstaffsharetheresponsibilityforpastoralcare.ThePrincipal,DirectorStudentServices,Teachers,CourseCoordinatorsandAdministrativeOfficersoftheAcademyareresponsibleforprovidingstudentswith individualsupportaswellasadviceas towhereandhowtoobtainparticularassistanceor information.ThePrincipalandtheDirectorAcademicexerciseleadershiproles inpastoralcareandensurethatstudentsareassistedinrelationtoallacademicmattersaswellasreceivingotherappropriatesupport.
SCHOOL rULES AND rEgULATiONSAlcoholStrictlynoalcoholcomsumptiononcampus.
Eating and drinkingPleasedonotbringfoodanddrinkintotheclassrooms.WATERisallowedintheclassrooms,however,itisNOTALLOWEDINTHECOMPUTERLABORATORIES.
Holidays/LeaveIfyouneedtotaketimeoff(5daysormore),youmustcompleteaStudentLeaveForm.Youcangetthesefromyourteacher.Ifyouneedtotakeoneortwodaysoff,pleaseseetheDirectorAcademicforapproval.RememberifyouareonaStudentVisayoumustattend80%ofyourcourse.
KitchensStudentkitchensareavailableatbothcampuses(seecampusmapsforlocations).Therearealsomicrowaveovensandothercookingappliancesavailable.Pleaseremembertocleanupafteryourself.
ParkingPerth City Campus students: Meterandtimerestrictedparkingisavailablealongmoststreetsandinvariouscarparkswithinthearea.Timerestrictionsandparkingfeesareapplicableandenforcedbythelocaltowncouncil,TownofVincent.Nostudentparkingisprovidedoncampus
All students are strongly encouraged to use the public transport available fromwww.transperth.wa.gov.au.
Perth Beach Campus students: ThereispayparkingavailableinFremantleforstudents.Meterparkingisavailablealongmoststreetsandinvariouscarparks. MonthlypermitsareavailableformostcarparksandcanbepurchasedfromQueensgateandHendersonStreetcarparksbetween8.00amand11.00pm,sevendaysaweek.Pricesrangefrom$30to$65percalendarmonth.FreeparkingareasincludeCarPark
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12B–BeachStreetnearCaptainMunchies,MewsRoad–SouthofMewsRoadCrossing,MarineTerrace–WestsideandsouthofMewsRoadCrossing.
Punctuality:Studentsmustbepunctualtoclassatalltimes.Ifyouaremorethan15minuteslatetoclass,yourteachermayexcludeyoufromthelessonuntilafterbreakandyouwillbemarkedabsentforthetimemissed.
SecurityClassroom buildings are open from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Please make sure that you do not leave anyvaluables(money,passport,calculatoretc)inyourclassroomatanytime–keepyourvaluablesonyou,Phoenixisnotresponsibleforlostorstolenproperty.
SmokingSmoking is not allowed inside the Phoenix buildings. If you smoke outside please use the ashtraysprovided.Ifyousmokeinthestreet,pleasedisposeofyourcigarettebuttsinrubbishbins.Ifyouareunder18yearsyouarenotallowedtosmoke.
Underage StudentsAllstudentsundertheageof18arerequiredtocomplywithverydefiniterulesofbehaviour.Theserulesare:
1. NoSmokingisallowedonschoolpremises/homestays.2. MP3s,iPodsormobilephonesmustbehandedintotheclassroomteacheratthebeginningofthe
dayandcollectedattheendoftheday.3. Noskateboardsareallowedonschoolpremises.4. Nochewinggumonschoolpremises.5. Studentsmustbepunctualtoclassesatalltimes.6. Noboystowearjewelleryapartfromwatches.Girlstowearonlymodestjewellery.Boy’shairmustbe
keptshortandtidy.Girl’shairmustbetidyandtiedbackiflong.Suitablemodestattiremustbewornatalltimes.Student’shairmustbenaturalcolour.
7. A minimum of two hours homework must be completed every weekday and four hours everyweekend,includingwatchingthenewsontelevision.
8. Studentsmustbeathomeeverystudydayby6:00pmatthelatest.Iftheyaretobelatetheymustcalltheirhomestayfamilyandnotifythemofthereasonforthedelay.Studentsaged13to15yearsofagecurfewis8.00p.m.FridayandSaturdaynight.Studentsaged16through17yearsofagecurfewis10.00p.m.FridayandSaturdaynight.Ifastudentinanywayabusesthesecurfewtimes,theschoolhastherighttochangethecurfewtimeafterdiscussionwithhomestayfamilyandHomestayManager.
9. Students are never allowed to stay in another residence overnight without permission from theHomestay family.The Homestay family must be given the full address and telephone number oftheplacewherethestudentisstaying.Homestayfamiliesareaskedtocontacttheotherfamilyandconfirmthattheirstudentwillbeintheircare.
10. Studentsarenevertoenteralicensedpremiseunlessinthecompanyoftheirguardianorhomestayfamily.Alicensedpremiseisaplacewherealcoholissoldandconsumed.UnderAustralianlawitisanoffenceforminorstobeonsuchpremisesandoffenderswillbeprosecuted.
11. Nostudentundertheageof18isallowedtodrinkorhaveintheirpossessionanyalcohol.12. StudentsmustberespectfuloftherulesestablishedbytheirHomestayfamily.Theyshouldbehelpful
andcourteousandbehave,aswouldanyguestintheirhouse.13. WorkPermits–Studentswithpermissionfromparentscanworkonlyonweekends(nolaterthantheir
curfewtimes).14. Holidays–Studentscannottakeholidayswithoutschoolapproval.Studentscannottraveltoholiday
destinationswithinAustralia,unlessaccompaniedbyanapprovedadultcarer.
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SCHOOL POLiCiESBelowarekeyschoolpolicies,howevercomprehensive informationonallschoolpoliciesareavailableonlineat www.phoenixacademy.com.au/policies/collegepolicies. Access and EquityWeensurethatallstudentshavetheopportunitytoachieve,accordingtotheirownindividualpotential.PhoenixAcademyjudgesstudentsontheirmeritandnoassumptionsaremadeaboutthembasedondifferentcharacteristicssuchassex, race,marital status,disability,age, religion,politicalbeliefsoranyother grounds covered by equal opportunity legislation. It also means that Phoenix provides a studyenvironmentthatisfreefromsexual,racialoranyotherformofharassment.
Physical DisabilityWeensure:• physicalaccesstoeachofourteachingbuildingsismaintained,andthatwemakeeveryattemptto
relocateclassesinthoseinstanceswherephysicalaccessisrestricted• as resources reasonably permit, an environment that enables students with disabilities to progress
throughandcompleteachosencourseofstudytowhichtheyhavebeenadmitted• advice to enrolled students with disabilities and assistance to course coordinators on curriculum
adaptationandequipmentneeds• studentswithdisabilitieshaveaccesstolearningresourcesandmaterials.Thismayinvolveprovisionof
specialisedequipment,orthereorganisationofexistingsystemswherepossible• adaptationofthecurriculuminindividualsubjects/unitstomeetthespecificneedsofeachstudent
with a disability in conjunction with the Director Student Services.This shall occur in so far as theessentialskillorknowledgerequiredforaparticularsubject/unitisnotcompromised.Examplesincludealternativeprojectsorthegrantingofextensions,thesewillnotincludechangeswhichcompromiseacademicstandards
• studentsorapplicantswithdisabilitiesindicatingwaysinwhichassessmentrequirementsorconditionsmightbetailoredtotakeaccountofthespecificimpairments
• staffredesignfieldworkorpracticalworkcomponentsofunitassessmentrequirementstotakeintoaccountthecapacitiesofstudentswithdisabilitiesprovidedtheskills/knowledgebeingtestedarenotcompromised
• record enrolment, retention, participation and success rates of students with disabilities in order tofacilitateplanningforimprovedservicesforsuchstudents
• IfyourequireanyoftheseservicespleasecontacttheAdmissionsOffice
Anti-bullying Policy Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at Phoenix Academy. If bullying does occur, all pupils are able to tell a staff member and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. This means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to report it.For more infomation refer to the anti-bullying policy in your classroom.
Code of ConductPhoenixAcademy’sCodeofConductoutlinesstandardsofacceptablebehaviourrequiredbyallPhoenixAcademy students. By ensuring appropriate standards of conduct, the reputation and integrity of theAcademyaremaintained.
AsmembersofanacademicenvironmentatPhoenixAcademy,studentsareexpectedto:• Treatallotherswithrespectandcourtesy;• Treat others equitably irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, medical condition,
culturalbackground,religion,maritalstatus,age,orpoliticalconviction;• Respecttheopinionsandviewsofothers;• Avoidanyconductthatmightreasonablybeperceivedassexual,racial,orgender-basedharassment
orotherwiseintimidating;• Attendclasses,maintainconsistentlevelsofstudy,andsubmitassessmentpiecesontime;• Heedandutiliseacademicperformancefeedbackfromteachingstaff;
• Familiarisethemselveswith,andabideby,theAcademy’spoliciesandprocedures;• Maintainhighstandardsandaprofessionalapproachtotheirstudyprogram.• Ensurepersonalandgeneralhygienearepaidattentionto.• Refrainfromlitteringbyusingrubbishbinsandleavingwashroomsandotherfacilitiesasyoufound
them.• Notgotoclassundertheinfluenceofalcoholoranyothersubstance.
Complaints and Appeals
Pleasenotethatyouhavetherighttoberepresentedbyanomineeifyousochoose.
ComplaintsAnycomplaintwillbetreatedseriously, investigatedthoroughlyanddealtwithaccordingtothemeritofthecomplaint.Yourformalwrittencomplaintwillbereviewedwithin10workingdaysoflodgment.You will be provided with a written statement of the outcome, including details and reasons for thedecision.TheAcademywilltakeallreasonablemeasurestofinalisethereviewprocessandimplementanydecisionand/orcorrectiveorpreventativeactionrequired.Pleasenotethattherewillbenochangetoyourenrolmentstatusduringthereviewprocess.
Internal AppealIfyouwanttoappealtheoutcomeofyourcomplaintoryouhavebeenadvisedthatyoumaywishtosubmitanappealonanothermatter,youmayappealinwritingtothePrincipal.Pleasenotethatyoumustsubmitanappealwithin20workingdaysofreceivingtheoutcomeofyourcomplaintoruponreceivingnoticeofintentiontoreportforunsatisfactoryattendance/courseprogress.Yourappealwillbereviewedaspertheabovecomplaintprocess.
External AppealIfyouwishtolodgeanexternalappealorcomplaint,youcancontacttheOverseasStudentsOmbudsman.TheOverseasStudentsOmbudsmanoffersa freeand independentservice foroverseasstudentswhohaveacomplaintorwanttolodgeanexternalappealaboutadecisionmadebytheirprivateeducationortrainingprovider.SeetheOverseasStudentsOmbudsmanwebsitewww.oso.gov.auorphone1300362072formoreinformation.
Alternatively you may choose to access the Department of Education Services (DES) mediation/conciliationservice.TheDESConciliatorwillatyour request,attempttoresolveyourdisputewiththeAcademy.Thereisnocosttoyouifyouchoosetoaccessthisservice.
DESMediation/ConciliationService:MsAnnDuncanTel:94411950;Email:[email protected]
Yourenrolmentwillbemaintainedthroughoutaninitialexternalappealsprocessonly.Theoutcomeofthatappealwilldeterminethecontinuance,suspensionorcancellationofyourenrolmentandreportingtoimmigration.
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internet Usage Policy TheInternethasinformationthatmaybejudgedasinaccurate,orunsuitable.PhoenixAcademydoesnotcondoneorpermittheuseofthismaterial.ItisajointresponsibilityofschoolpersonalandtheparentorguardianofeachstudenttoeducatethestudentabouthisorherresponsibilitywhenusingtheInternet.OneoftheAcademy’sgoalsistosupportstudentsinresponsibleuseofthisvastreservoirofinformation
Proper&AccetableUse
TheuseoftheInternet,includingtheWorldWideWeb,mustbeinsupportofeducationandacademicresearchandconsistentwiththeeducationalobjectivesoftheschoolcommunity.
•Investigationoftopicsbeingstudiedinschool.•Investigationofopportunitiesoutsideofschoolrelatedtocommunityservice,employmentorfurther
education.•Usingelectronicmailtocommunicatewithotherindividualswherenecessarytoimproveeducational
outcomes.
Privacy and Personal informationPrivacy Statement:Wheretheprivacyprinciplesapply,Phoenixrestrictsaccesstostaffmemberswhomayneedtheinformationincarryingouttheirresponsibilitiesintheacademicand/orpersonalinterestof the student. Phoenix does not provide, by commercial arrangement or otherwise, the personalinformationofstudentsexceptinthefollowingcases:
a) whenauthorisedinwritingbythestudenttodoso,and b) whererequiredorauthorisedbylawtogovernmentandregulatoryauthorities;creditreporting
andfraud-checkingagencies;ortoyourauthorisedrepresentative(e.g.legalrepresentative).
Information provided may be made available to Commonwealth and State Agencies and the FundManageroftheESOSAssuranceFund,pursuanttoobligationsundertheESOSAct2000andtheNationalCodeofPractice.
Access to your records: Please fill in a ‘Request for Student Records Information Form’. Forms areavailablefromandmustbesubmittedtoTheRegistrar.
refund PolicyAllrequestsforarefundshouldbesubmittedinwriting(withsupportingdocumentation)tothePrincipal,PhoenixAcademy.Anoticeofwithdrawaldueto:•illnessordisability•deathofaclosefamilymember(parent,sibling,spouse,child)•politicalorcivileventthatpreventsacquittalmaybeacceptedasgroundsforpartialrefundoffees.Supportingdocumentaryevidencemustbeprovided.Inallcases:•refundsoftuitionandaccommodationfeeswillbeinaccordancewiththeWesternAustralianGovernment’sPolicyGuidelinesforinstitutionsprovidingcoursestointernationalstudentsandCommonwealthEducationServicesforOverseasStudentsAct2000.Thesedocumentsareavailabletostudentsonrequest.•Phoenixwillgivethestudentastatementthatexplainshowtherefundamounthasbeenworkedout.•Refundcalculationsarebasedonamaximum24weekcourseblock(s),orthecourseduration,whicheveristhelesser.•Therefund(ifany)willbepaidwithinfourweeksafterreceivingawrittenclaimbythestudent.Thisagreement,andtheavailabilityofcomplaints&appealsprocesses,doesnotremovethestudent’srighttotakefurtheractionunderAustralia’sconsumerprotectionlaws.Inthecaseofanydisputes,Phoenix’sDisputeResolutionprocessesdonotcircumscribethestudent’srighttopursueotherlegalremedies
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Refund Policy Amount RefundedIfweofferaplaceatPhoenixAcademythei.EnrolmentFeeandii.HomestayPlacementFeearenon-refundable
Norefund
If the visa application is unsuccessful and the student notifies Phoenix in writing within 14 days of refusal from the Embassy
100% of tuition fees paid
Ifthestudentwithdrawsup to 4 weeks beforecoursecommencement 90%oftuitionfeespaidexceptanAdministrationFeeofuptoA$600
If the student withdraws 0 to 4 weeks before course commencement 50% of tuition fees paid except an Administration Fee of up to A$600
Ifthestudentwithdrawsandleavesthecourse0 to 4 weeks aftercoursecommencement
Ifthecourse is 10 weeks or lessandthestudentwithdrawsandleavesthecourse0 to 4 weeks aftercoursecommencement
30%oftuitionfeespaidexceptanAdministrationFeeofuptoA$600
Norefundisgiven
If the student withdraws after Week 4 of the course Any refund is at the discretion of Phoenix Academy
IfthestudentcancelsHomestayaccommodationup to 2 weeks beforetheywishtoleavethehouse
IfthestudentcancelsHomestayaccommodationless than 2 weeks beforetheywishtoleavethehouse
100%ofaccommodationfeespaidexceptthePlacementFee
Norefundisgiven
If the student withdraws from Student Residence accommodation:2 weeks or more before course commencement
2 weeks or less before course commencement
After course commencement
100% of accommodation fees paid
70% of accommodation fees paid
No refund
IntheeventthatPhoenixAcademydefaultsonanycourseofferedandpaidforbythestudent
PhoenixAcademywillpay100%oftuitionfeeswithin2weeksafterthedefaultdate
If a student breaches international visa conditions of the rules of the provider and is terminated from the course
No refund of the first 24 week block and and 40% of the fees applicable to a subsequent 24 weeks block.
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this document was correct at the time of publication but the Academy reserves the right to make subsequent changes. Effective as of November 2011.
Student misconduct PolicyPhoenixAcademyrequiresallstudentstoadheretotheCodeofConduct.Academicandothermisconductwillnotbetolerated.
AcademicMisconduct:meansanyconductbyastudentinrelationtoacademicworkthatisdishonestorunfairandincludes,butisnotlimitedto:(a)plagiarism;(b)unauthorisedcollaboration;(c)cheatinginassessment/examinations;and/or(d)theftofanotherstudent’swork;
GeneralMisconduct,(otherthanAcademicMisconduct)includes,butisnotlimitedto,conductwhich:(a)breachesPhoenixAcademyConditionsofOffer,policiesorrules,(b)constitutesaseriousimpedimenttothecarryingoutofPhoenixAcademyfunctions,(c)involvesthreateningoroffensivelanguageand/orbehaviour(eitherwrittenorverbal)byastudenttowards
anotherstudentorstaffmember,orisotherwisedetrimentaltoPhoenixAcademy,itsstafforstudents.
PhoenixAcademystudentswhobreachanyoftheguidelinesoutlinedinthis‘CodeofConduct’maybeconsideredtohaveengagedinofficialmisconduct.Inaddition,astudentwhoengagesinanyofthefollowingactivitiesmayalsobeconsideredtohaveengagedinmisconductwherethatstudent:• EndangersthehealthorsafetyofanypersonattheAcademy;• Unlawfullyassaults,orattempttoassaultanothermemberoftheAcademycommunity;• Engagesindishonestbehavioureg.stealing;• DamagesorabusestheAcademy’sproperty
Forfurtherinformation,refertotheAcademy’sStudentMisconductPolicy,locatedonthePhoenixAcademywebsite:www.phoenixacademy.com.au/policies/collegepolicies
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PHOENix COUrSESENgLiSH COUrSESgeneral English Course (Beginner to Advanced)These courses are designed for students who require English language skills for communication ineveryday situations. The courses have a detailed curriculum, which enable students to recognise andrespondtolanguageusedbynativespeakers.
Eachcourseisdividedinto6weekmodules.Studentscanchoosetheircourselength-fromaweektoayearormore.Thestructures,functionsandvocabularycoveredinthecoursearetopic-basedandarepresentedandpractisedwithinacommunicativeframework,whichgivesstudentsanopportunitytouselanguageforarealpurpose.
Timeisgivenequallytothefourskills-speaking,listening,readingandwriting.Teachersareencouragedtogivestudentsconstantfeedbackinregardtotheirneedsasindividuallanguagelearners.Theteacherwillrespondbyadjustingtheprogrammetohis/herparticulargroupoflearners.
Studentsarealsoencouragedtoreflectupontheirownlearningstrategiesandareshownwaysinwhichtheycandevelopandenhancetheirlanguagelearning.Thus,whenstudentshavecompletedtheircoursetheywillhaveanunderstandingoftheirownlearningstyleandtheskillswithwhichtheycancontinuestudyingEnglishintheirowncountryindependently.
Assessment and Reporting• Phoenixusesacompetencybasedassessmentsystemforassessingandreportingonallstudents.
Theteachersareaskedtogatherevidenceoneachstudents’strengthsandweaknessesintheareasofspeaking,listening,reading,writing,vocabularyrange,pronunciationofindividualsounds,stress,rhythmandintonation.Thisevidenceiscompiledthroughspecificallydesignedtasksovera12weekperiod.
• Amoredetaileddescriptionofourcompetencybasedassessmentsystemiscontainedinaseparatedocument.Pleaseaskyourteacherforthisdocument.
• Every week the students complete assessment tasks, which review the structures, function andvocabularycovereduptothattime.
• An Interim Report is written every 12 weeks describing the students’ strengths and weaknessesineachskill.Recommendationsaremadetomovestudentstothenextlevelonthebasisoftheirclassworkandtheassessmenttaskscompletedthroughoutthecourse.
General English Timetable
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.45 am - 10.15 am
Interactive Language Skills
Speaking & Listening
Interactive Language Skills
Speaking & Listening
Interactive Language Skills
Speaking & Listening
Interactive Language Skills
Speaking & Listening
Interactive Language Skills
Speaking & Listening
10.15 am 1 5 m i n B r e a k
10.30 am - 12.00 noon
Interactive Language Skills
Reading & Writing
Interactive Language Skills
Reading & Writing
Interactive Language Skills
Reading & Writing
Interactive Language Skills
Reading & Writing
Interactive Language Skills
Reading & Writing
12.00 noon 4 5 m i n L u n c h
12.45 pm - 1.45pm
Interactive Language Skills
Performance
Interactive Language Skills
Performance
Interactive Language Skills
Performance
Interactive Language Skills
Performance
Interactive Language Skills
Performance
1.45pm 1 5 m i n B r e a k
2.00 pm - 3.30pm
Self Study Special Focus Studies Self Study Special Focus Studies Free
3.30 pm E n d o f D a y
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Special Focus Classes Tobettersatisfytheindividualneedsofouradultstudents,PhoenixprovidesSpecialFocusclassestwiceaweek.SpecialFocusclassesmayinclude:
New generation English New Generation English is an innovative English program where thelearningisflexibleand“techsavvy”.TheprogramisdesignedtogetyouwhereyouwanttobeandstillleaveyoutimetoenjoyyourlifeThiscourseoffersacombinationofface-to-faceclasses(15hours)withonlinestudy(5hours)togiveyoumoretimetobeoutofclassandintothereal world using your English in whatever context you need. New Generation English has been craftedforthenextgenerationofmodernlanguagelearnersofferingthelatestaccesstoonlineEnglishlearningresources. The New Generation English course is a Certificate II/III/IV in English Communication and isNationallyRecognisedTraining
Cambridge Examination Courses Cambridge first Certificate in English, Certificate in Advanced EnglishThese two examination courses are designed to improve the language abilityof candidates who require English for general purposes including travel andtourism,recreationalandgeneralinterest(forexample,writingpersonalletters)andgeneralworkrelatedneeds,suchasusingEnglishonthetelephone,writingbusinesslettersandfaxes,andsoon.Thecoursesaretopicbasedandthecurriculumiscarefullyplannedtoincorporateallaspectsoftheexaminationandprovide candidates with thorough, detailed information and advice on the exam format, timing, rubric,assessmentandgrading.Thesecoursesareavailableinintensiveformatfourtimesperyear.
Regularattendanceisexpectedandstudentsareaskedtosignacontractagreeingtocommitthemselvestothewholecourse,toattendregularlyandtositfortheexamitself.Thesyllabiareverystructuredwithweeklyexampracticeandrelevantexcursions/guestspeakersincorporatedintotheprogramme.
The Open Cambridge Course & Cambridge Computer Based Testing.ThiscoursediffersfromthestandardCAE&FCEcoursesdescribedabove.TheOpenCambridgecourseisdeliveredasarollingcurriculumin4weekblocks.ThisallowsstudentstocommenceanyMonday.Studentscansit theCambridgeComputerBasedexaminationwhentheyareready,withamuchwiderchoiceofdatesavailability.PhoenixAcademyisanaccreditedCambridgeComputerBasedTestCentresosittingaCambridgeExaminationhasneverbeeneasier.
•Writing•Reading•Conversation•Grammar•PronunciationandRole-play
•BusinessCommunicationStudies
•OralPresentationSkills•IELTSPreparation•TOEFLiBTPreparation
•AdvancedGrammar•ReadyforWork•TeachEnglishasaSecondLanguage
English for Business:This 6-week course is designed to enable participants to communicate in English effectively and withconfidenceinaninternationalbusinessenvironment.
Participants will practise English speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary andgrammarwithinthecontextofbusiness.TheywillbeexposedtoWesternbusinesspractices,andnotionsofcross-cultureastheycommunicateandwillpracticecommunicatinginarangeofdifferentsituationsincluding:
High School Preparation - Beginner to AdvancedTheobjectiveoftheHighSchoolPreparationProgramistopreparestudentstoentermainstreamformalprimaryorsecondaryeducationinAustraliaoranotherEnglishspeakingcountry.
The course is based around the four macro skills and their application in the academic environment.Furthermore,ittakesintoaccounttheareasofresearch,languagelearningstrategiesandHighSchoollife.Thisapproachisintendedtobeholisticinnatureandendeavourstopaintthe“bigpicture”forstudentsenteringintoHighSchool.
Consistent with the philosophy of Phoenix, the spiral approach to teaching is adopted.This methodinvolvesconstantrepetitionandpracticeofthevariousskills,strategiesandapproachesnecessaryforHighSchoolPreparation.The course topic areas include:
High School Preparation Timetable
English PlusStudentscombinetheirmorningEnglishclasseswithafternoonactivities.Courseoptionsare:Teenage English + ProgramsHighSchoolHolidayProgramGroupStudyTours
Adult English + ProgramsEnglish+RecreationEnglish+ScubaDivingorSurfing
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8.45 am - 10.15 am
Productive Language Skills:
Speaking and Writing
Productive Language Skills:
Speaking and Writing
Productive Language Skills:
Speaking and Writing
Productive Language Skills:
Speaking and Writing
Productive Language Skills:
Speaking and Writing
10.15 am 1 5 m i n B r e a k
10.30 am - 12.00 noon
Receptive Language Skills:
Listening and Reading
Receptive Language Skills:
Listening and Reading
Receptive Language Skills:
Listening and Reading
Receptive Language Skills:
Listening and Reading
Receptive Language Skills:
Listening and Reading
12.00 noon 4 5 m i n L u n c h
12.45 pm - 1.45pm
Practice & Performance Lesson
Practice & Performance Lesson
Practice & Performance Lesson
Practice & Performance Lesson
Practice & Performance Lesson
1.45pm 1 5 m i n B r e a k
2.00 pm - 3.00pm
Special Focus Studies:
Study Skills
Special Focus Studies:
Study Skills
Special Focus Studies:
Study Skills
Special Focus Studies:
Study SkillsFree
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· Speakingsocially· Givingpresentations
· Speakinginmeetings· Negotiatingwithclients
• Englishlanguagetraininginsecondaryschoolsubjectareas
• Readingandnotetakingskills• Essaywritingskills,oralcommunication&
listeningskills• Problemsolvingskills
• Mediastudies&socialscience•Debatinganddiscussion
• Australianculture• Studyskills,researchskills,speedreading,
writingreportsandassignments• InformationTechnology
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Study ToursPhoenix regularly hosts groups of students, who travel as a group with aTour Guide.They stay withPhoenix for a period of 1 to 6 weeks.The programs usually consist of morning language classes andafternoonactivitiesorsightseeing.Thestudentsaregenerallytaughtasagroup,butfromtimetotimearemainstreamedwitheitherGeneralEnglish,AcademicEnglishorHighSchoolPreparationstudents.StudyTourstudentsmayliveinHomestayorasagroupinouron-campusresidence,BeattyLodge.
STUDY AND WOrK PrOgrAmSDemi Pair/Au Pair ProgramsSome students choose to combine their English studies with Demi Pair/Au Pair work.The Demi Pair /AuPairprogramprovidesstudentswith freeboardplusanallowance in return forchildcareand lighthouseholdduties.
Studentsenrolled intheDemiPair/AuPair programspendtheirfirstweek inAustraliawiththeirhostfamiliesasahomestay.DemiPairs/AuPairswillnotbepermittedtocommencetheirworkwithouttheappropriatevisa.
DemiPair/AuPairstudentsstudyingatthePerthcitycampuswillhaveaweeklymeetingwiththeDemiPair/Au Pair Coordinator every Tuesday lunchtime. Demi Pair/Au Pair students studying at the PerthBeachcampusattendweeklylunchtimemeetingsonThursdays.
internship ProgramThe Phoenix Academy Industry Internship Program is able to satisfy both the language and industryexperience needs of international students and professionals by providing a comprehensive programthat combines intensive language and/or university studies with an internship compatible with anapplicant’s employment and/or educational history. The program provides a unique opportunity forthoseseekingspecialisedtrainingandexperienceinAustraliaandguaranteesthementryintoAustralia’sleadingorganisations.
The Industry Internship Program is made of up two different components – a Study Component andthe Internship Component. Participation in the program requires completion of a minimum of onestudy component plus the internship component.The study component must be completed prior tocommencingtheinternshipcomponentandcanbealanguageoracademicprogram.
Internship Fields include Accounting, Education, Graphic Design, Hospitality andTourism, InformationTechnology,Marketingandmuchmore.
Job ClubWestern Australia’s thriving economy means there are plenty of employment opportunities.With JobClubyoucanfasttrackyourjobopportunitiesandstartearningmoneyfaster. JobClubisanadd-onprogramtoanycourseattheAcademyandisavailabletonon-AustralianpassportholderswhowanttoworkwhilstinAustralia.
OnarrivalyourJobClubAdvisorwillprovideyouwithanorientationprogramandassistyoutoarrangeessentialitemsrequiredforworkinAustralia.
OurJobClubGoldoffersallthebenefitsofJobClubPLUS4weeksguaranteedpaidwork(minimum10hrs/week).
UNiVErSiTY PATHWAYS/NATiONALLY rECOgNiSED TrAiNiNgNationally recognised Training CoursesThe Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (Year 11/12), Diplomaof Business and Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes areNationally Recognised Accredited Courses within the AustralianQualificationFramework.
AtalltimesPhoenixensuresthatindeveloping,adaptingordeliveringtrainingand/orassessmentproductsandservices:• Methods used to identify learning needs, and methods for designing training and assessment, are
documented;
• TherequirementsoftheTrainingPackageoraccreditedcoursearemet;• Coreandelectiveunits,asappropriate,areidentified;• CustomisationmeetstherequirementsspecifiedintherelevantTrainingPackageoraccreditedcourses;• Language, literacy and numeracy requirements are developed to suit the individual needs of each
clientusingallowableadjustment;• Deliverymodes,trainingandassessmentmaterialswillmeettheneedsofadiverserangeofclients;Phoenixensuresthattrainingisdeliveredbyapersonwho:• Has all the competencies in the Diploma/Certificate III/IV from theTraining Package for Assessment
andWorkplaceTraining(orhasdemonstratedtheequivalentcompetencies)orwhoisunderthedirectsupervisionofapersonwiththesecompetencies;and
• Isabletodemonstratevocationalcompetenciesatleasttothelevelofthosebeingdeliveredrecognition of Prior Learning (rPL) & National recognition (VET Courses)Recognition of Prior Learning and National Recognition is available to you if applying for any of theAcademy VET Courses. Your are encouraged to seek recognition for prior learning gained throughprevioustrainingorexperiencethatcanbeappropriatelydemonstrated.RecognisedPriorLearning(RPL)isavailableonaperunitbasisorcanbeappliedtothequalificationasawhole. WhenyouapplyyouwillbeprovidedwiththeRecognisedPriorLearning(RPL)InformationPack,whichsetsouttheevidencerequiredtogaincompetencyintheunit/sapplicable.IfyouaresuccessfulRPLcan:· reduceoreliminatetheneedforanytraininginskillsandknowledgeyoualreadyhave· savetimebynotneedingtoattendanyorareducednumberofclassesandcompletingunnecessary
work· savemoneybecauseyouwillnothavetobuytextbooksandotherlearningmaterial· completeyourqualificationinashortertime· advancetoahigherlevelqualificationinashortertimeifdesired.
Certificate iV in English for Academic Purposes (91459NSW)Subjects StudiedTutorial Discussion Skills, Academic Writing & Research Skills, Academic Reading Skills, Listening inAcademicContext,TutorialSupport,AcademicComputingSkills.
The courses are structured around three six week modules. AllcompetenciesmustbedemonstratedinallskillareasbeforethefinalCertificate IV is awarded. Each module is self-contained. No priorlearningfromanearliermoduleisrequiredbeforeanewmoduleiscommenced.Studentsmayenterandleavethecourseatthecommencementofeverymodule.Assessment & reportingAssessmentiscontinuousandbasedonclassactivities.Studentsundertakeawidevarietyoftasksandareexpectedtodemonstratecompetencyagainstarangeofassessmentcriteriawhichadequatelyreflecttheskillsrequiredforsuccessfultertiarystudy.
CandidatesreceiveanInterimReportandanEndofCourseReportshowingachievementonacompetencybasedassessmentsystem.
AllstudentswhosuccessfullysatisfytheassessmentcriteriainallcoreunitswillbeawardedaCertificate(AQFIV).
EAP Timetable
MON TUE WED THU FRI
9.00am-11.00am EAPIV EAPIV EAPIV EAPIV EAPIV
11.00am-11.30am B R E A K
11.30am-1.30pm EAPIV EAPIV EAPIV EAPIV EAPIV
1.30pm-2.00pm L U N C H
2.00pm-3.30pmSupervisedSelfStudy
SpecialFocus SelfStudy Special
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Year 11/12 Studies (39260QLD)Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary PreparationTheYear11/12StudiesisdesignedforAustralianandinternationalstudentsatpre-undergraduate levelwhoneedabridgebetweenacademicstudiescompletedbythestudentandtheacademicrequirementsofAustralianuniversities.TheYear11/12StudiesisaCertificateIVcourseundertheAustralianQualificationsFramework.OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheYear11/12Studies,studentssecuredirectentrytoMurdochUniversity,EdithCowanUniversity,CurtinUniversity,MonashUniversity,LaTrobeUniversityandotherAustralianuniversitiesatfirstyearlevel.FormoredetailsoncourseinformationpleaserefertotheYear11/12StudiescoursebrochureorthePhoenixwebsite.
Modules
Communications300 6hrs/wk Communications400 6hrs/wk
Mathematics300 4hs/wk Mathematics400 4hrs/wk
AustralianSociety300 4hs/wk Economics400 4hrs/wk
Accounting300 4hs/week Accounting400 4hs/week
ComputingforAca-demicPurposes300
2hs/week ComputingforAca-demicPurposes400
2hrs/week
Diploma of Business University Pathway (BSB50207)The Diploma of Business – University Pathway incorporates the(BSB40207) Certificate IV in Business and offers participants a pathwaytosecondYearUniversity.OnsuccessfulcompletionoftheDiploma,andmeetinguniversityminimumentry requirements,graduatingstudentsareable to transfer to therelevantundergraduate degree program with up to a year of advanced standing at universities in Australia. Theamount of advanced standing will depend on each university’s entry requirement. Please check with theAcademyforclarification.
Diploma of Business Work Ready (BSB50207)Phoenix offers a four-semester year of which any two consecutivesemesters must be completed to achieve the Diploma. SemesterscommenceinJanuary,April,JulyandOctoberofeachyearandlikeuniversitysemesterstheyareeachof12weeksduration.WithfourentrydatesperyearstudentshavetheoptiontoentertheDiplomacoursewhenitisconvenient.
ThePhoenixDiplomaofBusiness–WorkReadyprogramprovidesstudentswithabroadunderstandingofcontemporarybusinesspracticesforusewithinavarietyofentry-levelpositionsinboththepublicandprivatesectors.Theprogramisidealforpeoplewithlittleornobusinessexperience,butisalsousefulforbusinessowners,teamleadersandmanagerswhowishtoformalisetheirexistingknowledgeandskills.
Diploma of Business Units:
UNITS
Core ElectivesManagement500 Accounting500
Marketing500 LegalFramework500
Communications(501,502*) InformationSystems500
Communications(503,504) ResearchSkills&BusinessStatistics500
Note:Each12weeksemestercontainsamaximumof4unitsofstudy
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TEACHEr TrAiNiNg COUrSES Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) The Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)course provides a qualification for teachers without previoustraining,littleornoexperienceasalanguageteacher,orwithoutaNEAS(NationalELICOSAccreditationScheme)recognisedEnglish languageteachingqualification.TheCELTAisrecognisedthroughouttheworldandisapre-requisitetoteachinmanyinstitutionsoverseasandinAustralia.
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) This intensive four-week course has been designed to provide anintroductiontothetheoriesandtechniquesforTeachingEnglishasaSecondorForeignLanguage.Duringthecourseclientswillanalysetheneedsofadultandyounglearnersandhavetheopportunitytodesignlessonsandresourcestomeettheirlearningneeds.Clientswillhavetheopportunitytosynthesisetheirlearningthroughteachingpracticeopportunitiesandprojectwork.
Certificate iV in TESOL (40540SA)TheCertificateIVinTeachingEnglishtoSpeakersofOtherLanguages(TESOL)isashortintensivecoursethatoffersbasictraininginteachingEnglishtospeakersofotherlanguages.
Participantswillbegivenabriefintroductiontotechniquesofclassroommanagementandassessment,andamorethoroughintroductiontopresentationtechniques,lessonpreparationandanalysinglanguageforcommunicativepurposes.
Thecourseishighlypracticalandamajoremphasiswillbeonpracticeteaching.Participantswillworkcollaboratively to prepare and teach lessons, progressing to taking sole responsibility for a two-hourlesson.
Vocational graduate Diploma in TESOL (39231QLD) The 39231QLD Vocational Graduate Diploma of TESOL and EnglishLanguage Development provides highly specialised skills andknowledge in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages toenableagraduatetoadvancewithintheTESOLindustryandtoeffectivelydevelopTESOLcurricula,touse advanced language skills in preparing English language students for language assessment and toconductactionresearchintoownTESOLpractice.
Certificate iV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110)TheCertificateIVinTrainingandAssessment“TraintheTrainer”courseisdesignedforpeoplewhoareworkingasWorkplaceTrainersandAssessorsandalsothosewhoplantomoveintothetrainingandassessingfield.
PHOENix TEST CENTrEPhoenixAcademyisanaccreditedtestcentreforthefollowinginternationalexaminations:
• TOEFL(IBT)
• Cambridge(CBT)
• TOEIC
Phoenix Academy has also developed its own suite of tests where skills in Language, Numeracy, andLiteracycanbeassessedandreportedon.ThesetestscanbeadministeredinAustraliaoroverseasastheyareavailableonlinethroughthePhoenixAcademyLearningManagementSystem.
• iPEPT(InternetbasedPhoenixEnglishProficiencyTest)
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ENTrY rEQUirEmENTSEnglish language requirements for course entry
Course Entry requirement
GeneralEnglish Norequirements
NewGenerationEnglish Pre-Intermediate
CambridgeExaminations
FCECAE
AllapplicationsmustbeaccompaniedbyevidenceofcurrentEnglishlanguagelevel.ThiscanbedonebycompletingthePhoenixOffshoreTest.Thereisnochargeforthistestanditcanbecompletedinourlocalrepresentative’soffices.MinimumIntermediatelevelMinimumUpperIntermediatelevel
EnglishforBusinessPurposes MinimumIntermediatelevel
CertificateIVinEnglishforAcademicPurposes MinimumUpper-IntermediatelevelIELTS5.5
HighSchoolPreparation NorequirementsPreviousAcademicrecordsmustbesubmittedifthestudentintendstoenterintoanAustralianHighSchool
EnglishPlus Norequirements
DemiPair/AuPairProgram MinimumIntermediatelevel
InternshipProgram MinimumUpperIntermediatelevelMustsupplyCVandStatementofPurposewithapplication
JobClub MinimumIntermediatelevel
Year11/12Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation
IELTS5.0/5.5
DiplomaofBusiness IELTS5.5
CELTA 18yearsofageNativelikefluencyinEnglish
CertIVTESOL 18yearsofageIELTS5.5UpperIntermediate
TeachingKnowledgeTest(TKT) 18yearsofageIntermediateLevelorCEFRB1orIELTS4.0
GraduateDiplomaofTESOL IELTS6.5
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Course feesPleaserefertothePhoenixApplicationFormorrefertoourwebsiteatwww.phoenixacademy.com.au
How to ApplyThe Enrolment Fee and the Homestay Placement Fee (if Homestay accommodation is required),togetherwithyourcompletedapplicationformandallrequesteddocumentationshouldbesenttoourrepresentativeinyourcountryordirectlyto:
English languagE PrograM Pathway to univErsity/vEt PrograMs
The Admissions Officer - Phoenix Academy223 Vincent Street, West Perth 6005(PO Box 256, Leederville, WA, 6903)Tel: +61 8 9227 5538Email: [email protected]
The Admissions Officer - Link2UniCarr House 2, 223 Vincent Street, West Perth 6005 (PO Box 256, Leederville, WA, 6903)Tel: +61 8 9227 5538Email: [email protected]
or fax with payment confirmation to:The Admissions Officer
(61 8) 9227 5540
Allapplicationsshouldinclude2passportsizedphotographs.
YouwillbenotifiedifyourapplicationhasbeenacceptedwithaLetterofOfferandanInvoiceforoutstandingfees.Thiswilltellyouhowtoapplyforavisaandhowtomakeyourpayment.Youraccommodationwillbeconfirmedwhenwereceiveyourarrivaldate,timeofarrivalandflightdetails.Wemustreceivethisinformationatleast14daysbeforeyourarrivalinAustralia.Fullpaymentofalloutstandingtuitionandaccommodationfeesmustbereceivedatleastfourweeksbeforethecommencementofyourcourse.
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PERTH ciTy cAMPUS
223 Vincent Street, West Perth, Western Australia(PO Box 256, Leederville, 6903)Tel: +61 8 9227 5538 Fax: +61 8 9227 5540Email: [email protected]: www.phoenixacademy.com.au
CRICOS Provider Code: 00066D
PERTH bEAcH cAMPUS (FREMANTLE)
Orient Building, Ground Floor 39 High Street, FremantleWestern Australia(PO Box 691, Fremantle, 6959)Tel: +61 8 9335 0999 Fax: +61 8 9335 0915
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