brown school brochure 2013

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Our commitment and passion is to provide you with a frst class educational experience.

Your satisaction is our number one priority!

Make BROWNS English Language School your frst choice or studying English

Directors message

Richard Brown Niesha BrownBROWNS Director BROWNS Director

02 Message rom the Directors o BROWNS

03 BROWNS Two Campus Locations

04 BROWNS Brisbane Campus

05 BROWNS Gold Coast Campus

06 Active8-Accelerate

07 Intensive General English Beginner to Advanced

08 Cambridge FCE / CAE Exam Preparation

09 Cambridge BEC Exam Preparation

10 Academic English Courses

11 Study Pathways

12 English PLUS Programs

13 Study Tours

14 Student Services & Activities

15 Accommodation

16 Contact Us

Contents


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BRISBANEQueensland, Australia

GOLD COASTQueensland, Australia

Two Campus Locations


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BROWNSBrisbane Campus

Campus locationOverlooking the magnicent Museum o Brisbane

Next to King George Square and 420 individual bike racks

1 minute walk to the closest Bus Station

1 minute walk to Queen Street Mall - Brisbanes central shopping

and eating district

2 minute walk to banks and the post oce5 minute walk to Central Railway Station

5 minute walk to Brisbane City Library

6 minute walk to Brisbane River

15 minute walk to South Bank Brisbanes cultural and arts precinct

10 minutes by bus to Fortitude Valley Brisbanes music and

nightlie scene

Campus acilitiesCampus on rst foor o a prestigious marble constructed buildingIntelligently designed classrooms with custom made tables and

comortable stylish chairs

46 inch LCD TV screens, HDMI smart wired in 1080 ormat to DVD/

TV/www, in every classroom

Impressive common room area with grand high ceilings and large

glass panels, providing abundant natural light

53 computers with high-speed internet access, installed with the

latest ESL learning sotware and equipped with listening headsets

High-speed wireless internet access throughout the campus

55 inch LCD cable connected big screen TV projecting

documentaries, the latest movies and breaking news rom aroundthe globe!

Comprehensive library o specially prepared worksheets or students

to complete in theirAccelerateFurther Learning Programme

Stunning large outdoor balcony with ca urniture, or students to

eat lunch with their riends

Ultra-modern kitchen with 10 microwaves, 2 ridges, ltered water,

ice maker and a hot water system or making tea and coee

Student-dedicated Activities ocer providing inormation about

whats on in Brisbane as well as special promotions or travelling

within Australia

School noticeboard showing the latest jobs available in Brisbaneand student share house accommodation postings

Squash court and showers on top foor o the building


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BROWNSGold Coast Campus

Campus location1 minute walk to the bus stop

1 minute walk to the Broadwater Parklands and Olympic

Swimming Pool

3 minutes walk to Australia Fair Shopping Centre shops , ood outlets

and supermarkets

3 minutes walk to the IELTS Testing Centre

3 minutes walk to banks and the post oce

4 minutes walk to the cinemas

5 minutes walk to the Southport Library

6 minutes walk to the tennis courts

15 minutes walk to the Gold Coasts beautiul sur beaches

Campus acilitiesCampus on ground foor and rst foor o a purpose built brand

new building

Modern classrooms with large windows, providing sunlight and views o

the beautiul Broadwater and Hinterland

46 inch LCD TV screens, HDMI smart wired in 1080 ormat to DVD/TV/

www, in every classroom

Fantastic student common room area where students can see boats

and yachts cruising by on the Broadwater

40 computers with high-speed internet access, installed with the latest

ESL learning sotware and equipped with listening headsets

High-speed wireless internet access throughout the campus

55 inch LCD big screen TV showing movies, current aairs and

world sport

Outdoor garden area with lunch tables where students can eat and

socialise with their riends

Comprehensive library o specially prepared worksheets or students

to complete in theirAccelerate Further Learning Programme

Ultra modern Kitchen with 7 microwaves, 2 ridges, ltered water,

ice maker and a hot water system or making tea and coee

Student-dedicated Activities ocer providing inormation about

whats happening on the Gold Coast as well as special promotions

or travelling within Australia

School noticeboard showing the latest jobs available on the Gold

Coast and student share house accommodation postings

Ping Pong table to play on and available or all students a ter school


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Intensive General EnglishBeginner to Advanced | CRICOS Course Code: 054999A

Duration2 - 70 weeks (Reer to recommended start dates)

Course Description 7levels,BeginnertoAdvanced,10weekmodules

25hoursperweek

Averageclasssizeof12students

BROWNSActive8 coursebook-based core lessons ollowed by

Active8 skill and system-based lessons each day

Weeklyrevisiontestsandone-to-oneconsultationswithyourteacher

BROWNSAccelerate Passport to track your academic progress

IntensiveGeneralEnglishWorkbook

Why chooseActive8-Accelerate?The BROWNSActive8 Curriculum is the result o 5 years in-class

research, testing and eedback. By targeting all the systems and skills

hat students need to gain English fuency, we ensure you receive a

balanced learning diet.

n your COREclasses, you ollow coursebook-based lessons which

ntegrate the 8 skills and systems.n yourActive8 classes, you ocus on each language skill or system

ndividually, at your level.

n theAccelerate Further Learning Programme, we pinpoint your

ndividual needs, helping you to ocus your studies even urther.

English LevelImprovementGuaranteeWe are so condent in theActive8-AccelerateTeaching Systemthat we guarantee ree additional study weeks to any student who does not

advance to the next level on completion o a 10 week module

(This offer is available to those students who have maintained 100% class

attendance, achieved 3 Accelerate passport stamps per week of study and who are

able to provide evidence of completion of all homework tasks)

CEFR level CEFR Descriptors PTEAcademic

Cambridgeexam

IELTS TOEIC

C2 Mastery Procient Speaker 85 CPE 7.5 9.0 900+ points

C1 Eective Operational Procient Speaker 76 CAE 6.5 7.0 800 900 points

B2 Vantage Independent Speaker 59 FCE 5.0 6.0 650 800 points

B1 Threshold Independent Speaker 43 PET 3.5 4.5

A2 Waystage Basic Speaker 30 KET 3.0

A1 Breakthrough Basic Speaker 1.0 2.5

Entry Requirements None.WhenyouarriveatBROWNS,youwillbegivenaplacement

test. This will allow our Director o Studies to place you in an

Active8 skill class at your level

OpentoStudent,WorkingHolidayandTouristvisaholders

CurriculumBROWNS bespoke curriculum ollows the Common European Framework or Reerence or Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR),

a guideline used to describe achievements o learners o oreign languages.

The Common European Framework divides learners into six levels:


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Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:50 - 9:50 Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

10:00 - 11:00 RevisionQuiz Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

Intermediate

CORE Class

11:10 - 12:10 Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate

Lunch

13:10 - 14:10 Test Correction& Feedback

Active8

Vocabulary & ReadingB2

Active8

Writing B2

Active8

Grammar B1

Active8

Listening &Speaking C1

14:20 - 15:20 Active8

PronunciationWorkshop

Active8


Active8

Writing B2

Active8

Functional Usage B2

Active8



8:50 - 9:50 Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

10:00 - 11:00 RevisionQuiz Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

Elementary

CORE Class

11:10 - 12:10Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate

Lunch


Active8


Active8

Writing A2

Active8

Grammar B2

Active8

Listening &Speaking A2

14:20 - 15:20 Active8


Active8


Active8

Writing A2

Active8

Functional Usage A2

Active8

Listening &Speaking A2


8:50 - 9:50 Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

10:00 - 11:00 Revision Test& Feedback

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

Upper-Intermediate

CORE Class

11:10 - 12:10 Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate Accelerate

Lunch


Active8


Active8

Writing B2

Active8

Grammar B1

Active8


14:20 - 15:20 Active8


Active8


Active8

Writing B2

Active8

Functional Usage C1

Active8


Gustavo Lippi Amicci rom Brazil -BROWNS Sample Timetable

So Hee Yun rom Korea BROWNS Sample Timetable

Clement Georges Albert Gilliard rom France

BROWNS Sample Timetable


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Cambridge FCEExam PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 061169C

Duration10 or 12 weeks (Reer to start dates)

Course Description 25hoursperweek


Our Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation course will prepare you to:

understandthemainideasofcomplexpiecesofwriting

keepupaconversationonafairlywiderangeoftopicsexpress

opinions and present arguments

produceclear,detailedwritingexpressopinionsandexplain

the advantages and disadvantages o dierent points o view.

Why choose Cambridge FCEExam Preparation?For students who wish to sit the Cambridge First Certicate in English

(FCE) upper-intermediate level exam and/or or students who wish to

study in an intensive learning environment.

The Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation course is useul preparation

or the Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation Course.

Entry Requirements Intermediate+levelstudents


Cambridge CAEExam PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 061171J




Our Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation course will prepare you to:

readquicklyenoughtocopewithanacademiccourse

understandcomplexopinions

produceclear,wellstructuredanddetailedpiecesofwriting

expressyourselfwellwithagooddegreeofuency

useEnglishexiblyforsocial,professionalandacademic

purposes.

Why choose Cambridge CAEExam Preparation?For students who wish to sit the Cambridge Certicate in Advanced

English (CAE) advanced level exam and/or or students who wish to

study in an intensive learning environment.

CAE is recognised by employers as proo o advanced ability in

English and also by Universities and Colleges.

Entry Requirements Upper-Intermediate+levelstudents


Cambridge ExamPreparation Courses


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Cambridge (Business English)BEC Exam PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 0609032M




Our Cambridge BEC (Business English Certicate)

Exam Preparation Course will prepare you to:

writeshortmessages,emails,letters,reportsandproposals

giveamini-presentation,takepartindiscussionsandrespond

to questions using appropriate business vocabulary

understandandbecondenttotalkaboutavarietyof

business-related and work-related topics

Why choose Cambridge BECExam Preparation?For students who wish to sit the BEC Vantage upper-intermediate

level exam and/or or students who wish to study English in a

business context.

The Cambridge Business English Certicate (BEC) exams are

important or those students who are preparing or a career in

international business or commerce.

Entry Requirements Intermediate+levelstudents


Why study a CambridgeExam Preparation Courseat BROWNS?

Learn rom expert Cambridge course teachers who have had

many years o experience preparing students or success in the

Cambridge FCE, CAE and BEC exams.

----------Receive your personal copy of the latest Cambridge course

textbook and CD, plus practice tests and other useul study material

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Benet rom progress reports and one-to-one meetings with your

Cambridge course teacher or eedback relating to your academic

perormance, including the areas that you need to ocus on

improving

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Study with students from all over the world the typical

Cambridge class nationality mix is 45% European, 25% Latin

American and 30% Asian


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IELTS PreparationCRICOS Course Code: 061172G

IELTS Preparation PlusCRICOS Course Code: 067523G

English or Academic PurposesCRICOS Course Code: 061170K

Duration2 30 weeks (Reer to recommended start dates)

Course Description 3levels,IntermediatetoAdvanced,10weekmodules

25hoursperweek


BROWNSActive8 coursebook-based core lessons ollowed by

academic skill-ocused aternoon lessons will prepare you to:

Analyseacademicmaterialscriticallyandexpressyourselfuently,

accurately and logically, both orally and in writing

Employawiderrangeofvocabularyinyourwrittenand

spoken English

EmploygoodIELTSexaminationtechniques

(in IELTS Preparation Courses)

Collectandsynthesizeinformationfromavarietyofacademic

sources; analyse and critique materials; and present your ideas

in a variety o media, in accordance with higher education

standards (in our EAP course)

Entry Requirements

IELTSPreparation:Pre-Intermediate+students IELTSPreparationPlus:Intermediate+students

EAP:Upper-Intermediate+students

OpentoStudent,WorkingHolidayandTouristVisas

AcademicEnglish Courses

Why study anAcademic EnglishCourse at BROWNS?

Be trained by specialist Academic course teachers some o

whom are qualied IELTS examiners. Your Academic course teacher

will create a study plan or you to help you achieve the IELTS band

score you need!

Receive your personal copy of the latest Academic course

workbook and CD or your level

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Undertake weekly mock exams, complete writing tasks and benet

rom one-to-one consultations with your teacher

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Gain expert advice rom a dedicated BROWNS Direct Pathways

Advisor who will monitor your academic progress each month

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Obtain assistance rom the BROWNS Student Services Team who will help you to book your IELTS examination


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BROWNS Your Pathway to Success!

When you study a BROWNS Academic Pathway you greatly improve your chance o success at University, TAFE or College.

Our proessional teaching team will ensure you are well-prepared or the English language requirements o your chosen course o study.

Beginner Elementary PreIntermediate

Upper

Intermediate

AdvancedIntermediate

TransIntermediate

Brisbane Australia

Further study at

University, TAFE or

College through

BROWNS articulationarrangements with the

ollowing institutions:

Cambridge

Business

English (BEC)

ExamPreparation

CambridgeFCE

ExamPreparation

CambridgeCAE

ExamPreparation

IELTSPreparation Plus(IELTS outcome:6.0 equivalent)

IELTSPreparation(IELTS outcome:5.5 equivalent)

English orAcademicPurposes (EAP)(IELTS outcome:6.5 equivalent)

* PASSWORD or IELTS test will apply


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English PLUSSport(Gold Coast only)

You can combine English studies with either o the ollowing:

English PLUS Surfng TwoSurnglessonsperweekatAustraliasNo.1SurfSchool

Surflessonsinclude:surfboard,rashvestandwetsuit

English PLUS Tennis TwoTennislessonsperweekwithaprofessionaltenniscoach

Tennislessonsinclude:tennisracquet,tennisballsandcourtuse

English PLUS Gol TwoGolflessonsperweekwithaPGAgolfprofessional

Golflessonsinclude:golfclubs,golfballsanduseofdrivingrange

English PLUS Scuba-Diving(PADI) Scuba-Divingtheorylesson,examandtwooceandivesover

two weekends

Scuba-Divinglessonsinclude:divingequipmentandwetsuits

Entry Requirements OpentostudentsonaWorkingHolidayvisaorTouristvisaonly

English PLUSChild Care/Aged Care(Gold Coast only)

You can combine English studies with either o the ollowing:

English PLUS Child Care VolunteerworkexperienceeveryTuesdayandThursday

at a Child Care Centre on the Gold Coast AsupervisorattheChildCareCentrewillassignyou

responsibilities and monitor you while you work

English PLUS Aged Care VolunteerworkexperienceeveryTuesdayandThursday

at an Aged Care Facility

AsupervisorattheAgedCareFacilitywillassign

you responsibilities and monitor you while you work

English PLUS Internship(ull-time) OncompletionofyourEnglishstudies,youcanundertake

a ull-time internship at a Child Care Centre or Aged Care

Facility

AsupervisorattheChildCareCentreorAgedCareFacility

will assign you responsibilities and monitor you while you work

Youhavetheexibilitytodecidethehoursanddaysthatyou

wish to work

Entry Requirements OpentostudentsonaWorkingHolidayvisaorTouristvisaonly

English PLUSPrograms


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Brisbane & Gold CoastStudy Tour Itineraries

Study Tours

*BROWNS can arrange a tailor-made Brisbane or Gold Coast Study Tour itinerary, to suit your specic needs.

BROWNS Sample Study Tour

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson Full Day

Excursion to

Dreamworld

Theme Park

Spend time with

Host FamilyAternoon Southport tour

and shopping

at Australia Fair

Shopping

Centre

Surers

Paradise tour

and visit to the

Q1 Observation

Deck

Beach ball

games

Gold Coast Arts

Centre tour and

Picnic

Surng lesson

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Morning English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson English Lesson Full Day

Excursion toCurrumbin

Wildlie

Sanctuary

Spend time with

Host FamilyAternoon Ten-pin Bowling Putt-N-Go

Mini Gol

Burleigh

Headland

National Park

Walk

Shopping at

Pacic Fair

Graduation

Ceremony and

Farewell BBQ

at the Southport

Broadwater

Parklands


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School Activities

Brisbane CampusSample Activities Timetable or Brisbane campus

Gold Coast CampusSample Activities Timetable or Gold Coast campus

Student Services& Activities

Student Services(Brisbane & Gold Coast)

Job Search Support JobsclubheldeveryweekatBROWNSBrisbaneand

Gold Coast campus, to help you nd paid work

Createyourresumeandlearnjobinterviewskills

ListofjobvacanciesinBrisbaneandontheGoldCoast

Areasofemploymentinclude:restaurants,cafes,bars,hotels,

shops, supermarkets, ruit and vegetable arms

Academic and Personal Support BROWNSqualiedAcademicCounsellorstosupportand

guide you to achieve your English Language goals!

BROWNSStudentSupportStafftoprovideyouwiththevery

best in personal care and assist you with any queries you

may have

Orientation Day CampusTour,meettheBROWNSTeam,studentbag,

course workbook, student notebook and student ID card

with lanyard

Airport Pickup Service BROWNSAirportPickupservicefromBrisbaneInternational

or Coolangatta (Gold Coast) Airport our representative

driver will welcome you at the airport and take you directly to

your accommodation

Day Activity Cost

Monday Soccer Club

Beach Volleyball

Free

Free

Tuesday Jobs Club

Study Pathways Club

Free

Free

Wednesday Conversation Club

Cycling Club

Free

Free

Thursday Tennis Club Free

Friday School BBQ Lunch

Student Party at a Nightclub

Free

$5

Day Activity Cost

Monday Soccer ClubBowling Club

FreeFree

Tuesday Jobs Club

Study Pathways Club

Free

Free

Wednesday Conversation Club

Movie Club

Free

Free

Thursday Squash Club Free

Friday Picnic lunch in the Park

Student night at the Pub

Free

$5


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Homestay(Brisbane & Gold Coast)

UseyourEnglishskillsineverydaysituationswithyour

Homestay Family!

YourHomestayFamilywillprovideyouwithaprivatebedroomand

desk, breakast and dinner Monday to Friday and all meals on the

weekend

AllHomestayfamiliesarewithin40minutesfromBROWNS

Brisbane or Gold Coast Campus by bus or train

YouwillbesentaproleofyourHomestayfamily,includingphotos,

enabling you to become amiliar with your new Australian hosts!

OurHomestayCoordinatorisavailabletotalktoyouifyouneed

advice about adjusting to Homestay amily lie in Australia

AccommodationBROWNS Luxury StudentApartments(Brisbane & Gold Coast)

BROWNS Luxury Student Apartments are available exclusively or

BROWNS students!

Each BROWNS Luxury Student Apartment eatures:

2twinsharebedrooms

2modernbathrooms

Fullyequippedkitchenwithhigh-qualityappliances

AttractivelydesignedinteriorwithcomfortablefurnitureandTV

FreeWiFiinternetaccessthroughouttheapartment

Apartmentbalconywithspectacularviews

Facilities include:

Pool

Spa

Steamroom

Fullyequippedgymnasium

BBQpavilion

BROWNS Luxury StudentApartments in BrisbaneParkland Boulevard is a beautiul new building located in Brisbane City,

easy walking distance to BROWNS Brisbane Campus, shops, caes,

supermarkets and transport (bus stop/train station/water erry).

BROWNS Luxury StudentApartments on the Gold CoastSouthport Central is a 40 level Tower located in the heart o Southport,

only a three minute walk rom BROWNS Gold Coast Campus, Australia

Fair Shopping Centre, transport (bus stop) and a 12 minute walk to the

Gold Coasts sur beaches.


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www.brownsels.com.au

Contact us:

BROWNS Brisbane Campus Address:

Level 1, 102 Adelaide Street,Brisbane 4000, Queensland, Australia

BROWNS Brisbane Campus Telephone:

+61 7) 3221 7871

BROWNS Gold Coast Campus Address:

5-7 Marshall Lane,Southport 4215, Queensland, Australia

BROWNS Gold Coast Campus Telephone:

+61 7) 5561 1192

BROWNS Postal Address:

PO Box 10485, Southport BC 4215,Queensland, Australia

BROWNS Facsimile:

(+61 7) 5561 1196

BROWNS Email:

[email protected]

BROWNS Website:www.brownsels.com.au

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GOLD COAST MAP1. BROWNS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL

2. BUS STOP

3. BROWNS STUDENT APARTMENTS

4. GOLD COAST LIBRARY

5. POLICE STATION

6. BEACH BBQ FACILITIES

7. AUSTRALIA FAIR SHOPPING CENTRE

8. GOLD COAST TAFE

9. CENT RAL QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY

10. GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL

11. TENNIS COURTS

BRISBANE MAP1. BROWNS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL

2. BRISBANE CITY HALL

3. QUEEN STREET MALL

4. CONRAD TREASURY CASINO

5. THE CATHEDRAL OF ST STEPHEN

6. CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION

7. QUEENS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE

8. MYER SHOPPING CENTRE

9. BROWNS STUDENT APARTMENTS

10. SOUTH BANK PARKLANDS

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