CAIRNS FACT FILE 2017 WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR CAIRNS SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here. School information. Location and contact information

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1 Last updated: 5 October 2017 FACT FILE 2017 CAIRNS WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR CAIRNS SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here Enjoy a year-round tropical climate Centrally located and only a short walk to major shopping facilities Boasts a large study center and outdoor balcony School is an authorized Cambridge English Language Assessment and IELTS exam test center Visit Green Island or Fitzroy Island, both offering spectacular reef experiences Location and contact information ADDRESS: 130 McLeod Street, Cairns, Queensland 4870 PHONE: +61 (0) FAX: +61 (0) EMERGENCY CONTACT: +61 (0) AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 1989 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 1989 School information SCHOOL DIRECTOR: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Trish Marshall 5 10 (Full time teachers: 5 10) French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian All teachers have a university degree and a formal TESOL quali cation; many also have further quali cations. Accreditations and memberships Is this school an exam center?, it is a Cambridge and IELTS exam center. Page 1

2 ABOUT THE SCHOOL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 12 (Classrooms without windows: 0) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: Air conditioning, Wi-Fi (free), computer lab/ multimedia center, library, self study center, cafeteria (hot meals available), sun terrace/ patio, student lounge/ common room NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: 20 LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: Airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service) Airport transfer: $40; UPS: $450 (free with 16+ week course) Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced Orientation starts every Monday at 08:15. This includes registration, an introduction to the school, a placement test, a tour of the local area, and the distribution of class timetables. On their rst day, students are expected to bring all their Kaplan documents, their passport, e-visa, a passport-sized photo, apartment bond (if necessary) a pen, and some paper. SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE Morning CLASS: 08:30-10:00 BREAK: 10:00-10:15 CLASS: 10:15-11:45 Afternoon CLASS: 12:30-14:00 BREAK: 14:00-14:15 CLASS: 14:15-15:45 SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE Morning class (Monday to Friday) Varies - Varies Afternoon class (Monday to Friday) Varies - Varies SCHOOL MATERIALS MATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS: K +notes, K +tools, K +extra, Interactive whiteboards, TV in class, DVD in class IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT? IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE? (Price: $12/week ($300 max) Page 2

3 Courses and students COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: Vacation English, Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, English + Diving, English for Academic Purposes, Academic Semester, Academic Year SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 English + Sur ng AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 20% / 22-25: 60% / 26-30: 10% / Over 30: 10% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Thailand, France, Chile, Slovakia School location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 1 minute 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 mintues N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 20 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 15 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes N/A Time to the nearest hospital: 20 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes N/A Time to the city center: 15 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes N/A AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: Cairns International Airport Line or Number Cost Duration Airport to city center by bus; Shuttle $15 15 minutes Airport to city center by train: N/A N/A N/A International train station to city center: N/A N/A N/A Page 3

4 ABOUT CAIRNS FAMOUS LANDMARKS: CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK: TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK: TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY: WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE? ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO: CITY PERSONALITY: Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Lagoon, Cairns Esplanade, Cairns Botanical Gardens American, British, Chinese, European, French, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian, Australian Fine Dining Metro Surrounded by breath-taking nature, relaxed atmosphere, plenty of opportunities to explore the nearby oceans, year-round sunshine, many amazing work opportunities Some of the best diving in the world, bicycle-friendly city, close to the Great Barrier Reef, the tropical rainforest and the outback all within an hour Relax and hang out with friends at Cairns lagoon swimming pool, explore the waterfalls and natural wonders in the Tablelands, stay overnight in the Daintree, the largest and oldest tropical rainforest in Australia Active nightlife, bike-friendly, coffee haven, friendly, green, laid-back, natural landscape, picturesque, tropical climate, year-round sunshine Examples of nearby cities to visit PORT DOUGLAS Travel time: 2 hours, price of return ticket: $65 KURANDA Travel time: 60 minutes, price of return ticket: $260 Regular social activities COFFEE CLUB WORLD FOOD PARTY PADDLE BOARDING $20 BEACH VOLLEYBALL AUSTRALIAN BEER TASTING $10 DANCE CLASS CAIRNS TAIPANS BASKETBALL GAME $16 Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week MON time time TUE time time WED time Coffee club THU Dance class time FRI Beach volleyball World food party SAT time time Number of Social activities per week: 2 LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bottle of water: $2 Coffee: $4 Can of coke: $2 Meal out for two: $50 80 Takeaway pizza: $20 Sandwich: $6 Local bus ticket: $4 8 Local train ticket: N/A Bike rental: $10 Cinema ticket: $16 Page 4

5 Accommodation in Cairns RESIDENCE: CAIRNS SHAREHOUSE ADDRESS: WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: FACILITIES: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEAING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Various addresses Single room(s), twin room (on request), 6-bedroom apartment, shared bathroom(s), 2 bathrooms, private kitchen for the apartment, communal lounge/ common area for the apartment, TV in the common area, outdoor seating area Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi (extra charge), linen, cleaning service (extra charge) Towels are not provided or sold Wardrobe/ closet, desk, lamp, chair Fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, stovetop, cooking utensils, crockery & cutlery, pots & pans Swimming pool (free), outdoor space, BBQ area, coin-operated laundry facilities Botanic Gardens, Cairns Esplanade and Lagoon (From 22:00 every day) Students are responsible for the cleaning of their apartment. Weekly cleaning service available for bathroom/kitchen areas. Students responsible for cleaning their own linen Year-round 4 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 15:00 / Check-out: 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? ; Price: $200 key deposit Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Cairns): 7 minutes 2 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 5 minutes 1 minute N/A N/A Time to the nearest supermarket: 10 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest post of ce: 25 minutes 8 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 15 minutes 6 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest sports center: 10 minutes 8 minutes N/A N/A Time to the nearest hospital: 15 minutes 5 minutes N/A N/A Time to the city center: 20 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes N/A Time to the main airport: N/A N/A N/A N/A Page 5

6 Accommodation in Cairns RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Toiletries, prescription medication Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies BREAKFAST: LUNCH: DINNER: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast. You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops, lunch will be provided on the weekends. You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host. WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT? TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Your host will help you to nd your way to and from school on your rst day and will show you how to use public transport. Mooroobool, Edge Hill, Cairns rth All homestays are within 50 minutes of commute time to the school Page 6