Last updated: 5 October 2017 FACT FILE 2017 MELBOURNE WHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR MELBOURNE SCHOOL? 5 reasons to study here Housed in a state-of-the-art facility located in the up-and-coming area of Melbourne s Docklands Bene t from a free tram service to the city center just 5 minutes away from the school Home to some of the biggest sporting events including the Australian Open and Formula 1 Grand Prix School is an authorized Cambridge Language Assessment center Offers Intensive English and IELTS preparation evening classes Location and contact information ADDRESS: PHONE: +61 (0)3 9626 4550 FAX: Level 5, 370 Docklands Drive, Docklands, VIC 3008 EMERGENCY CONTACT: +61 (0)4 2899 0645 AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE: 2013 PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSES SINCE: 2013 School information SCHOOL DIRECTOR: TOTAL NUMBER OF TEACHERS: LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY STAFF: TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS: Tina Beltsos 20+ (Full time teachers: 11 15) Chinese Cantonese, Chinese Mandarin, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Thai 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? Yes, it is a Cambridge exam center. Page 1
ABOUT THE SCHOOL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 1 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 14 (Classrooms without windows: 0) SCHOOL FACILITIES: WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: Elevator, Wi-Fi (free), computer lab/ multimedia center, library, self study center, vending machine, student lounge/ common room Airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service) EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES: Airport transfer: Tullamarine $165, Avalon $240; UPS: $450 NUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE: 40 LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL: 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) Afternoon class (Monday to Friday) 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? Yes (Price: $12/week ($300 max) Page 2
Courses and students COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL: SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED: AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS: Vacation English, Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation, English for Business, English for Academic Purposes, Academic Semester, Academic Year MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS: 16 11 15 AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS: 22 25 STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: 18-21: 30% / 22-25: 35% / 26-30: 25% / Over 30: 10% TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Colombia, Thailand, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Chile, Vietnam, France, Turkey School location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 2 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 3 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 2 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 5 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 40 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes Time to the city center: 15 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes AIRPORT TRANSPORT CLOSEST AIRPORT: Tullamarine Airport Line or Number Cost Duration Airport to city center by bus: Sky Bus $19 30 minutes Airport to city center by train: International train station to city center: Page 3
ABOUT MELBOURNE 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: Etihad Stadium, Cow up a tree sculpture, Festival Hall, Harbour Town, Waterside City Chinese, European, Greek, Indian, Italian, Thai Metro, tram Hosts many major sports events (F1 Grand Prix and the Australian Open Tennis Championships), a very cultural and artistic city, home to many unique bars and restaurants, close proximity to the beach, a diverse and international population Beautiful natural surroundings Visit the Mad Max Car Park at Melbourne University, see the Lava Bubble and the Old Morgue in Williamstown, explore the Fairy Tree and Model Tudor Village in Fitzroy Gardens, explore Gilligans Island and the Sugarloaf Resevoir Active nightlife, alternative, artistic, bustling, coffee haven, creative, cultural, music, sports scene Examples of nearby cities to visit SYDNEY Travel time: 85 minutes, price of return ticket: $150 300 ADELAIDE Travel time: 90 minutes, price of return ticket: $150 300 Regular social activities MOVIE NIGHT Free SOCCER GAMES Free SHARED LUNCHES $5 25 MUSEUM VISIT $0 25 PHILIP ISLAND PENGUIN TOUR $97 301 GREAT OCEAN ROAD TOUR $150 GROUP SPORT AT A FACILITY $30 Typical 2-week social schedule Days First week Second week MON Soccer Soccer TUE Luna Park Hawthorn Hotel WED National Gallery Victoria Laser tag THU Free time Old Melbourne Gaol FRI Cricket match Free time SAT Philip Island Puf ng Billy train ride Number of Social activities per week: 5 LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY) Bottle of water: $1 Coffee: $3 4 Can of coke: $3 Meal out for two: $20 60 Takeaway pizza: $18 Sandwich: $5 10 Local bus ticket: $15/week Local train ticket: $4 Bike rental: Free Cinema ticket: $20 Page 4
Accommodation in Melbourne RESIDENCE: HOSTEL UNILODGE ADDRESS: 106-116 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 WEBSITE: ACCOMMODATION TYPE: SERVICES AVAILABLE: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: BEDROOM: KITCHEN: Hostel, single room(s) maximum age 25, shared bathrooms with the halls/ hostel, female-only rooms and bathrooms, male-only rooms and bathrooms, communal kitchen for the halls/ hostel, communal lounge/ common area, TV and pool table in the common area Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi (extra charge), phone (extra charge), linen and towels, cleaning service (extra charge) Wi : $50 to active + $50 per month (100GB) Wardrobe/ closet, desk, chair Fridge, freezer, microwave, cupboard space for each resident FACILITIES: Coin-operated laundry facilities, ground oor restaurant open to residents 7 days a week EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES: FAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY: VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? NOISE RESTRICTIONS? SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? 24-HOUR SECURITY? ROOM CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central Train Station Yes, but guests are not permitted to stay overnight Yes (From 22:00 every day) Yes Daily in the common area, students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms Students responsible for cleaning their own linen Year-round 4 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? Yes; Price: $900 bond required, check with the school for payment procedures Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Melbourne): 30 minutes 10 minutes 18 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 4 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 10 minutes 3 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 20 minutes 10 minutes 14 minutes Time to the city center: 6 minutes 3 minutes 6 minutes Time to the main airport: 60 minutes Page 5
Accommodation in Melbourne RESIDENCE: COZZYSTAY SHAREHOUSE MELBOURNE 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 CLEANING: LINEN CHANGING: AVAILABILITY: MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS? Various addresses Single room(s), twin room(s), apartment or house (number of rooms varies), shared bathrooms in the apartment, 2 rooms per bathroom, private kitchen for the apartment, dining area for the apartment, communal lounge/ common area for the apartment, TV in the common area, outdoor area, Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, linen Laundry: coin-operated Wardrobe/ closet, desk Fridge, pots & pans, cooking utensils, cupboard space for each resident Coin-operated laundry facilities Yarra River Yes, but guests are not permitted to stay overnight Yes (From 22:00 every day) Students are responsible for the cleaning their own rooms and keeping the common area tidy. A cleaning schedule for all residents will be provided. Students responsible for cleaning their own linen Year-round 4 weeks CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMES: Check-in: Any time / Check-out: 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? Yes; Price: $350 key deposit Location and transport By foot By bike By bus By subway/train Time to the school (Melbourne): 28 minutes 50 minutes Time to the nearest café / restaurant: 5 minutes 2 minutes Time to the nearest supermarket: 10 minutes 3 minutes Time to the nearest post of ce: 10 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Time to the nearest ATM / bank: 7 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes Time to the nearest sports center: 10 minutes 4 minutes Time to the nearest hospital: 20 minutes 38 minutes Time to the city center: Time to the main airport: 60 minutes Page 6
Accommodation in Melbourne RESIDENCE: HOST FAMILY INFORMATION THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING: SERVICES INCLUDED: EXTRA COST OF SERVICES: MEALS PROVIDED: Toiletries, personal items to make their room feel like home, prescription medication, phone card Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge) yes 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. Lunch: Lunch is provided during the week and for under 18s on the weekend. You will eat dinner with your host every evening, you will not be able to prepare your own meals at the homestay. WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT? TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED? ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: If you arrive at your homestay 24 hours prior to orientation day your host will take you to the shops to buy a Myki travel card and show you how to use public transport to get to school; if time doesn't allow for this, you will need to buy a Myki card from the airport and your host will provide you with instructions and a map to get to school Moorabbin, Bentleigh East Homestays are within 50 minutes of commute time to the school Page 7