ICTE-UQ has been awarded a Queensland Government Education & Training International (QETI) Award for Excellence.

The annual QEIT awards showcase outstanding achievements within the state’s international education industry and acknowledge the institutions, projects and people who contribute to the success of Queensland’s education and training sector.

ICTE-UQ was awarded as the winner of the Best Practice in International Collaboration (ELICOS) category for its innovative “Power of Partnership” strategy, which was developed and introduced in 1998.

ICTE-UQ Director Christine Bundesen said the award recognised the role of ICTE-UQ in the provision of high quality client education, training and services.

The Institute’s “Power of Partnership” strategy is based on the development of long term, collaborative relationships with international education, government and corporate industry partners.

The ICTE-UQ partnership model operates at a unique level within the ELICOS sector, which is usually dependent on recruitment agents and individual students.

ICTE-UQ was named as the winner of the award at a ceremony held on September 10.

The ICTE-UQ building premises has been officially named by the UQ Senate as the Sir Llew Edwards Building (SLEB) in honour of The University of Queensland’s recently retired Chancellor.

The naming of the building is in recognition of Sir Llew’s highly distinguished service as a member of Senate for almost 25 years, including nearly 16 years as Chancellor.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Greenfield said that the building had become one of the most recognisable new structures on the St Lucia campus in a matter of months.

“The Sir Llew Edwards Building makes a statement about at least two of Sir Llew’s great passions: international education; and teaching and learning,’ he said.

A number of premier architectural and building industry awards have confirmed the Institute’s SLEB premises as a teaching and learning environment of the highest standard. Awards include:

• Australian Institute of Architects State Awards – FDG Stanley Award for Public Architecture – top public building in Queensland Award (July 2009) “The jury described the building … as meticulously detailed and crafted, and providing a valued corner piece at this northern entry to the University campus.”
• Australian Institute of Building – Professional Excellence Award – Queensland State Winner (May 2009), National Winner (September 2009)
• Brisbane Housing & Construction Awards – Residential Building (High-Rise Over 3 Stories) over $60M, Health & Education Facilities over $15M & Residential Building 30-60M (July 2009)
• Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards – Commendation for Public Architecture (May 2009)
• Illuminating Engineer Society Design Awards of Excellence x 2 (September 2008)

The SLEB Building is currently under consideration for a number of design and construction awards at national level.

ICTE-UQ and UQ Ranked #1 by Visiting Representatives

The University of Queensland and ICTE-UQ have recently been ranked #1 out of 30 institutions visited by UQ and ICTE-UQ representative Latino Australia Education (LAE) during a recent familiarisation visit to Australia undertaken by LAE staff.

The delegation members evaluated all institutions and UQ/ICTE-UQ obtained a total score of 4.83 out of 5 - the highest of any Australian institution visited. ICTE-UQ would welcome familiarisation visits by our partners. Please contact us if you are interested.

ICTE-UQ English Language Support Programs

ICTE-UQ offers no additional cost English language support to UQ international students prior to the commencement of their UQ degree program. The full-time English for Specific Purposes: Academic Communication Skills (ESP:ACS) course is delivered for three weeks prior to Orientation each semester. Registration is open to students who have been accepted into a UQ degree program and who already meet the minimum English language requirements.  

ICTE-UQ also offers no additional cost English language support courses for UQ International students and students from a non-English speaking background throughout the duration of their degree studies. The part-time English for Academic Communication (EAC) course provides for 24 hours of English language support over an eight-week period each semester. EAC is offered at UQ St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton campuses and registration is open to students who are enrolled in a UQ degree program.

For more information about ESP:ACS and EAC English language support courses:

VISIT: http://www.icte.uq.edu.au/englishcourses/englishsupportprograms.htm

PHONE: 07 334 66770

EMAIL: enquiries@icte.uq.edu.au

ICTE-UQ IS LOOKING FOR HOMESTAY FAMILIES

If having an international visitor as part of your family appeals to you…
If you live close to public transport…
If public transport from your home to St Lucia takes less than 40 minutes in peak hour…
…we’d be happy to hear from you.

Contact Jane Clarke or Liz Caverswall on 3346 6770 for more information.