ICTE-UQ ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT PROGRAMS

In the lead up to the 2007 Semester One Orientation ICTE-UQ offered the revised English for Specific Purposes: English for Academic Communication (ESP: ACS) program. 

Ninety-five participants from over 20 nationalities enrolled in the three-week program which is specifically designed to provide UQ students, at no additional charge, with the specialist language and academic skills for successful study at university. 

Enrolment is open to students who have been accepted into a UQ degree program and who already meet the minimum English language requirements.  Further information on the ESP: ACS is available at http://www.icte.uq.edu.au/pdf/ESP-ACS_2008/2009.pdf  The Institute is also currently delivering the eight-week English for Academic Communication (EAC) concurrent support program at St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton campuses for 390 students from 19 nationalities who are enrolled in degree programs but who need assistance with their English language or academic communication skills.  Four class streams are offered including:Stream 1: Writing for Academic CommunicationStream 2: Speaking for Academic Communication; Pronunciation &  Vocabulary  WorkshopStream 3: Listening & Note-taking Skills; Understanding Australian EnglishStream 4: Reading Strategies & Grammar Workshop; Individual ConsultationsRegistration for these programs is essential.For further information:PHONE: 336 56565
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 Kelly Vink on 3365 6565 for more information.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING INDUSTRY AWARD FOR ICTE-UQ

The University of Queensland’s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) CRICOS Provider No. 00091C has won an award for its innovative partnerships initiatives.

ICTE-UQ won the 2006 inaugural “Partnerships for Positive Outcomes” award at the International Education and Training Industry Showcase organised by Queensland Education & Training International (QETI) for its Power of Partnership strategy.The Hon Rod Welford, MP, Minister for Education presented the award to ICTE-UQ Director, Ms Christine Bundesen, at a ceremony at the Queensland Parliament House Annex on Thursday 7 September 2006 in front of representatives from international education institutions, State and Federal Government and consulates from a number of countries.

Ms Bundesen said it is an honour for the Institute to be recognised for its contribution to the international education industry in Queensland and for the close and very significant number of client partnerships ICTE-UQ has developed and maintains throughout the world.“The Institute currently has 121 active institutional, government and corporate partners in 15 countries which collectively refer over 7,000 participants to our programs each year,” said Ms Bundesen.“ICTE-UQ delivered a total of 135 customised group programs for client partners in 2005 and we expect our level of collaboration to grow further in 2006.”ICTE-UQ also received a ‘High Commendation’ in the “Taking Queensland to the World” category for its significant commitment to and role in promoting Queensland as a quality education destination through its international activities.  

Professor Victor Cubillos Godoy, one of the first three ELICOS students and first Chilean PhD graduate at UQ in the early1980s, received a ‘Judges Commendation’ for “Outstanding Achievement by an International Student” at the ceremony.  Professor Godoy is presently the Rector (President) of Universidad Austral de Chile and the first Queensland-educated alumnus to hold a position at this level in Chile – possibly even in Latin America.