In addition to the classroom-based program, participants will observe English languages classes being taught by experienced languages instructors at ICTE-UQ and visit Australian schools to observe classroom teaching. An examination is held at the end of the program.

Also included in the program are two half-day and one full-day cultural activities, offering participants the opportunity to learn about and experience Australian culture, lifestyle and environment. At the end of the program, participants will take part in a Certificate of Completion ceremony and a farewell function.

FACILITIES

• EMTP programs are delivered in the Institute’s new six-floor multi-million dollar state-of-the-art building on the UQ St Lucia campus. The new purpose-built premises, which became fully operational in July 2008, offers EMTP program participants a multimedia and digital language learning environment, state-of-the-art teaching and learning spaces and first-class services including:

  • Modern, spacious seminar and class-rooms with PC operated digital teaching and learning facilities
  • Custom designed collaborative learning classrooms configured for computer based group work activities
  • Wireless internet and 30 quick access internet and email terminals
  • ICTE-UQ Learning Centre providing:
  • Borrowing access to extensive TESOL resource materials including
  • books, magazines, journals, newspapers, CDs and DVDs
  • Three interconnected multi-media laboratories with 18 computers in each
  • 200 seat auditorium with dual visualisers and data projectors, DVD players and surround sound system
  • Designated teacher training break-out rooms and spacious student break-out areas

EMTP participants also have access to all general use computers and significant borrowing rights for books, journals and other materials in UQ St Lucia campus libraries

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION

Program participants may stay in homestay accommodation or self-catering, serviced apartments (single or multishare). Homestay family accommodation offers the opportunity to experience the Australian lifestyle firsthand while practising your English language skills. The cost of homestay is AUD$210 per week (plus an initial placement fee of AUD$ 210). Homestay accommodation provides a single bedroom, breakfast and dinner on weekdays and breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekends. Lunches are available on campus for approximately $8 per day.

Accommodation in self-catering, serviced apartments is available close to the campus and single prices range from AUD$90-$120
per night.

Participants travel to and from campus each day by public transport, usually by bus or train. The cost of transportation is approximately AUD$35 per week and travel from homestay accommodation normally takes approximately 30-40 minutes each way. Airport reception on arrival can be arranged for a flat fee of AUD$ 99.

DATES & FEES

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

To ensure the success and effectiveness of the program, class size is limited to 12-18 participants.

For more information please download the EMTP brochure in PDF format.

To apply, please download the EMTP application form and learner profile in PDF format.