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 in 2010 is AUD$225 per week (plus an initial placement fee of AUD$ 225). 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.