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English for Academic Purposes

Ashton College
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Course description

The English for Academic Purposes course is designed specifically for international students who intend to study in Australia, in the VET or Higher Education sector. The course aims to prepare students with the necessary research skills to succeed in further education and to familiarise them with the expectations placed upon them as tertiary level students in Australia.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
10-30 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Melbourne.

Class size

Average 21 students
Maximum 20 students

Student age

Age range 14 - 50 years old
Average 52 years old
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Ashton College is located in Footscray, a few steps away from Footscray Train Station. The school's excellent location and its wide variety of courses make it an ideal location to study English: students can choose from general English courses, examination courses, or executive courses, and can decide between just a few lessons per week to fifty lessons per week. Ashton College has facilities that include a computer room with free internet access and self-study materials, a library and a student lounge. The school offers a monthly social and leisure calendar to invite students to practice their English skills while visiting popular points of interest in and around the city.

Year opened
2009
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • IELTS Test Center
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Ashton College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 52. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

This campus is also located less than a 5 minute walk from Footscray Train Station. Footscray Train Station – only 3 stops from Melbourne CBD’s Flinders Street Station making it easy to get to.

Train: Take the Werribee, Williamstown, Sunbury or Laverton trains, and stop at Footscray Station.

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"I'd say it was the best choice I ever made to come to ASHTON COLLEGE if you could come too."

Guilherme Ferrari Dos Santos

Well when I arrived at school I was extremely happy to have someone who also spoke the same language as my in the Portuguese case, but as the days went on I saw that I did not have to worry about speaking Portuguese because the staff are very capable and help you in any way so that you can feel as comfortable as possible even if you are in another country and speaking another language.
in a short time I saw my English evolve abruptly from basic to the level that I find today, step by step with the help of Aston College, I managed to reach my goal and improve my English.

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Duration of study
28 weeks
Date of study
3 Jul 2017 - 15 Jan 2018
Would you recommend this school?
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged A$ 60 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Melbourne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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