INUS Australia Pty. Ltd. T/A INUS Australia – Education and Training
T. 61 3 9642 4016 F. 61 3 9642 4018 E. info@inusaustralia.com.au
Level 5 & 8, 85 Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

Pre-enrolment Information for Students
Rationale:
INUS Australia makes every effort to provide students with information about courses, services,living conditions and cost of living to ensure students make informed decisions when electing tostudy at INUS Australia, Melbourne.
In addition to the information in this document, students can find out more about studying inAustralia at INUS Australia by reading the Student Handbook and INUS Australia’s Brochure.

Contents:
1. Information about Melbourne, Australia
a. Locationb. Climatec. Food & Shoppingd. Cost of Living (2.1hi)
e. Accommodation (2.1hii)
f. Transport
g. Safety
h. Schooling obligations and options for school-aged dependants of intending students(including school fees that may be incurred) (2.1hiii)
i. Overseas Student Health Cover
j. Australian Customs & Quarantine Regulations
2. Information about INUS Australia
a. Campus locations(2.1c)b. Description of facilities, equipment, learning and library resources for students. (2.1c)
3. Information about INUS Courses (2.1b)
1. INUS Customised English Programa. Course title and duration(2.1b)b. Qualification offered(2.1b)c. Modes of study(2.1b)d. Assessment methods(2.1b)e. Entrance requirements (2.1a)f. Minimal level of English language proficiency(2.1a)g. Educational qualifications(2.1a)h. Work experience required(2.1a)i. Whether course credit is applicable(2.1a)
j. Details of arrangements with other providers to provide all or part of a course (2.1d)
2. English for Academic Purposesa. Course title and duration(2.1b)b. Qualification offered(2.1b)c. Modes of study(2.1b)d. Assessment methods(2.1b)e. Entrance requirements (2.1a)f. Minimal level of English language proficiency(2.1a)g. Educational qualifications(2.1a)

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h. Work experience required(2.1a)i. Whether course credit is applicable(2.1a)
j. Details of arrangements with other providers to provide all or part of a course (2.1d)Course Fees (2.1e)
a. Advice on potential for fees to change. (2.1e)b. Refund policy(2.1e)
Grounds for Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation (2.1f)
Information about studying in Australia on Student Visaa. Description of ESOS framework (with link to DEEWR) (2.1g)
b. Attendance requirementc. Academic progress requirementd. 20 hour per week work limit
Applying for Course Credit.
Related Documents- Appendix A - Refund Policy- Appendix B - Student Handbook

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Level 5 & 8, 85 Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

1. Information about Melbourne, Australia
a. Location
AUSTRALIA
Australia is a safe country in which to live, study and work. The official language
spoken is English; however its citizens are multicultural, having immigrated fromhundreds of countries around the world.
MELBOURNE
Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria. It is the second largest city inAustralia. Melbourne prides itself on being a harmonious multicultural city. It has apopulation of approximately 3.9 million, of which 25% were born overseas.
Melbourne’s residents come from over 230 countries and follow more than 115
religions and faiths.
MELBOURNE ATTRACTIONSMelbourne is a vibrant city famous for its cafés, restaurants, fashion, shopping, art,
gardens, and world class events such as the Melbourne Cup, Formula 1 Grand Prix,and the Australian Tennis Open.
MELBOURNE LIFESTYLE
Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world. Its public transport system
is easy to access. Get around on a train, tram or bus using just the one ticket.
Melbourne is loved for its culture. Experience its films, plays, musicals, comedy
festival, and Moomba parade. Attend its many sporting events as a spectator or join
a local club as Australians love to play sport.
b. Climate
Melbourne is famous for having four seasons in one day. The weather is changeable
on any given day. The secret is in wearing layers. Always have a warm top such as ajacket with you and an umbrella – just in case.
SeasonMonthsAverageHigh

Average
Low

Recommended clothes andaccessories

SummerDecember, January,
February

25ºC
77ºF

14ºC
57ºF

AutumnMarch, April, May

20ºC
68ºF

11ºC
52ºF

WinterJune, July, August

14ºC
42ºF

7ºC
44ºF

SpringSeptember,
October, November

20ºC
68ºF

9ºC
48ºF

Layers: short sleeved tops, jacket forcooler days, umbrella
Layers: long sleeved tops, jacket, warm
coat in May, umbrella
Layers: singlet/t-shirt, long sleeved top,
jacket / woolly jumper, coat, umbrella
Layers: long sleeved top, jacket, coatumbrellac. Food
Melbourne has many supermarkets such as Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Aldi withcompetitive prices on meat, vegetables and other groceries. Melbourne also hasmarkets with fresh produce such as the Queen Victoria Market, the Prahran Market
and the Box Hill Market. Please note that small convenience store prices can bemuch higher than major supermarkets.
Shopping
Australia’s major town centres and capital cities have world-class shopping facilities.
Hours are generally 9.00am to 5.30pm seven days a week, with late night shopping
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until 9.00pm on Thursdays or Fridays. Some supermarkets are open 24 hours a dayseven days a week.
Major department stores in Australia include Myer and David Jones.
Below is a list of average costs for everyday grocery products in Australia:- loaf of bread – A$2.50 to A$3.00;- two litres of milk – A$2.20 to A$2.90;- newspaper – A$1.50 to A$3.00;- box of breakfast cereal – A$3.00 to A$4.00;- jar of instant coffee – A$3.00 to A$4.00;- bottle of soft drink – A$1.50 to A$3.00;- bottle of shampoo – A$2.50 to A$4.50;- bar of soap – A$1.50 to A$2.50;- one apple – 50 cents to 80 cents;- one banana – 60 cents to 90 cents;- beef (500 grams) – A$7.00 to A$8.00; and- chicken (600 grams) – A$7.00 to A$8.00
Below is a list of average cost for clothing- Simple T-shirt – A$10.00 to A$20.00- Jeans – A$30.00 to A$50.00- Sweater – A$20.00 to A$40.00- Winter Coat - A$50.00 to A$70.00- Shoes – from A$15.00 (depends on shop and quality)- Socks – A$2.00 to A$4.00- Underwear – A$3.00 – A5.00
d. Cost of Living (2.1hi)
An average international student in Australia will spend about A$360 a week onaccommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport and telephone. Please
note that this figure depends on your location, lifestyle and even your course.
e. Accommodation (2.1hii)
INUS Australia will organise accommodation for students in Melbourne on request.
Students can choose from a variety of accommodation types depending on theirneeds.
Students can rent their own accommodation or enter share accommodation.
Please note that when renting, in most cases you must pay additional for electricity,gas, water, Internet and landline phone bills.
INUS Australia charges an accommodation placement fee of A$100 –A$250.
Homestay
To fully experience the Australian way of life, stay with a
Melbourne native English speaking family. Share meals,
lifestyle, culture, traditions and personal stories; immerse
yourself in the complete Australian cultural experience.
Apartment andFor students desiring their own accommodation, INUS will
Shareorganise self-contained apartments or shared living
accommodation arrangements either in the city or in a Zone 1 location.
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Level 5 & 8, 85 Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia

Short term stay
–student
backpack
Student
ResidenceGroupaccommodationf.

Recently renovated in 2010, this accommodation is clean andaffordable. It offers full access to the Internet and cooking
facilities. There are rooms available for 2 to 4 people to share.
Stay in a studio style apartment in a student residence withaccess to great facilities including gymnasium, swimming pool,coin laundry, and cafes. Rooms are equipped with TV, study
desk, microwave and fridge. There are communal kitchens withshared cooking facilities.
Suitable for Study Tour Program with space for up to 40
students. This accommodation was recently renovated in 2011.
It has full access internet and has cooking facilities. There arerooms available for 2-4 people to share.

Transport
There are three main types of public transport in Melbourne: Train, Trams and Buses.
To travel on public transport you need to buy a Myki Card. (You can buy a metcard,
however, this system is being phased out.)
Myki Pass and Myki Money
Myki is a reusable smart card that can store either a myki pass (travel days) or mykimoney (dollar value) and these are used to pay for your journey. When your mykimoney balance gets low or when your pass runs out, you just top up your card to
keep travelling.
- For more information on Myki money and myki passes, please visit
http://ptv.vic.gov.au/fares-tickets/myki/- Please note, if you are caught without a valid ticket on a train, tram or bus, you
may be fined.
- International students are not eligible to travel on concession fares.
- For information regarding fares, timetables or maps for travelling on public
transport in Melbourne visit http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/farestickets/ or call the Met Information Centre on 13 16 38.
Other modes of transport:
Car
In Australia, cars drive on the left hand side of the road. For rules andregulations regarding licencing and driving please visit:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/
Using an International Driving Permit in Victoria
An international driving permit represents a translation of an overseas
driver licence. It has no validity on its own and must accompany a current
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country the permit was issued in.

BicycleMelbourne is a great city for cycling, as it is reasonably flat and there are goodroutes throughout the metropolitan area. You must wear a helmet when riding
and obey the road rules. For more information on cycling road rules visit:
http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/SaferRiders/Cyclists/

g. Safety
Melbourne is a safe city in which to live and study. Crime rates are low, however
students still need to exercise caution.
The Victoria Police website has many documents about personal safety at home andin the community. Follow the link below to a brochure titled “Student Safety inVictoria”
http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?a=internetBridgingPage&Media_ID=5710
9h. Schooling obligations and options for school-aged dependants of intending
students (including school fees that may be incurred) (2.1hiii)
For students who plan to bring their families to Australia, please note the following
information:- It is compulsory for all school-age family members (children aged 5–18 years)
who join a student in Australia for more than three months to attend school.
The student must meet any associated education or tuition costs for thatchild.
- Family members aged 18 years or over may only study for up to threemonths. If they want to undertake a course of study that exceeds threemonths, they must apply for a student visa in their own right.
- A student's child aged 18 years or over cannot apply for a student visa as afamily member. If they want to study in Australia, they must apply for a
student visa in their own right.
- A student's family member who has permission to work, may work up to 20
hours per week once the student has started their course of study.
- If the student has started a Masters or Doctorate degree by research, theirfamily members work hours are unlimited, providing they have permission
to work.
For more information on Visa conditions for bringing family members to Australia
please visit the following web address:
http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/50students.htm
Visit the Australian Schools Directory website below for information on schools in
Melbourne.
http://www.australianschoolsdirectory.com.au/melbourne-schools.php
i. Overseas Health Cover (Health Insurance)- Australia has a system of health cover for international students called Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). All international students studying at INUS
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leave their home country and maintain their insurance policy for the entire
duration of their stay in Australia.
INUS Australia will organise OSHC for all eligible overseas students applying tostudy at INUS Australia unless they provide evidence of organising their own
OSHC.
Your OSHC will help you pay for any medical or hospital care you may need while
you are studying in Australia and it will contribute towards the cost of mostpresecription medicines and an ambulance in an emergency. Please note: OSHC
does not cover dental, optical or physiotherapy.
Please note that if you fail some subjects and therefore require an extension ofyour OSHC, it will be your responsibility to organise this directly with your OSHC
provider. It is recommended that you contact INUS Australia to confirm
arrangements.
If your course of study is for less than three months or you are travelling toAustralia under a visa other than a student visa, you will not be eligible for OSHC.
Travel insurance is recommended in this case. Students are responsible for theirown accident and property insurance while living in Victoria. It is also wise toarrange travel insurance before leaving your country.

For more information please visit:
http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Study-Costs/OSHC/Overseas-studenthealth-cover
j. Australian Customs and Quarantine Regulations
Australian has strict laws regarding importing goods. Please carefully read
information on Australian Customs and Quarantine Regulations before you come toAustralia. Please visit http://www.visitvictoria.com/Information/Quarantine-andcustoms.aspx

2. Information about INUS Australia
a. Campus locations(2.1c)
INUS AUSTRALIA CAMPUS
ADDRESS
Level 5 & 8, 85 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Australia
DESCRIPTION
INUS Australia is conveniently located in the heart of the
Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) in a quiet
office building on the corner of Collins and Queens
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banking facilities and there are two cafes and a supermarket on the ground floor.
INUS Australia is surrounded by trendy cafes, restaurants and boutique shops, eachwith their own unique style.
b. Description of facilities, equipment, learning and library resources for students.
(2.1c)
INUS Australia has fresh, modern facilities creating a light, energising atmospherethat is excellent for learning.
Classrooms: light and spacious, each with comfortable furnishings, wireless Internet
connection and a television.
Student Lounge and Café: kitchen facilities with microwaves, refrigerator, coffee
machine, wireless Internet connection, student computers, dining area and a loungewith magazines and newspapers.
Library: silent reading or study area, student resources.
Meeting rooms: students can use the meeting rooms to work on group projects orfor other purposes.
Computer Lab: individual study desks set up for online learning and English language
practice activities. There are headsets with microphones for students to practicelistening and speaking.
IPad Lab: interactive software with interesting and entertaining programs to practise
listening, reading and grammar.
IT Support Desk: provides support to students for any issues with computers orother electronic equipment in the school.
3. Information about INUS Courses (2.1b)
Courses at INUS Australia Education and Training:

1. INUS Customised English Program (ICEP)
2. English for academic purposes (EAP)
1. INUS Customised English Program (ICEP)
a. Course title and duration(2.1b)
Course Title: INUS Customised English Program (ICEP) – General English
Course Duration: 2-40 weeks
b. Qualification offered(2.1b)
N/A
c. Modes of study(2.1b)
20 face to face contact hours of study per week. There are no online components or
distance learning for this course.
d. Assessment methods(2.1b)
Formative: classroom observation of the following activities: oral presentations,discussions, pair and group work, role-plays, interviews, debates, demonstrations
Summative: Each term students will have 2 Assessments for each subject
undertaken. (8 assessments tasks overall)e. Entrance requirements (2.1a)
There are no entrance requirements for this course
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Minimal level of English language proficiency(2.1a)Complete elementary level of English language proficiency for this course.
g. Educational qualifications(2.1a)
There are no educational qualifications required to enrol in this course.
h. Work experience required(2.1a)
There is no work experience pre-requisite for this course.
i. Whether course credit is applicable(2.1a)
For students applying for course credit, they must have official graduation certificate
or course transcripts and their final academic progress report as evidence of theirEnglish language level or an IELTS result. Any applications for course credit will beprocessed in keeping with INUS Australia’s Course Credit Policy and Procedure. For afull copy of this document, go to www.inusaustralia.com.au\studentservices\policies.
j. Details of arrangements with other providers to provide all or part of a course(2.1d)
There are not arrangements with other providers to deliver this course.
INUS Customised English Programs (ICEP)
Course Description:
Study General English at INUS Australia to improve your English communication skills. Learn
English that will make you job ready and give you valuable life skills. Learn communication
skills for shopping, banking, travelling, socializing and finding accommodation. Master skills
for work such as telephone conversations, making appointments, participating in meetings
and writing and replying to emails and letters. Study and progress at your own pacethrough our intensive program.
Contact hours per week:
20 hours per week + optional 8 hours of electives
LevelsThere are four levels in the INUS Customised English Program- Pre Intermediate,- Intermediate- Upper Intermediate- Advanced
Maximum Class Size:
18 students per class
End Course Documents:
End of course Academic Progress Report, Graduation certificate with level descriptors
Course Content (21.b):
Each level has 4 subjects:- Speaking- Listening- Reading- WritingFor each level, there is a different theme each week. The weekly theme covers all subjects:
Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
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Title of Units Offered at each level of the INUS Customised English Program:
Pre Intermediate Units-

Personal Details
My Region
LeisureBuying and Giving
Work & Careers-

Food
TravelTechnology
Body and Mind
Celebrations

Intermediate Units- Your Life
- A place to live
- Healthy living- Travel- Disasters- Crime- The Environment- Traditions & Customs- The Movies- Finance

Upper Intermediate Units-

Interpersonal skills
Psychology
Breaking News
Crime &Punishment
Health & Wellbeing-

Identity
Danger & Risk
Science & Technology
Travel & Tourism
Making a Difference

Advanced Units- Humour in Translation- Dreams and Ambitions – The Sky’s the Limit- Negotiating –The World is Your Oyster- Sensory Perception- Criminal Justice System- Conservation & Tourism- Absolute Power- Gone But Not Forgotten- Civilization- Detective Work

2. English for Academic Purposesa. Course title and duration(2.1b)
Course Title: English for Academic Purposes
Course Duration: 5-25 weeks
b. Qualification offered(2.1b)
N/A
c. Modes of study(2.1b)
20 face to face contact hours of study per week. There are no online components or
distance learning for this course.
d. Assessment methods(2.1b)
Formative: classroom observation of the following activities: oral presentations,discussions, pair and group work, role-plays, interviews, debates, demonstrations
Summative: Each term students will have 2 Assessments for each macro skill. (ForUpper Intermediate and Advanced levels there are 8 assessments tasks overall;Intermediate level will have 1 assessment for each macro-skill, 4 assessment tasks
overall)e. Entrance requirements (2.1a)
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There are no entrance requirements for this course
Minimal level of English language proficiency(2.1a)
There is an English level requirement for entry into each level of the EAP course:
EAP Level

Entry Requirements

Intermediate

Completion of 5 weeks Intermediate General English and
IELTS Band 4.5

Upper intermediate

Completion of Intermediate EAP / 10 weeks Intermediate
General English Course or IELTS Band 5.0

Advanced

Completion of Upper Intermediate EAP/10 weeks Upper
Intermediate General English or IELTS Band 5.5

g. Educational qualifications(2.1a)
There are no educational qualifications required to enrol in this course.
h. Work experience required(2.1a)
There is no work experience pre-requisite for this course.
i. Whether course credit is applicable(2.1a)
For students applying for course credit, they must have official graduation certificate
or course transcripts and their final academic progress report as evidence of theirEnglish language level or an IELTS result. Any applications for course credit will beprocessed in keeping with INUS Australia’s Course Credit Policy and Procedure. For afull copy of this document, go to www.inusaustralia.com.au\studentservices\policies.
j. Details of arrangements with other providers to provide all or part of a course(2.1d)
There are not arrangements with other providers to deliver this course.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Course Description:
The English for Academic Purposes course at INUS Australia is designed to provide theacademic study skills and English language skills needed for further study at tertiary level inthe mainstream classroom
Contact hours per week:
20 hours per week + optional 4 hours of electives
LevelsThere are three levels in the English for Academic Purposes course- Intermediate- Upper Intermediate- Advanced
Maximum Class Size:
18 students per class
End Course Documents:
End of course Academic Progress Report, Graduation Certificate with Level Descriptors
Course Content (21.b):
The EAP Course is skills based. For Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing an integrated
skills approach is taken. The course focuses on academic skills necessary for tertiary study
Each level has 2 core subjects:- Academic Speaking & Listening
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Each week there are different skills focussed upon for each subject.

Skills in focus in each unit offered at each level of the English for Academic
Purposes.
English for Academic Purposes Intermediate Units
Unit
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Speaking and Listening Skills- Speaking: Casual Conversation
strategies- Listening: Casual Conversation
strategies- Speaking: Negotiation skills in an
academic context,- Listening: Listening to the News
- Speaking: Giving and supporting
opinions; agreeing and disagreeing- Listening: Identify opinions andsupporting points- Speaking: Discussion – strategies forparticipating in a discussion in an
academic context- Listening: Note-taking in a lecture- Speaking: Presentation skills- Listening: Listening to an interview

Reading and Writing skills- Reading: Analysis of different genres,- Writing: Planning and drafting paragraphs- Reading: Newspaper Articles,- Writing: Letters to the editor - developing
detailed organised paragraphs- Reading: Editorials and opinion pieces,
Writing: Opinion Essay- Critical Reading: Internet Research Project- Writing a survey and a report- Reading graphs, tables and diagrams- Writing a procedure

English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate Units
Unit
1.

Speaking and Listening Skills- Understand and participate in acasual conversation

2.

4.

- Participate in a class discussion /tutorial, listen and identify the mainideas and supporting points indiscussion in an academic context- Participate in class discussion /tutorial; identify main ides andspecific details in the news
- Negotiation: Academic Problem

5.

- Negotiation: Teamwork

6.

- Debate: Structure, research, planning- Listening to an audio text and notetaking for research purposes- Debate: rebuttal, rehearsal,
Presenting- Listening to documentary and notetaking for research purposes

3.

7.

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Reading and Writing skills
Reading biographies
Setting personal and academic goals
Brainstorming, planning and drafting
Reading coverage of an issue in the news
Discussion essay- Information texts: identifying main ideas andsupporting points- Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay- Genre Analysis – Structure, syntax, lexicon- Writing a review- Critical Research- Writing an Opinion Essay- Critical Research – note-taking skills- Writing a Letter to the Editor: response to a
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8.

9.

10.

- Oral Presentation: Structure,research, planning- Listening to Academic Lecture- Oral Presentation – Presentation with
PowerPoint and other visual aids
- Listen and Assess Peer Presentations- Cross-cultural and non-verbal
communication strategies- Identifying miscommunication due todifferences in culture- Reading a Procedural text
- Writing a procedure- Reading an Academic Journal- Editing and Drafting Writing Folio- Proofreading and Editing Writing Folio- Writing a reflection analysing personal
progress throughout the course

English for Academic Purposes Advanced Units
Unit
1.
2.

Speaking and Listening Skills- Giving and understanding complex
instructions- Taking part in tutorial discussions

3.

- Debating / Arguing a case,- Listening and identifying the different
arguments and supporting points of
an issue4.

- Presentation on a researched issue- Listening to presentations, identifying
main and supporting ideas, discourse
markers- Participating in an interview- Identifying main and supporting
points from an interview.

5.

6.

- Participating in casual conversation

7.

- Demonstration (how to dosomething)- Listening to a complex procedure- Teamwork – problem solving- Identifying discourse strategies usedin teamwork and problem solving.

8.

9.

10.

- Presentation on a researched topic
e.g. scientific invention- Listening to a lecture and taking notes- Presenting a proposal,- listening to a proposal, identifyingpros and cons.

Reading and writing skills- Reading and writing complex instructions- Understanding newspaper articles, editorials,
opinions and letters to the editor. Writing an
opinion essay- Reading extended texts for research
purposes- Writing a Discussion Essay (following
conventions for citing sources, footnoting
and referencing)- News coverage analyse- Writing a feature news article- Reading an extended text, locating key ideas
and specific details using a variety ofstrategies.
- Writing a personal recount of an event- Reading a college application form
- Writing a college application, addressing
selection criteria- Reading a complex procedure- Writing a procedure- Reading a report- Understanding graphic information such as
diagrams, tables and graphs- Writing a survey and report- Proofreading peer and own work
- Writing Folio – polishing 3 pieces for
submission- Formal Letter – analysing purpose, audience,
formatting.
- Writing a formal letter of complaint including
proposal for corrective action(ELC) English for Life Classes
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English for Life Classes are optional electives that students may take to further improve theirEnglish language skills outside their regular scheduled classes. Students may attend theseclasses at no additional cost. Please note that for some cultural experience actives, entry
costs and cost of drinks and meals may apply.
Between 2:10 and 3:10 Monday to Friday INUS runs English Life Classes. These classes maychange, depending on students’ feedback and requests. Please read below for a descriptionof the different ELC classes. Students must sign up before 10:10am each day to attend theseclasses. A minimum of 5 students must sign up for classes to run.
Excursion /CulturalExperience

Students gather at Level 5 reception to go on an excursion or cultural experiencein Melbourne. Information about the excursion can be found weekly in theschool newsletter, on the school noticeboard or on a sign at the reception desk.

Movie Club

INUS has a featured film in the theatre for students to improve their listening
comprehension skills and enjoy themselves.

IdiomsStudents learn idiomatic phrases used in natural conversation and practice inrole-plays.

Practical Uses

Students learn English for everyday situations such as banking, shopping, getting
around, and going to the doctors. This class also focuses on where to locate anunderstand information such as train time-tables, driving rules, and supermarket
specials.

Pronunciation
Club

Each week students will focus on how to make English sounds and can focus on
their weak points.

English Music

This is a fun class for student to learn about English music while interacting in
English. Students learn the background and meaning of a song and then sing thesong together.

Communication
Strategies

Students learn how to take turns in a conversation or discussion; strategies toextend their responses, clarify information and change topics and much more.

Business
Communication

Students learn to communicate in formal business settings such as introductions,
meetings, telephone conversations. They also learn to write formal businessemails and letters etc.

4. Course Fees (2.1e)
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Course NameICEP – GE(Full Time -20 face to face contact
hours per week /Part Time Study - 4 face to facecontact hours per session per week*)
EAP - 20 face to face contact hours
per week (Full Time )Other Fees
Enrolment application fee( non-refundable)
Accommodation placement
Airport pick up (One way)
Text Book
Refund application
administration fee
Library Borrowing Deposit Fee

IntakeEvery Monday

Tuition Fee
A$320 Full Time per week
A$90 per week for eachseason as speaking, Listening,
Reading and Writing

Every 5 weeks

A$320 Full Time per week

A$100 (Non student visa) A$200 (student visa)
A$100 – A$250
A$180 (Tullamarine) A$230 (Avalon)
A$60 per each level
A$200 (non-refundable)
AS20 (deposit refunded at cessation of enrolment aslong as all resources returned.)*Please note that students on student visas are not eligible for part time study

a. Advice on potential for fees to change. (2.1e)
All fees are subject to change without notice.
b. Refund policy (2.1e) The refund policy is attached. See Appendix A
5. Grounds for Deferral, Suspension and Cancellation (2.1f)- Students may request to defer or suspend their course when citing compelling orcompassionate circumstances. The student must follow INUS Australia’s Deferral,
Suspension, Cancellation Policy and Procedure.
- Please Note, INUS Australia may cancel your enrolment based on the following
grounds:
 Student completed their course early Student transferred to another provider
 Student notifies of cessation of studies
 Student inactively notifies of cessation of studies (student ceases attendingclasses without informing the school and cannot be contacted)
 Non-payment of fees
 Student no longer has a student visa
 The school can no longer deliver the course Non-compliance with student visa conditions
 For students under 18, non-compliance with home-stay rules and welfare
arrangements
 Student has died
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Compassionate and Compelling Circumstances: Compassionate or compelling
circumstances are generally those beyond the control of the student and which have an
impact upon the student’s course progress or wellbeing. These could include, but are notlimited to:- serious illness or injury, where a medical certificate states that the student was unable
to attend classes- bereavement of close family members such as parents or grandparents; (Where possible
a death certificate should be provided)- major political upheaval or natural disaster in the home country requiring emergency
travel and this has impacted on the student’s studies; or- a traumatic experience which could include:o involvement in, or witnessing of, a serious accident; oro witnessing or being the victim of a serious crime, and this has impacted on thestudent (these cases should be supported by police or psychologists’ reports)- where the registered provider was unable to offer a pre-requisite unit; or- inability to begin studying on the course commencement date due to delay in receiving a
student visa.
Please note that the above are only some of examples of what may be considered
compassionate or compelling circumstances.
Transfer Provider Requests- Overseas students are restricted from transferring from their principal course of study
for a period of six months. This restriction also applies to any course(s) packaged with
their principal course of study.
- This does not prohibit students from submitting an application to transfer provider.
- INUS Australia Education and Training will only provide a letter of release to students inthe first six months of their principal course in the following circumstances: The student has changed welfare and accommodation arrangements and is nolonger within a reasonable travelling time of the school
 It has been agreed by the school that the student would be better placed in acourse that is not available at INUS Australia Education and Training.
 Any other reason stated in the policies of INUS Australia Education and Training.
- INUS Australia Education and Training will NOT provide a letter of release to students inthe first six months of their principal course in the following circumstances: The student’s progress is likely to be academically disadvantaged
 INUS Australia Education and Training is concerned that the student’s
application to transfer is a consequence of the adverse influence of anotherparty
 In order to apply for a letter of release, students must have a letter from thereceiving provider that a valid offer of enrolment has been made.
- Students under 18 years of age MUST also have; Written evidence that the student’s parent(s)/legal guardian supports thetransfer Written confirmation that the new provider will accept responsibility for
approving the student’s accommodation, support, and general welfare
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arrangements where the student is not living with a parent(s)/legal guardian ora suitable nominated relative Evidence that the student is always in DIAC approved welfare andaccommodation arrangements- All applications for transfer will be considered within 10 working days and the applicant
notified of the decision.
- Students whose request for transfer has been refused may appeal the decision inaccordance with INUS Australia Education and Training’s complaints and appeals policy.
The complaints and appeals policy is available atwww.inusaustralia.com.au\studentservices\policies .
6. Information about studying in Australia on Student Visaa. Description of ESOS framework (with link to DEEWR) (2.1g)
It is mandatory for all students at INUS Australia Education and Training to be aware of
their responsibility in ensuring compliance with The National Code of Practice and ESOS Act.
The ESOS Act:The ESOS Act sets out the legal framework governing delivery of education to overseas
students studying in Australia on a student visa.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science,
Research and Tertiary Education (DIISRTE), administers the ESOS Act and its associatedinstruments.
The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 (as amended in 2011)
governs:•the registration process obligations of registered providers•ESOS Assurance Fund; and•enforcement and compliance powers.
Link: ESOS Act
http://www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Education-Services-for-Overseas-StudentsESOS-Legislative-Framework/ESOS-Act/Pages/default.aspx
The National Code of Practice:
The National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education andTraining to Overseas Students 2007
The National Code is a set of nationally consistent standards that governs the protection ofoverseas students and delivery of courses to those students by providers registered on the
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Only CRICOS courses can be offered to international students studying in Australia on a
student visa.
Link: National Code of Practice:
http://www.aei.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Education-Services-for-overseas-studentsesos-legislative-framework/national-code/Pages/default.aspx
Link: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
http://www.deewr.gov.au/
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b. Attendance requirement
All students on a student visa must attend 80% or more of their scheduled contact
classes. Failure to do so may result in the student being reported to the Departmentof Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).
c. Academic progress requirement
All students on a student visa must satisfy their academic course requirements.
At INUS Australia, students must pass 50% of assessment tasks undertaken eachterm. For all courses except EAP Intermediate, each term students are given 8
assessment tasks, 2 for each subject. To make satisfactory course progress, students
must pass a minimum of 4 assessment tasks. For EAP Intermediate (a 5 weekcourse), each term students are given 4 assessment tasks, 1 for each subject. To
make satisfactory course progress, students must pass a minimum of 2 assessment
tasks. Students will have the opportunity to re-sit any assessment task they fail.
Students at risk of making unsatisfactory course progress will receive academic
counselling and support to help them meet their academic requirements in keepingwith INUS Australia’s Academic Progress Policy and Procedure. You can find thispolicy at www.inusaustralia.com.au\studentservices\policies
Subject
Number ofAssessments
Each Term(excluding
EAPIntermediate)
EAPIntermediate

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

d. 20 hour per week work limit
Students on a student visa may work a maximum of 20 hours per week during Term.
Students may not commence working prior to commencing their enrolment.
7. Applying for Course Credit
Course credit will only be granted to students in accordance with INUS Australia’s Course
Credit Policy and Procedure. See www.inusaustralia.com.au\studentservices\policies
Students must complete the Course Credit Application form and submit it with attachedevidence of their English language level at least 2 weeks prior to commencement as per their
Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). See www.inusaustralia.com.au\forms
8. Related Documents-

Appendix A: Refund Policy (attached)-

Appendix B: Brochure (attached)

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