The Holmesglen Language Centre is committed to providing students with top-quality education and training. Recognised internationally as a provider of English language training, the centre offers intensive English language courses accredited by the Australian government.
About Us
Our student body is made up of people from many nationalities. This allows our students not only to experience Australia's exciting multiculturalism, but also to make friends with people from every part of the world. Students enjoy small classes and modern facilities under the guidance of well-qualified and highly experienced language teachers. The institute has modern facilities and an up-to-date, communicative approach to English teaching.
Courses
General English language programs
Certificates I - III in Spoken and Written English
Certificate III in English as a Second Language (Access or Further Study).
These programs aim to provide English language skills from beginner to advanced levels. The courses give practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as help with grammar and pronunciation.
Business English
English for Work (Office)
This is a 20 week advanced level English course designed to provide students with the language skills required in an office environment. It would be suitable for students intending to study or work in the fields of office administration, accounting, trade, tourism or business.
English and Study Skills programs
Beginner Study Skills and Study Skills
These are four week Study Skills and English language intensive programs commencing in early January and late May every year. Each program is 24 hours per week and is designed for students who are preparing for further study in Australia.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
This is a 20 week advanced level course aiming to provide students of non-English speaking backgrounds with the language, cross-cultural communication and study skills needed to undertake vocational or higher education in Australia.
English for specific purposes
Holmesglen also offers a number of one semester (20 week) advanced level English courses which focus on developing students' English language skills in a number of different work environments. All courses include a period of industry placement and commence in January and July each year.
English for Accountants
The course has been designed for overseas-trained accountants and focuses on developing students' technical English, communication skills and knowledge of professional work environments in Australia.
English for Business Professionals
This course has been designed for overseas trained IT engineers, technical and business professionals and focuses on developing students' workplace English communication skills and knowledge of practices in a technical and professional work environment in Australia.
English for Engineers
This course is for overseas-trained engineers and focuses on developing students' technical English, communication, computer and job seeking skills. It also provides students with knowledge of practices that exist in the professions that have an engineering focus in the Australian work environment.
English for Health Professionals
This course is for overseas-trained health professionals including doctors, nurses, dentists, veterinary scientists, physiotherapists and pharmacists who wish to prepare for the Occupational English Test (OET) exam. The course focuses on developing the English language skills required to communicate in the health care work environment.
English for Teachers
This course is primarily designed for overseas qualified and experienced primary and secondary teachers, and provides students with knowledge of current teaching practicum methods in Australia including lesson delivery methods and class management issues.
Professional Year programs for accounting or engineering graduates
These are year long programs for international accounting or engineering graduates which aim to bridge the gap between formal study and the Australian work environment. They consolidate the skills graduates have acquired through their degree, by focusing on the key employability skills that have been identified by Australian industry groups, employers and professional bodies.
The programs conform to the requirements of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) as a recognised pathway to obtaining points toward migration to Australia.
Tuition Fees in 2010
English programs-AUD$280 per week.
Professional year programs-AUD$10,700.
Locations
Waverley
585 Waverley Road Glen Waverley Victoria 3150
Chadstone
Cnr Warrigal Road and Batesford Road Chadstone Victoria 3145
Moorabbin
488 South Road Moorabbin Victoria 3189