One of Australia's largest and leading providers of vocational training and higher education, NMIT has more than 44,000 domestic and international students studying in Australia, and 23,000 offshore enrolments in educational partnerships across Asia. NMIT is a government-funded education provider, with seven campuses, stretching from the inner metropolitan suburbs to Ararat in western Victoria, and an additional six training centres for primary industry and English language studies. Courses range from certificate, diploma and higher education qualifications across a diverse range of study areas.
About Us
Located at the Collingwood campus (three kilometres from the centre of Melbourne), NMIT's ELICOS (English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students) program concentrates on the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, as well as an introduction to Australian society, computer studies and vocational orientation. All students are assessed prior to commencing the course and placed in a class appropriate to their needs.
Student Services
The NMIT International Office and NMIT Student Services provide a range of services to international students including: free airport pick-up (please give seven days of notice), arrival temporary accommodation assistance for a period of up to one week, personal and careers information, counselling, student lounges and orientation sessions to ensure transition to life at NMIT is a smooth one. In addition, all NMIT students are offered services such as childcare, financial planning, job interview techniques, résumé writing, study skills and an extensive social activities program.
Accommodation - Yarra House
Yarra House is located on NMIT's Fairfield campus and offers the latest in on-campus accommodation. With 149 beds available, this refurbished facility opened in March 2010, providing the complete student living experience. Fully inclusive rates start from AUD$170 per week (2011 rates, subject to change). For more information please go to www.yarrahouse.com.au.
Accommodation - homestay
Homestay is available to international students only. A two-month minimum stay is required. Homestay includes the provision of a bedroom, two meals per day and access to shared facilities in a private home. Contact the student housing and support officer for further details. Prospective students wishing to enquire about homestay options should contact the following homestay provider agencies directly:
1. Australian Student Accommodation and
Placement (Melbourne). Phone:
+ 61 3 9812 0761,
www.studenthomestay.com.au
2. Student Accommodation Services
(Melbourne). Phone: + 61 3 9459 0007,
www.student-accommodation.com.
au
3. Australian Homestay Network (Sydney).
Phone: + 61 2 8905 0321
or 1300 697 829,
www.homestaynetwork.org
Courses
The NMIT ELICOS program features:
- 25 hours per week (face-to-face English teaching, including computer assisted language learning)
- a graduation ceremony at the end of each semester
- class excursions to places of interest around Melbourne
- cost: AUD$300 per week - fice hours per day, five days per week, minimum five weeks duration
- NMIT ELICOS four week Summer School - specifically for students moving into mainstream courses
- ELICOS courses catering for all levels - from beginner to advanced
- extensive recreational activities and trips program
- integrated tuition in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
- modern computerised language lab
- orientation to Australian life and study
- study skills and preparation for mainstream courses
- qualified, friendly and experienced English teachers
Locations
Collingwood
20 Otter Street Collingwood 3066