LANGUAGE STUDIES INTERNATIONAL BRISBANE 2013

93 Edward Street, Brisbane Qld 4000 GPO Box 2956, Brisbane Qld 4001

Ph +61 7 3221 6977 7 3221 6861 Email bne@LSI.edu

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ACN 050 405 877 ABN 46 050 405 877 CRICOS Provider No. 01678A

Language Studies International Australia Pty Ltd

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, Australia's "Sunshine State", is located on the Brisbane River and has a wonderful climate all year round. Attractions such as beaches and rainforests are only an hour away. The riverside parklands, markets selling a fantastic range of fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood, timber houses, and cultural centres are favourite attractions within the city. LSI Brisbane is centrally located in a heritage building in the heart of the city close to public transport, shops and restaurants. It is only a short walk to the sophisticated Queen Street Mall and the heart of Queensland's retail and financial districts. The riverside Botanical Gardens are within easy reach of the school. We have pleasant air-conditioned classrooms, a computer room with free internet with wifi and e-mail access and a learning centre with resource materials. Our leisure program allows you to practise your English while you enjoy the attractions of sunny Brisbane. We offer afterschool activities three days a week, sightseeing trips, sports and weekend excursions, and many of the activities are free or low cost.

LSI Courses:
There are 3 different types of courses offered, 2 of which are suitable for Students Visas. 1. Intensive 30 which is 30 x 50-minute lessons per week (total of 25 hours), covering all aspects of the language from pronunciation to grammar and vocabulary and practice in the four skills in the morning sessions. This is based on the text books which students are given at each level. The middle sessions are the Electives (see below) and the afternoon focuses on one of the four skill areas each day, with various options on a Friday afternoon.

2. Intensive 24 which is 24 lessons per week (20 hours). The morning and elective sessions are the same as Intensive 30 but in the afternoon there are 2 different skill areas available each week. 3. Standard 20 courses which are 20 lessons per week (16 hours) with the morning and elective sessions offered. This course is not suitable for student visa holders. International School Year 24 and 30 are suitable for students who wish to study intensively and get a well rounded insight into the language and country. Students can study for 24 or 30 weeks and can take either Intensive 24 or 30 courses. The Cambridge Examination Courses (24 or 30 lessons per week) are recognised and highly regarded by English speaking universities and companies. At LSI we offer tailored courses to prepare for these examinations. For FCE and CAE, LSI Brisbane has an average of 90% pass rate and 100% in BEC. LSI offers: First Certificate in English (FCE) Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) Business English Certificate (BEC) Preliminary English Test (PET)

Full-time Exam Preparation Courses

These courses are available all-year round and students can start any Monday. A pre-test must be taken to enter these courses.
PET this is suitable for students who are a strong Pre-Intermediate level and want something more than General English. It is a popular course available all year round. BEC - this is a new course starting in September. It is for students who want a business English focus and the course aims to prepare students to speak English in a global business environment. Students need to be a strong Intermediate level. IELTS is a requirement for enrolment at universities and colleges in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Preparation for this exam is a full-time course held all year round for students Intermediate and higher. Electives Modular Business Course For students from Intermediate level and above, covering topics such as Banking and Stock Markets, Marketing and Advertising, Recruitment, Sales and Negotiating. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Preparation TOEFL is required by non-native speakers of English for admission to universities in the USA and Canada. Preparation for this test at LSI is an elective for all students who are Intermediate or higher. TOEIC Preparation The TOEIC is accepted by thousands of companies as evidence of proficiency in English in a business situation. Preparation for this exam is an elective for all students Pre-Intermediate and higher. LSI Brisbane is a TOEIC test centre. Executive Courses One-to-One Individual tuition tailored to your needs. Mini groups of 3-5 students.

Other Services Demi-Pair Placements Internships

LSI Sample Timetable 2013

Monday
9:0010:40 10:4011:10 11:1012:50 12:501:40 1:403:20 General English Skills General English Skills Skills & Electives Skills & Electives Integrated Skills & Grammar

Tuesday
Integrated Skills & Grammar

Wednesday
Integrated Skills & Grammar

Thursday
Integrated Skills & Grammar

Friday
Integrated Skills & Grammar

Morning Break
Skills & Electives Skills & Electives Skills & Electives

Lunch
General English Skills General English Skills Options

Intensive 30 Finish at 3:20pm Intensive 24 Finish at 3:20pm on 2 days (Mon & Tues or Wed & Thurs) and 12:50pm on other days Standard 20 Finish at 12:50pm Electives
Level Beginner Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Upper-Int. Advanced Skills Focus Exam Preparation TOEIC TOEFL English for Business

Option Samples Activities / Excursions Conversation and Pronunciation Guided Independent Learning

Statistics 12 months to August 2012

Average Course duration Average Age Gender Age Spread: 16.8 Weeks 25 Years old 39% male 61% Female 16: 1% 17- 18: 4% 19-24: 47% 25-34: 41% 35-44: 5% 45-60: 1% 60+: 1%

Nationalities by country Year to Date October 2012

LSI Social Activities

LSI offers three after school activities per week. On Monday afternoons there is a job club where students are helped to write a CV and search for work. There are many activities available on the other two afternoons some of which can be seen below. Every Friday afternoon there is an excursion offered as one of the options.

LSI After School Activities and Options September 2012

Date
Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 03-Sep-12 04-Sep-12 06-Sep-12 07-Sep-12 10-Sep-12 11-Sep-12 13-Sep-12 14-Sep-12 17-Sep-12 18-Sep-12 20-Sep-12 21-Sep-12 24-Sep-12 25-Sep-12 27-Sep-12 28-Sep-12

Activity
Job Club Photography Contest Hot Chocolate @ Max Benner Bike Riding Job Club QLD Museum Juices & Smoothies XXXX Beer Brewery Job Club Soccer Afternoon Movie & Popcorn Laser Skirmish! Job Club International Food Day! Pool/ Snooker Barefoot Bowls

Time
3:30 - 4:30 3:30 - 4:30 3:20 - 5:00 1:30 - 3:30 3:30 - 4:30 3:30 - 4:30 3:20 - 4:30 1:10 - 3:10 3:30 - 4:30 3:20 - 4:30 3:20 - 4:30 1:15 - 3:30 3:30 - 4:30 3.20 - 4.30 3.30-4.30 1:00 - 3:30

Cost
FREE FREE Buy own drinks & food $15 per person FREE FREE Buy your own $25 + 2 zone fare FREE Free FREE $12 per person FREE FREE $7 per student $5per person + 2zone fare

Notes
Computer Room PRIZE TO BE WON Bring your camera Southbank Meet at reception Computer Room Meet at reception Enjoy at Boost Queen Street
All ages welcome - must be over 18 to drink

Computer Room New Farm Park Room 7 Strike Bowling @ Wintergarden Computer Room Bring a plate of food from your home country Meet in common room New Farm

Meet our Staff

The Principal

My name is Jacqui and I am the Principal of LSI Brisbane, having worked here for many years. At LSI Brisbane you will meet students from all over the world and youll communicate with them in English, a great experience. Well ask you to speak English all the time so that you can practise as much as possible. The interactive challenging classes planned by our teachers will motivate you and we also have welfare and academic counselling to help you. Our host families are welcoming and you can enjoy fun weekends at the beach or rainforest on one of our excursions. We have a great team of friendly and caring staff and we all work together in our different roles to make sure our students have a rewarding experience at LSI Brisbane as they Learn and Live the Language!
Office Manager and Registrar

My name is Sandy and Im the Office Manager and Registrar at LSI Brisbane. I process all of the course bookings and ensure the relevant details are passed on to Jacqui for academic requests. I assist our students with their visa enquiries and help them with these applications. Im also responsible for student accommodation. I match Homestay, and Demi-pair students with welcoming hosts, and also organize Afternoon Activities and Weekend Trips. Its so wonderfully fulfilling working here and I love getting to know people from all over the world and helping them enjoy their stay with us in Brisbane and Australia. I have made a lot of friends from many different countries during my many years here at LSI Brisbane.
Director of Studies

Hi. My name's Chris and I am responsible for academic matters at LSI Brisbane. On your first day, I make sure you are placed in the class which is best for you. I regularly talk to the teachers about your progress and ask them if they think that the class is still the best one for you, or if you should try a more challenging, or easier, class. We have a knowledgeable, talented and dedicated teaching staff, whose aim is to help you understand the English language. They watch your progress carefully and help you with your individual language problems. My aim is for you to have the best experience possible in your class while you are here, so I am always available to answer any questions you have and to help with any problems you might have with your studies. I look forward to meeting you!
Teacher

Hi, my name is Ben and I teach General English, Business and Exam English. Ive taught at a number of schools both here in Australia and overseas but few, in my experience come up to the standards of LSI for quality and variety of courses offered. The mix of student nationalities is unrivaled. This all contributes to a really positive and social environment in which to study English.

WHY DO STUDENTS CHOOSE LSI BRISBANE?

Well-Established: LSI Brisbane started in 1996 and has been operating for 15 years. Globally it started over 40 years ago. Value for money: The goal of LSI is to provide each student with a quality education. We do this by tailoring our programs to their needs. Multi-cultural: In 2010 we welcomed students from 30 different countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Word of Mouth: Every year we are delighted to welcome students who have been referred by their friends who have studied here. Confidence building: We use a variety of methods to help the students practise everyday language. Family atmosphere: Students feel at home in LSI. It is easy to study hard and make friends. Location: LSI Brisbane is located in the heart of this wonderful city. Tutorials: Long term students regularly meet with members of our Academic Management Team to plan their course and to discuss their progress. Social Program: We help students to feel at home at LSI Brisbane by offering free activities three afternoons a week. Students can choose to join the Job Club on Mondays and participate in many other fun activities on the other two days. We also offer day trips and weekend excursions to wonderful places like Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, or Moreton Island, where its possible to go sand tobogganing. There are whale watching and dolphin watching tours in season and visits to the Great Barrier Reef all year round.

Read these testimonials from some of our students

Catalina (Colombia) I like the teachers and staff they are very friendly. I also like the teaching methods. Fabrice (New Caledonia) Studying at LSI is the greatest experience Ive ever had. Friendly and professional staff, the perfect way to meet people from all over the world A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Vitoon (Thailand) Friendly and very kind teachers. I have made a lot of friends from different countries.

ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION IN GENERAL All the accommodation offered by LSI Brisbane is carefully selected to ensure that it meets our quality standards. HOST FAMILIES JOIN IN! Many students who attend classes at LSI Brisbane choose to live with host families during their stay. The greatest advantage of a homestay experience is the opportunity to communicate and interact with Australians outside the classroom. Our host families are welcoming and helpful, and staying with them gives students the opportunity to see how Australians live and to make new friends. Our hosts provide a comfortable private room, completely furnished with all the amenities of a home. We offer two types of homestay accommodation to our students: Half-Board, which includes breakfast and an evening meal Monday to Friday and three meals per day on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; Bed and Breakfast, which provides breakfast every day. Bed and breakfast is not a self-catering arrangement and students do not have the use of the host familys kitchen. Details about our other accommodation options (student residence, guesthouse or hotel) are available upon request. Host families normally live within a 30 minute commute by public transportation to LSI Brisbane. Our Accommodation Coordinator carefully selects every host family to ensure that the student's stay is comfortable, enjoyable, safe and that it feels just like at home. Our families homes range in size from an apartment to large houses. Brisbane people are fairly casual and will treat a newcomer almost like a family member, so students should not be surprised if their host encourages them to join them in the kitchen to prepare a typical dish from their country, or to "help yourself" to breakfast, rather than being served. Extra weekly supplements are charged for executive homestay with a private bathroom special diets such as vegan, gluten free, halal or where foods are limited; full board underage student guardianship. Underage students must stay with a host family unless their own family is in Brisbane. RESIDENCE ACCOMMODATION We are delighted to offer a range of residence accommodation suitable for all budgets. This type of accommodation will be particularly useful to those who are seeking more independence. The student residences are located within easy reach of the city. They offer various combinations of meals for five or six days per week. Some offer twin share rooms and others offer single rooms only. All residence accommodation is subject to availability.

STUDENTS ARRIVAL ORIENTATION DAY Welcome! On the first day of school, new students will be evaluated for level placement and given an overview of our programs. From the results of the placement test and oral evaluation given before the orientation, students are placed into the appropriate level for them. OUR SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST DAY Welcome and registration 9:00. Placement test: English level evaluation 9:30 10:40. Coffee break: 10:40 11:00. Orientation Session: Introduction of staff and information about LSI Brisbane 11:00 11:35 Tour of LSI Brisbane and the city 11:35 12:40. Standard 20 students will then be free to pursue their own interests. Their classes will start at 9:00 on Tuesday morning. Intensive 30 students begin the afternoon portion of their course at 1:30, finishing at 3:10.

In the classroom, teachers use a communicative approach to teach English. The students develop language skills which they can use in the situations they find themselves in while living in Brisbane. The entire curriculum is structured to follow a progression from level to level. New skills are introduced, while existing skills are reinforced. ARRIVAL AND AIRPORT TRANSFER All flights to Brisbane land at Brisbane International or Brisbane Domestic Airport. After exiting the plane, simply follow the signs to Arrivals, where students must present their passport and a declaration card to an immigration officer. Next, students should proceed to the Baggage Claim Area to pick up their bags from the baggage carousel corresponding to their flight number. Then they go through Customs, where the staff check if students have anything to declare. Australian Customs regulations are strict about food and animal products. From the airport most students take a booked airport transfer or taxi to reach their host family, residence, or hotel. BOOKED AIRPORT TRANSFER If the student has booked an airport transfer, and LSI has received accurate flight arrival information with the name of the airline, flight number, and arrival time (at least one week prior to your arrival), LSI will arrange for the students to be met by a driver. Please advise students to look for the uniformed driver with a welcoming sign displaying the blue LSI logo and the students name, after they have been through Customs. If for some reason the student does not see our representative, they should phone 3393 0986 and wait next to the information desk until they are located. In case of delayed arrival, please phone +61 (0)7 3393 0986. In case of emergency, please contact an LSI staff member on +61 (0)405 550 651.

LSI PRICING

PRICING - 2013

GENERAL ENGLISH per week STANDARD 20 INTENSIVE 24 INTENSIVE 30 1:1 lessons (45 minutes) $255 - $270 $285 - $320 $335 - $375 $92

Registration Fee Course Materials per week Cambridge Materials per course Accommodation Placement Fee Airport Transfer OSHC /month (for length of student visa)

$225 $ 15 $180 $235 $110 $40

FCE Exam Fee CAE Exam Fee BEC Vantage Exam Fee Late Booking Fee

$320 $320 $320 $80

HOMESTAY Half Board per week Half Board per night Bed & Breakfast per week Bed & Breakfast per night $230 $38 $175 $32

Getting around
PUBLIC TRANSPORT In Brisbane there are three main means of public transport, the buses, the trains and the boats (cross-river ferries and up-river catamarans). The city is divided into zones, and LSI Brisbane is located in Zone 1 in the centre of the city. Most of our homestays are in Zone 2, although we may place students in Zones 3 & 4 if there are special requests. It costs AUD$36.80 per week to travel from Zone 2 to the city and return on a weekly ticket. The single fare is $3.11 using a Go Card and $4.60 using a paper ticket. There are no transport concessions available for LSI Brisbane students. Check www.transinfo.qld.gov.au for all public transport information in Brisbane.

TAXIS Taxis are a very convenient way of traveling, and there are always taxis waiting outside the Airport Terminal to transport passengers to their destinations. Students should allow about AU$60 for the taxi fare to their homestay.

TRAIN SERVICE

There is a train from Brisbane International Airport to Central Station in the city, where you will probably need to change trains or go to a bus stop. LSI Brisbane does not recommend coach and bus travel on arrival.

AIRPORT BUS CoachTrans has a coach service from Brisbane Airports to the Transit Centre in the city. Passengers then have to walk for about thirty minutes to the bus stops to catch a bus to their destination. There are very few buses at weekends, and LSI Brisbane does not recommend coach and bus travel on arrival.

BOOKING PROCEDURE
Fill in the enrolment form http://www.lsi.edu/en/terms.shtml (or use your own). Fax, email or post it to us, along with AUD$225 Registration fee We will send you an invoice and acknowledge your starting date. If you need a student visa you must pay 100% of your fees before we send our official electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). In some countries, you need to apply for pre-approval of a visa, so we will send you an Offer of Place letter. Once you have had pre-approval of your visa, you then need to pay the fees, and we will send you an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment. If a student visa is not needed, please pay a deposit of all the fees, and the rest three weeks before commencement of the course (unless you have a prior arrangement with LSI). Our bank account information: ANZ Bank 324 Queen Street Brisbane Qld 4000 Australia Account Name: Language Studies International BSB: 014-002 Account Number: 9006-77551 Swift Code: ANZ BAU 3M We will send you homestay details of the family, if you have booked Homestay Accommodation. Please contact the Australian Embassy in your country for visa application information and procedures: http://www.immi.gov.au Please make sure we have your arrival details so we can arrange your Airport Transfer (if you have booked one) and so we can inform your Host Family of your arrival time.