Welcome to SRI – English Language

KEY STAFF

• Jane Roberts: RTO Director

• Rebekah Brammer: Acting

Director of Studies

• Naomi Cardoz: Academic

Co-ordinator

Welcome to English!

PLEASE WAIT for us to

help you!

• russoschools\Sxxxxx (school computers)

• Sxxxxx (Student Portal and wifi)

• Same PASSWORD for all!

Computer Log In

• Open the Student Portal in Google Chrome

(sri.edu.au – CLICK student portal)

• Click on English Orientation

• Open the PowerPoint in full screen Use your

headphones

to watch

videos

Self-Paced Orientation

Levels and courses

Each level = 10 weeks

Mastery Bridging Entry English Program

Advanced Unipath 2

Upper-Intermediate Unipath 1/General English

Intermediate Unipath 1/General English

Pre-Intermediate General English

Elementary General English

Intensive General English (IGE)

1. Speaking & Listening Class

2. Core Class

• Learn how English works

• Cover all skills: grammar, reading, writing,

speaking, listening, vocabulary

3. Online

• Have access to a huge amount of extra ONLINE

materials 24/7

Unipath English 1 & 2 (UPE 1&2)

• Introduces you to Australian tertiary level

learning culture – practice all academic

skills including grammar, reading, writing,

vocabulary and listening

• Your 25 hour per week course consists of:

• 20 contact hours (in class) per week

• 5 hours per week of self-study using online and

grammar resources

Bridging Entry English Program (BEEP)

• Our highest level English course, with a

focus on the IELTS academic skills: reading,

writing, listening & speaking

• For students entering Masters programs

• 20 hours face to face + 5 hours self-study

• Independent Learning – grammar and reading

English Timetable • We run an AM and PM timetable

• Students will be given notice of any timetable

change

• PM timetable is for BEEP classes only

8.30-9.30am 9.40am-1.00pm

incl. 20min break 1.00 Afternoons

Speaking & listening

Core Class Lunch

Free option classes & activities

1.10-2.10 2.20-5.30pm

incl. 20min break

Speaking & listening

Core Class

Free option classes

Free option classes help you:

• Practice English skills such as speaking, pronunciation and

writing

• Extend the vocabulary and grammar from your core class

• Practice English for everyday life eg: work and social

• Prepare for Friday assessment tasks

• Complete your homework

Have fun, improve your confidence, make new friends!

Free option classes

Pronunciation and Speaking

• Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and

Friday 1.30-2.30pm

• Open to all levels

Grammar workshop

• Every Thursday 1.30-2.30pm

• Open to all levels

Writing Workshop

• Every Wednesday, 12.30-1.30pm

• Unipath 2 (Advanced) and BEEP students

Check the foyer timetable for rooms

Course progress and assessment

• All our English courses use a continuous assessment model, with tests each Friday

• You will receive a % score for each skill

• We record the results and then average over the 10 weeks of each level

• You should complete all class work, tests and homework to maintain satisfactory course progress

Course progress and assessment

We recommend you attend every class and complete all

class work and tests to improve faster.

• You can check your progress with your teacher or Academic

Coordinator, and request an Academic Report at any time

• We will check your progress at week 5 and 10 of the course

• If you are having trouble progressing, we will offer you an

Intervention Strategy, which may include:

• Changing your level, class or course

• Recommending extra study or practice, attending free classes

• Repeat of the course (5 or 10 weeks)

Classes and assessment

Intensive General English

Requirements to pass the course:

1. Attend 80% or more of classes

2. Complete speaking, writing and language assessments each week

• you may not have all 3 tests each week

• pass is 60%

• online work is not assessed but is recommended

Classes and assessment

Unipath English 1 & 2

Requirements to pass the course:

1. Attend 80% or more of classes

2. Complete speaking, writing and language assessments each week

• pass is 60%

3. Complete 80% of Self-Study program

• online and Grammar textbook homework

Classes and assessment

Bridging Entry English Program

Requirements to pass the course:

1. Attend 80% or more of classes

2. Complete four assessments each week:

• Speaking and Writing (pass is 60%)

• Reading and Listening (pass is 55%)

3. Complete 80% of Self-Study program

• Grammar textbook homework

Course completion and certificates

• Certificates are issued the week AFTER you finish your

course

• ALL students, regardless of visa type, must have 80% or

over attendance to receive a certificate

• If you complete more than one English course, all your

certificates will be issued together after your final course

• Students progressing to another course or University will

require a final grade of C to pass

For more information on certificates and exit grades,

see your Student Handbook.

Complaints and appeals

• Students have access to a fair and free complaints and

appeals process:

• Attendance issues

• Course assessment/grades

• Any other academic or non-academic issue

For more information, see the Complaints & Appeals

section of your Student Handbook.

Complaints and appeals

All appeals (for example, change of grade, consideration of

low attendance) require EVIDENCE.

• EVIDENCE may include but is not limited to the following:

• A Medical Certificate issued from an AUSTRALIAN doctor

at the time you were sick, stating the specific problem.

• Consultation with SRI staff member at the time of the

incident.

• Other documented evidence such as typhoon in homeland.

Complaints and appeals

• Acceptable EVIDENCE is NOT:

• A Medical Certificate from an overseas doctor issued to

another person.

• A backdated medical certificate.

• Consultation with SRI staff member many weeks after the

event.

• An appeal with no specific information such as dates,

events or times.

• An appeal at the end of the course saying you were sick

during the course but took medicine from home.

Complaints & appeals • External appeals (International Students)

Overseas Student Ombudsman

www.oso.gov.au

Click to watch video

Institute and visa information

Visa requirements

All students should be aware of their visa

conditions.

Student visa conditions include:

• Maintain a course of study (with CoE’s)

• Maintain satisfactory attendance (above 80%)

• Maintain satisfactory course progress

• Work: up to 40 hours per fortnight (in study

periods)

• Provide your current address to your school

• Have health cover (OSHC) for your visa period

Visa requirements

All students should be aware of their visa

conditions.

• Other visas (Working Holiday, Student Dependent,

Tourist): make sure you are aware of your visa

conditions regarding Study and Work allowances

• ALL VISAS: Make sure you know how long you can

remain in Australia (your visa end date)

Click for more

To get the best out of your study, you should

attend every lesson.

• if you arrive late to class, you may be marked absent

• if you are sick for more than 2 days, see a doctor and email your

medical certificate to english@sri.edu.au • Please note you are NOT marked present if you have a medical

certificate – these are kept on your student record

• If you will be away for a week or more due to illness or injury,

contact us immediately, as we may need to SUSPEND your course

• You can check your attendance on the Student Portal:

Attendance

• below 80%: risk being reported to Department of Immigration and having

your enrolment and visa cancelled

• below 80%: you will NOT pass the course and progress to your next

course (pathway students)

• All students, regardless of visa, must have over 80% attendance in each

course to receive a course certificate

Attendance record

UNACCEPTABLE CONDUCT INCLUDES:

• Harassment of staff or other students

• Threatening behaviour

• Sexual harassment

• Bullying of staff or other students

• Cheating or stealing

• Bringing OR being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at

school

Misconduct may result in written warnings, suspension or cancellation of enrolment.

Students are in a professional environment and are expected

to behave in a respectful manner.

Code of conduct

Meet an Academic Co-ordinator to:

• Talk about problems relating to class

• Discuss your study goals/progress/pathway

• Discuss attendance

• Advice for health services and general

problems/wellbeing

Email english@sri.edu.au for an appointment

Support and counselling

Email: English@sri.edu.au

Include:

• Your full name

• Student ID

• Your question or request (appointment, document,

problem)

• Check your email or SMS for a reply

Contacting us

Other Campus services available to all students:

• Student Counsellor, level 9

• The Learning Centre, level 8

• Library, level 2

Support and counselling

• Student Lounge (level 1)

• Kitchen and eating areas (level 1 & 7)

• Vending machines (level 1)

• Student information (level 2)

• English noticeboard (level 7)

• Prayer room (level 5)

Student areas

Student activities

Click to

Level 7

Noticeboard

Permission to work:

• Student visa: 40 hours per fortnight

• Working holiday visa: unlimited hours

• Tourist/visitor visa: no work allowed

Getting started:

• Open an Australian BANK ACCOUNT

• Apply for TAX FILE NUMBER

Working in Australia

Click to apply

Click for info

Getting help:

• Visit the Activities Officer (Rebeca Berti) in the

Joblinx office, room 701 • Free courses (coffee making, hospitality skills)

• Assistance with your resume

• General advice about balancing work/life/study

• Email: englishatwork@sri.edu.au

Working in Australia

Options for students:

1. Homestay with an Australian family

2. Specialist student accommodation

• Uniresort, Student One, Urbanest, The Pad

3. Privately rented accommodation (house or apartment)

• There are laws for renting in Queensland to protect you –

always rent legally!

Accommodation

Click for info

Computers throughout the building + labs on level 1, 4, 7 & 8

• There is a download LIMIT - refreshed each week

• You can access the computers from 7:30am-9pm

• WI-FI is also available: ‘SRInstitute’

• Please note classes are also held in computer labs

Library – level 2 • Access computers and printers

• Assistance from staff to reset passwords

• English Language resources

• Lost property

• Quiet study space

Computers and wifi

The Student Portal

• Go to sri.edu.au

• Click

Checking your timetable and attendance

1 = 8.30-9.30am

2, 3, 4 = 9.40-12.55

Q = 349 Queen Street

E = 100 Eagle Street

Class

Room

Checking your timetable AM timetable

5 = 1.10-2.10pm

6,7,8 = 2.20-5.30pm

Q = 349 Queen Street

E = 100 Eagle Street

Class

Room

Checking your timetable PM timetable

5

6

7

8

Class

Room

• Check your timetable every week –

rooms may change, even if your

class is the same

• A class and room list is also

available in the foyer each week

Checking your timetable

Updating your personal details

Your Student Handbook

• Print in the computer labs and

library – see the library for

details

• Discounts: movies, tourist

attractions

Please carry your ID

every day

Elisapeta AH HI

ENGLISH Expiry: 21 Dec 2013

FULL TIME 80000

Your Student ID

Health and safety

• 349 Queen Street is open 7.30am-9.30pm Mon-Fri

• Some floors are open on weekends (including computer labs)

• Elevators and front doors – please don’t hold open! ALARMED

• Stairs are located at FRONT and REAR of the building.

• TOILETS are located in the front stairwells, disabled toilets are

located on levels 1, 3, 4, 5

• 100 Eagle Street – access provided by your teacher

• Emergency Evacuation signs - nearest exits

– Follow staff directions during an evacuation

Safety in our buildings

Ambulance Police Fire

LEARN your

ADDRESS and

TELEPHONE number!

Emergency services in Australia

Other Emergency Assistance

After Hours Helpline:

1800 994 989

PUT THIS NUMBER IN YOUR

PHONE NOW Use this Free App:

Personal Safety

The Law and legal help

Please be aware that laws in Australia may be different

from your own country. Breaking the law in Australia

may put your visa at risk.

• Take particular care with:

• Driving: make sure you have a VALID license to drive in

Australia. See Queensland Dept of Transport: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Licensing/Getting-a-licence

• Observe the road rules, specifically speed and drink driving;

penalties are strict, especially during holidays

• Alcohol and drug laws

• Laws for minors (under 18 years) e.g: gambling, drinking

• If you require legal assistance, you can contact your country’s

consulate http://protocol.dfat.gov.au/Consulate/listStates.rails?state=4

OR Legal Aid Queensland 1300 651 188

Your Health

• See a GP (General Practitioner) if you are sick

• Only go to a hospital for accidents or serious illness

• Know your OSHC health insurance fund • Many SRI students have Allianz insurance

• An Allianz representative is available every Wednesday on level 2

for help and claims

• Pharmacies (chemists) - great place to ask for health

advice and to buy medicines • Carry your medication prescription in English

• First Aid is available at school

Click for info

Always wash your hands well and often

Always use tissues and throw away afterwards

Always cover your mouth/nose if you cough or

sneeze

If you are very sick, stay at home to rest

Visit a doctor or chemist

Staying healthy in winter

Drink plenty of

water during hot

weather

Water coolers

are in kitchens

and throughout

the building

Staying healthy in summer

Staying safe at the beach

Click to watch video

Health and safety Welcome to Brisbane!

click for Google Map

Brisbane CBD

• English students are NOT eligible for concession tickets

on public transport

• Purchase ADULT tickets (BLUE go card)

• Use a GO card to travel on all forms of transport in Brisbane: cheaper

than paper tickets

• ‘Off peak’ is cheaper – 8.30am-3.30pm and after 7pm (M-F) plus

weekends and public holidays

• Use your GO card 8 times then travel half price!

Brisbane Transport

Click for info

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• Other transport options include:

• Nightlink services: weekends/holidays

• CityCycle

• FREE services – CityHopper Ferry, Spring

Hill Loop and City Loop (buses)

click on images for

more information

Brisbane Transport

Sunshine Coast

Gold Coast

Moreton Bay Islands

Brisbane

click for Google Map

Brisbane and surrounding areas

www.choosebrisbane.com.au/study http://insiderguides.com.au/guides/ www.visitbrisbane.com.au

Useful websites

• Community Telephone Directory in your

Student Handbook

• Brisbane Info Centre – Queen St Mall

• Student Hub – level 2

• Student Services (ground floor)

Need more information?

• Look for ashtrays or designated smoking areas

• If you smoke in a smoke-free area you can be fined on the spot ($250 or

more)

• Cannot smoke within 5 metres of a bus stop or anywhere on a train

platform or ferry stop

• No smoking in the Queen Street Mall

• Smoking laws are strict throughout Australia and new laws have

recently been introduced in Queensland

• Check here https://www.qld.gov.au/health/staying-healthy/atods/smoking/laws/index.html

Smoking

• Please write your full name, sign and date both sides

• Tick YES or NO for publicity consent • Examples of publicity: class photos on Facebook,

pictures on the noticeboard, posters around campus

Privacy and publicity consent forms

Have you:

• Read your course information (slides 6-17)

• Understood your visa conditions (23-26)

• Read Complaints & appeals (18-21)

• Watched safety videos (49 & 54)

• Logged into the Student Portal & completed your

Personal Details (42)

• Completed Privacy/publicity form (63)

Let’s do a quiz!

Orientation Checklist

Please review your self-paced orientation and

student handbook.

These are available to you anytime online:

www.sri.edu.au

See you tomorrow!