WELCOME TO AUSTRALIA
AND TO FUSION ENGLISH
Graphic Design
Fashion Design
Photography
Hospitality
English as a Second Language
And more!
OUR CAMPUSES
BRISBANE
Northern
Territory>
Australia’s sunshine capital!
Western Australia>
MELBOURNE
Queensland>
South Australia>
World’s most liveable city!
New South
Wales>
Victoria >
Tasmania >
CENTRAL LOCATION - IN THE HEART OF BRISBANE CBD
B
OUR TEAM
JOHN HUNT
PETER NICHOLS
(Principal Executive Officer)
English
[email protected]
(Academic Manager)
English
[email protected]
TAMMY
TYRA
(Marketing Officer)
English, Taiwanese & Mandarin
[email protected]
(Marketing Officer)
English, Korean
[email protected]
MARILUZ
(Marketing Officer)
English, Spanish
[email protected]
ESOS RIGHTS AND RESPONSABILITY
+ The Australian Government protects you
through these ESOS laws
-
The ESOS Act 2000
+ Read about your rights and responsibilities
- Student Handbook
- Or visit www.aei.gov.au
STUDENT SERVICES
Our Facilities
 Free WIFI
 Spacious classrooms
 Common areas with microwaves
Our Services
 Orientation and counselling
 Finding accommodation
 Applying for Tax File Number
 Opening a bank account
 Other needs and assistance
TYPES OF PROBLEMS DO STUDENTS NEED
HELP WITH
-
Homesickness
Feeling lonely or isolated
Culture shock
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship difficulties
Conflicts with others
We are here to help!
PERSONAL SAFETY
+ Dial 000 in any emergency (free of charge)
-
Where do I walk? Well-lit areas, with friends or in pairs
-
Limit alcohol
-
Drink spiking
-
Avoid street fights
+ Queensland Police Website: www.police.qld.gov.au
+ Victims of Crime Queensland Helpline: 13 43 25 84
STUDENT CARD
Get your photo
taken in Reception
Your Student ID is
ready!
Wait for 2 days
Carry it with a certified copy of your passport
Students Benefits:
+ Discounted tickets to:
-
YoungPyo Hong
Cinemas (Village or Hoyts)
Museums, galleries and libraries
Sports & events
+ Gym Memberships
+ Travel deals (STA Travel or Student Flights)
+ Get a discount anywhere Student ID is accepted
NO concession for public transport!
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Get a Go
Card
Touch On
and Off
Brisbane
and Gold
Coast
+ Travel for free after your 9th paid journey within a 7 day period
+ Public transport is quite safe in Australia
Sit near the driver or other people when travelling at night.
+ For more information
-
Visit http://translink.com.au
OSHC - Overseas Student Health Cover
+ There are many different OSHC providers
+ Fusion students will receive the OSHC 1 week after commencing classes
(ask at reception)
+ Bulk Billing and claims
+ What is covered?
You must have health cover for the whole length of your visa
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
+
Useful websites:
- www.visitbrisbane.com.au/
- www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/whats-on
+
Brisbane Visitors Centre
+
Join our Facebook! /FusionEnglish
Sports Tournaments
Tours
Local Events
Movie Night
Social Events
And lots more
ACITIVITY CALENDAR SAMPLE
OUR COURSES
English for Business
Purposes
IELTS Preparation
You need to show continuous
progress. That means attending
classes regularly and maintaining
a good attitude in class
General English
English for Academic
Purposes
Move up a level?
Cambridge
Weekly Assessments (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Grammar)
- To understand your knowledge skills and attitude
Based on results, Teacher or Academic manager decides when to move to the next level
COURSE STRUCTURE
EAP
(Advance)
English for Academic
Purposes
Advanced
EAP
Upper
Intermediate
(Upper Intermediate)
English for Academic
Purposes
(Advance)
(Min 5 weeks)
EAP
(Intermediate)
English for Academic
Purposes
IELTS
Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate
Elementary
IELTS
(Upper Intermediate)
IELTS
(Intermediate)
12 weeks terms
COMPLEMENTARY OPTIONAL CLASSES
Job Club
Every Tuesday at 2:45pm
Conversation Club
Every Thursday at 2:45pm
Pronunciation & Dialogue
Every Friday at 9am
Morning session (Mon - Thurs) 8:30am to 2:30pm
Time/Day
8:30am to
10:30am
T
I
M
E
T
A
B
L
E
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Life - National Geographic
Class Break (15 Min)
10:45am to
12:15pm
Life - National Geographic
9am to
2:00pm
Lunch Break (45 Min)
1pm to
2:30pm
Oxford Bookworms
Reading Circles
2:45pm~
Job Club
Pronunciation
And Dialogue
(Optional)
Enhance TV
Conversation
Club
Evening session (Mon - Fri) 4:30pm to 8:45pm
Time/Day
Mon
Tue
Wed
4:30 pm
to
6:30pm
Weekly
Revision
Grammar Skills
Vocabulary
Skills
Pronunciation
Homework
Check
Grammar
Skills
Thu
Fri
Homework
Check
Grammar
Skills
Multimedia
Functional
language
Class Break (15 Min)
6:45pm
to
8:45pm
Oral
Communication
Skills
Reading
Listening Skills
Writing oral
Reading
communication
skills
Presentation
leisure
activity
TEXTBOOKS
+ Life – National Geographic
-
Receive 1 book at beginning of course
+ New book – $90
WORKING RIGHTS IN AUSTRALIA
Student Visa
- No more than 40
hours fortnight during
study period
- Spouse (Same as
above)
- Full-time work
allowance during
holiday breaks only
Working Holiday Visa
Tourist Visa
- Full-time work
Allowance
- No work allowance
- Can only work a
maximum of 6 months
with the same employer
?
STUDENT VISA CONDITIONS
Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)
Contact | Ph: 131881 or www.immi.gov.au
Attendance
Minimum
80%
Course
Progress
Must pass
all the
assessments
Change of
Provider
After 6
months of the
main course
Address
Must inform
Fusion within
7 days of any
change of
address
Leave
Request
Ask
permission
from
Academic
manager
Fees
Need to be
paid fully and
on time
Students who applied for Bupa Health Cover through Fusion English will receive their
card after a week of the commencement date.
Health
Insurance
You have to be
covered
throughout the
whole length of
your visa
ATTENDANCE POLICY
+ We are legally required to monitor your attendance
- Importance of attendance (80% min)
We will be sending Warning Letters (90 & 85%) & Intent to Report (80%)
+ Why is it important for you to attend all classes?
-
Successful learning outcomes
Improve your English
Complete your course on time
Please contact us if you are unable
to attend your class!
Must show Medical certificates
LEAVE OF ABSENCE, DEFERMENT, SUSPENSION &
CANCELLATION POLICY
Fusion will only grant any of the above if they are Compassionate and Compelling
reasons
-
A serious medical condition or injury
Loss of close family members such as parents
or grandparents
A major political upheaval or natural disaster in
the home country
A traumatic event (witnessing of an accident,
crime committed against student or student
witnessed a crime)
Contact your teacher, International Student Support Staff,
Student Counsellor or Academic Manager.
COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS
• Speak in person with the person concerned
In person
If the problem is not resolved
Ask for Help
• Speak with your Teacher, International Student Support
Staff, Student Counsellor or Academic Manager
If the problem is not resolved
Fill up a
complaint form
• Complete a Complaints and Appeals Form (available in
Reception)
If the problem is not resolved
Get International
support
• Contact the Overseas Students Ombudsman
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
We aim to provide high quality learning outcomes within a caring and supportive
learning environment.
+
Show respect for the Fusion community and facilities
+
ENGLISH ONLY – signage around school (staff can give warnings, or arrange meeting with
John)
+
Be punctual for your classes
+
Follow instructions & policies
+
Don’t use mobile phones in class unless your teacher allows it
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
+
Practice, practice, practice!
+
Teach other people
+
Homework is really important
+
Take responsibility for your learning
-
if you want extra homework, ask your teacher
-
Ask lots of questions in class
+
Ask lots of questions in class
+
Do extra writing at home (diary or daily experiences,vocab. Lists, Synonym Sentences)
+
Total immersion (reduce the use of your Native Language (L1), and increase your use of English
+
How much English do you REALLY speak/read/write/listen to outside of school?
+
The first couple of months of immersion are difficult, but if you can get through this period, things will get much easier!
+
Understanding = 10% - Producing = 90%
+
Make Aussie friends (Aussie or English-speaking) as soon as possible, even if you are shy (meetup.com, Facebook groups,
volunteering)
You will have a much better experience (can help with homesickness and can help you become part of culture)
+
Read as much as you can
-
books, magazines, internet websites
ENJOY YOUR TIME
AT FUSION!!