Study tours

The Institute offers a study tour program for student groups from universities, educational recruitment consultancies, education departments and other organisations. Programs are arranged for general English, and English for specific purposes with a focus on teaching, business, law or medicine. The Institute is also able to structure a program to suit the specific needs of any interested group.

These sample programs involve a General English syllabus, of 20 hours per week. The duration of the programs normally ranges from two to four weeks. The programs aim at developing communicative competence as well as promoting cross cultural awareness within the Australian context.

Students will be taught at the Randwick or Kensington campus of the university as a closed group, although groups mixed in with regular international students are also possible if they fit well with the Institute's term dates.

An example of a four week (20 hours per week) sample English Program for Study Tours
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Fees are calculated on the basis of a group of students and we provide a tailor-made costing according to client needs. The minimum number per group is 15 while the maximum per class is 20. Fees, including tuition, accommodation, activities and airport transfers are available upon request.

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued at the end of the program.

The program is designed and delivered by well qualified and experienced Institute staff.

Homestay accommodation is available for students and staff participating in the study tour programs. This involves living with an Australian family. Breakfast and evening dinner can be provided on Monday to Friday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be provided on Saturday and Sunday. Family accommodation of this type contributes to the linguistic and cultural learning experience undertaken by the course participants. Accommodation is handled and difficulties resolved by the Institute's full-time Accommodation Officer. The Institute can sometimes arrange on-campus accommodation (January and February only) or hotel and hostel accommodation.

Security and Insurance
All participants should take out insurance prior to arrival in Australia. The university has its own security system and the campus is under 24 hour security surveillance as well as patrolled and monitored. In addition, there are help line facilities and an emergency number (6666) to ring. In case of emergency, when they are on campus, students should seek help from their teachers and when they are at home, from their homestay parents who will instigate appropriate action.

Facilities
UNSW offers facilities such as: Canteens, Restaurants, Cafes, Bookstore, Bank/ATM, Health Services, Gym, Swimming Pool, Tennis and Squash, Basketball, and Badminton Courts, Football and Soccer Grounds.

Airport Transfers
Airport transfers can be included in the program if desired. This is calculated at a group rate if all students are entering and leaving the country on the same flights, or an individual rate if students are arriving separately.

Other General Information About the Institute
Distance from public transport: Bus (one minute on foot) Train (2 km)
Distance from cafes and restaurants: On campus
Distance from shopping centre: 1 km
Distance from hospitals/health centres: 1 to 2 km 

As the students are staying in Australia for less than three months, tourist or visitors visas are the most convenient.

If required, half-day or full-day excursions can be organised for program participants. Examples include the following:

HALF DAY EXCURSIONS
City Tour	Tour by bus of major city sights.
Opera House Tour	Conducted tour around outside and inside of this world famous building.
Harbour Cruise	1 hour cruise around Sydney Harbour one of the most beautiful in the world. See the Harbour Bridge and Opera House (includes afternoon tea).
Sydney Tower	Panoramic view of the city and harbour from Botany Bay to the Blue Mountains.
Walking Tours	Local beaches (Bondi, Bronte, Coogee), Centennial Park, the historical Rocks area and Chinatown.
Taronga Zoo	Situated on the beautiful harbour. Australian/overseas animals can be seen in this modern zoo.
FULL DAY EXCURSIONS
The Blue Mountains	A trip by bus to this beautiful rugged area one and a half hours west of Sydney. Trip includes a short bushwalk. Rides in The Scenic Railway and the Skyway can be arranged at extra cost. Includes a visit to a wildlife park where kangaroos, koalas etc. can be seen at close quarters.
Glenswood Homestead	See an historic working farm including sheep shearing, milking and working dogs. Includes an Australian barbeque lunch and morning tea. Also learn the art of boomerang throwing.