Albright -Melbourne-
Albright -Melbourne-
Recommended for students who want to study at a cosmopolitan school with a variety of nationalities!
RTO 45041 | CRICOS CODE 03553J
Recommendations
1. Worldwide Students - Multinational
Albright Institute of Business and Language (Albright) attracts students from countries all over the world. The campus is very diverse, with students from South America such as Colombia and Brazil, from Europe such as Spain and France, and from Asia such as Vietnam, Thailand and Nepal.
A school recommended for students who want to make friends from different countries.
2. Excellent Value for Money - Good Cost Performance
Albright is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS), and offers high quality instruction at an affordable tuition fee, which reduces the high cost of studying abroad.
General English courses are available at a considerably low price of AUD280 per week. In some cases, campaigns offering 2-week scholarships may be available to further reduce the cost.
3. Flexible Time Schedule - Flexibility
The flexible timetable at Albright is also a key point of recommendation. Students in the General English course can choose from either the morning class from 8:30AM to 12:40PM or the evening class from 5:30PM to 9:40PM.
Optional classes are offered daily from 2:00PM to 3:00PM, where students can improve their grammar and conversation skills, or sing and improve their English at the Music Club.
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Albright offers a wide range of after-school activities.
On Wednesdays, Albright English Club is held, where students can participate in the Job Club, Aussie English and other activities.
Excursions are held on Fridays and participation in these excursions will further complement students' study abroad experience in Australia.
School Basic Information
| Name of School | Albright Institute of Business and Language, Melbourne Campus |
|---|---|
| City | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Main Accommodations | Homestay, Dormitory |
| Average Number of Students per Class | 18 Students |
| Affiliated School(s) | Sydney Campus Brisbane Campus Adelaide Campus |
Programs
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General English
This is a General English course designed to teach the four basic skills of English (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
Students can enroll for a minimum of 2 weeks and will be placed into one of six levels after taking a placement test. The standard time frame for level advancement is set at 12 weeks, with a maximum of 72 weeks.
Morning and evening classes are offered, each with 2 periods of 4 hours per day, excluding a 10-minute break. -
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
This course is a 12-week College Preparatory English course designed to prepare students for the academic rigor of a degree course with a focus on critical thinking, academic writing, presentation skills and referencing.
Students are required to have an English level equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.0 at the start of the course. The time schedule for this course is available only in the evenings. -
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
This is a 12-week course designed to improve students' scores on the Pearson Test of English (PTE), an Academic English Language Proficiency Test.
PTE is a new test that started in 2009 and though not widely used, it is already gaining recognition in the US and Europe, and has been approved in Australia as the standard for measuring English language proficiency for visa applications.
As with the English for Academic Purposes (EAP), students are required to have an English level equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 5.0 at the start of the course.
The time schedule for this course is available only in the evenings. -
nternational English Language Testing System (IELTS)
This is a 12-week or 24-week course designed to improve students' IELTS scores. As with the PTE, there is a practice test every 4 weeks and classes are limited to evening classes only.
Students are separated into the Foundation Course and the Advanced Course according to their level of English proficiency.
A minimum score of 5.0 is required to start in the Foundation Course and 5.5 or equivalent is required to start in the Advanced Course.
Similar to the PTE course, there is a practice test every 4 weeks and classes are only offered in evening classes. -
Specialized Courses
Albright offers extensive programs of English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Courses as well as Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses in specialized fields of study.
Albright Melbourne campus offers the Business & Marketing Course which ranges from 6 months to 1 year, the Civil Construction Design Course which is 2 years, the Information Technology Course which is 2 years, the Leadership & Management Course which is 1 to 2 years and the Hospitality & Management Course which is 1 to 2 years.
Course Fees (Tuition and Accommodation Expenses)
| Duration | Course Fees | Accommodation Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week | USD 184 | USD 194 |
Fees vary depending on the course selected
Enrollment and material fees apply separately
Area Features
Located in the heart of Melbourne, Albright Melbourne campus is in a very convenient area with restaurants, cafes and shopping facilities. Discover something new every day in Melbourne's mix of Victorian and modern buildings and natural surroundings.
Famous tourist attractions such as the Queen Victoria Market and the State Library Victoria are located just a short distance from the school.
Students may also visit Brighton Beach and one of Victoria's most scenic drives, the Great Ocean Road, on weekends when time allows.
School Address
Address
Ground (Reception), Level 2, 4 & 8, 341-345 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Access
5-minute walk to the nearest train station
Bus stop located right in front of the building