Pacific Gateway International College - Australia

Enrolment
Most programs at Pacific Gateway begin every session (1 session = 4 weeks). You can register for the start of a new session according to Pacific Gateway’s calendar and select your own length of study. Most students enrol at Pacific Gateway for 4-6 sessions.

Placement Options
At Pacific Gateway level placement is based on your ability to listen, speak, understand and respond—your ability to communicate—in English. You will be placed in one of 6 language levels: from Introductory to Advanced Plus. Your placement in these levels depends upon your placement test and intake assessment (oral interview).

LEVEL	TOEIC^® Scores	IELTS^® Scores	TOEFL^® (CBT)
6 - Advanced Plus	800-990	6-9	575-670	233-300
5 - Advanced	700-800	5-6	525-575	195-233
4 - Upper-Intermediate	600-700	4-5	475-525	150-195
3 - Intermediate	500-600	2-4	425-475	113-150
2 - Elemantary	300-500	N/A	300-425	40-113
1 - Introductory	50-300	N/A	0-300	0-40

Communication Assessment
At the end of every session, your learning progress will be tested with the TOEIC^® exam and with an oral Communication Assessment. In the Communication Assessment you will try out your new English skills in a conversation with an Australian guest.

Timetable
Pacific Gateway offers you a full time program of 25 contact hours per week plus after school language workshops and clubs.

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
9:00 - 10:30	Morning Programs
	Talk Time
10:50 - 12:00	Morning Programs
	Lunch
1:00 - 2:10	Afternoon Elective 1	Afternoon Elective 2	Afternoon Elective 1	Afternoon Elective 2	Student Workshops/ Clubs
	Talk Time
2:30 - 3:40	Afternoon Elective 1	Afternoon Elective 2	Afternoon Elective 1	Afternoon Elective 2
3:30 - 4:00	Student Academic Counseling / Student Clubs & Workshops

Natural Advancement
Most levels at Pacific Gateway have a 3-session (12 week) curriculum. You will advance to higher levels as your English ability improves. Your advancement to the next level depends upon a combination of the following factors:

Student progress reports
Teacher recommendations
Attitude in class
TOEIC® results
Class participation
Communication Assessment
Class attendance
Completion of assignments and homework

Challenge
The Challenge is an oral examination for students who improve quickly in their class and may be ready for the next level in less than 3 sessions (12 weeks). If you demonstrate that you know the language that is taught at your current level you will be promoted to the next level!

Pacific Gateway is a member of English Australia.

Pacific Gateway is registered with
CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)

CRICOS Code Brisbane 02137M & Sydney 02753J

Last Modified: 16-January-2008 10am AEST