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Melbourne Language CentreAbout the
Melbourne Language Centre (MLC) was established in 1988 and has a proud history of providing international students with quality English language training. English language courses are offered from beginner to advanced levels and are taught by fully qualified and experienced staff who are not only of the highest caliber but are experienced and sensitive to the needs of international students.We have the enviable reputation of being Australia’s premier English for Secondary Schools (ECC) Centre. At MLC we pride ourselves on maximising students’ academic potential, while understanding that this goes hand-in-hand with student welfare
The General English Programme at Melbourne Language Centre focuses on teaching students the type of English which is needed for everyday life in Australia and it can serve as a stepping stone to the study of English for Academic Purposes. Although the course places strong emphasis on communicative English, students are also taught the important aspects of Reading, Writing, Listening, Grammar, Vocabulary and Spelling. MLC teachers use a wide variety of teaching media including: television, newspapers/magazines, radio, video and the internet.
General English is offered at Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Students undertake monthly tests and their progress is monitored to ensure they are achieving to their full potential.This course offers year-round every Monday 20 hours per week.
The General English Programme at Melbourne Language Centre focuses on teaching students the type of English which is needed for everyday life in Australia and it can serve as a stepping stone to the study of English for Academic Purposes. Although the course places strong emphasis on communicative English, students are also taught the important aspects of Reading, Writing, Listening, Grammar, Vocabulary and Spelling. MLC teachers use a wide variety of teaching media including: television, newspapers/magazines, radio, video and the internet.
General English is offered at Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels. Students undertake monthly tests and their progress is monitored to ensure they are achieving to their full potential.This course offers year-round every Monday 20 hours per week.
English for Academic Purposes is specifically designed to prepare international students for their continuing tertiary education, at Certificate, Diploma, Foundation Studies, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Through its preparatory General English programs and the more advanced English for Academic Purposes, MLC combines excellence in language teaching with a thorough preparation in the specific skills needed for successful tertiary studies. It is also a pathway into University. Students are taught English language skills which will enable them to succeed in an academic environment. Presentation skills, essay writing, and comprehensive listening tasks all give MLC students the best advantage when they go on to study at an Australian University. Students are also exposed to advanced grammar and language skills as well as academic areas such as: Academic Conventions in Footnoting and Referencing, The Art of Persuasion, and Long Essay Writing. There is also an emphasis on teaching students how to create and give great presentations.
English for Academic Purposes is specifically designed to prepare international students for their continuing tertiary education, at Certificate, Diploma, Foundation Studies, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Through its preparatory General English programs and the more advanced English for Academic Purposes, MLC combines excellence in language teaching with a thorough preparation in the specific skills needed for successful tertiary studies. It is also a pathway into University.Students are taught English language skills which will enable them to succeed in an academic environment. Presentation skills, essay writing, and comprehensive listening tasks all give MLC students the best advantage when they go on to study at an Australian University.Students are also exposed to advanced grammar and language skills as well as academic areas such as: Academic Conventions in Footnoting and Referencing, The Art of Persuasion, and Long Essay Writing. There is also an emphasis on teaching students how to create and give great presentations.
This course offers year-round every Monday 25 lessons per week.
English for Academic Purposes is specifically designed to prepare international students for their continuing tertiary education, at Certificate, Diploma, Foundation Studies, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Through its preparatory General English programs and the more advanced English for Academic Purposes, MLC combines excellence in language teaching with a thorough preparation in the specific skills needed for successful tertiary studies. It is also a pathway into University. Students are taught English language skills which will enable them to succeed in an academic environment. Presentation skills, essay writing, and comprehensive listening tasks all give MLC students the best advantage when they go on to study at an Australian University. Students are also exposed to advanced grammar and language skills as well as academic areas such as: Academic Conventions in Footnoting and Referencing, The Art of Persuasion, and Long Essay Writing. There is also an emphasis on teaching students how to create and give great presentations.
English for Academic Purposes is specifically designed to prepare international students for their continuing tertiary education, at Certificate, Diploma, Foundation Studies, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Through its preparatory General English programs and the more advanced English for Academic Purposes, MLC combines excellence in language teaching with a thorough preparation in the specific skills needed for successful tertiary studies. It is also a pathway into University.Students are taught English language skills which will enable them to succeed in an academic environment. Presentation skills, essay writing, and comprehensive listening tasks all give MLC students the best advantage when they go on to study at an Australian University.Students are also exposed to advanced grammar and language skills as well as academic areas such as: Academic Conventions in Footnoting and Referencing, The Art of Persuasion, and Long Essay Writing. There is also an emphasis on teaching students how to create and give great presentations.
This course offers year-round every Monday 25 lessons per week.
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Fees
School's Admin fee
(AUD)$ 200
Tuition
1 ~ 52 Week
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(AUD)$ 340 / Week
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Housing Placement
(AUD)$ 200
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(AUD)$ 280
(AUD)$ 200
Airport Pickup
(AUD)$ 109
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accomodation
Student Residence Apartment There are several modern apartment buildings in the city centre and close to the Centre. These apartment facilities are operated by private businesses and are designed specifically for students to rent.Student apartments typically have their own bathroom and kitchen. They are generally furnished with bed, heater, desk and chair, dining table and chairs, sofa, refrigerator, cook-top and oven or microwave. They will be a good option when you consider it unnecessary to purchase furniture.It is important to note that at student apartments you are required to be selfsufficient. You will be responsible for the connection and ongoing payments for water, telephone, electricity and gas.
Surrounding Area
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, the second largest city in Australia. It is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The City of Melbourne sits beside the Yarra River, around 5 kilometres from the Bay. Melbourne is a home to more than 4 million people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. The City of Melbourne covers the city centre and a number of inner-city suburbs. Each suburb has its own personality and character. Melbourne has many precincts. Each precinct has unique character and offers different cultural experiences. For example, you can experience Greek culture from the Greek Quarter around Lonsdale Street, Vietnamese on Victoria Street, Italian on Lygon Street, Chinese in Chinatown and French on Collins Street. Melbourne Language Centre’s Carlton Campus is located in Lygon Street, close to Melbourne University and the heart of Melbourne’s intellectual life. Carlton is an inner suburb of Melbourne, famous for its Italian cafés and restaurants, and is well serviced by buses and trams.CITY CAMPUS 43-51 Elizabeth StreetMLC’s City Campus is located in the heart of Melbourne, less than one block from the main railway station. Such centrality creates an exciting atmosphere for serious language study with everything Melbourne has to offer.
Facilities
Students have access to the library, language study lab and computer lab.
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