Bond University English Language Institute (BUELI)
Course dates 2009
General & Business English
BUELI offers six levels of General English from Beginner to Advanced. Courses run in 5-week blocks. We recommend students to start at the beginning of a 5-week block - however it is possible to start on any Monday.
The Business English course will help students to improve their knowledge of English for the workplace and in a business context. Each course is 10 weeks in duration and follows the same schedule as General English. It is possible for students to commence on any Monday but they have to enrol for a minimum of 5 weeks.
| Start | Public Holidays | Exam | Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 09 | on, 26 Jan 09 - Australia Day | Week 4/5 | 5 |
| 09 Feb 09 | Week 9/10 | 5 | |
| 16 Mar 09 | Fri, 10 Apr 09 & Mon, 13 Apr 09 - Easter | Week 4/5 | 5 |
| 20 Apr 09 | Sat, 25 Apr 09 - Anzac Day Mon, 4 May 09 - Labour Day |
Week 9/10 | 5 |
| 25 May 09 | Mon, 8 June 09 - Queen’s Birthday | Week 4/5 | 5 |
| 29 Jun 09 | Week 9/10 | 5 | |
| 03 Aug 09 | Fri, 28 Aug 08 (TBC) - GC Show Day | Week 4/5 | 5 |
| 07 Sep 09 | Week 9/10 | 5 | |
| 12 Oct 09 | Week 4/5 | 5 | |
| 16 Nov 09 | Week 9/10 | 5 |
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is designed for students who plan to go on to University studies. EAP has 3 levels. For entry to EAP students must take the EAP pre-entry examination.
As a guide, entry requirements are: Level 1 - IELTS 5.0; Level 2 - IELTS 5.5; Level 3 – IELTS 6.0. Students will improve their English and academic study skills to ensure that they are well prepared for University.
| Start | Finish | Exam | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 09 | 24 Apr 09 | Week 14 | 14 |
| Start | Finish | Exam | Weeks |
| 18 May 09 | 21 Aug 09 | Week 14 | 14 |
| Start | Finish | Exam | Weeks |
| 14 Sep 09 | 18 Dec 09 | Week 14 | 14 |
CAMBRIDGE FCE (First Certificate in English) EXAMINATION PREPARATION
Cambridge Certificates are recognised internationally by employers. This course is excellent for students who wish to improve their English for business or everyday life, and to achieve the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE).
Cambridge course commencements are subject to sufficient numbers.
| Start | Finish | Exam | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan-09 | 13-Mar-09 | 14-Mar-09 | 10 |
| 23-Mar-09 | 12-Jun-09 | 16-Jun-09 | 12 |
| 14-Sep-09 | 04-Dec-09 | 9 Dec 2008 | 12 |
