Study Tours for primary school,
secondary school and university students have
been conducted since 2003. Study Tours combine
educational programs with activities where students
can meet Australian people, experience local culture,
interact with our unique environment, and learn
to use English for ordinary everyday purposes.
In their educational programs, students study
at various Australian education providers such
as universities or schools.
Nowadays, English skills are valuable not only
for study purposes and the workforce but also
in the real world. International experience, particularly
for university students through Study Tour programs,
is ranked high by many employers as a critical
asset for their prospective employees. Students
who undertake study tour programs can show that
they are resourceful, adventurous, internationally
minded, and diverse.
IUC is able to provide and coordinate various
tailor-made study tour programs to meet every
student¡¯s need. Participants are exposed to intensive
high quality English teaching as well as participate
in exciting recreational activities, which capitalize
on the opportunity to acquire and consolidate
their language skills. A very high level of pastoral
care is provided for all students involved in
a study tour program.
Study Tour programs are usually designed to meet
the specific needs of any particular group but
a typical program prioritizes the value and purpose
of English language education and has the following
features:
The language programs are flexible, student-orientated
and adjusted to the students¡¯ age, interests,
language proficiency, and levels of cognitive
skill.
Study Tours provide educational opportunities
that combine English language study with recreational
or cultural activities, such as exploring the
natural environment of Australia, visiting cultural
centres or theme parks, and meeting with native
English speaking Australians.
After a placement test, students are assigned
to classes appropriate to their current language
proficiency.
Twenty-four hour supervision is provided by a
combined teaching staff of native English speaking
Australian and Korean teachers in an effective
language learning environment.
Students who complete a study tour program receive
a certificate, study results and an evaluation
report.
Fees compare favorably with America and Britain.
Optional programs, such as a ¡®Golf Study Program¡¯
or ¡®Music Instrumental Program¡¯, offer alternative
teaching mediums and are available to students
at affordable rates.
After English classes each day or at the end
of the week, students can participate in supervised
recreational activities that encourage the use
of the vocabulary, structures and functional language
that they have been working with during the language
sessions. The activities are selected to provide
creative physical and cognitive outlets for students
where they can use English for normal communication
purposes.
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