U WA C E LT C L A R E M O N T C A M P U S

UWA CELT
The Centre for English
Language Teaching
Welcome to
UWA CELT

I’m delighted that you are thinking of studying English at

The University of Western Australia’s Centre for English Language
Teaching (UWA CELT). We are a culturally diverse institution and
welcome students from more than 48 nationalities.

English has definitely become the linking language of the world.

English helps build friendships and makes it easier to do business
with people from countries around the world. At UWA CELT, we want
to give you the language skills needed to communicate effectively with
English speakers across the breadth of the international community.

We look forward to welcoming you to our stunning campus and

helping you develop your English language and cultural knowledge so
you can have fun, enjoy living in Perth, make new friends and prepare
for a successful future.

CALLUM COWELL
DIRECTOR

PERTH CITY

KINGS UWA PERTH

UWA CLAREMONT PARK CAMPUS
C A M P U S ( U WA C E LT )

The University of Western Australia acknowledges that its campuses are

situated on Noongar land and that Noongar people remain the spiritual
and cultural custodians of their land and continue to practise their values,
languages, beliefs and knowledge.

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Contents
Our global reputation 4

About UWA CELT 5

Our award-winning teachers 6

Teaching Staff 7

English language pathways to UWA degrees 8

English language courses 10

Test Centres 11

Sample timetables for English Courses 12

Course Progression 13

Study Tours 14

Student Activities and Excursions 16

Student Life 18

Supporting You 19

Facilities 20

Accommodation 21

Life in Perth 22

Discover Western Australia 24

How to apply 26

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Our global reputation
Study at a world top 100 university (QS 2021)

#1 IN WA FOR GRADUATE Ranked in the world’s top 50 for

EMPLOYABILITY
• Agriculture and Forestry
( QS G R AD UAT E EMPLOYAB IL ITY RANKING 2020 )
• Anatomy and Physiology

MORE THAN 4,500 GLOBAL • Civil and Structural Engineering

INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS • Earth and Marine Sciences

• Geology
AWARD-WINNING TEACHERS • Geophysics
( AU ST R ALI AN AWARDS FO R UNIVE RSITY TE AC HIN G 2020)
• Mineral and Mining Engineering

• Sports-related Subjects
FIVE STARS FOR
(QS WUR BY SUBJECT 2020)

• LEARNER ENGAGEMENT —
• STUDENT DEMAND • Agricultural Sciences

• STUDENT TEACHER RATIO • Biological Sciences

( T H E G OOD U NIVE RSITIE S GUIDE 2021 ) • Clinical Medicine

• Earth Sciences
RANKED 85TH IN THE WORLD • Ecology
( AR W U 2020 )
• Environmental Science and Engineering

• Human Biological Sciences

• Marine/Ocean Engineering

• Mining and Mineral Engineering

• Oceanography

• Water Resources
(ARWU 2020)

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 UWA CELT CLAREMONT CAMPUS
About UWA CELT
UWA CELT upholds the University’s
tradition of providing high-quality English
language teaching in a friendly and
supportive environment.

Our teachers have degrees and specialist qualifications in

English language teaching and our approach to teaching
and learning gives students many opportunities to
practise English and learn about life in Australia through
tasks, activities and projects.

We provide a range of English courses for learners of

different levels, and offer English language students a
mixture of formal, academic and conversational English.
Our unique and well-structured programs combine a
rigorous approach to teaching and learning with practical
language experiences which help students develop
strategies to become lifelong learners of English.

UWA CELT’s Bridging Course

Our Bridging Course is the university preparation course
for UWA- bound students and has achieved the NEAS
Premium Product Endorsement.

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Our award-winning
teachers

Our UWA CELT Director of Studies, Anne-marie Wright, was awarded the prestigious
2018 Award for Academic Leadership at the English Australia National Conference.

Oxford University Press Australian

Publisher’s Award
Melissa Garnsworthy, Kathy Shiels and Jenny Robinson
won the Oxford University Press Australian Publisher’s
Award for developing and publishing a series of text
books for adults learning English in Australasia.

University of Cambridge Action

Research Award
Jessica Cobley and Becky Steven won the University of
Cambridge Action Research Award for their research in
developing oral fluency. This resulted in using technology
in class to help students improve their speaking fluency.

Oxford University Press

Our teachers Louisa Chawhan and Janelle Tholet
developed and published a series of IELTS course books
for adults learning English.

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Our teaching staff

Teachers at UWA CELT are highly qualified and experienced

and most of them have:
• postgraduate qualifications
• qualifications in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL or CELTA)
• extensive experience teaching in Australia and internationally
• experience in IELTS

“At UWA CELT we are a team of experienced, lifelong learners who

continuously update our knowledge and skills to provide the best
outcomes for all students, whether they are with us for five or 55
weeks.”
KAT E - LY N N VA U G H A N
ELICOS COORDINATOR

“I enjoy working in the UWA CELT environment and, meeting and

teaching students from around the world.”
TECLA DANIELE
ELICOS TEACHER

“I am passionate about supporting my students in lifelong

learning, and it is especially rewarding to watch my students grow
as individuals and develop the English skills to navigate life in their
future professions.”
B E C KY S T E VE N
BRIDGING COURSE TEACHER

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English language pathways
to UWA degrees
UWA CELT offers two options to improve English language proficiency to the level
required by the University for entry into its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

OPTION 1: Academic English and The Bridging Course will help students to:
Study Skills Bridging Course
• Improve English language skills to the level required by
The most common and recommended pathway is via UWA
UWA CELT’s Academic English and Study Skills Bridging • Learn about the organisation and language of various
Course (Bridging Course). types of academic texts
• Develop knowledge of the language of their chosen
The Bridging Course has been designed for international discipline
students who wish to study at UWA but do not have the • Develop an understanding of the Australian academic
required level of English language proficiency. and research culture
• Develop a high level of analytical and reflective skills in
The Bridging Course program is also suitable for students
an Australian academic context
with unconditional entry into UWA who would like
• Work on a research paper and portfolio in their
to further develop their confidence, language ability
discipline area and on research presentations
and to better cope with the demands of the academic
environment before starting tertiary studies. • Develop strategies to attribute literary sources
appropriately
A 70 per cent pass in the Bridging Course meets the • Develop the capacity to be autonomous learners at an
University’s English language requirement for most Australian university with the confidence to participate
undergraduate and postgraduate courses that require freely and appropriately in academic situations
an IELTS of 6.5 with no band below 6.0◆. However, some
courses at UWA have higher entry requirements, for UWA CELT’s Bridging Course has been granted NEAS
instance: Premium Product Endorsement and there are three
intakes of the course each year.
• Master of Business Administration (flexible and full- The 20 week Bridging Course has two modules. The
time) require an overall 75 per cent with no skill below course hours for each module are as follows:
70 per cent Module 1 - 20 hour program per week
• All Law School courses require an overall 85 per cent Module 2 - 25 hour program per week

Bridging Course Minimum Entry Requirements

REQUIREMENT 20 WEEK PROGRAM MODULES 1 & 2 10 WEEK PROGRAM MODULE 2

IELTS Overall 5.5 with no band score below 5.0 Overall 6.0 with no band score below 5.5

Overall 58 (minimum 16 in writing, 15 in Overall 68 (minimum 20 in writing, 17 in speaking, 11

TOEFL IBT
speaking and 7 in listening and reading) in listening and 12 in reading)

Minimum core of 60 and borderline for each

CAMBRIDGE FCE Minimum score of 75 and good for each skill
skill

PEARSON TEST OF ENGLISH

Overall 46 with no individual score below 42 Overall 54 with no individual score below 46
(ACADEMIC)

Upper-intermediate with a minimum of 70% Pre-advanced with a minimum of 69% with no

UWA CELT GENERAL ENGLISH
with no individual skill below 60% individual skill below 65%

UWA CELT ENGLISH FOR Minimum of 60% with no individual skill

Minimum of 65% with no individual skill below 60%
ACADEMIC PURPOSES below 55%

WACE EALD STAGE 3 (ENGLISH AS

AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE OR Overall scaled score of 35 - 39.9 Overall scaled score of 40 - 49.9
DIALECT)

◆ If entry requirements for tertiary courses are higher than 6.5 and nothing below 6.0, then entry into the 10-week Bridging Course will be no less than 0.5
lower for each individual band and for the overall score. Refer to the UWA CELT website for further information: celt.uwa.edu.au/courses/pathways

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Bridging Course Sample Timetables

Module 1* - Afternoon Program - 20 hour program per week

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1PM - 3PM Student Seminar 1 Student Seminar 2 Student Seminar 3 Study and Research Speaking
1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm Skills Presentation skills
Speaking Analytical Reading Speaking Referencing Presentation practice
Talking about Global Reading chapters in Talking about Global Paraphrasing
Issues textbooks Issues Summarising
practice

3.15PM - Listening skills Writing a summary Integrated skills Reading practice Grammar/Writing
5.15PM Listening practice Reporting verbs

* Module 1 - runs as an afternoon program (1:00pm - 5:15pm) however, the timetable is subject to change to a morning program (8:30am - 12:45pm) at the
discretion of the UWA CELT Academic Management Team. Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.

Module 2 - Sample Timetable - 25 hour program per week

TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8.30AM - Student Seminar 1 Student Seminar 2 Student Seminar 3 Study and Research Critical thinking
10.30AM 8.30am - 9.00am 8.30am - 9.00am 8.30am - 9.00am Skills lecture
Speaking Analytical Reading Speaking Writing a hypothesis
Talking about Global Reading chapters in Talking about Global
Issues textbooks Issues

10.45AM - Listening skills Paraphrasing skills Integrated skills Preparing for Speaking
12.45PM Listening practice Paraphrasing practice research paper Formal debate on
global issues and
gender

1.30PM - Reading Reading skills Grammar/Writing Speaking Independent study

2.45PM Text types and Topic, purpose, Reporting verbs Short Presentations
rhetorical patterns audience and tone

Students unable to meet the Bridging Course entry requirements have the option of
improving their English competency by starting with an English for Academic Purposes,
or General English course at UWA CELT before the start of the Bridging Course.

OPTION 2: English for The 20-hour per week course is

tailored to the knowledge and
Academic Purposes
ability of its students, offering
+ IELTS/TOEFL a highly supportive means to
examination develop academic skills and
English language ability. This focus
An alternative pathway for university on student needs incorporates
entrance is available through our assessment of achievements
English for Academic Purposes according to the composition of
program, together with preparation each class. For this reason, students
for the IELTS or TOEFL examination. choosing to study English for
Academic Purposes must also sit
English for Academic Purposes is a
an IELTS or internet-based TOEFL
structured course offered in five-
examination. The test can be
week modules but is modified every
completed at UWA CELT.
term to meet the needs of the class
group.

EAP CAN ALSO PROVIDE A PATHWAY TO EXCHANGE & STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS - WITHOUT ADDITIONAL
IELTS/TOEFL TESTING study.uwa.edu.au/courses-and-careers/study-abroad-and-student-exchange

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English language
courses
UWA CELT offers accredited English language
programs in Language and Communication
Essentials, English for Academic Purposes
as well as preparation for internationally
recognised examinations such as IELTS.
Choosing the best course for you will depend
on your goals and level of language ability.
UWA CELT offers different courses from
elementary to advanced to help develop your
language proficiency.

Talk to us or your agent to determine which

program is best for you.

Language and English for Academic IELTS Examination

Communication Purposes (EAP) Preparation
Essentials
Length of course: From 5 to 15 weeks Length of course: From 5 to 10
Length of course: From 5 to 75 weeks weeks
Intake period: 9 intakes each year
Intake period: 9 intakes each year Mode of study: 20 hours per week Intake period: 6 intakes each year
Mode of study: 20 hours per week Levels offered: Upper-intermediate Mode of study: 20 hours per week
Levels offered: Beginner to to Pre-advanced Levels offered: Upper-intermediate
Pre-advanced to Pre-advanced
English for Academic Purposes
Language and Communication classes are for learners who want UWA CELT delivers preparation
Essentials classes are for learners to develop their English language courses for the internationally
who wish to improve their ability to ability in preparation for tertiary recognised International English
communicate clearly, confidently, studies in an English-speaking Language Testing System (IELTS)
accurately and fluently in English. country. In five-week teaching examination. There are six terms per
In five-week modules, students modules, learners develop listening year for the intensive 20- hour per
learn the grammar, vocabulary, and note-taking skills, seminar and week course.
skills, and strategies required for presentation skills together with
academic reading and writing skills. The course examines each section
reading, listening, speaking and
Students learn library search skills of the IELTS test, providing you with
writing in English. These classes are
and develop proficiency in using the skills necessary to improve your
also a pathway to all other English
information technology. They also IELTS score.
language programs at UWA and
UWA College. learn to adapt to the academic
Students wishing to take the IELTS
culture of Australian tertiary
test will be able to register and sit
institutions.
the exam at the UWA IELTS Test
Note: EAP does not provide direct entry to Centre at the Crawley campus.
a UWA degree course; EAP students must
either sit an IELTS or internet-based TOEFL
examination to gain entry.
EAP can provide a direct pathway to UWA
Exchange & Study Abroad programs without
further external testing.

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Test centres
UWA CELT provides testing
centres for both IELTS and TOEFL
examinations.

IELTS Test Centre TOEFL Test Centre

More than 10,000 organisations in more than 140 The TOEFL test is a widely respected English-language
countries globally recognise IELTS as a secure, valid and test in the world, recognized by more than 10,000
reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate colleges, universities and agencies in more than 130
in English for education, immigration and professional countries, including Australia, Canada, the U.K. and the
accreditation. In 2017, more than 3 million tests were United States.
taken around the world.
Students intending to sit the TOEFL examination
Students intending to sit the IELTS examination can do so by registering at:
can do so by registering at: Ets.org/toefl/ibt/register
Ielts.uwa.edu.au Select Claremont campus as the test centre.

Tests are conducted at:

Online tests are conducted at:
UWA IELTS Test Centre
UWA CELT
39 Fairway (entrance on Edward Street)
Corner of Princess & Bay Roads
T: 08 6488 2904
T: 6488 3539

UWA IELTS Preparation Course UWA is the only TOEFL test

Evening IELTS preparation courses are offered: centre in Perth!
ielt ielts.uwa.edu.au/prepcourses

Computer-delivered
IELTS at UWA
• Results in 5 - 7 days
• Face-to-face Speaking test
• Academic or General Training
• Multiple test dates
• Online testing

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Sample timetables
for English courses
UWA CELT runs dual timetables for Students do not need to identify in which timetable
they would like to enrol. The Centre will place students
our English programs, including: in the most appropriate timetable based on their level of
• Language and Communication Essentials English and general demand.

• English for Academic Purposes Our English language programs focus on the highest
• IELTS Examination Preparation quality teaching and learning with a high degree of action
Students will either study a morning program from and interaction.
8.30am to 12.45pm, or an afternoon program from
1.00pm - 5.15pm. Confirmation of the program times will
be provided to students at time of enrolment.

Morning program
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8.30AM- Vocabulary development Grammar & usage Reading skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
10.30AM through exploration of development and strategies for Online project work with focus on
weekly theme accuracy developing effective development of
reading skills grammar & usage
and writing skills
10.45AM - Listening skills Speaking skills Writing skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
12.45PM integrated skills with a strategies for development of skills in with focus on practice with focus
focus on strategies for developing clarity and the writing process development of on oral and aural
developing listening fluency vocabulary and reading communication
comprehension skills

Important Note: Language and Communication Essentials usually runs as a morning program (8:30am - 12:45pm)
however, the timetable is subject to change to an afternoon program (1:00pm - 5:15pm) at the discretion of the UWA CELT Academic
Management Team. Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.

Afternoon program
TIME MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1.00PM Vocabulary development Grammar & usage Reading skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
- 3.00PM through exploration of development and strategies for Online project work with focus on
weekly theme accuracy developing effective development of
reading skills grammar & usage
and writing skills
3.15PM - Listening skills Speaking skills Writing skills Integrated skills Integrated skills
5.15PM integrated skills with a strategies for development of skills in with focus on practice with
focus on strategies for developing clarity and the writing process development of focus on oral
developing listening fluency vocabulary and reading and aural
comprehension skills communication

Important Note: English for Academic Purposes and IELTS Examination Preparation courses usually run as an afternoon program (1:00pm - 5:15pm) however,
the timetable is subject to change to a morning program (8:30am - 12:45pm) at the discretion of the UWA CELT Academic Management
Team. Confirmation of the program times will be provided to students at time of enrolment.

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Course progression
The following progression chart shows UWA CELT’s courses and levels, and the
average number of weeks of study required. It also provides an approximate
correlation between the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
levels and UWA CELT’s levels of study.

It is important to note that progression through the levels at UWA CELT is approximate and based on the
average English language learner.

UWA CELT Course Progression Chart

GUIDE
UWA CELT TO CEFR UWA CELT COURSES
LEVELS LEVEL

LANGUAGE AND
IELTS EXAMINATION ENGLISH FOR BRIDGING
COMMUNICATION
PREPARATION ACADEMIC PURPOSE COURSE
ESSENTIALS

BEGINNER
A1 5 weeks
(LEVEL 1)

ELEMENTARY
A1+ 10 weeks
(LEVEL 2)

PRE-INTERMEDIATE
A2 10 weeks
(LEVEL 3)

INTERMEDIATE
B1 15 weeks
(LEVEL 4)

UPPER- B1+
INTERMEDIATE 1
(LEVEL 5) 15 weeks 5 weeks
B2
15 weeks 10 weeks
PRE-ADVANCED 5 weeks
B2+ 10 weeks
(LEVEL 6)

ADVANCED
C1 10 weeks 10 weeks
(LEVEL 7)

Common Direct entry to

English for life and a Internationally Combine with IELTS
European most under- and
pathway to all UWA recognised English or TOEFL exam for
Framework post- graduate
programs language exams University entrance
of Reference courses

“UWA CELT has been successfully helping students to improve

their English for over 30 years. We are focused on helping students
achieve their goals in a supportive, academic environment”
ANNE-MARIE WRIGHT, DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

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Study tours
If a student group wants to get a taste of UWA and UWA
CELT, a short-term study tour that combines any or all of
the following – academic study, Australian culture and
English language – could be just the answer.

UWA CELT organises three broad categories of

courses for groups of participants.

Closed programs physics, biochemistry, law, Essentials, Academic English and

agriculture, business and medicine), examination preparation with other
These individually tailored courses
Australian Culture, English for international students.
are designed for the needs of each
Specific Purposes and TESOL
particular group. In this kind of
Professional Development. These
Hybrid programs
course, participants tend to stay
individually tailored programs can This is a combination of both the
together in the one class, and it is
be offered throughout the academic open and closed class options. The
preferable that students are of similar
year and delivered across varying morning gives participants the
language ability. These individually
levels of English proficiency. opportunity to take part in UWA
tailored programs are for groups
CELT’s open class Language and
of participants from high schools,
Open programs Communication Essentials and
university faculties, corporations,
Academic English courses. The
government and cultural bodies. This course gives participants with afternoon gives participants the
The programs vary in duration different levels of English ability opportunity to study with a focus
from four days to 12 weeks and the opportunity to take part in the on a particular discipline area, or
generally fall into one of four types: UWA Centre for English Language the chance to include any number
UWA Experience (with a focus on Teaching (UWA CELT) courses such of cultural activities to enrich their
discipline areas such as engineering, as Language and Communication experience.

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UWA CELT Study Tour:
Australian Culture

Sample timetables for Closed Programs:

Australian Culture (week 1)

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

TIME 9:00AM–10:30AM 9:00AM–10:30AM 9:00AM–10:30AM 9:00AM–10:30AM 9:00AM–10:30AM

Orientation and Critical Thinking Research Project Research Project Reading and Critical
Welcome Understanding Introduction to Questionnaire Thinking
Wifi and Smartriders Australian Culture Research Project Creation Indigenous Culture
Cross Cultural The Dreaming
Comparison

BREAK 10:30AM–10:45AM

TIME 10:45AM–12:00PM 10:45AM–12:00PM 10:45AM–12:00PM 10:45AM–12:00PM 10:45AM–12:00PM

Field Trip Part 1: UWA Field Trip Preparation Critical Thinking Research project Critical Thinking
Crawley Campus Tour Francis Burt Law Introduction to critical Analysis of survey Indigenous Art
By chartered coach Museum thinking results

LUNCH 12:00PM–1:00PM 12:00PM–1:00PM 12:00PM–1:00PM 12:00PM–1:00PM 12:00PM–1:00PM

TIME 1:00PM–3:00PM 1:00PM–3:00PM 1:00PM–3:00PM 1:00PM–3:00PM 1:00PM–3:00PM

Field Trip Part 2: Perth Field Trip: Francis UWA Student Society Field Trip: Kings Park Field Trip: UWA Burnt
City Walking Tour Burt Law Museum Workshop Wadjuk Bidi Kaarta Museum
By public transport Introduction to Forex Koomba Nyoongar Guided tours of the
Market history and culture UWA indigenous
Lunch at the Park and artifacts collection
Indigenous Tour
By chartered coach

For further information on the dynamic courses we have to offer and how we can customise your Study Tour
with schools across UWA, contact us on [email protected]

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Student activities
and excursions
Make friends outside the classroom!
UWA CELT runs a variety of student social
activities and excursions both on and
off-campus

FEST IVA LS
Perth has many festivals including
theatre, film, wildflowers, comedy
and sculpture. Many are outdoors
and take advantage of the great
weather Perth has to offer.

F RE E FU N
Most activities are inexpensive
or free. We even have our own
grassed soccer pitch! BEACHES
Perth has great, white sandy
Visit our Facebook page beaches and Cottesloe Beach
facebook.com/UWACELTstudents is only 10 minutes away by bus
from UWA CELT.

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 Feed a kangaroo, pat a koala,
Our Singing Club
hold a snake...these are just a
meets weekly and
few ‘‘up close and personal’’
warmly welcomes
experiences you can enjoy at
new members.
Caversham Wildlife Park.

Aussies love a BBQ and UWA

CELT is no exception! Everyone is
welcome to join in.

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Student life
Studying overseas at an international university is about more than just classes.
It is about discovering a new culture, meeting new people, establishing an
international network and having fun.

Accommodation Libraries
Living at UWA means you can easily walk to uni, cafés and UWA has five libraries across campus with high-tech
shops; you're also a short bus ride to the city and Perth's study facilities, resources and learning spaces.
best beaches.
Spirituality and faith
Arts and culture UWA is a multi-faith university that supports and
Our on-campus art gallery features rotating exhibitions. welcomes students with diverse cultural and spiritual
Explore museums and enjoy regular music concerts. backgrounds.

Events Sport and fitness

Enjoy fun social events, opportunities for industry Get active with our state-of-the-art gym, swimming pool,
networking, workshops and more. a wide range of recreational and fitness courses, social
sports and more.
Extracurricular courses and programs
Through collaborations with industry partners, we offer Student clubs and faculty societies
a range of free leadership, entrepreneurial and other With more than 140 clubs and societies you’re sure to find
courses to expand your skill set and advance your career. a perfect fit.

Food and drink UWA app

Enjoy a variety of cuisines (catering for all dietary Find events on campus, connect with friends and
requirements) from cafés and a range of food outlets on discover all the tools to get ahead.
campus and in the neighbourhood.
Volunteering
Health promotion There are opportunities to get involved on or off campus
Gain knowledge in various areas across community to support a cause, organisation, charity or group.
health and wellbeing to improve the lives of your peers.
uwa.edu.au/study/student-life
Internships
Gain valuable experience for your future career.

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Support
services
You’ll have plenty of support and help Getting started
when you get to UWA. Here are just a few Take part in orientation activities, receive mentoring from
an experienced student (UniMentor) and support from
of the services we offer.
the UWA team to help you settle into uni life.

Academic support Health and wellbeing

One-on-one support, study skills workshops Confidential medical, welfare and mental-health support
(STUDYSmarter), extensive online resources and more. with a variety of specialist services and a pharmacy on
campus. If you're looking for a doctor or GP, there's a
Career support Medical Centre on campus, as well as counsellors, mental
Personalised career advice, industry mentoring, online health nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists and more.
resources, networking events, workshops and more.
International student support
Childcare services Our dedicated support services will help you settle into
Available for children aged six weeks to five years, plus Australia and UWA life.
after-school and vacation care for primary school-aged
children. Safety
A security team is on campus 24/7 and is available to
Course advice walk you to your car, bus stop or UWA accommodation
Advice on study plans, enrolment, scholarships, studying after hours.
abroad, extracurricular activities and more.
UWA Student Guild
Disability support Run by students, for students, to make sure you have the
Perform at your academic best with support for any best university experience possible.
disability, whether a physical or mental health condition.
UWA can help, no matter if your condition is ongoing, uwa.edu.au/students
temporary or episodic.

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Facilities
UWA CELT brings together heritage • Sports centre with a fully equipped gymnasium,
architecture and modern teaching squash, basketball, badminton and tennis courts, table
tennis facilities, and cricket and soccer grounds
facilities to provide you with an ideal
• Martial Arts Centre with international judo coaches
learning environment.
• Heated swimming pools on campus
• Student Guild (union) with special interest and
social clubs
As a student you can enjoy the • Recreate courses such as photography, guitar, yoga,

following: pilates, sailing, zumba, abseiling and many others

sport.uwa.edu.au/recreate
• Modern classrooms with interactive whiteboard, • Medical centre with doctors and nurses experienced
visualiser and computers for e-learning in helping local and international students
• Well-resourced library • Banking and credit union facilities
• Two fully networked computer laboratories • Shops, a newsagent and a post office with all services
• Free wireless internet and email access throughout • University tavern on Crawley campus
the University campus
• Travel agent with a full range of services and
• Student hub to relax and unwind information for students
• Student kitchen • Student counselling service
• Campus café • Festivals and seasonal events
• Campus coffee van • Art gallery and museums on campus
• Student advice service • Free lunchtime concerts
• Prayer room • UniAccess to provide support to students
• Test centre for the IELTS and TOEFL Examinations with disabilities

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Accommodation
We understand how important it is to find good-
quality accommodation close to campus. There are
several options available to suit your individual needs.

Homestay Living off-campus Housing Database

accommodation UWA owns and manages a UWA Accommodation provides an
group of houses, units and studio online housing database for UWA
This accommodation is best for
apartments, collectively known as students. This searchable database
students who want to experience
‘Crawley Village.’ They are available includes properties listed by UWA
Australian family life and have the
for UWA students to rent, and students or staff members who have
support of an English-speaking
are offered either unfurnished or a vacant property to rent, or other
family. Homestay families
partially furnished. UWA students looking to share a
are located throughout the
property.
metropolitan area and students
You can rent an apartment, unit or
may need to take public transport
house on your own or share with accommodation.uwa.edu.au/
to UWA. Students share meals and
others. Whether you choose to rent housing-database
facilities with the host family but
a UWA-owned property or one
have their own private bedroom.
that is privately or commercially
listed, please note that you take full
Bookings for homestay
responsibility for the property and
accommodation can be made
must sign a rental contract.
through UWA CELT - refer to our
application form.
accommodation.uwa.edu.au/off-
campus

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Why students
love Perth
By choosing UWA, you’re not just choosing a
world top 100 university1, you’re choosing to live
in a city of opportunity that’s the perfect base for
study – and a launchpad for your career.

Growing population An affordable, quality lifestyle

• Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city and is • Perth is a safe, friendly and welcoming city, famous for
consistently one of the fastest-growing cities offering a quality lifestyle
in Australia • It’s the sunniest capital city in Australia and in the top
• Its population has doubled in 40 years2 to 10 healthiest cities in the world6,7, with more than eight
2 million hours of sunshine per day, and good to very good air
• It has a projected population of 3.5 million quality year-round8
by 20503 • Transport is easy – Perth city is less than 20 minutes
• Perth is multicultural, warm and welcoming – from beaches and national parks
37% of its population was born overseas, with • It’s officially rated as world’s 14th most liveable city
people from 190 countries4
More recently, Perth has become
Perth is a city of opportunity and one of the most affordable
prosperity destinations for students.
• WA has long been the export powerhouse of the • More affordable than Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane9
Australian economy, producing 48% of Australia’s • Lowest accommodation cost of any Australian
merchandise exports in 2019-202 capital city 9
• 35% of ASX-listed companies have headquarters4
in Perth
• The economy sees consistently strong economic
growth, above the Australian average2
• Annual incomes in Perth are 8% above the
national average5

1 QS 2020 4 ThinkPerth 2019 7 Spotahome Healthiest Cities Index, 2018

2 Western Australian Treasury Corporation, 5 Australian Bureau of Statistics May 2020 8 World Air Quality Index Project
2020 6 Bureau of Meteorology 9 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019,
3 perth.wa.gov.au, 2020 Economist Intelligence Unit

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 Australia’s gateway to Asia
• Perth is the closest major Australian
capital city to Asia
• Stay connected to home and the global
economy – Perth is in the same time
zone as 60% of the world’s population
(plus/minus 2 hours)
• Perth’s proximity to Asia makes the
city unique among international study
destinations

SEOUL
BEIJING 13 14
10 TOKYO

CHENGDU
DOHA DELHI 12 11 12 SHANGHAI

12 DUBAI

11 8 HONG KONG

BANGALORE

11

LO KUALA LUMPUR 6
N
D
O
N SINGAPORE
5

JAKARTA 4
NE
17
WY
OR
K

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MAU
RITIU
S 5 BRISBANE
8
JOHANNESBU SYDNEY
RG
11 5 AUCKLAND

4 6
MELBOURNE
6
CHRISTCHURCH
Flight time from Perth (hours)

GMT
+3 +4 +5 +6 +7 +8 +9 +10 23 +11
Discover
Western Australia
Western Australia covers one-third of the Australian
continent. Spanning over 2.5 million sqkm (one million
square miles), Western Australia extends into two
different climatic zones.
When it is warm and dry in the north of the State, it is cool and wet in the
south. Bordered largely by desert to the east, Western Australia is bounded
by 12,500km (7813 miles) of the world’s most pristine coastline to the west.
Western Australia is a land blessed with some of the world’s most precious
natural wonders including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-
old Bungle Bungle range and the towering karri forests of the South West.

Venture beyond Perth to explore a vast country including landscapes carved

by nature over millions of years. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture. Get up
close and personal with the unique flora and fauna of Australia.

Situated in the far north is the Kimberley region, an ancient landform of

rugged ranges with deep, spectacular gorges and pristine sandy beaches.
The Pilbara region is the heartland of Western Australia and offers thrilling
adventure and ecotourism opportunities. The South West is renowned for its
natural forests and vineyards. Wherever you go, the memories will last forever.

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For more information on things to see and
do in Perth and Western Australia visit
westernaustralia.com

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 How to apply

4. Send your application to the

Centre
a) Through a University representative. We encourage you
to submit your application through one of the Centre’s
official representatives. For a full list, visit:
celt. uwa.edu.au/courses/apply

Our representatives will assist you with the lodgement of

your English, accommodation and visa applications, as
1. Decide which course you would well as provide a variety of other services;
like to apply for
b) Submit an application and relevant documentation
Consult this brochure and the UWA CELT website directly to the Centre. Forward the completed and signed
celt. uwa.edu.au/courses to choose a program that best application form to UWA CELT’s Enrolments Officers at:
suits your goals. [email protected]

2. Choose a visa to match your 5. Online Placement Test

course and study duration If you have enrolled in GE, EAP or an IELTS course and you
do not have valid results, an online placement test will be
You can study full-time or part-time for up to 12 weeks if
sent to you.
you have a visitor visa or 17 weeks on a working holiday
visa. If you want to study for longer, you must study full-
The test must be completed in the given time and should
time on a student visa. Please check the Department of
be completed without any assistance. The results will help
Immigration and Border Protection’s website
identify your current English level and ensure you are in
border.gov.au for visa requirements.
the correct class.

3. Complete the application form 6. Offer letter

Visit our website celt.uwa.edu.au/courses/apply to The Centre will process your application and will send
download the application form. Complete all sections of you a letter of offer and acceptance documents. The offer
the form including the personal details, study plan and letter will include an invoice for your course, and other
visa information. Please read the terms and conditions of applicable fees (including accommodation if requested,
enrolment before completing and signing the form. and Overseas Student Health Cover if you are applying for
a student visa).

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7. Acceptance
On receipt of your offer letter, you should sign the
acceptance documents and return them with your
payment directly or via an official UWA CELT overseas
representative. Once these are received by the Centre
you will be emailed orientation information along with
your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), which you will
need to commence your visa application process (if you
are applying for a student visa).

8. Travel and visa arrangements

You will be required to make your own travel and student Am I a domestic or
visa arrangements. UWA CELT’s overseas representatives
will also be able to help you with these arrangements if
international student?
you need any additional advice or assistance. Students
arriving on a tourist or working holiday visa are advised to You are an international student if you are:
arrange their own health insurance cover prior to travel.
• a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia,
All students are recommended to purchase private travel
insurance to cover their personal belongings for the • a permanent resident (visa status) of New
duration of their study and any extended time Zealand, or
in Australia. • a resident or citizen of any other country.

You are an Australian domestic student

if you are:

• an Australian citizen,
• an Australian permanent resident (holders of
all categories of permanent residency visas,
including humanitarian visas), or
• a New Zealand citizen.

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with UWA CELT
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(Centre for English Language Teaching)
The University of Western Australia
M429, Perth, WA 6009, Australia

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