| Improve your English with Free English Lessons |
15-06-2008 |
Phoenix Academy is offering free English classes at the Perth City Campus (West Perth) every Saturday from the 19th July – 20th September 2008 between 9.00am – 1.30pm.
The Academy’s CAMBRIDGE CERTIFICATE in ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO ADULTS (CELTA) course provides training to teach English as a Foreign Language to adults. As part of Phoenix Academy’s ongoing commitment to produce exceptional and qualified English teachers, it is important that they learn within a real life classroom environment.
Anyone is invited to sign up for our free English classes, whether it is to improve your grammatical skills or for those who have just arrived in Australia and have little understanding of the English language.
Students who register for the free English class receive a carefully planned lesson covering all aspects of learning English including Reading, Listening, Grammar or Vocabulary, with lots of speaking and fun.
The scheduled times for free English lessons at Phoenix Academy’s Perth City Campus are as follows:
19th July - 20th September
Saturdays, 9.00am – 1.30pm
24th November – 19th December 2008
Monday – Friday, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
5th January 2009 – 30th January 2009
Monday – Friday, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
For more information or to register for the classes, please contact:
Contact: Mr Antony Atkinson
Position: Coordinator Teacher Training
Tel: +61 8 9227 5538
Address: 223 Vincent Street, West Perth 6005
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| Phoenix Academy - Certified Test Administration Site for the TOEFL iBT |
05-03-2008 |
Phoenix Academy located in Perth, Western Australia is an approved ETS® Certified Test Administration Site for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based Test (iBT).
The TOEFL® test is the most widely accepted English-language test in the world. The test is accepted by more institutions than any other English-language test in the world - including the top colleges and universities (6,000 colleges, universities and licensing agencies in 110 countries).
The test measures how well you read, listen, speak and write in English and use these skills together in the university classroom. For example, you might read a passage or listen to a lecture, and then write or speak about what you learned. The TOEFL® test is available throughout Australia as an Internet-based Test (iBT) available at scheduled dates.
The 2008 TOEFL iBT Test Dates for Phoenix Academy are as follows:
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday, Nov 1, 2008
Saturday, Dec 6, 2008
Test start times will be 9.00 AM (local time). Enrolments for the TOEFL® Internet-based Test (iBT) must be completed online through the ETS website at www.ets.org/toefl
It is important to note, "Walk-in" registrations at the test centre are not allowed, candidates must register through the ETS website at www.ets.org/toefl
For more information, please contact:
Contact: Jessica Gorman
Position: Registrar
Tel: +61 8 9227 5538
Email: info@phoenixacademy.com.au
Address: 223 Vincent Street, West Perth 6005
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| Adventure Centre Update |
11-12-2007 |
Phoenix Academy we understand that studying English is not the only reason to come to Australia. For fun, sun and adventure there is just no better place than Perth, Western Australia!
The Phoenix Academy Adventure Centre provides students with a “one-stop-shop” for information and assistance with the things to see and do while visiting Western Australia.
Each month the Adventure Centre produces a Recreation timetable of all the activities available to students for the month. The calendar is available for downloading from the website and is part of the Adventure Centre’s commitment in helping students get the most out of their Australian experience.
The Phoenix Academy Adventure Centre is always thriving with activity as Rafael, the Recreation Officer, helps students with booking various tours such as weekend eco-tours, surfing lessons, skydiving, wakeboarding plus much, much more.
To view the recent Wakeboarding & Tubing Tour held on November 18th, visit the website at:
 'www.phoenixela.com.au/gallery/2007-11-18-Wake/
To download the latest Recreation Calendar, visit the Adventure Centre page.
For more information, please contact:
Contact: Rafael Moreira
Position: Marketing & Recreation Officer
Tel: +61 8 9227 5538
Email: recreation@phoenixacademy.com.au
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| Surf Club Carnival Images |
26-11-2007 |
The highly anticipated Phoenix Academy Surf Club Carnival was held at City Beach on Friday 23rd November 2007. In true tradition, the carnival was blessed with fine weather with over 200 students enjoying the sun, surf and activities.
A biannual event, the carnival offers the entire student population the opportunity to participate in a variety of beach activities, such as beach volleyball, traditional flag races and run-swim-run races. To finish the day, students and staff indulge in an Aussie barbeque dinner while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Images of the day’s carnival are now available:
Click here to view the gallery.
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| 2007 English Australia/John Gallagher Memorial Professional Bursary Winner |
14-09-2007 |
 Phoenix Academy would like to congratulate Maire Gorman who is the recipient of the 2007 English Australia/John Gallagher Memorial Professional Bursary.
English Australia is the representative body for English Language Colleges in Australia, and in 2003 created the award to recognise those who have made significant contributions to the ELICOS sector.
Ms Gorman, has been working within the ELICOS sector for 16 years in the area of student services. Employed at Phoenix Academy in 1991 to fill a 3-week casual vacancy in Homestay Marie's employment turned into a permanent one.
Marie's experience in ELICOS is both extensive and diverse. Having joined Phoenix during it's initial growth stages Marie has held a range of responsibilities including the full gamut of student services including:
· Admissions
· Student Counselling
· Recreation
· Academic Administration
Her most recent role as Manager Accommodation Services, which she has held for the past 12 years, has been the most important for the ELICOS Student Services division in Western Australia and also at Phoenix Academy.
Mrs Robynne Walsh, principal of Phoenix Academy, said that, “Student services are the backbone of the ELICOS industry and usually these are the wonderful people who work away tirelessly behind the scenes. The impact of Marie's efforts often go unnoticed and for this reason, it is time to recognise her efforts and achievements.”
Marie has had a significant input in the advancement of policies and procedures relating to student welfare arrangements in Western Australia. As a long-standing and well-respected member of the Council for International Students of Western Australia (CISWA), Marie has been a leader in the creation and implementation of the Best Practice Guidelines for Carers of Minors in Western Australia.
These policies and guidelines have been adopted and implemented throughout all schools catering to the International student market, namely in ELICOS throughout the state and set a precedent for best practice throughout Australia.
Marie's breadth of experience and eye for detail ensures at all times that all students, minors and adults are adequately cared for in both Homestay and other accommodation arrangements. She manages a database of over 700 families that are systematically reviewed and screened to minimise all risks, and is also responsible for the placement of students over 2 campuses.
For more information, please contact Jerabel Warren, Coordinator Publications & Promotions on +61 8 9227 5538.
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| Preparation for IELTS General Module Course Now Available |
17-07-2007 |
Phoenix Academy has introduced the Preparation for IELTS General Module course.
Recently, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) introduced some new changes that are related to evidence of English language competency. The Temporary Business Visa (457) now requires employees to demonstrate an IELTS level of 4.5 before their 457 visas will be renewed.
For Graduates applying for the 497 Visa they will receive an extra 25 points towards Residency if they can demonstrate that they have achieved an IELTS level of 7.0.
The Preparation for IELTS General Module Course will dramatically improve the chances that test candidates have of achieving their desired IELTS goal. The course teaches you the IELTS test strategies and techniques. Knowing these strategies is a very important aspect of passing the test.
The Registrar is now accepting enrolments for the Preparation for IELTS General Module course.
For more information about the course, either visit the course information page or contact:
Contact: Jessica Gorman
Position: Registrar
Tel: +61 8 9227 5538
Email: info@phoenixacademy.com.au
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| 2007 Surf Club Carnival Photos |
28-02-2007 |
The Phoenix Surf Club carnival is an annual event held at one of Perth’s prestigious beaches, City Beach.
The half-day event involves a few hundred people (students and teachers) competiting in a series of events ranging from; run-swim-run, flag races and beach volleyball. The day ends with an Aussie bbq dinner while watching the sunset over the ocean.
Click here to view the gallery.
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| Study Tour Photos |
18-02-2007 |
Checkout the collection of photos from the Reunion Island June/July 2006 Study Tour.
Reunion Island
Japan
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