New Student Guide
Once you’re enrolled at SELC you should read and keep a copy of our Pre-arrival information booklet. Take this with you on your journey to Sydney and SELC!
Also, on you’re first day at SELC you will receive our Welcome to SELC booklet. If you would like, print a copy for yourself now.
Below is a summary of some key points but there is lots more useful information in these booklets and they will really help you to be prepared for your time in Sydney and at SELC.
How do I get to SELC?
- SELC is at 19-23 Hollywood Avenue, Bondi Junction
- It is on the corner of Ebley Street and Hollywood Avenue
- From Bondi Junction train and bus station, walk up Bronte Road and turn left on to Ebley Street
- Walk all the way to the end of Ebley Street and turn left on to Hollywood Avenue
Map of Bondi Junction (PDF)
Term Start Dates
SELC has term start dates every 4 weeks. On these dates, new students are tested and given an orientation. Classes begin on the second day of the new term.
Click here for 2010 Term Start Dates (PDF)
There are no General English classes on term start dates. Students wishing to study are able to use the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) for their private study. Other courses may run classes on term start dates.
Week 1
| Monday – New student orientation | |
| 8:30 | Free Coffee Arrive at SELC and go to Ground Floor for fresh coffee served by SELC teachers and students from our ECSC course. |
| 9:00 | “Welcome speech “”Welcome speech” from our Director of Studies followed by a presentation of all SELC courses from the course Coordinators. |
| 9:10 | SELC Placement Test This is to see what your English level is and to determine which class you will join. The test will take approximately 1.5 hours. During your test you will have a speaking interview with one of the teachers. |
| 11:00 | “Orientation” meeting You will receive an information booklet about SELC and learn more about living and studying in Australia. You will also receive a SELC student card and information about Overseas Student Health Cover, as well as a SELC folder and notebook. |
| 11:30 | Tour of the School |
| 12:00 | Homestay Meeting You will meet the Accommodation Officer who will explain about living with an Australian family. |
| 12:30 | Tour of Bondi Junction with teachers On this tour you will be shown important places such as bus/train stations, banks, the post office, supermarkets and the many food outlets available in the modern shopping complex conveniently situated next to SELC. |
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*For all new students not commencing on a term start date. please be at SELC by 8:45 am for information on your first day.
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| Tuesday – First day of lessons | |
| 8:45 | You will find your name, class, and room number on a list in the level 2 Student Room. |
| 9:00 | Class begins: You will meet your teacher and other students in your classroom. |
| 10:10 | Electives Meeting If you are in General English and your level is Intermediate or above, you will have a presentation of the Wednesday Elective options available at SELC. After the presentation you will be asked to give your first and second choice of elective for that term. |
| Thursday or Friday – Evening | |
| Welcome party This is a great opportunity for both new and current students to get to know each other and to meet teachers outside the classroom. | |
Week 2
Thursday/Friday – Individual consultation
SELC offers all students regular counselling sessions with their teachers regarding their individual academic progress and general wellbeing.
Week 3
Friday – EAP Entry Test
Student who wish to change to EAP take an entry test on Friday afternoon week 3.
Week 4
Progress Test for continuing students
Students have a test during the final week of term. The results of this test and the students’ overall performance over the term help to determine if the student is ready to change class, level or course.
Friday -Graduation ceremony for finishing students
This is held in the Level 2 Student Room on the last day of term (generally a Friday). All students finishing their studies at SELC will receive a certificate on this day. After the ceremony, drinks and snacks are served to farewell the leaving students.
