The Junction Neighbourhood Centre Shop 2, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035 Phone: 9349 8200 Fax 9314 1788 Shop 9, 155 Avoca Street (Cnr Albert St), Randwick NSW 2031 Phone: 9398 8620 Fax 9398 9580 Website: www.jnc.org.au English Classes This guide contains contact information specific to Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs This list is updated yearly by The Junction Neighbourhood Centre. Any corrections please contact 9349 8200. Last updated April 2012
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre English List. English Conversation Classes Mostly volunteer teachers. FREE CLASSES (Membership or donation may be requested) 2 Service Provider Class Information Hours Neigh- The Junction bourhood Centre Shop 2 (Street Entrance) 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra Junction 2035 Ph: 9349 8200 Fax: 9344 7294 Senior s English & Social Support Classes www.jnc.org.au Classes for Seniors over 65 years of age. Includes social support & activities. Classes: Thursdays: 10am 11.30am & 12 noon-1.30pm info@jnc.org.au Conversational/Intermediate Senior Students Asylum Seekers Centre (ASC) 38 Nobbs St Surry Hills, 2010 Ph: 9361 5606 Fax; 9331 6670 Service for Asylum Seekers All Levels www.asylumseekerscentre.org.au Monday Thursday 10am-12 noon (Centre Hours: Mon-Thur 9-4pm) Bowen Library Level 1, 669-673 Anzac Pd, Maroubra Junction 2035 Ph: 9314 4888 Echo Neighbourhood Centre Shop 4, 1 Spring St Bondi Junction (next to Waverly Library) Ph: 9387 2885 Fax: 9369 4788 Email: enquiry@echocentre.com.au St Jude s Parish Centre 106 Avoca St, Randwick Ph: 9399 9400 Permanent Residents Only Beginners to Intermediate wwwwww.randwick.nsw.gov.au Contact Library for enrolment Post Beginners to Advanced. Also, activities & cultural groups for seniors www.echocentre.com.au $20 per term of 10 weeks This is a religious English Class Beginners / Intermediate Enrolment fee $20 per term 2 hour classes day & evening Week days: 10am-12noon, 2-4pm Evenings: 6pm-8pm Also Saturday classes Intermediate Mon 10-11.30am Intermediate Tues 10-11.30am Advanced Thurs 10-11.30am Post Beginners Fri: Walk & Talk Outings- 9.30am-(1st and 3rd Friday of month) 3pm-4.30pm Social Conversation 10 week course Monday ESL Bible Study Thursdays 9.30am-12noon (includes Bible Reading) 2
3 English Conversation Classes continued Service Provider Class Information Hours St Martin s Anglican Church ESL Classes Classes Mon 1pm-3pm 105 Todman Ave, Kensington Ph: 9663 1538 churchoffice@kensington.anglican.asn.au Cost is $2 per week Contact the Church Office for more information South East Neighbourhood Centre Shop 68 BKK Eastlakes Shopping Centre Evans Ave, Eastlakes 2018 Ph: 8338 8506 Fax: 8338 8502 Email:senc@senc.org.au South Sydney Community Aid Multicultural Neighbourhood Centre Alexandria Town Hall, 73 Garden St Alexandria 2015 Ph: 9319 4073 Fax;9319 4741 communitydevelopment@ssca.org.au Pre-Beginners-Intermediate Before and After School Care and Vacation Care facilities available. Multicultural Groups also meet in the centre. www.senc.org.au All Levels SSCA also offers Multicultural Bus Trips www.ssca.org.au Mon: Intermediate 10.30-12.30pm Everyday Reading 1-2.30pm Tues: Conversation 10.30-12.30 Wed: Pronunciation 1.30-3.00pm (at Beaconsfield) Thursdays: TAFE Post Beginners 9.30-12.30 English Speaking 12.30-2pm Reading and Writing 2-3.30pm Fridays: (at The Deli) English classes with childcare 10.20am-12noon Thursdays Intermediate 10-12 noon Fridays Basic English 10-12 noon 1 to 1 tuition available Surry Hills Neighbourhood Centre L1, 405 Crown St Surry Hills 2010 Contact Salma Ph: 9356 4977 Email: projects@shnc.org Sydney Multicultural Community Services 3 General Bridges Crescent, Daceyville 2032 Ph: 9663 3922 Fax: 9662 7627 Email:info@sydneymcs.org.au Beginners-Intermediate $10 donation per month At various locations in Surry Hills www.sydneymcs.org.au Mon 10.30am-12noon Tues 10.30am-12noon Wed 10.30-12noon Wed IELTS class 1pm-3pm Mon: English for Chinese People: 9am-11am Tues: Beginners 10-12noon Intermediate 12-2pm All Welcome Wed: Beginners 12.30-2.30pm Thurs: English for Polish people 12-2pm 3
Home Services and Distance Learning 4 Service Provider Class Information Eligibility Home Tutor Scheme, Mission Australia Ph: 9635 1543 Main office: Ground Floor, 7 Hassall St, Parramatta NSW 2150 The Home Tutor Scheme assists migrants and refugees who cannot attend English classes. Free Service for AMEP eligible students. Clients may apply due to family commitments, social circumstance or disability. Home Tutor Scheme and Each-one-teach-one (EOTO) hts@smithfamily.com.au Ph: 809 31652 or 809 31654 hts@thesmithfamily.com.au www.smithfamily.com.au Matching volunteer tutors with new migrants and refugees with one-to-one English tuition at home Students are those unable to attend classes Referred by community centres, migrant organisations, government services and welfare organisations. Clients may apply due to family commitments, work, disability trauma, social circumstance or are uncomfortable in formal learning environment. OTEN: Open Training & Education Network via TAFE NSW 9715 8676 or 1800 637 535 OTEN.Multicultural@tafensw.edu.au Or Distance learning programme: 1300 369 598 Or ACL Distance Learning Unit: 1300 798 111 www.tafensw.edu.au/oten Learn from home as a distance student. Tutors help by email, phone, mail and internet (OTEN)-ESP (English for Specific Purposes) Courses for migrants-eg: Aged Care, Business, Medical, Electrical and Accounts (OTEN)-LLNP- Language Literacy & Numeracy Programme (OTEN)-Work Skills English and certificates for various industries. OTEN- Students with previous training are able to request recognition of relevant subjects or unemployed people can request a referral from Centrelink for OTEN courses. 4
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre English List. 5 Tafe Outreach Programme Class Information Eligibility TAFE outreach Programs Eastern Suburbs Outreach Various Eastern Suburbs Locations Ph: 9469 8591 www.tafensw.edu.au Outreach Ultimo- near Central, Harris St Ultimo or Ultimo TAFE, Ph: 9217 5007 or 9217 5005 www.sit.nsw.edu.au Outreach Eastern Suburbs Eastern Suburbs Daytime Conversation, reading/writing Free Daytime Classes Outreach Ultimo Conversation, reading/writing Post Beginner-Intermediate Free Daytime Classes Outreach Eastern Suburbs: Permanent Residents or Spouse Visa only Outreach Ultimo: Permanent Residents, TPVs and some Visa holders-check with student administration General Information: 1300 360 601 English For Work Programme Class Information Eligibility MTC Training Solutions Ph:9793 1088 Email: training@mtcwork.com.au Ask about next English lesson at: Maroubra at Level 1,Maroubra Gateway 806-812 Anzac Pde Maroubra Ph: 9559 4900 Language, literacy and numeracy programme (LLNP) for eligible job seekers whose skills are needed for employment or further education. Certificates in Spoken and Written English (CSWE) (pre-beginners - intermediate) General Education for Adults, English help for Certificates in Children Services and Aged Care Work. Centrelink/Job network will refer clients to a local Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLNP) provider. For more information: National Help Desk: Phone: 02 6240 7399 Fax: 02 6240 7439 or Email: LLNPIS@dest.gov.au TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Cnr Darley Rd & King St, Randwick English Courses For Non- English Speaking Adults Ph: 9469 8547, Building A, Level 3 Adult Basic Education Ph: 9469 8615, Building B, Level 1 Volunteer Tutors: 9469 8538 General Information Line: Ph: 1300 360 601 www.sit.nsw.edu.au English Courses For Non- English Speaking Adults Adult Basic Education, Language, Literacy & Numeracy Programme English for Nursing Assistants: For migrants. *Useful TAFE numbers: Course Info: 9469 8540/8539 Counselling Unit: 9469 8546 Multicultural unit: 94698594 Some subsidised and free courses with Austudy or Centrelink referral (A range of Vocational Courses, Adult Literacy, Outreach and Specialist Services for Students) 5
6 Local Adult Community Education Colleges These Community Colleges are non-for-profit adult education. Membership and concessions are available. Evening, weekend and daytime classes. These are mostly part-time classes and vary each term. Service Provider Class Information Eligibility City East Community College Main enrolment office: 98 Bondi Rd, Bondi Junction 9am -4pm Mon-Fri Ph: 9387 7400 www.escc.nsw.edu.au WEA Sydney 70-72 Bathurst St, Sydney NSW Ph: 9264 2781 Fax: 9267 6988 9am-4.30pm Mon-Fr www.weasydney.nsw.edu.au Sydney Community College 2A Gordon Street (Corner Victoria Road) Rozelle NSW 2039 Ph: 8752 7555 Fax: 8752 7500 9am-4pm Mon-Fri http://www.courseinfo.com.au A variety of courses in Eastern Suburbs locations. Free Classes for Migrants: AMEP (Adult Migrant English Programme) provides new migrants with up to 510 hours of English tuition. Fulltime or Part time Courses for Day or Evening. Fee paying students welcome for other courses: prices range from $190 to $170 concession Most courses held at WEA Advanced English, eg: Communication, English Grammar Classes held in Sydney Inner City and Inner West Teachers assess your English language needs and recommend the right course for you. A range of English courses from beginner to advanced levels. Classes take place on weekday evenings near Central Station. Eligibility for free AMEP English tuition if you are: *a newly arrived migrant or refugee *arrived in Australia after 1-07-1991 *temporary resident & gazetted visa class. *permanent residence since 1-07- 1991 If you are not eligible for free AMEP. Classes have fees, but concession prices are available. Phone or visit website for full list of courses and course times Phone or visit website for full list of courses and course times for fee paying students. 6
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre English List. 7 Classes For Children and Young People Programme Class Information Eligibility and/or Fees Cleveland Street Intensive English High School (CSIEHS) Location: Corner Cleveland and Chalmers Streets, Surry Hills Sydney, NSW, Australia 2010 Postal address: PO Box 337 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 Phone: (intl +61 2) 9319 4806 Fax: (intl +61 2) 9698 5691 clevelandi-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au www.clevelandi-h.schools.nsw.edu.au English Language Programs for high school students of newly arrived permanent resident and refugee families. English taught by ESL teachers, including: Maths, Science, Computer Studies, History, Geography, Art, Music and Sport. Support in languages including: Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tamil and Thai is provided. School Career Adviser and Counsellor services. Free English Language Programs for high school aged children (11 to 19 years) of newly arrived permanent resident and refugee families Long-term temporary visa holders may also enrol. Fees apply to some temporary visa classifications. Kumon Institute of Education Unit 9, 828 Anzac Parade Maroubra NSW 2035 Parents book appointments with Patrick Li, Maroubra office Ph: 0425 333 811 patrickcsli@yahoo.com.au Hotline: 1800 458 666 Individualised English and Maths programmes for children. http://au.kumonglobal.com Classes: Mon 3:15pm-7:00pm Thurs 3:15pm-7pm Sat 3:15pm-5:15pm Initial enrolment $70 $110 per subject per month Student 2 student (The Smith Family) Ph: 1800 280 223 s2s@smithfamily.com.au Student 2 student is: A telephone reading program that pairs students who are behind in reading development with older student mentors. The mentor phones the student two or three times a week for 20 minutes. The student reads & a mentor assists. www.smithfamily.com.au Free service Support for primary and early secondary age students in years 3-8 (approx 6-12yr olds) who are 2 years behind in their work & want support to improve reading. (Mentor supervisors support 10 student mentors-helping with the process.) 7
8 Private English Classes Programme Class Information Hours and Prices Navitas English Level 1, 237 Oxford St, Bondi Junction Ph: 9389 7204 City Office Level 4, 11 York St, Sydney Ph: 8246 6800 http://www.navitasenglish.com Beginner to Advanced Maximum class size 15 Separate child-minding facility close to City Campus with fees Bondi Junction Classes Qualified English Teachers-Range of English classes with Fees Daytime only, phone for more info. City Office Day and Evening Classes. General English and IELTS Prices variable. For Government Programmes, ring City Office Ph: 8246 6800 International House Level 1, 203 Clarence Street, Sydney Ph:9279 0733, Fax:9279 4544 www.ihsydney.com.au Speaking test required Reading, Writing and Communicating Elementary, pre-intermediate, Upper intermediate Certificates Issued $50 administration fee Maximum 15 per class Morning: Mon-Fri 9-11am (4 weeks) Afternoons: Mon-Fri 2.45-4.45pm (4 weeks) Evenings Tues & Thurs 6pm-8pm (9 weeks) Free classes with Student Teachers Greenwich College Level 3, 127 Liverpool Street Sydney Ph: 9264 2223 Fax: 9264 2224 www.greenwichcollege.com.au Beginners to Intermediate 2 6 students per class Speaking, Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Functions. Afternoons: Mon to Thurs 3-4pm Free classes with Student teachers An experienced teacher observes the lesson. 8
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre English List. 9 Other Resources to improve English Programme Information How to Access Eastern Sydney Multicultural Access Project (ESMAP) Suite 3, 1-3 Elizabeth Avenue Mascot NSW 2020 Ph: 97008872 9 or 97008873 Fax: (02) 970088 74 Email: coordinator@esmap.org.au www.esmap.org.au Support, Advocacy and Counselling services to elderly people, people with disabilities and carers from CALD communities Translated Resources and Facts Packs People from non-english speaking backgrounds can contact a multicultural officer if they are from Botany, Randwick, Sydney, Waverley or Woollahra LGAs Hours: Monday-Friday English Australia (Formerly ELICOS Association) Level 3, 162 Goulburn St, Surry Hills Ph:9264 4700 Contact during office hours Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm. http://www.englishaustralia.com.au Association of private & public colleges: offering intensive English courses for overseas students, academic English, exam preparation, teacher training and study tours and accredited programmes. Contact during office hours Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm for information on colleges endorsed by English Australia. Language Book Centre Lvl 1, 131 York St Sydney Ph:9267 1397 Fax: 9264 8993 1800 426 657 Reply paid 66944, Sydney 2000 (no postage stamp required) http://www.languagebooks.com.au language@abbeys.com.au Texts & Self Study Audio, Video & Software Courses Dictionaries & Grammars ESL Texts & Readers Dictionaries Orders by 1pm arrive in Sydney the next working day No delivery charge for book orders of 10 or more in Australia. Book prices vary Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 8.30am - 7pm Thursday 8.30am - 9pm Saturday 8.30am - 6pm Sunday & Public Holidays 10.00am - 5pm 9
The Junction Neighbourhood Centre English List. 10 Other Resources to improve English continued Programme Information How to Access Multicultural Support Network of Randwick Meets at: The Junction Neighbourhood Centre Shop 2, 669-673 Anzac Pd, Maroubra Junction 2035 Ph:9349 8200 Fax 9344 7294 Mb: 0401 428 972 varughesepg@dodo.com.au A multicultural residents group Meets monthly for discussion Topics of general interest and practice of English Migrant support group Informal social environment. Outings optional. Contact: George Varughese or The Junction Neighbourhood Centre to attend or for more information Meets the last Friday of the month 6pm at JNC Free service The Reading Writing Hotline Email: info@literacyline.edu.au Ph: 1300 6555 06 www.literacyline.edu.au A national telephone literacy referral service for adults If you need help with reading or writing. For information on adult literacy courses in your area. Contact the hotline or email for information. Free service The Junction Neighbourhood Centre does not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information contained within this list. 10