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Learn to Live!
BBELS Agent Handbook
Last update 15.11.11
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
☼ One of Australia’s most popular tourist and
backpacker destinations
☼ Town Population 10,000
☼ Region Population 30,000
☼ Brisbane International Airport 168 km
☼ Gold Coast Airport 80 km
☼ Average temperatures:
Summer - 28 C
Winter - 21 C
Byron Bay
Byron Bay Market
Byron Bay
Beautiful sandy beaches
Friendly people
Interesting shopping
Warm climate
Surfing waves
Diving – top 10 dive location
Whales
Dolphins
Relaxed cosmopolitan atmosphere
No traffic lights or pollution
Mountains
Rainforests
Restaurants, cafes, live music
Beauty and healing activities
Very Australian experience
Byron Bay is a safe town!
Tallow Beach
Interesting facts…
1. Crocodile Dundee - producer and actors made $’s and came to Byron Bay in
1989. Created the Beach Hotel and bought land. Brought attention to Byron Bay
2. Grease - Olivia Newton John has a health resort 15 minutes behind Byron Bay
3. 1996 Byron Bay Council (Greens) stopped most development.
4. 1997 Club Med was denied the right to operate in Byron Bay
5. 1998 McDonalds was denied the right to operate in Byron Bay
6. 2007 - NSW government decided to restrict development in Byron Bay to protect
its natural assets and prevent another Gold Coast.
Local people are trying to protect the natural charm that Byron Bay offers!
Byron Bay
Homestay Families School and CBD Homestay Families
“Byron Bay - one of the most attractive location on the whole East Coast!”
Lonely Planet Travel Guide
BBELS - the school
Established March 1998
Ownership Byron Bay English Language School Pty Ltd
100% by Mr Michael and Mrs Alena O’Grady
Accreditation NEAS Australia July 2002
ACPET Australian Council of Private Educators and Trainers
IALC International Association of Language Centres
Our Philosophy “Learn to Live!”
Mission To provide high quality English language tuition in a
beautiful and natural environment and to compliment this
educational experience with a range of activity options.
Teachers University Degree, ESL teaching qualification, teaching
experienced and friendly
School capacity: 200 students
Nationalities EU: Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany,
Czech, Spain etc
ASIA: Japan, Korea, Taiwan
SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Argentina
Subject to seasonal v ariations
BBELS - School Building
☼ 2 storey building
☼ Byron Bay CBD
☼ bus stop 1 minute walk
☼ 14 air-conditioned classrooms
☼ 2 x large balconies
☼ school capacity: 200 students
Facilities Ground Floor
☼ 6 x air-conditioned classrooms
☼ Reception
☼ Academic staff room
☼ Cafe Oska - coffee, juices and lunches
☼ 8 x computers / internet
☼ Wireless internet facilities Wi-Fi
☼ Activities desk
Café Oska
☼ Student special lunch every day
☼ Best coffee in Byron Bay
☼ Free Wi Fi
☼ Located on ground floor of our building
Facilities - First Floor
☼ 1 x covered outdoor balcony
☼ 1 x sun deck
☼ 8 x air-conditioned classrooms
☼ semi commercial kitchen - lunches and cooking classes
☼ 14 x lap top computers
☼ wireless internet Wi-Fi
☼ accommodation services and management
Student Lounge
Balcony - First Floor
is
On campus from 8.30am – 3.30pm
☼ General English – Full Time
☼ General English – Part Time
☼ Cambridge Exam Preparation – FCE, CAE + CPE
☼ IELTS exam Preparation
☼ English Plus Surfing, Diving or Music
☼ English Plus Yoga Teacher Training
☼ Teen Programs – July and August
☼ Group study Tours
☼ Private Tuition
☼ Primary or High School Placements
Courses
TIME TABLE - Full Time
Session1: 9am* – 10.30am
Session2: 11am – 12.30pm
Session3: 1.30pm – 3pm
Contact: 22.5 hours
Class size: 12 average
15 maximum
* Summer classes may also start at
8.30am or 9.30am
The IELTS examination is an internationally recognised measure of English Language proficiency for university entry in English speaking countries (Academic module) and general purposes (General Training module). This course focuses on the four components of the examination: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Start Dates: January, March June, September
Duration: 6 or 12 weeks
Levels required - Intermediate +
Books Focus on IELTS
Timetable Session 1: 9*am – 10.30am
Session 2: 11am – 12.30pm
Session 3 1.30pm – 3.00pm *Summer classes also start at 08.30 or 09.30
Contact: 22.5 hours
Class Size: 14 students maximum 11 students average
Students enrolling for General English may move to IELTS with the consent of the academic director, and if place exist in the class.
Exams 2 x per month at either Gold Coast or Brisbane
Provides 1.entrance to tertiary institutions in Australia 2. residency applications
Cambridge examinations provide successful students with an internationally recognised certificate of English language proficiency. Focus is speaking, reading, listening and writing and includes regular practice exams.
Start Dates: January, March, September
Duration: 10 or 12 weeks
Levels required:
FCE – Intermediate
CAE– upper intermediate
CPE - advanced
Books – FCE Results
Timetable Session 1: 9*am – 10.30am Session 2: 11am – 12.30pm Session 3 1.30pm – 3.00pm
*Summer classes also start at 08.30 or 09.30
Contact: 22.5 hours
Class Size: 14 max, 11 average Qualifying tests Students must complete a pre-test before acceptance to a Cambridge course is confirmed. Our pre-test is available by email. The Cambridge coordinator may suggest to a student that the exam course is not suitable for them. In this case, the student must join General English. Students starting CAE who display insufficient English language ability during week 1 must join FCE. The Cambridge course coordinator has the final
decision and students must accept this decision.
General English Cambridge IELTS
Classes focus on effective communication in English. Teachers use modern texts, audio / videotapes, local newspapers and magazines to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Afternoon Electives –weeks 1 – 4 vocabulary & speaking, Australian studies, cinema studies, grammar, hospitality / tourism / work in Australia
Start Dates - Any Monday but see prefered start dates. A new General English course starts every 4 weeks.
Assessment test every 4 weeks
Duration: 2 – 52 weeks
Levels 1 Elementary 2 Pre-Intermediate 3 Intermediate 4 Upper Intermediate 5 Advanced Beginners require private tuition before joining elementary class Books Cutting Edge series
Contact: Full Time 22.5 hours
Part time 15 hours
Timetable 9am* – 3pm or 1.30 – 6.30pm
Class Size: 15 students maximum 11 students average
*Summer classes also start at 08.30 or 09.30
☼ Graduation Ceremony
BBELS School Life
Electives - General English
ELECTIVE CLASSES - GENERAL ENGLISH
Elective classes offer full time General English (GE) students
an opportunity to focus on their own special needs and interests.
It is a very popular part of our GE program. Student feedback
indicates a high level of satisfaction with this component of our
GE course.
Topics include:
Vocabulary & Speaking Australian Studies
English Structure Work in Australia - Hospitality, Tourism
Listening & Pronunciation IELTS Preparation
International Business English Reading & Writing Skills
Cinema Studies Wellness
DETAILS
•classes are mixed levels classes
•classes are for intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced students
•classes run every Wed, Thu & Friday afternoon, 1.30pm – 3pm
•electives are only available for full t ime GE students
•students have a different class and teacher for their electives
•classes run for 4 weeks then students can change class
•students indicate their elective preferences in Week 1
•a minimum of 6 students is required for a particular elective to run
•elective subjects are changed every 4 weeks
•new elective classes are added every 4 weeks
☼ Graduation
Faces of Success
English plus Surfing
Part-time English
+
2 week learn to surf program
The course focuses on:
☼ progressing a student's ability to
master a surfboard
☼ knowledge of the ocean
☼ fitness for surfing
☼ equipment and surf safety
Our professional surfing school provides:
☼ qualified instructors
☼ surfboard or body-board
☼ wetsuit or rash vest
☼ Sunscreen
☼ transport
Start Dates first Monday of each
month ONLY
Duration: 2 weeks (surf 8 afternoons)
Levels suitable for beginners
Timetable 1.30pm – 3.30pm
4 days per week
2 weeks
Class Size: 8 students maximum
6 students average
Closed class for BBELS student only!
Part-time English
+
3 surf lessons per week
Our professional surfing school provides:
☼ qualified instructors
☼ surfboard or body-board
☼ wetsuit or rash vest
☼ Sunscreen
☼ transport
Start Dates any Monday
Duration: 2 weeks
Levels suitable for beginners
Timetable 1.30pm – 3.30pm
3 days per week
Class Size: 8 students maximum
6 students average
Class is open to other tourists and backpackers
Learn to Surf Surfing 2
Group Study Tours
English language tuition + local cultural tours and
activities including:
•Horse Riding and farm stay
•Surfing lessons
•Currumbin Wildlife Sancturary
•Whale and dolphin watching
•Diving and snorkeling
•High School + kindergarten visits
•Country excursions
•Beach volleyball
•Soccer, tennis, basketball
•Salsa dancing
•Didjeridoo lessons
•Aboriginal culture display
•Golf lessons
•Sea kayaking
•Yoga, Massage and beauty
Visas
12 weeks or less: TOURIST VISA
STUDENT VISA
with work
Up to 17 weeks : WORKING
HOLIDAY VISA
13 weeks or more
See immi.gov.au for
details or ask us!
Internships Working Holiday Job Club
Web designers
Hospitality
Local Businesses
Placements are mostly in local
restaurants and resorts
Subject to applicants submission of
their related studies and work
history listed in a current Résumé.
Most internships are unpaid.
4 weeks minimum wage internship
in restaurant and further work
depends on their performance.
There are also resorts in Ballina
and Tweed, which are just 20
minutes from Byron Bay.
Minimum requirement
upper - intermediate English or
IELTS 6.0 and 21 years of age.
All applicants must attend a
minimum of 4 weeks English
language course at BBELS
Fee for placement and support is
$770.
Guaranteed* Job opportunities
for after their English studies !
Byron Bay Chicken Factory
or
Casino Meat Factory
or
Booyong Pig Factory
or
Fruit picking in NSW + QLD
or
Ski Field work NSW and VIC
Most work is general laboring
* guarantee is for farm work only
and may mean travelling away from
Byron Bay to access this work.
Minimum requirement:
intermediate English or IELTS 5.0
and 18 years of age.
All applicants must attend a
minimum of 10 weeks English
language course at BBELS.
Our fee for placement is $200.
Refund $100 if unsuccessful
We offer assistance to find paid
work in Byron Bay while
students study English!
Cleaning
Bar and Restaurants
Baby sitting
Manufacturing
Pay is $15 – 18 per hour
Most work is night and weekends
Minimum requirement
intermediate English or IELTS 5.0
and 18 years of age.
All applicants must attend a
minimum of 10 weeks English
language course at BBELS.
Our fee for placement is $200.
Refund $100 if not successful
Effective Language Program for Long Term Students
Example :
September to December 3 months study work possible 20 per week
Dec to mid February 2 months work / travel work possible no limit
February 1 month GE refresh work possible 20 per week
March to April 1 month work work possible no limit
The courses and length of program can be varied. Students can start at any time of the year.
Important - For long enrolments (4 – 7 months), students benefit from a break in their studies, enabling language
“experiences” via work and/or travel. They often realize during their break that they have more to learn and thus
become motivated for their remaining “refresh” study months. Thus all of their study months become effective months.
Positions available:
Work opportunities in Byron Bay are greatest during the summer season = December to February.
Byron Bay chefs, cafes, restaurants (dishwashing, catering), factories
Web design, video, development – pay from $17.50 per hour
Farms guaranteed placement in several locations in NSW, QLD,
TAS - pay rates vary in each location
Requirements
•full t ime General English, IELTS or Cambridge courses only
•student visa (SV) or working holiday maker (WHM) status
•immigration attendance – 80% attendance minimum for SV
•minimum intermediate level of English 4 weeks prior to job placement
Placement + Support fee $200 - one job arrangement either in Byron Bay or in any other location.
This fee can be refunded if student find a job without our assistance.
work + travel GE Refresh FCE / CAE / CPE / IELTS / GE
Study – Work - Refresh
3 months
work + travel
2 months 1 month 1 month
You can live with a local Byron Bay family.
☼ Local "Aussie" hospitality
☼ Use your English in a day to day environment
Homestay accommodation includes:
☼ single/ twin*/ double* room with study desk
☼ 2 meals per day on week days
☼ 3 meals per day on the weekends
* Twin/ double homestay is offered for couples or friends traveling together
Travel To School
average travel time = 10 minutes by bike or bus
longest homestay distance= 5 kilometres or 20 minutes by bike
flat bike track = no hills!
2012 Prices
Single homestay 18 years and over $240 per week Single Homestay under 18 years $270 per week
Extra nights: $35 Placement fee under 18 years $300
Twin/ Double homestay: $190 per week Single homestay – breakfast only $170 per week
Extra nights: $30
Homestay Placement fee: $200 Christmas week surcharge: $40 per person
22.12 – 29.12.12
Accommodation - Homestay
Accommodation – Student houses
Live with other international students!
☼ Single, twin and double rooms (some with own bathroom)
☼ Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
☼ Bed linen and all bills are included. Towels not included
☼ Wi-Fi in all houses - free.
☼ Location is less than 10 minutes bicycle ride to school and town.
☼ Student houses are only for BBELS students of 18 years and over.
PRICES 2012
Placement fee $200 per person
Single rooms $200 per week pp
Twin share rooms $150 per week pp
Double room $300 per week per couple
Double room with en-suite bathroom $320 per week per couple
Bond $200 and maintenance fee $30 $230
Please check our website for updates to this style of accommodation.
BBELS Student Houses
BBELS Student Houses Locations
5 minutes walk
2 minutes bike
School 10 minutes walk
5 minutes bike
Accommodation and Transfers
BBELS has 3 dormitory style rooms in the school building.
There are 4 and 6 bed dormitories. Students have full use of
the kitchen cooking and bathrooms facilities plus
computers and free wireless internet.
Hostel price: $27 per night or $180 per week
Perfect for student who want to find some accommodation
by themselves!
Private rooms and apartments are available on request.
Students can rent a room provided by local people. Students
have shared use of kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities.
Single Room price: from $150 -200 per week
Shared Room price: from $120 per week.
Placement fee: $200
Brisbane International Gold Coast Ballina
100 minutes $220 45 minutes $110 20 minutes $88
BBELS Service or www.byronbayshuttle.com.au
Hostel
Private Rooms
AIRPORT
TRANSFERS
Further studies - Pathways
We currently have agreements with the following education providers in Australia for direct
entry into their degree and vocation programs, subject to a satisfactory result in BBELS IELTS
course:
Lismore, Gold Coast and Tweed Heads scu.edu.au
Kingscliffe nci.tafensw.edu.au
Byron Bay sae.edu
• Beach Volleyball / Beach Tennis
• Football / Soccer / Basketball
• Table tennis
• Card games – poker nights
• Trivia Nights at school
• Bingo
Activities
Surfing Courses
Shopping Trips – Gold CoastDiving Courses
Snorkelling
Mountain Biking
Sea Kayaking
Hinterland Tours
Tennis
Theme Parks
Horse riding
Camping – Frazer Island
Sky Diving
Salsa Dancing
Drumming Classes
Learn Guitar, piano
Plus many more………
Activities in Byron Bay
New friends
Drinks
Music
Fun
BBELS Live Music Nights
BBQ Party
BBQ Party
BBQ Party
Buddie BarBQ
Nightlife in Byron Bay
• 4 pubs
• 5 nightclubs
• 2 Cinemas
• Regular music and film festivals
Our Team
Kenny Paula
Ali
Anna
☼ Reception & Japanese national
☼ Director of Studies
☼ Director
☼Activities
☼Student House
☼
☼Homestay
☼ Reception & Brazilian national
☼Accounting
☼ Reception & Korean national
☼ General Manager
New Friendships
Lifestyle
w w w . b b e l s . c o m . a u
… learn to live!