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INTRODUCTION

Australian Pacific College (APC) was accredited in May 1994, initially offering English Courses (ELICOS) specialising in General English, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and Business and IT courses.

In 2005, APC opened its business college in beach side suburb of Manly allowing students to study business subjects in relaxed and beautiful beach side environment for very competitive prices and flexible timetable. In 2006, APC opens new School of Business campus on Sydney Road, Manly.

APC is registered and accredited by NEAS, English Australia, the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board, ensuring that all English and VET qualifications are recognised nationally and delivered to the highest standard.

APC has articulation agreements with a number of Australian universities, providing graduates with guaranteed pathways to further studies. APC welcomes over 1,000 students from over forty different countries each year.


LOCATIONS

APC campuses are located in the most attractive study locations in Sydney right in the heart of city close to Sydney Harbour Bridge and 2 minutes from on Manly beach side suburb of Sydney. APC is currently the only business school in Manly providing flexible and affordable business programs in morning and evening sessions.

Website: www.apc.edu.au


City Campuses   Manly Campus
APC School of English
189 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Tel: (2) 9251 7000
Fax:(2) 9251 7575
APC School
of Business

Level 3 123 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: (2) 9262 3222
Fax:(2) 9262 3388
APC Manly School
of Business

48-52 Sydney Road
NSW 2095
Tel.: (2) 9976 2122
Fax: (2) 9976 2188
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Characteristics

• Professional, friendly team of ELICOS teachers & VET trainers in APC
• Bi-lingual student services
• Modern campuses with spacious classrooms & lecture rooms
• Up to date -new computers
• The best location and modern facility in Manly - 2 minutes from beach and transportation
• Multimedia self-access centre for ELICOS and VET students
• Free Internet access
• Student kitchen & student common room
• Choice of morning, afternoon and evening classes for vocational courses
• Choice of morning and evening ELICOS classes Option Classes: Conversation class, Media Club, Writers’ workshop, Self access and IELTS preparation
• Pathway for students Credit transfer / direct entry to Universities • RPL – recognition of prior learning
• Student Services including: student counsellor, homestay accommodation and guardianship, soccer team and social activities.

Summary of Courses

ELICOS – Available in City only

• General English (GE) – 6 levels Beginners - Advanced
• Cambridge Test Preparation (FCE)
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
• IELTS Preparation
• High School Preparation (HSP)

Vocation Courses

Business Courses Available in City centre and in Manly

• Certificate II in Business, duration: 3 months
• Certificate III in Business, duration: 6 months
• Certificate IV in Business, duration: 1 year
• Diploma of Business (Marketing), duration: 18 months - 2 years
• Diploma in Business (Management), duration: 18 months - 2 years
• Advanced Diploma in Business (Management or Marketing), duration: 2 – 2 ½ years

Information Technology - Available only in city

• Certificate III Information Technology, duration: 6 months
• Certificate IV Information Technology, duration: 1 year
• Diploma in Information Technology, duration: 2 years

Important Information

• Minimum age of students: 18 yrs old
• Minimum level of English for APC VET courses: Intermediate Top 5 nationalities and %:
- ELICOS: Colombia, Brazil, Japan, Thailand and Korea
- VET: Brazil, Czech Republic, Poland, Thailand and Japan
• Number of students: Maximum 1500, Average 1200
• Intakes:
- ELICOS: Every Monday
- APC VET: Feb/May/July/October with Business Fundamentals starting from week 4
- Class times: ELICOS: Monday - Friday
Morning session: 9 am – 1:15pm Option classes: 2:15 pm – 3:15pm
Evening session: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Option classes: 2:15 pm – 3:15pm Self access 3:15 – 4:15pm
• VET Courses: Business and IT
• Class times: Morning: 9 – 12pm, Afternoon: 1-4pm, Evening: 5 – 9pm

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AEC Summary and Recommendations
APC is our selected school

We have been working with APC since 1998. APC offers a good range of English and Vocation courses in Sydney’s top locations. APC Manly offers quality business programs and modern facilities and is located close to amazing Manly beach in Sydney. APC offers very competitive English + Vocational course packages with flexible intakes. APC has an excellent nationality mix – with more than 35 nationalities in ELICOS and VET courses. We highly recommend APC to international students thinking of studying in Sydney for all these reasons.

Student Testimonials


Francela Villarreal - Mexico
Certificate III Business Administration
Australian Pacific College

“One thing I love about human being is the way they can support and comfort each other. That’s what I felt since I arrived at APC 6 months ago. APC is more then just a college it is a college with values, friendship and loving people. I think I learnt and improved more about business skills while been surrounded by nice people from other countries. The staff (teachers, directors and admin) were very nice to me and that helps me to go on even in hard times. I thank APC for all the knowledge and support they have given me and I will never forget you people!!”


Guillermo Dias Pires Sao Paolo, Brazil
GE Advanced Level at APC

APC is a good school, a good environment with good teachers andstudents from different parts of the world. That offers a good chance to learn English in Sydney. Sydney is a safe and veryorganised city with a wonderful nightlife where you can have a goodtime and make friends”.

APC é uma escola com uma ótima estrutura e im maravilhosoambiente, com bons profesores e estudontes de deferentes partsdo mundo que oferece uma boa chance para estudar inglés emSydney. Sydney é uma cidade muito segura, organizada e com uma lindanoite oferecendo gnades condiçoes para diversao e fozer amios domundo todo.


Andrea Luque Bogotá - Colombia
English for Academic Purposes at APC

“I came to APC to study English since I wanted to do a Masters atSydney University. I needed 6.5 in my IELTS test and I thought itwas going to be very hard to get it but after my studies at EAPand a lot of effort, I received 6.5 in the test. Next month, I will starta Masters in Logistics at Sydney Uni! Thanks Australian Pacific College”.

Vine a estudiar ingles en el APC porque quería hacer una maestría en la Universidad de Sydney. Necesitaba un puntaje de 6.5 en el IETLS y sabia que iba a ser muy difícil obtenerlo. Pero después de mis estudios en el curso de ingles para propósitos académicos y mucho esfuerzo, logré tener el puntaje. El próximo mes, empezaré mi Maestría en Logística en la universidad de Sydney. Gracias Australian Pacific College.


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