Academic English Program (AEP)
The RMIT Vietnam English courses are designed specifically to prepare students for academic study in an English speaking environment. The academic English program develops students’ ability to read, write, listen and speak in English using the latest teaching and learning methodology and technology. The program also helps students to develop key skills in critical thinking, independent learning and active participation in academic environments.
The Academic English Program comprises five modules: Pre Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels 1 & 2. All modules except Advanced 2 are delivered full time over 10 weeks and each week comprises 20 hours of classroom tuition and at least five hours of self directed learning resource material available in the English Learning Resource Centre (ELRC) and posted on blackboard. In total each of these modules of the Academic English Program represents 250 hours English language training. Advanced 2 is delivered over five weeks and with 20 hours classroom tuition and a minimum of 5 hours self directed learning available, comprises 125 hours of language and study skills training.
Direct entry to RMIT Academic Programs
Satisfactory completion of the AEP program meets the English requirements for entry to RMIT University academic programs. This means that students who have successfully completed the Upper Intermediate (Level 5) can enrol in a Higher Education Diploma program and students have successfully completed Advance 2 (Level 6.2) have direct entry to Bachelor and Master Programs. In other words success in the RMIT Academic English Program gives entry to academic programs at RMIT without the need to sit an IELTS or TOEFL test.
Prior to completing enrolment, students’ language proficiency is assessed to determine the appropriate entry level for each student. IELTS and TOEFL scores can also be submitted to determine the correct entry level.
|
AEP Module |
IELTS* |
TOEFL* |
|
Pre intermediate |
3.5 – 4.0 |
400/97 (TWE 2.0) |
|
Intermediate |
4.5 (no band less than 4.0) |
450/133 (TWE 2.5) |
|
Upper intermediate |
5.0 ( no band less than 4.5) |
500/197 ( TWE 3.5 +) |
|
Advanced 1 |
5.5 ( no band less than 5.0) |
527/197 (TWE 3.5 +) iBT 71 ( min 17 in all sections) |
|
Advanced 2 |
6.5 (no band less than 5.5) |
577/233 (TWE 4.5) iBT 92 (min 20 in all sections) |
*The IELTS and TOEFL scores indicated in the table are approximately equivalents to the level of proficiency on entry for each course in the Academic English Program. The scores should be used only as a guide to placement.
Academic English program calendar 2010
|
term |
Commencing dates |
Concluding dates |
|
1 |
22 February |
30 April |
|
2 |
29 March |
4 June |
|
3 |
10 May |
16 July |
|
4 |
14 June |
20 August |
|
5 |
26 July |
1 October |
|
6 |
6 September |
12 November |
|
7 |
11 October |
17 December |
|
8 |
22 November |
28 January 2011 |
The deadline for completing enrolment in the Academic English Program is one week before the commencement of each term.
Contact details
RMIT International University Vietnam Student Recruitment Department
Saigon South Campus
702 Nguyen Van Linh Boulevard
Tan Phong Ward, District 7,
Ho Chi Minh City
Tel +84 8 3776 1369
Fax +84 8 3776 1399
Email: enquiries@rmit.edu.vn
Hanoi Campus
Mailing address
Handi Resco Building
521 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District,
Hanoi
RMIT Vietnam entrance
Handi Resco Building
Ngoc Khanh Lake
9 Pham Huy Thong Street, Ba Dinh District,
Hanoi
Tel: +84 4 3726 1460
Fax: +84 4 3726 1469
Email: Hanoi.enquiries@rmit.edu.vn