Programs designed to meet your needs

English programs offered by RMIT University Vietnam are designed to increase competency and confidence in learning a new language.  Regardless of what stage of your career development you are at, RMIT has a program that can assist you to develop the skills and confidence to succeed in the international world of business and study.

Our programs and curriculum materials have been developed to bring together best practice in teaching and learning in English language education. They will assist you to extend your skills beyond the basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills of other programs.  By engaging in our practical tasks and applications you will be able to relate your language learning to real life experiences.. The teaching and learning practices enhance skill acquisition and instil confidence in the effective use  of the English language.

Online learning materials provide you with the opportunity to consolidate your learning and progress at a pace that is appropriate to your level of competence.

Where you can study

To meet ever increasing demand, RMIT University Vietnam offers specialist English language programs at a number of locations: nnn

Ho Chi Minh City

Saigon South campus

·         English for University

Pham Ngoc Thach campus

·         English for University

·         English for IELTS

·         English for Study

·         English for Business

Hanoi

Handi Resco campus

·         English for University

RMIT is proud to be able to offer the depth and breadth of programs needed by individuals aspiring to connect with the world through language.  Designed to cater for individuals at various stages of their English language development, the programs on offer at Pham Ngoc Thach address communication, university entrance, general and business needs as well as preparation for IELTS testing. 

English for IELTS

This course of study is designed to prepare students for the IELTS examination.  This test has a number of applications including work, study (undergraduate or post-graduate level) or overseas university placements.

English for Study 

English for Business

This course of study is designed to build skills specifically for the purpose of developing competency in the English work environment.  Offered part-time only in the evenings or on weekends, it provides modules in specific areas of language that are fundamental to work place situations. 

This program also provides an opportunity for students to develop their skills ahead of studying our English for University or undertaking post graduate study at RMIT University.

Teaching methods

Your class will be student-centred.  This means that you have the opportunity to gain support in your learning, develop confidence using the language and increase your overal language skills.  Together this enhances your ability to succeed.

Students who study English at RMIT Vietnam will develop their English and study skills through interactive, communicative teaching and a combination of print and electronic learning activities. The electronic learning activities are innovative, easy to use and linked to the language covered in the course books. The course books are copyright to RMIT English Worldwide (REW). Students receive course books for each level of the program free of charge and have access to an English Learning Resource Centre for independent study and a range of skill specific workshops offered out of class time. 

Develop your confidence with our experts

Learning a new language can be hard so it is important to know that you are in the hands of experts when you enrol in a program.

RMIT Vietnam currently employs over 125 highly qualified and experienced English Language teachers many with extensive experience in IELTS examination preparation as well as English for Specific Purposes.  All staff are tertiary qualified in an undergraduate discipline and have extended their qualifications with TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) credentials. In addition, many also hold Masters or higher qualifications in Applied Linguistics, Language Education and/ or Teaching.

Staff are contracted for extended periods and have been instrumental in the development of Academic English Language programs in conjunction with RMIT English Worldwide (REW).

All teachers are native speakers coming to Vietnam from Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, New Zealand or South Africa.

At RMIT Vietnam teachers work in a diverse and stimulating environment which provides many opportunities for further professional development to ensure that they are kept up to date with the latest teaching methodologies and technology.

Assessment

For each module of the English for University there is a mid-course and end of course assessment of all skills. For both assessments there is a separate reading, writing, speaking and listening test. Students must achieve an aggregate score of at least 60 % in each subtest from the Elementary to the Upper Intermediate courses. For the Advanced 1 and 2 courses, the satisfactory pass rate is 70 %.

In each of the Concurrent English courses students are assessed on their ability to participate in tutorials, write academically appropriate assignments, express well supported arguments and opinions in debates and use IT for research and study effectively.  A satisfactory pass rate for each course is 60%.

Download Academic English Brochure 2011