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Academic Study Skills and English Tuition (ASSET) for the Graduate School of BusinessCRICOS code: 065429M
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| 20-week ASSET program |
| Campus: Clayton |
| Intakes: February and September |
| 15-week ASSET program |
| Campus: Clayton |
| Intakes: March and October |
The Academic Study Skills and English Tuition (ASSET) program is for Graduate School of Business (GSB) students who have narrowly missed the English language requirement for their GSB course.
For students who have received a conditional offer, ASSET bridges the gap between their previous English language qualifications and those accepted by Monash.
On successful completion of the course you will have:
Monash University English Language Centre provides the expertise, resources and facilities for you to undertake independent study and improve your English language skills.
Our highly qualified teaching staff are available to discuss learning related issues you may have and our Student Life team is available to discuss pastoral care and visa related/student administration issues.
The innovative Academic Support Kit (ASK) provides you with a program of guided independent learning designed to support your study. During your program you will gain practice across the whole range of independent learning activities available in the Centre. These are designed to help you improve:
Your class teacher and Independent Learning Centre teachers are there to assist you and will monitor your progress.
To enter the ASSET program students must have a Monash University Conditional Offer for a Graduate School of Business course. Your current English test scores determine whether you have been offered the 20-week or 15-week ASSET program.
Note: Your offer letter tells you the course you have been accepted into and your commencement date.
IELTS: 6.0, Writing 6.0, no band lower than 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80, Writing 20
TOEFL Paper-based: 550, TWE 4.5
TOEFL Computer-based: 213, ER 4.5
IELTS: 6.5, Writing 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL iBT: 90, Writing 22
TOEFL Paper-based: 580, TWE 4.5
TOEFL Computer-based: 237, ER 5
Every assessment task in the Program relates directly to your future academic study. To pass the Program you must successfully complete a series of tasks that test your ability to use English for academic studies.
The six formal assessment tasks are:
There are also formative assessment activities that provide you and your teachers with ongoing feedback on your performance.
| Start | Finish | Number of Weeks |
| 7 September 2009 | 5 February 2010 | 20 |
| 12 October 2009 | 5 February 2010 | 15 |
| Start | Finish | Number of Weeks |
| 8 February 2010 | 25 June 2010 | 20 |
| 15 March 2010 | 25 June 2010 | 15 |
| Start | Finish | Number of Weeks |
| 6 September 2010 | 4 February 2011 | 20 |
| 11 October 2010 | 4 February 2011 | 15 |
International students in Australia need to pay course fees and budget for compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), accommodation and living expenses.
Tuition fees must be paid prior to commencement and are based on the number of weeks you study.
Tuition fees are A$430 per week plus an administration fee of A$200.
Note: International students with school-aged dependants accompanying them to Australia must attend school and pay full fees if enrolled either in a government or a non-government school.
For more information on fees and the ESOS framework which govern student visa conditions, visit
International students can apply for admission to the ASSET program when they do not meet the English language requirements for admission to the Graduate School of Business courses.
Applicants will get an offer for the ASSET program together with a conditional offer for the Graduate School of Business program.
A conditional offer is subject to the applicant meeting the condition of the offer, which in this case is the successful completion of the ASSET program.
Monash University International
Recruitment Services
871 Dandenong Road
Caulfield East, Victoria 3145
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu
www.monash.edu/englishcentre
Information is correct as of March 2009.
Course and fees are subject to change.
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