English Program
Adult Migrant English Program
The College is part of a consortium that provides the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP). This program is based on the NSW AMES Certificate In Spoken and Written English (CSWE) and provides up to 510 hours of basic English as a Second Language to eligible migrants and refugees from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The AMEP is free to eligible migrants (bring along passport and/or visa papers for proof of eligibility). Fee for service CSWE is also available.
Classes are conducted in several venues throughout the St George and Sutherland areas.
Why Choose SGSCC?
- Professional and experienced staff
- Excellent learning facilities
- Classes for learners from all educational backgrounds
- Clear pathways to other tertiary education
- Access to Counsellor to support AMEP clients
- Centre and community based venues
- Flexible course times - Full day/Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Saturday
- Free Childcare (AMEP clients only)
- Travel concessions (Full-time students only)
English Classes for eligible migrants and refugees are available at these Centres:
- Rockdale English Centre, Rockdale
- Butler House, Hurstville
- Jannali Centre, Jannali or
An assessment interview will be arranged. Bring your passport and/or visa papers.
Contact the College on 9528 3344 and ask for AMEP English.
Bilingual Assistance
In Mandarin and Cantonese available in all the centres.
Workplace English
Any organisation wishing to start community classes at your own venue. Workplace English can be free to AMEP eligible employees at a time to suit the employer and the employee. Home Tutor and Independent Learning Centre and Distance Learning also available to people who are working.
Contact Glor Wong on 9528 3344
Translation Service
Document translation application forms can be lodged at SGSCC. This fee-free service is available for eligible migrants (Conditions apply).
Contact Hurstville: Emily Poon, Wednesday and Thursdays only on 9580 7996
Contact Jannali: Judy Hamilton/Sally Brandt on 9528 3344
Contact Rockdale: 9567 8499
Accredited Course Descriptions
CERTIFICATE IN SPOKEN & WRITTEN ENGLISH (CSWE)
CSWE is a VETAB accredited course and is specially designed to assist adult learners of non-English speaking backgrounds to develop their language and literacy skills
A pre-course assessment is required before entry into the programme.
Choose from the following specifically designed Certificate in Spoken and Written English (CSWE) courses.
CSWE I (91421NSW)
For learners from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background who have little or no English and require survival English, reading, writing and conversation.
CSWE II (91422NSW)
For learners from a culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background who do speak some English and require English vocabulary extension, conversation and listening skills. Reading and writing will cover grammar, spelling, vocabulary extension and sentence structure.
CSWE III (91423NSW)
For learners who have a good understanding of English but want to improve their self confidence and fluency in general expression, conversation and business language. Reading and writing will be covered to improve sentence structure, grammar, spelling, vocabulary extension and different genre of reading and writing.
AMEP clients may be eligible for Home Tutor or Distance Learning. For further information ring: 9528 3344
JANNALI
127-129 Sutherland Road
Contact: Glor Wong
Tel: 9528 3344
Ask for AMEP/CSWE English
Starts Monday October 12 to Saturday December 19
Classes CSWE I, II, III
Mon, Tues, Wed
9.15am-1.30pm
ROCKDALE
Rockdale English Centre,
Ground Floor, 81 Railway Street, Rockdale
Tel: 9567 8499
Starts Monday October 12 to Saturday December 19
Classes CSWE I, II, III
Days ranging from 1 - 5 days
Mornings 9.00am-2.15pm
Afternoons 2.30pm-4.30pm
Evenings 6.00pm-9.30pm (Mon/Tue/Wed)
Saturdays 9.00am-2.15pm
Independent Learning Access
Free after class access to the Computer Room with Internet access and English online. For further information phone: 9567 8499
HURSTVILLE
Butler Centre
Level 1, 12 Butler Road (above HCF Dental & Optical)
Contact: Christine Chew on 9580 7885
Starts Monday October 12 to Saturday December 19
Full Time Classes
CSWE I, II & III
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs
9.15am-2.30pm
Part Time Classes
Mornings/Afternoons/Evenings
CSWE I, II & III
Days ranging from 1 - 4 days
Mornings 9.15am-2.30pm
Afternoons 1.00pm-5.00pm
Saturdays 9.15am-2.30pm
Evenings 6.15pm-9.30pm (Mon/Tues/Wed)
Bilingual Classes (Mandarin & Cantonese)
Course times as above (Mon/Tues/Wed)
English IELTS Test Preparation - Advanced
This intensive course prepares you for the IELTS test with excellent course materials, worksheets and audio cassettes. General and Academic modules available and materials are provided. A pre test will be conducted and sample tests will be carried out throughout the course to monitor progress. For more information contact Glor Wong on 9528 3344.
Skilled Migrant Mentoring Program
Have you arrived in Australia recently? Are you a skilled migrant? Have you completed CSWE III and/or Skillmax or ISLPR3? Call us to find out how you can participate in the program that will help you in placement for work experience or getting a job. Contact: Mikall Chong on 9528 3344.
Dual Qualifications - VET and CSWE
If you are interested in taking a course in Cert II in Tourism (Operations) THT20502 or Cert III in Children's Services CHC30402 or Certificate III in Aged Care CHC30102 while you are studying in Level III English, please contact 9528 3344 Glor Wong or Georgina Weinberg for further information.
Independent Learning Access
Free after class access to the Computer Room with Internet access and English online. For further information contact: Christine Chew on 9580 7885