EDUCATION AUSTRALIA


CASE STUDIES The following students from Arab countries chose to enrol in English Australia member colleges to help them achieve their goals.


KHALED BALA, from Misurata, Libya was offered a place in the Master of Management program at CQ University and chose the Academic English Pathway program offered by the university rather than studying for the IELTS exam. Khaled’s choice of


program has provided benefits he did not initially appreciate. “Dealing with lecturers and university policies and developing effective study skills, which I learned while I was at the CQ University Language Centre, have helped me make a smooth transition to postgraduate study,” he says. Khaled aims to lecture in business at university in his


native Libya. He says he chose to study in Australia because of its high standard of education, the people’s reputation for friendliness and tolerance, and the fact that English was the national language. According to Khaled, “to lecture at university in Libya you


must be able to teach in English and, with most of the global research in English, the English language has become the global currency and the bridge between cultures.”


NOHA ALSALEEM graduated from King Saud University in Riyadh, then completed an internship at a hospital and worked five years in Saudi Arabia prior to coming to Australia to prepare for a Masters in Optometry at UNSW. Noha has been in


Sydney since October


2009 studying in Academic English programs at UNSW Institute of Languages, including the Test Preparation and University Entry English Course, where successful students are recognised as having an acceptable level of English for study at the University of New South Wales. Despite completing her undergraduate studies in English, she says that the well-structured courses at the Institute contributed


significantly to her English language development. “Class discussion improved my argument building, while my writing and presentation skills have become much more structured and accurate.” Noha recommends Australia, saying “Sydney is beautiful


and relaxing,” and adds that Australia’s multicultural society and religious tolerance make it a safe and accommodating place for Muslim students.


ABDULLAH ALABDULHADI from Kuwait studied English language at Wollongong College Australia for 25 weeks to prepare himself for his Master of Science in Occupational Health and Safety at the University of Wollongong. He achieved excellent results in his English course, giving the valedictory speech on behalf of his class at his English graduation ceremony. ‘Hadi’ appreciates the beautiful natural environment and


the range of facilities available in Australia and also the fact that he has a choice of two mosques where he can worship. He successfully managed initial challenges of finding appropriate accommodation and adjusting to different types of food, and he believes that the experience of studying in Australia will be well-regarded when he returns to Kuwait. The strong emphasis on independent learning and group study have broadened his his skills and he is confident of success in his postgraduate study.


AWAD ALOLYANI is from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Preparing to study hospitality at William Blue College, Awad is very pleased with his decision to study English in Australia at Ability Education. He is currently in his third month of General English study and he’s delighted with his progress. According to Awad, his English is improving ‘dramatically’ and he’s meeting interesting people from all over the world with whom he can practice his English every day. “The teachers are great and they are experienced and also passionate about their job,” he says. p


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