In the professional or career world, a ‘gap year’ is taken after finishing high school, college or university. During a gap year students engage in travel, cultural awareness programs, internships and study abroad, all for the purpose of improving the students skills, experience, knowledge and maturity. The SACE Gap Year Programme aims to combine all of these aspects into one programme.

Available to both Working Holiday and Student Visa holders, the SACE Gap Year Programme aims to broaden students cultural and professional horizons and enhance their future job and study options. Students will gain international work experience and improve their English language skills. Additionally, SACE Community Connections, which is a part of the Gap Year Programme, allows students to integrate into the local community, experiencing the culture, and meeting new friends.

The newly accredited SACE Melbourne campus will open its doors on the 13th April 2015 to welcome all students on Student, Working Holiday and Visitor visas. The Melbourne College of English, located in the beautiful Melbourne World Trade Centre, enjoys extensive views of the city and Yarra River. SACE Melbourne is conveniently located close to the city centre and tram, train and bus transport.

SACE Melbourne will offer students a similar choice of courses as our other SACE colleges: General Intensive English, English for Tertiary Study, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation and the High School Bridging Programme.

We look forward to welcoming your students to our new SACE campus in April.

Good news from the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protections (DIBP) for students, DIBP now recognises the Cambridge CAE examination for students interested in applying for an Australian visa for a Temporary Graduate or Skilled programmes as well as for Work and Holiday programmes. The recognition of the Cambridge CAE examinations applies to tests taken after January 2015.

More information on this and the Cambridge CAE scores required at the Australian Immigration website http://www.immi.gov.au  

SACE Adelaide will run evening OET Preparation courses for health professionals interested in preparing for the Occupational English Test (OET). The OET part-time courses will prepare students for the Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing components of the Occupational English test. Courses will commence on 11/3/2014. Contact SACE for further information.