QIBA has been a pioneer in the ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) industry in Australia. QIBA Managers were major contributors to the development of the Queensland Migrant Education program in the 1980s and in the early 1990s established one of the first private ELICOS institutions on the Gold Coast. For the last 18 years, QIBA has been at the forefront of the International Education industry through representation on government steering committees, involvement in academic research and managing major education projects in Japan, Malaysia, New Caledonia and China. This extensive experience with curriculum development, teacher training and off-shore program delivery is evident in the professional depth and quality of the English Language programs today.

General English Program

This is a program of English language development and integrated skill practice for international students, who require a higher level English proficiency for:

International communication and global travel
International education and internet research
International employment and business

This unique curriculum has been developed by QIBA to ‘empower’ International students and to produce maximum proficiency results in English language, used for global communication, further study, international employment and business.

Cambridge First Certificate in English Exam Preparation*
This is a program of English language development and integrated First Certificate Exam practice for international students, who require evidence of Upper-Intermediate Level English proficiency for one of the following reasons:

entry into international education institutions,
employment in international companies,
credits towards High School or University courses in English language

ENGLISH for BUSINESS COMMUNICATION (EBC)

This program is delivered to select groups of international employees, who work in businesses where English is growing in importance. The program is also suited to those international students, who are preparing for global employment in local universities or business schools. The EBC course combines stimulating ideas and scenarios from the current (global) business world with a strong task-based language learning approach, using real life business case studies. This methodology is based on the CLIL philosophy (Content and Language Integrated Learning), where business content is taught through the medium of language still being learnt. The advantage of this program over conventional Business Studies is that there are no specific entry requirements or language proficiency barriers. Learners are supported alongside the subject specialisation. (*Suitable only for minimum groups of 10 participants by prior arrangement) English for Business Communication Course Aims:

To develop the participants’ general English language skills;
To extend the participants’ specific Business English vocabulary;
To boost the participants’ confidence and skill in performing key business functions in an English speaking environment;
To become aware of global business practices in Human Resource Management, Project management, Marketing, etc.

ENGLISH for ACADEMIC STUDY

QIBA has a long-term expertise in preparing international students for Australian universities, which started in the 1990s, when only a few ELICOS centres operated in Australia. This expertise has been further developed through off-shore QIBA projects with Universities in Japan and China. Graduates from QIBA’s English for Academic Study (EAS) usually enter One of the following universities (with Gold Coast campuses): Griffith University (GU); Central Queensland University (CQU); Bond University; University of Southern Cross (SCU); and University of Southern Queensland (USQ). In general, International students, who seek entry into Australian Universities, need to be aware of the English entry requirements for the particular course they wish to enrol in:

Bachelor Degree programs usually require a minimum English Language level of IELTS Band 6.0 or an equivalent performance level in another international English test.
Masters Degree programs normally require a minimum of IELTS Band 6.5 or 7.0 (or equivalent performance).

QIBA has a number of articulation agreements with Universities, giving international students, who have successfully completed a full 24 week EAS program, direct entry into Degree programs. English for Academic Study Course Aims: The EAS course aims to develop (1) the learners’ English language skills; (2) Subject-specific vocabulary; and (3) Research and Study Skills to an advanced level, so that the learner can confidently participate in the Australian ‘academic culture’ and successfully negotiate all aspects of research and enquiry-based learning.

Pathway Programms

University Pathways

Students who successfully complete the QIBA Diploma of Business can gain pathway entry into Australian Universities. The Universities transfer credits from the successfully completed Diploma of Business to the Bachelor Degree with students receiving up to 1 year’s credit. A successful student will graduate with a nationally recognised Diploma of Business and a Bachelor Degree.

Note: Credit transfer arrangements vary between different Universities and types of Bachelor programs studied

QIBA offers two pathways

Pathway 1: For those students that need to develop their English before starting a Diploma of Business

Pathway 2: For those students that meet the entry requirements for the Diploma of Business

Why should I choose a pathway program?

1. Build your foundation: Use the opportunity to develop a broader base of knowledge, better study skills, improved business language and an enhanced understanding of the western business context and Australian legislation before starting a Bachelor Degree.

2. Reduce your education costs: Take advantage of lower QIBA semester tuition fees to reduce the education cost of gaining your Bachelor Degree.

3. Graduate with double qualifications: Receive a QIBA Diploma of Business and a Bachelor Degree

4. Be more competitive on the job market: Gain an advantage over other graduates by having applied practical skills to complement your high-level academic achievements.

Pathway Conditions

Students enrolled in a Business studies pathway will be required to successfully complete the Diploma of Business before progressing to the next stage of studies. The Diploma of Business a nationally recognised qualification in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. For more information about VET studies and requirements related to international students, please visit the Diploma Courses page.

Visa Related Conditions

QIBA is restricted from enrolling or transferring students between registered providers before the student has completed six months of their principal course of study in accordance with standard 7 of the National code. The principal course of study is the main course that an overseas student is enrolled in. where the overseas student arrives in Australia with a student visa that covers multiple courses (or pathway), this would be the final course of study.

Pathway Conditions

Pathway (Multiple Courses)

Principal Course

English Course