1. Curtin English Pathway (CEP)
Curtin English Pathway (CEP)
How the new curriculum will benefit students

2. The CE advantage Double excellence:
The CE advantage
Double excellence:
Language Teaching & Overall Experience
Double benefits:
Process and outcomes are value for money

3. The long term view True cost/benefits of quality English:
The long term view
True cost/benefits of quality English:
Tuition fees, other weekly costs, vs quality experience, preparation for success and long term impact on language and learning skills
True cost of cheaper options:
Reduced benefits from mainstream, more difficult to make friends and integrate; wasted time, stress and failure,

4. Curtin English Pathway (CEP)
Curtin English Pathway (CEP)
Two Changes:
Now: … Gateway
July: … Partner Campus

5. The improved CEP was born from feedback from:
The improved CEP was born from feedback from:
Students, student leaders & ‘graduates’.
Teachers & future teachers (ELB and Curtin College)
Continuous improvement, but now a step-change

6. The GATEWAY course in CEP 10 weeks EAP 1; 10 weeks EAP 2
Current EAP courses
The GATEWAY course in CEP
10 weeks EAP 1; 10 weeks EAP 2
30 week programme at B2 on the CEFR (Common European Framework)
Progressive curriculum delivered over 10 weeks.
5 week A module
and 5 week B module
Each week is a self contained module. Order doesn’t matter. 5 units (6 weeks each)
Skills- based curriculum tied to traditional grammatical syllabus.
Task- based curriculum focusing on “can do’ and tied to CEFR. Skills and language developed through real tasks

7. The GATEWAY course in CEP
Current EAP courses
The GATEWAY course in CEP
You study English for Academic Purposes (EAP1/EAP2)
You will study English for university studies, work and life here. EAP comes later
10 weeks for half an IELTS band
12 weeks for half an IELTS band
If you fail, you repeat a module, so you study the SAME material
If you need to extend your studies, the material is DIFFERENT

8. The GATEWAY course in CEP Crowded curriculum
Current EAP courses
The GATEWAY course in CEP
Crowded curriculum
Space for individualisation
Not enough time for speaking and writing in class. Language is presented as per the syllabus
More speaking lessons; more writing practice and more language review based on needs
Heavy focus on formal assessment every module; reducing learning time
Better balance between formal and informal assessment. Testing online, out of class time, and assessment of in class tasks

9. The GATEWAY course in CEP Summative assessments every 5 weeks
Current EAP courses
The GATEWAY course in CEP
Summative assessments every 5 weeks
Lots of formative assessments. Summative assessment at the end of the course, not every module
You are tested on language and content of your course
You are assessed on tasks you ‘CAN DO’ in English

10. How have we improved the program?
How have we improved the program?

11. No longer offering FCE and CAE
How have we improved the program?
From July Students under IELTS 5.0 will start at our partner city campus
No longer offering FCE and CAE

12.
Students under IELTS 5.0 will start at our partner city campus
ELB remains the same
No longer offering FCE and CAE

13. Old EAP New CEP 12 weeks 17 weeks 17 weeks 12 or 24weeks 17 weeks
Old EAP
New CEP
For students who need minimum English
CEFR B2
ELB
12 weeks
17 weeks
For students who need higher English
CEFR B2
ELB
12 or 24 weeks
17 weeks
12 or 24weeks
17 weeks

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15. Curtin University campus Partner City Campus
For students who need more English – Changes in campus model
Benefits:
Experience a more relaxed learning environment at lower levels before transitioning to academic type university environment
Better nationality mix at the lower levels
Curtin University campus
Partner City Campus
Half IELTS band= 10 weeks
IELTS 5.0
ELB
Benefits of the mixed campus model:
Experience a more relaxed learning environment before transition to academic university life
Students starting at the lower level will not feel as stressed learning in a casual environment. Able to slowly make the mental transition to a more academic environment as they progress in their language skills.
Better nationality mix
Currently, most students in our lower level classes are from similar regions. Our students will be integrated into the current cohort of students at the partner city campus – increasing diversity in the classroom will enhance the learning experience while not compromising on teaching quality.
12 weeks
17 weeks
12 weeks
12 weeks
17 weeks

16. Improvements in curriculum
Improvements in curriculum
Quality ensured - closer alignment with CEFR
Introduction of electives
Better prepared for progression exams
Improvements in curriculum
Entire CEP curriculum is now task based General English whereas previously, students were pre-maturely (?) introduced to academic English.
Quality ensured
We ensure the quality of teaching does not change with the introduction of dual campus model. Important to note that we are not outsourcing the delivery to a private provider.
The new curriculum also aligns itself with the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR) which is globally recognised as the standard for language proficiency.
Introduction of electives/streams
We have introduced electives/streams in the CEP. Students can choose between ….
Better prepared for progression exams
Introduction of mock test in week 6 of each level will help students and teachers gauge progress. Students will have to complete weekly assignments and milestones before week 12. Each student’s progress will be logged in a portfolio. This encourages independent learning and allows the teachers to address any issues before the final exam.

17. Why are we extending the duration from 10 to 12 weeks?
FAQs:
Why are we extending the duration from 10 to 12 weeks?
At the higher level of IELTS 5.0 and 5.5, research by ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe) among others has shown that students require a longer time to progress a band. Extending each level by 2 weeks reduces the stress level that our current EAP students face. This will better prepare students for success in their Curtin College and ELB programs
What if a student doesn’t meet their entry requirement?
Success rates will increase with the improved CEP curriculum and the extra time allocated. If a student progresses more slowly, they will have to extend by 6 weeks. We have created an extra 6 weeks of materials in the new curriculum so they will study fresh material at the B2 level.

18. What happens to the application/admissions process?
FAQs:
Are students considered Curtin students even if they are at the partner campus?
Yes, from Day 1, all students will be treated as Curtin students and will receive the ID card plus all benefits of being a student at Bentley.
What happens to the application/admissions process?
Business as usual.
Any changes to commission rates?
No.
Are students allowed to stay at the partner city campus for the entire duration?
No, once they have completed their studies at the partner city campus, they will have to transition to the Bentley campus.

19. Curtin English Pathway (CEP)
Curtin English Pathway (CEP)
Transition
Options for Students