2.  Distance Learning is delivered across all 9 sites in AMES.  There are approximately 50 teachers who teach in the program.  Each teachers is allocated a number of students, depending on the number of teaching hours.  DL is based on a one-to-one relationship between teacher and student.  Currently teacher/student contact can be : face-to-face by telephone by computer- email/Skype

3.  Distance Learning is a course based on a book + CD + DVD which can be studied at home and supported by a teacher.  Students complete units of work from IOTY (It’s Over To You/ At Work in Australia).  Each unit is sent to the teacher (either by post, face-to- face or online), who corrects it and sends it back to the student.  The student then contacts the teacher to discuss the unit and do speaking practice and some speaking assessment.  All books are based on life in Australia.  Individualised programs can be customised for students with specific needs. eg. Email etiquette at work, job interview preparation, report writing etc.

4. If students:  cannot come to class  are too busy with family to attend class  are pregnant and would prefer to stay at home  do not have enough hours left to study in a class or have less than 100 hours remaining  are studying part-time and want to do some extra study  are working, have AMEP hours and would like to improve their speaking, reading or writing.

5.  Modules and learning outcomes are based on the CSWE  Students achieve learning outcomes as per CSWE  Assessment tasks are embedded in homework tasks.

6.  For students with AMEP hours, 5 hours are used each week Books/CDs/DVDs are free  For private students, the course costs: approx $75 per week (teacher tuition) approx $35 for each book /CD  Eligibility depends on student’s visa number  check with office

7. For a Distance Learning appointment: Contact Reception Flagstaff AMES Level 3, 255 William St Melbourne Vic. 3000 Tel: 9926 4717 Fax : 9926 4727 Website: www.ames.net.au