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26
Oct
2009
Singapore English colleges
Things to do in Singapore
Singapore is both an island and a city-state, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia. With a varied heritage, as can be deduced from the 4 official languages- English, Malay, Chinese and Tamil- there is lots to see and do. Although Singapore is well known for its shopping and dining, there is much more to Singapore, such as the Botanic Gardens, with a boardwalk through the rainforest or its collection of orchid species.
Then there is the Ritz-Carlton Singapore, a hotel that features one of Southeast Asia’s finest collections of contemporary artworks. Many commissioned for public spaces, these include artists such as Andy Warhol and David Hockney. It is free to enter and there is an i-Pod guided tour.
Another must see is the Chinatown Heritage Centre, an authentic vision of Singapore’s history with fully recreated scenes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From entire bedroom and kitchen sets, to street scenes. The Asian Civilisations Museum is another place to experience Singaporean culture, as it attempts to give an appreciation of Singapore’s multi-ethnic society.
For a bird’s eye view of Singapore you can visit the 165m high Flyer. One of the world’s largest ferris wheels, it will give you a 30 minute ride for a fee.
GEOS Singapore
The GEOS Corporation was founded in 1973 with the aim of contributing to international communication through teaching English. GEOS actually stands for Global Education Opportunities and Services, and spans across approximately 15 countries.
GEOS Singapore is a government approved college offering English language courses, taught by experienced and highly qualified native teachers. It is conveniently located on the Singapore Shopping Belt along Orcahrd Road, offering plenty of opportunity to experience the city and interact with the people. Courses offered include Seasonal Tour packages, Regular Intensive English, Accelerated English, Active English and more.
23
Oct
2009
GEOS Oceania English Colleges
GEOS Oceania
The GEOS International Group has English language colleges around the world, including Europe, North America, Canada, Asia and Oceania. These colleges offer quality language teaching with highly qualified and experienced English teachers, professional accredited courses (such as CAE, TOEFL, IELTS), modern facilities in exciting and attractive locations, and flexible starting dates. The colleges often offer holiday programmes as well, with courses that combine sightseeing or a particular activity (e.g surfing, cooking, dancing) with English lessons.
GEOS International Colleges Oceania has English language schools in countries within the South Pacific, such as South Africa, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia. These colleges have a reputation for providing students with outstanding teaching ensuring that student’s language goals are achieved, in combination with exciting cultural experiences. All the colleges are located in cities that have much to offer, from sightseeing to live entertainment, shopping, and various activities.
Oceania Colleges
GEOS Oceania’s Australian colleges are situated in Sydney (NSW, since 1973), Cairns (Qld, since 1995), Brisbane (Qld, since 1987), the Gold Coast (Qld, since 1997), Adelaide (SA, since 2006), Perth (WA, since 1991) and Melbourne (VIC, since 1997) - most of the Australian states in fact. New Zealand has GEOS colleges in Auckland (established in 1984), Christchurch (established 1997) and Wellington (established 2003).
The Sydney GEOS college started out in Bondi Junction and how has 3 other locations as well, all within easy access to public transport and the city centre. The Cairns college caters for approximately 220 students, and is right in the centre of the City with plenty of excitement available. The Brisbane college is situated over the Brisbane River, and located only a short walk away from cafes and shopping centres. The Gold Coast is famous for its beaches, and the college is only a 2 minute walk from Surfers Paradise beach. Adelaide is a beautiful parkland city, and the college is close to beaches as well as shopping and cinemas. Both the Perth and Melbourne colleges are in prime locations as well, perfect for combining tourism with education.
3
Aug
2009
Educational Agencies for Overseas Study
Educational Agencies
There are many details to organise when travelling overseas, and even more so when preparing to study overseas. From accommodation, to colleges, courses, the country and city you’ll be living in, transportation, flights, visa applications and more- planning to study abroad can be overwhelming. However, you can get help with your planning from an educational agency that specialises in organising overseas study.
Always choose a reputable agency to help you though as the decisions you make can have very important consequences. One way of determining the reliability of the agency is to check whether they belong to a national association that sets standards for the industry. It is often better to choose an educational agency that has been established for a number of years and has experience. Additionally, well-established agencies often thrive because their customers are happy with their services and so continue to use them, as well as giving referrals to friends and family.
Studying Overseas
Studying overseas, whether independently or through a student exchange program, has many benefits for students. Primarily it encourages independence and self-reliance as you go without friends or family. That doesn’t mean that you are without support, as many exchange programs have extensive support mechanisms in place. However it will mean that you will develop responsibility, initiative, maturity, and confidence as you learn to make decisions on your own. Of course you will also hopefully meet lots of new people and form new friendships through your studies. If you are learning a language you will also learn much more rapidly as you are completely immersed in a foreign culture.
Just as you would prepare to travel abroad, studying abroad will require you to do some research as well. Even if you are using an educational agency, you will still need to make decisions about where you want to go, which college or university to study at, and what type of accommodation you will need.