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English Australia

English Australia  (EA) is the national peak body and professional association for the ELICOS sector of international education, for providers offering English language intensive courses to overseas students.  The ELICOS sector has grown considerably over the last 20 years, to the stage where in 2008 over 250 accredited providers delivered English language courses to over 162,000 international students. 

English Australia aims to establish a high professional and ethical standard in the work of member colleges, assist member colleges in providing high quality educational programs and assist, strengthen and promote the interests of the ELICOS sector and member colleges.  English Australia has four main areas of focus:

• support and promotion of quality English language training and support services;

• representation and lobbying both in Australia and internationally;

• profiling and promotion of member colleges, the sector and Australia; and

• provision of a comprehensive range of membership services.

About the conference

The English Australia Conference 2010 invites you to experience the sunny Gold Coast from 16 - 18 September 2010 and participate in the international English language industry event of the year. 

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English Australia Conference 2010 is for everyone working in or associated with the ELICOS sector of international education: teachers, managers, marketing staff, student services staff, registration staff, teacher trainers, administrators, accommodation providers, government stakeholders, promotional bodies, suppliers etc.

Now, more than ever, it is essential to attend the English Australia Conference, to ensure that you and your colleagues are up to date with the latest teaching approaches and methodologies, research, market information and government policy so that you are prepared for future challenges in the sector.

The English Australia Conference 2010 will focus on addressing topical issues for the ELICOS industry, including:

• e-learning and technology in the classroom;

• assessment;

• language travel & tourism;

• academic leadership;

• customer service and student support including homestay;

• business and academic management; and

• government initiatives and changes in the regulatory environment.

Plenary speakers include:

• Gavin Dudeney, Director, The Consultants-E and published author on technology and the classroom

• Jun Liu, Professor and Head of the Department of English, University of Arizona

• Steve Simpson, International consultant and author on organisational culture

• Dr Janet Zadina, Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience/Educational Neuroscience, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans – speaking on language, learning and the brain

• John Hawkins, Professor of English and Applied Linguistics at the Research Centre for English and Applied Linguistics, University of Cambridge

• Anh Do, Comedian - closing plenary address

English Australia encourages you to come, be challenged, learn from and with your colleages and be inspired.