More than 14,000 candidates take IELTS test at CME's IELTS Test Centre in 2009

CME's IELTS test centre met the increased demand for the IELTS test by testing more than 14,000 candidates in 2009, a significant increase from the 8,000 tested in the previous year. In 2010 CME is offering the IELTS test twice a month until November and one test will be held in December. The dates of the tests, IELTS information sessions and IELTS preparation courses for candidates are available at cme.mq.edu.au/ielts

Survey prize winners announced

Congratulations to Junaedy Pranata and Johanna Heikka. Both having won $50 gift vouchers for participating in the Professional Communication Survey and the i-graduate's online English Laguage Survey. Junaedy is currently studying for a Master of Accounting and Johanna is working on her PHD here at Macquarie.

CME graduates achieve a higher pass rate

CME graduates achieve a higher pass rate at Macquarie University that students entering from other English Colleges. Research carried out by the University shows that CME graduates success at University in all Faculties (Business, Science, Human Science and Arts) in 2007 and 2008 was significantly higher than students who had studied at other English colleges

"The Stars of ShenYang" Win GOLD in the International Basketball Competition at Macquarie University.

The Stars of ShenYang are Joe, Matt, Sean, Daniel, and George.

George says: "Now, we all study language in SSEPP 4 at CME. We are so happy to study in SSEPP 4. Our team wants to share the trophy with CME, it is our pleasure."

Their trophy is now on display in the ILC. Make sure you take a look!

Bush Dance

Students found out what makes for a good time in country Australia.

Australian native animals

CME was host to the 'Animal Man' and his collection of native animals, reptiles and birds.

CME Students ‘participate’ in International Summit on Free Trade

In CME's new course, Direct Entry English for International Studies (DEIS), students develop English skills directly relevant to their future studies in International Relations, International Communications, Politics, or International Law at Macquarie University. As well as in class and research essays, assignments include participating in role plays, such as summit meetings at which important international issues are negotiated. Pictured at left are students acting as major international politicians and representatives of international organisations such the UN and WTO, at a summit meeting negotiating a plan of action to address issues relating to the impact of free and fair trade on developing countries.

The DEIS course was developed in collaboration with the Department of Politics and International Relations at Macquarie University.

SSEPP goes bowling

Balls, pins and students were tumbling as 18 SSEPP classes donned the fancy footwear and took over North Strathfield AMF Bowling Alley. For many students, it was their first time denting the maple. The fiercest competition was to be found amongst the teachers, with Phil getting the best results on the day and Adam rating an honourable mention.

CME teacher awarded prize for Outstanding Contribution.

Lisa Barrett was awarded the 2008 English Australia John Gallagher Memorial Bursary prize for her outstanding contribution across a range of areas including assessment, course design and her fostering of relationships with institutions in Latin America.

Specifically, Barrett has been responsible for the development of comprehensive CME in-house testing, training and mentoring of staff, and promotion of CME IELTS preparation programs. She has also provided ongoing input to the Centre-wide e-learning program for CME’s English language program and overseen the rapid growth of the Centre’s IELTS Test Centre to where it is the third largest in Australia.