The UniStep Overseas Program – English and Skills (UOP-ES), developed by Shafston International College, offers a 12-week intensive pathway for international high school graduates. Combining English training with subject-specific foundations, UOP-ES prepares students for diploma studies and global university entry. Backed by 26 years of educational excellence, all course content is expertly designed for international success.
The UOP-English and Skills (UOPES) program offers eight specialized streams, each uniquely crafted by Shafston International College to meet the distinct needs of students across various disciplines. Every stream features dedicated textbooks and materials, ensuring focused, relevant, and effective learning experiences
UniStep courses have been developed specifically to be deployed within partnering institutions and collaborative study centres to empower partners to offer their NESB students new opportunities and avenues to global student mobility and academic success.
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Designed for Flexibility
UniStep International’s academic team has cleverly designed the UOPES syllabus for delivery outside Australia through partner institutions and Study Centres, allowing partners to gain greater access to international academic pathways for their students. Learn more about the requirements of becoming a Delivery Partner >>.
The program spans 12 weeks, offering a concise and impactful learning period that yields actual results. It is tailored to specific disciplines, providing focused and relevant content that meets the distinct needs of students aiming to excel in their chosen fields.
The UOP-English and Skills (UOPES) program currently offers eight specialized streams, each uniquely designed by Shafston International College to cater to the specific needs of students in various disciplines. The curriculum for each stream utilises distinct textbooks and materials, tailored to provide targeted learning experiences.
Quality Assurance
Shafston is responsible for the comprehensive oversight of the UOP program, ensuring
that the course remains student-centric and that students achieve the appropriate
learning outcomes for university admission. This oversight is meticulously documented
and evidence-based to ensure transparency and accountability.
LMS and Support
All students enrolled in the UOPES program will be provided with access to UniStep’s student management system. This system allows students to conduct self-study, submit assignments, and access course materials. Additionally, UniStep will provide full access to student services and academic support, equivalent to the services offered to students in Australia.
Target Student Cohort
The UOPES program is designed to cater to multiple student cohorts:
Course Structure
The UOPES program is a 12-week intensive course divided into three terms, with each term lasting 4 weeks. The program requires students to engage in 30 hours of study per week, aiming to equip them with fundamental knowledge in relevant courses and rapidly improve their English proficiency.
UOPES Entry Requirement
The entry requirements for the UOPES program are divided into two categories:.
Academic Requirements:
English Proficiency Requirements:
If a student does not meet these requirements, they must provide evidence of their capability to complete the course. If they are unable to do so, admission will not be granted.
Assessments
The assignments in the UOPES program are divided into two types: formative and summative.
Formative Assessments:
Formative assessments are designed to monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback. These assessments help students identify their strengths and weaknesses and target areas that need improvement. The primary goal of formative assessments is to support learning and help students develop their skills and knowledge throughout the course. Examples of formative assessments include quizzes, drafts, peer reviews, and practice exercises.
Summative Assessments:
Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning at the end of an
instructional unit by comparing it against a standard or benchmark. These assessments
are typically more comprehensive and are used to determine whether students have
achieved the learning objectives of the course. The primary goal of summative
assessments is to measure the extent of student learning and to assign grades.
Examples of summative assessments include final exams, end-of-term projects,
research papers, and presentations.
Both formative and summative assessments are crucial in providing a well-rounded
evaluation of student progress and ensuring that students are fully prepared for their
future studies.
Completion
To successfully complete the UOPES program, students must finish all assignments and achieve an English proficiency level equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5. Upon meeting these requirements, Shafston will award the UOPES completion certificate.
For students intending to continue their studies in Australia through a Shafston diploma as a pathway to university from a Shafston overseas partnership program, successful completion of the UOPES program allows for IELTS exemption. This means they can directly enter the diploma course at Shafston or its partner Australian institutions without needing to provide additional IELTS scores.
For prospective UOP Foundation students, successful completion of the UOPES program allows them to bypass both the academic and English requirements, enabling direct entry into the UOP Foundation program.
Teachers
The UOPES program requires approximately 360 hours of instructional time. All instructional hours are taught by Shafston’s qualified teachers. However, some courses can be taught by qualified teachers from overseas study centres. These teachers must undergo Shafston’s training program and be awarded the UOP Teacher Certificate by Shafston to ensure they meet the high standards required for the program.
The UniStep programme includes cutting-edge humanities and science, technology, engineering & mathematics streams, enabling direct & seamless entry into world-class programmes.
| STREAM | COURSE NAME | TEACHING HOURS | COMPULSORY / ELECTIVE |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | IELTS Preparation | 216 | Compulsory |
| ALL | University Study Skills | 64 | Compulsory |
| Business | Communicate with Influence | 80 | Elective |
| IT | Originate and Develop Concepts | 80 | Elective |
| Hospitality | Use Hygienic Practices for food safety | 80 | Elective |
| Early Childhood Education and Care | English for Childcare | 80 | Elective |
| Nursing | English for Nursing | 80 | Elective |
| Aviation | English for Aviation | 80 | Elective |
| Music | English for Music | 80 | Elective |
| Dance | English for Dance | 80 | Elective |
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