Calender 2008

Chapter 2 – Student and general information

INSEARCH Ltd

This information is current as at January 2008. The latest information is available from INSEARCH.

INSEARCH is a controlled entity of UTS and both institutions benefit from the reputation and success of the other. From its Sydney base and offshore centres, INSEARCH provides education services to students from around the world.

INSEARCH is not only self-sustaining but also provides substantial benefits to UTS through financial donations that have increased annually since 1998, as well as through non-financial means. Some of the benefits recently delivered to UTS by INSEARCH include:

  • the annual donation ($15.5 million between 2004–2006)
  • recruitment and preparation of over 1,000 students (who transferred from INSEARCH courses to UTS in 2006)
  • provision of scholarships, including PhD and postdoctoral scholarships
  • support to the University Library for use by INSEARCH students
  • collaboration and support for UTS's international marketing activities
  • support for the UTS INSEARCH Technology Development Seed Fund and other projects of the University's Research and Innovation Office.

    • INSEARCH operates as a commercial enterprise within a highly competitive industry governed by regulation. Strict corporate governance and responsible growth are key considerations for INSEARCH. The company has invested in the latest management information systems and continuously reviews operations from both a business and an academic perspective.

    In 2004, INSEARCH was accreditated as a higher education institution, the only institution in New South Wales to achieve this result at its first application. The consistently high quality of INSEARCH's academic outcomes is maintained through recruiting and retaining excellent staff, providing the necessary resources for them to perform to the highest levels and providing ongoing training. In addition, surveys of students, staff and partners are regularly undertaken to ensure the consistent delivery of high standards and to identify areas for improvement. Graduate tracking of INSEARCH students is becoming increasingly sophisticated, allowing INSEARCH to adjust programs for continuous improvement.

    INSEARCH's courses include:

  • English: UTS direct-entry English; Academic English; General English; IELTS preparation
  • Diploma courses leading into courses in the UTS faculties of Business; Design, Architecture and Building; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Information Technology; Nursing, Midwifery and Health; and Science
  • study tours, combining English courses with specialist studies in multimedia, information technology, management and other fields
  • English language teacher training programs.

    • As well as offering a wide range of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation courses, INSEARCH publishes books, CDs and DVDs that are sold worldwide through retail bookstores and IELTS testing centres.

    INSEARCH has also distinguished itself as an innovative educator by jointly producing the popular Study English — IELTS Preparation television program with Australia Network (formerly ABC Asia Pacific), Australia's international satellite broadcaster. The first episode screened in September 2004 and the program now reaches an audience of more than nine million people in 41 countries. The series can be purchased as a self-study pack for use by teachers and students.

    Information on INSEARCH's international activities is available in Chapter 3.

    Inquiries

    INSEARCH Ltd
    Level 2, 187 Thomas Street
    Sydney NSW 2000
    telephone +61 2 9218 8600
    fax +61 2 9514 2109
    email courses@insearch.edu.au
    http://www.insearch.edu.au

    CRICOS provider code 00859D

    Postal address

    INSEARCH Ltd
    PO Box K1085
    Haymarket NSW 1240
    Australia

     

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