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MEB Diplomas Extension - Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the changes?
To ensure we continue to offer English language programs that support students’ success in their
Monash College diploma and university programs, Monash College will be extending the Monash
English Bridging (MEB) program for students on a pathway to Diplomas. The program will now
have a 10 and 20 week entry point. The first course affected by these changes is commencing on
22 August 2016.

New 2016/17 term dates:

Intake
Thursday, 4 February
2016
Thursday, 10 March
2016
Thursday, 26 May 2016
Thursday, 30 June
2016
Thursday, 18 August
2016
Thursday, 3 November
2016
Thursday, 5 January
2017
Thursday, 16 March
2017
Thursday, 27 April 2017
Thursday, 20 July 2017
Thursday, 24 August
2017
Thursday, 9 November
2017

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Start
Monday, 8 February
2016
Monday, 14 February
2016

End *
Friday, 27 May 2016

Friday, 27 May 2016
Friday, 23 September
Monday, 30 May 2016
2016
Friday, 23 September
Monday, 18 July 2016
2016
Change Implemented
Monday, 22 August
Friday, 10 February
2016
2017
Monday, 7 November
Friday, 10 February
2016
2017
Monday, 9 January
2017
Friday, 2 June 2017
Monday, 20 March
2017
Friday, 2 June 2017
Friday, 29 September
Monday, 1 May 2017
2017
Friday, 29 September
Monday, 24 July 2017
2017
Monday, 28 August
2017
Friday, 9 February 2018
Monday, 13 November
2017
Friday, 9 February 2018

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Course
length
15 weeks
10 weeks
15 weeks
10 weeks

20 weeks
10 weeks
20 weeks
10 weeks
20 weeks
10 weeks
20 weeks
10 weeks

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Revised entry requirements:
Destination
Program
Part 1 all
streams except
Arts requiring
5.5 (no band
lower than 5)
Part 1 Arts
Part 1A and Part
2 other streams
requiring 6.0
(writing 6.0)
Part 2 other
streams
requiring 6.0
(writing 6.0)

Current Entry
Requirements
5.0 (writing
5.0)

Weeks/Hours

5.0 (writing
5.0)

15 weeks
(300 hrs)

5.5 (writing
5.5)

10 weeks
(200 hrs)

15 weeks
(300 hrs)

New Entry
Requirements
5.0 (writing 5, no band
lower than 4.5)
or successful completion
of Monash English
Intermediate
5.0 (writing 5, no band
lower than 4.5)
or successful completion
of Monash English
Intermediate
5.5 (writing 5.5, no band
lower than 5.0)
or successful completion
of Monash English Upper
Intermediate

New
Weeks/Hours
20 weeks
(400 hours)

20 weeks
(400 hours)

10 weeks
(200 hours)

2. Why did Monash College make these changes?
The additional five weeks and alignment of the entry requirements with destination programs will
ensure students are given adequate time to develop their language skills and be better equipped
on entry to deal with the linguistic demands of their destination program.
3. Which programs do the changes apply to?
The changes only apply to the MEB program for students on a pathway to Diplomas.
4.

Where can I find the updated dates and entry requirements?

The updated dates and entry requirements are now available on the Monash College website:
https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/english-language-services/english-language-courses/datesand-fees
and
http://www.monashcollege.edu.au/english-language-services/english-language-courses/monashenglish-bridging/bridging-entry-requirements
5. When are these changes applicable?
These changes are effective for any course starting after 2 May 2016. Please visit
https://www.monashcollege.edu.au/english-language-services/english-language-courses/datesand-fees for information.

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6.

How do these changes affect students currently enrolled in Monash English?

If students are studying Monash English (ME) with the plan of commencing Diplomas in February
2017, they will be impacted by these changes. If they are successful in passing ME Intermediate
by August 19, 2016, they can enter the 20 week MEB Diploma on August 22, 2016.
7. Who can I can contact regarding this change to the MEB Diploma extension?
For any enquiries regarding this change you can contact Student Recruitment on + 61 3 99034788 or email scenquiries@monash.edu. Alternatively you can contact your Monash Regional
Manager
8. Will the fees change?
Fees will remain $470 per week for MEB with a $295 administration fee. A 20 week MEB student
will pay $9400 + $295
9.

Who can I contact to get more information?

Please contact Monash College at scenquiries@monash.edu

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