• Section 1 - Purpose and Scope
• Section 2 - Process and Key Controls
• Section 3 - Key Requirements
• English language support programs
• Embedded Language Support Program
• Academic Progression
• Section 4 - Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• Section 5 - Monitoring, Review and Assurance
• Section 6 - Recording and Reporting
• Section 7 - Appendix 
• Definitions, Terms, Acronyms

Section 1 - Purpose and Scope

(1) This procedure supports the English Language Support Policy and applies to the post-admission English language support offered to students enrolled in UQ coursework and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) studies.

(2) This Procedure should be read in conjunction with:

1. Graduate Statement and Graduate Attributes Policy; and
2. Academic Progression Procedure.

(3) The following are not within the scope of this procedure:

1. secondary school enrichment studies;
2. professional and continuing education programs; and
3. other short courses offered by UQ, UQ College or other partner affiliates.

(4) The setting and management of English Language Proficiency requirements for the University’s undergraduate, postgraduate coursework, research programs and non-award studies are set out in the English Language Proficiency Admission Policy and Procedure.

Section 2 - Process and Key Controls

(5) The University offers a range of resources and training for students to develop their English language proficiency (ELP), concurrently while undertaking their studies.

(6) English language support is optional but may assist students maintain appropriate academic progression.

Section 3 - Key Requirements

English language support programs

(7) Current English language support resources and training offered at UQ are listed on the my.UQ website. Students may seek advice on which English language support is suitable for them by contacting Student Support and Wellbeing Services (SSWS) or their School or Faculty.

(8) Concurrent English language support offered at UQ includes:

1. English for Academic Communication (EAC) delivered by UQ College. For more information see Academic English classes for UQ Students
2. Customised discipline-specific courses developed in collaboration with UQ’s academic programs coordinators: Academic English support.
3. UQ Graduate School academic writing courses for HDRcandidates.
4. Student Services Learning workshops.
5. Credit-bearing elective courses such as: Writing for International Students (WRIT1001), and Academic English & Thesis Writing for International Students (WRIT6001).

(9) Academic or administrative units seeking to offer English language development support will consult with the Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) for alignment with the principles of the English Language Support Policy.

Embedded Language Support Program

(10) The Embedded Language Support Program provides targeted support with embedded interventions at course, program and faculty level. The Strategic Lead, Academic Language Development is responsible for implementation of this program.

(11) Under the Program, Embedded Language Support Officers (ELSOs) within the faculty will collaborate with course convenors and teaching staff to support students directly in their lectures/workshops/tutorials.

Academic Progression

(12) Where a student receives a Progression Alert or Progression Intervention Notice they may be advised to utilise English language support to assist in maintaining appropriate academic progression. Students may also be encouraged to utilise English language support when seeking advice on their academic standing from their school or faculty, or by Student Support and Wellbeing Services (e.g. when meeting with an Academic Skills Adviser).

(13) Information on progression alerts and interventions is available on the my.UQ website and the Academic Progression Procedure.   

Section 4 - Roles, Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Section 5 - Monitoring, Review and Assurance

(14) English language supports and tools will be reviewed periodically or as determined by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience). For-credit language training is subject to standard quality assurance and approval processes.

(15) Compliance with, and review of, this procedure is overseen by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) and the Academic Board's Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Committee.

Section 6 - Recording and Reporting

(16) The Strategic Lead, Academic Language Development maintains a catalogue of all English language support offered at UQ.

(17) Planning and Business Intelligence oversees capture and reporting of data to support the tracking of student performance linked to English language proficiency.

(18) The Strategic Lead, Academic Language Development will report annually on English language support initiatives to the Teaching, Learning and Student Experience Committee.

Section 7 - Appendix 

Definitions, Terms, Acronyms