Maximise your English
Viva College's English-Only Policy has been established to help you maximise your English language practice during your studies in Australia.
To help you really improve your English proficiency level, you will be expected to communicate in English Only at all times while at Viva College.
The only time when you will be allowed to read or write your emails in your own language will be during class breaks, lunch times and before and after class. However, you must still speak English during these times.
Penalties
If a student breaks the rules of the English-Only Policy, s/he will receive a penalty:
Penalty #1 The student will receive a Warning Card.
Penalty #2 The student will have their computer access cancelled for one week.
Penalty #3 The student will be suspended from the college for one day and will be recorded as absent. The student will need to meet with the Director of Studies.
Penalty #4 The student will not be permitted to remain at Viva College. The student will need to meet with the Principal of the College.
Rewards
You may earn Reward Cards by choosing to speak English when you don't have to. For example, if you and another student of the same language group choose to speak English outside of the college. You will receive a Reward Card.
If you earn three Reward Cards, you will receive a prize and your photo will be displayed on the notice board in the Student Lunch Room. In addition to improving your English, you will become an English Super Star!