Westmead. Dedicated language centre

The University of Western Sydney's UWSCollege, at Westmead, is launching the region's first dedicated English language testing centre in a move that will support Greater Western Sydney's migrant and refugee settlement programs and services for new arrivals. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Centre. It is an internationally accredited test for students who need to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language, and is recognised by education institutions, employers and government agencies. The centre caters for about 350 candidates a session. UWSCollege is a wholly owned entity of the University of Western Sydney, and offers academic pathways to the University, continuing education and professional development programs for Australian and International students.

Blacktown. UWS to open new facilities

New teaching facilities for UWSCollege, part of the University of Western Sydney, at the Nirimba Education Precinct, in Blacktown, will be officially opened on Friday, March 27 UWSCollege offers academic pathways to the university, continuing education and professional development programs for Australian and International students. UWS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Janice Reid, said the establishment of the college sent a clear signal to the community that UWS was committed to providing a wide range of opportunities for the people of Greater Western Sydney to access high quality tertiary education. "Nirimba offers a unique environment where high schools, TAFE and now UWSCollege provide a variety of educational services to the community in one location," she said.