Academic Support and English Assistance
The ICMS community prides itself on being more personal than larger universities. We want you to succeed – so we support you with an extensive range of support services.
As part of this support, we can assist with English language development by helping refine your grammar, sentence structure, and academic writing. Whether you need help structuring an essay, improving clarity, or polishing your work, we’re here to guide you.
With ICMS, you’re never alone in your academic journey – our dedicated team is ready to help you reach your full potential.
Academic Support
- Opening hours: 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday
- Book an appointment with a Student Success Centre advisor.
Our Student Success Centre (SSC) features Academic Learning Advisors at all our campuses, dedicated to helping you develop your academic skills and adapt to the cultural shifts in tertiary student life. While the Centre is primarily based at the Northern Beaches Campus in Manly and operates from Monday to Friday each week of the ICMS trimester, we also ensure the presence of advisors at the City Campus on designated days to support our students there. You have the flexibility to choose between online or face-to-face appointments, allowing you to select the mode of communication that best suits your needs.
Take advantage of the learning support available so you can achieve the best academic results possible. This could be in the areas of:
- Effective study techniques
- Note-taking skills
- Report and essay writing skills
- Referencing and citing information
- Exam preparation techniques
- Time and stress management
- Academic writing
- Oral presentations
- Learning support for students with a disability
- Studiosity: 24/7 online academic support and numeracy support
- One-on-one and group advice
- Resume writing
- Specialist numeracy support for subjects such as accounting and statistics
Access Plan
An Access Plan is a personalised support plan designed to assist students with physical, mental, or neurological conditions in achieving academic success. It outlines reasonable adjustments and available support services to ensure equal access to learning and assessment.
If you have a documented condition that may affect your academic experience, you may be eligible for an Access Plan. This includes students with disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, or neurodivergent needs. For more information or to submit your Access Plan form, contact the SSC.
Peer Assisted Learning Service
The SSC runs a Peer Assisted Learning Service (PALS). This is a student-driven program where high-performing students volunteer to assist others in specific areas of their studies. Be it helping a student to grasp a key concept or steering them in the right academic direction, PALS mentors support students to succeed at ICMS.
English Language Assistance
Our SSC also offers specialist English language assistance for those students who want to improve their written, spoken and comprehension skills.
New students who need or would like additional English language proficiency before starting their studies might like to start their ICMS journey with an English program through the Aspire Institute.