Monash’s English Connect program receives the PIE (Professionals in International Education) Student Support Award

Written by Rosalind McFarlane 

In 2018 Monash’s English Connect program received the PIE (Professionals in International Education) Student Support Award. This global award recognises innovation in the space of international education. English Connect is Monash University’s central service engaging students in peer to peer co-curricular English language programs. These programs aid student transition, engagement and develop a sense of belonging within the university for new international students.  In 2018 almost 46% of all commencing Monash international students joined one or more English Connect programs.