Language studies abroad : Adults : English : Australia : Brisbane : Shafston International College

English school in Brisbane: Shafston International College

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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

Our partner school in Brisbane offers a unique setting for your studies in Australia. The school has its own garden and a terrace overlooking Brisbane River, from which you can see Shafston House, a 19th century architectural masterpiece, which has been completely refurbished by the school’s founder. This historic building, combined with the other more modern buildings that surround it, complete the campus. The school has 32 comfortable and very well-equipped classrooms, a study centre, a learning resources centre, 2 computer rooms with Internet and WiFi access, a student lounge with a view over the river, a large library, an excellent restaurant/cafeteria, free parking, sports fields and wheelchair access. It is also worth noting that Shafston International College offers an orientation and professional placement service for student visa holders.
Our partner school in Brisbane offers a unique setting for your studies in Australia. The school has its own garden and a terrace overlooking Brisbane River, from which you can see Shafston House, a 19th century architectural masterpiece, which has been completely refurbished by the school’s founder. This historic building, combined with the other more modern buildings that surround it, complete the campus. The school has 32 comfortable and very well-equipped classrooms, a study centre, a learning resources centre, 2 computer rooms with Internet and WiFi access, a student lounge with a view over the river, a large library, an excellent restaurant/cafeteria, free parking, sports fields and wheelchair access. It is also worth noting that Shafston International College offers an orientation and professional placement service for student visa holders.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 16:00-20:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

TOEFL course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

TOEIC course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 20 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 12 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 16:00-20:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-15:15

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Cambridge course (CPE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Vantage Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

BEC Higher Cambridge course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

IELTS course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

TOEIC course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 6 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 18 years (17 on request)
Daily schedule: 09:30-12:45 + 13:45-15:45

Accommodation

Host family
The host families, carefully selected by our partner school, are located a maximum of 30 minutes away from the school. Staying in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends or full board throughout the week, you will share the daily life and experiences of your host family whilst practising your English in a convivial and welcoming atmosphere.

Residence «University Mansions»
On the same site as the school, a magnificent building was built in 2000 in order to welcome students from throughout the world in optimal conditions. The residence proposes well equipped double or single rooms, each with a kitchenette, bathroom with shower and television. The residents also have a large fitness room at their disposal. The city centre can be easily reached in a few minutes by public transport (bus stop in front of the campus entrance and ferry is 2 minutes' walk away). The residence has 170 bedrooms for Australian and international students, which favours a multicultural atmosphere. Several apartments overlook the Brisbane River and offer an uninterrupted view of the city.
Host family
The host families, carefully selected by our partner school, are located a maximum of 30 minutes away from the school. Staying in a single room with half board during the week and full board at weekends or full board throughout the week, you will share the daily life and experiences of your host family whilst practising your English in a convivial and welcoming atmosphere.

Residence «University Mansions»
On the same site as the school, a magnificent building was built in 2000 in order to welcome students from throughout the world in optimal conditions. The residence proposes well-equipped single, double or triple rooms, each with a kitchenette, bathroom with shower and television. The residents also have a large fitness room at their disposal. The city centre can be easily reached in a few minutes by public transport (bus stop in front of the campus entrance and ferry is 2 minutes' walk away). The residence has 170 bedrooms for Australian and international students, which favours a multicultural atmosphere. Several apartments overlook the Brisbane River and offer an uninterrupted view of the city.

Leisure

The school offers a sports program that is based directly on the grassy areas within the campus or nearby. Social and cultural activities are also proposed, such as a cooking club or film screenings in the school, and outings and excursions are organised regularly. Brisbane is close to numerous other places of interest such as the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay or Fraser Island, just to name a few. The school will help you to organise weekend excursions.
The school offers a sports program that is based directly on the grassy areas within the campus or nearby. Social and cultural activities are also proposed, such as a cooking club or film screenings in the school, and outings and excursions are organised regularly. Brisbane is close to numerous other places of interest such as the Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise, Byron Bay or Fraser Island, just to name a few. The school will help you to organise weekend excursions.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants 1'750'000
School size
XL
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years (17 on request)
Accommodation
Host family, student residence
Certificates                                                                    
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, BEC Vantage/Higher
Number of inhabitants 1'750'000
School size
XL
Levels
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
18 years (17 on request)
Accommodation
Host family, student residence
Certificates                                                                    
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, BEC Vantage/Higher

Location of the language school Shafston International College

Quality marks

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NEASELICOSACPET
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Testimonial

Matteo Domini Hi, I chose to come to Australia because it is a beautiful country with pleasant weather. I’m enjoying my time in Brisbane and Shafston is a great place to study with its beautiful campus area. The school also has a perfect location on the banks of Brisbane River and it is close to the city centre. I have classmates from all around the world and I made many friends here. The teachers are nice and friendly and it is easy to communicate with them. The great learning materials and facilities such as the library and computer rooms also help me improving my English skills.
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Key points

  • Fantastic campus and residence on the banks of Brisbane river
  • Strategically located for exploring the country
  • Preparation of BEC exams
  • Large number of nationalities represented
  • Fantastic campus and residence on the banks of Brisbane river
  • Strategically located for exploring the country
  • Preparation of BEC exams
  • Large number of nationalities represented

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.71) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.: 04.01.2010 - 14.03.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based 6 w.: 18.01.2010 - 28.02.2010 / 15.03.2010 - 24.04.2010 / 07.06.2010 - 18.07.2010 / 19.07.2010 - 29.08.2010 / 11.10.2010 - 20.11.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based 6 w.: 15.03.2010 - 24.04.2010 / 07.06.2010 - 17.07.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 24.10.2010
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 11.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 / 05.04.2010 - 12.06.2010 / 27.09.2010 - 04.12.2010
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10 w.: 13.09.2010 - 21.11.2010
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 04.01.2010 - 20.03.2010 / 29.03.2010 - 12.06.2010
TOEFL course: 15.02  / 28.06  / 27.09
TOEIC course: 08.02  / 05.04  / 28.06  / 23.08  / 15.11
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 26.01 / 03.04 / 05.04 / 26.04 / 03.05 / 14.06 / 11.08 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 854 827
2 week(s) 1315 1261
3 week(s) 1776 1695
4 week(s) 2237 2129
6 week(s) 3159 2997
8 week(s) 4081 3865
12 week(s) 5925 5421
Semi-intensive course A B
2 week(s) 1355 1301
3 week(s) 1836 1755
4 week(s) 2317 2209
6 week(s) 3279 3117
8 week(s) 4241 4025
12 week(s) 6165 5661
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 954 927
2 week(s) 1515 1461
3 week(s) 2076 1995
4 week(s) 2637 2529
6 week(s) 3759 3597
8 week(s) 4881 4665
12 week(s) 7005 6501
16 week(s) 9209 8537
24 week(s) 13617 12249
Extra week (24+) 541 484
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~362
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~368
Cambridge course (CPE) A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~376
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7222 6676
Exam fee ~362
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7222 6676
Exam fee ~368
Cambridge course (CPE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7222 6676
Exam fee ~376
Cambridge course (FCE) Computer based A B
6 week(s) 3759 3597
Exam fee ~332
Cambridge course (CAE) Computer based A B
6 week(s) 3759 3597
Exam fee ~338
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~375
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~378
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10+1 week(s) 6220 5923
Exam fee ~378
IELTS course A B
2 week(s) 1515 1461
3 week(s) 2076 1995
4 week(s) 2637 2529
6 week(s) 3759 3597
8 week(s) 4881 4665
12 week(s) 7005 6501
16 week(s) 9209 8537
24 week(s) 13617 12249
Extra week (24+) 541 484
TOEFL course A B
6 week(s) 3759 3597
Exam fee to be paid online http://www.ets.org/toefl
TOEIC course A B
6 week(s) 3759 3597
Exam fee ~150
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) 90
Extra night with host family 31
Extra night with host family, full board 34
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) (by credit card) 300
Internet in residence (per week) 10
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 33
Airport transfer (on arrival) 99
Airport pick-up and drop-off 165
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +217/w.
Residence/double room/no meals -27/w.
Host family/single room/full board +21/w.
Residence/single room/no meals +165/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (River Front) +10/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (River Front) +230/w.
Residence/triple room/no meals (River Front) -20/w.
Low/high season

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in AUD
(AUD 1 ≈ EUR 0.71) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.: 04.01.2011 - 20.03.2011 / 26.09.2011 - 11.12.2011
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.: 04.01.2011 - 13.03.2011
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.: 27.04.2011 - 17.07.2011 / 11.07.2011 - 01.10.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 03.12.2011
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.: 27.04.2011 - 17.07.2011 / 04.07.2011 - 25.09.2011
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 10.12.2011
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10 w.: 17.01.2011 - 26.03.2011 / 04.04.2011 - 12.06.2011 / 04.07.2011 - 11.09.2011
BEC Vantage Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 19.09.2011 - 03.12.2011
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10 w.: 17.01.2011 - 26.03.2011 / 04.04.2011 - 12.06.2011 / 04.07.2011 - 11.09.2011
BEC Higher Cambridge course 10+1 w.: 19.09.2011 - 03.12.2011
TOEIC course: 07.02  / 03.05  / 27.06  / 22.08  / 17.10
Bank holidays: 03.01 / 26.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 26.04 / 02.05 / 13.06 / 17.08 .2011
School holidays: 24.12.2011 - 02.01.2012

TOEIC exam dates: 21.01/ 18.02/ 18.03/ 15.04/ 13.05/ 10.06/ 08.07/ 05.08/ 02.09/ 30.09/ 28.10/ 25.11/ 16.12

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 854 827
2 week(s) 1315 1261
3 week(s) 1776 1695
4 week(s) 2237 2129
6 week(s) 3159 2997
8 week(s) 4081 3865
12 week(s) 5925 5421
Semi-intensive course A B
1 week(s) 874 847
2 week(s) 1355 1301
3 week(s) 1836 1755
4 week(s) 2317 2209
6 week(s) 3279 3117
8 week(s) 4241 4025
12 week(s) 5925 5421
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 954 927
2 week(s) 1515 1461
3 week(s) 2076 1995
4 week(s) 2637 2529
6 week(s) 3759 3597
8 week(s) 4881 4665
12 week(s) 7005 6501
16 week(s) 9209 8537
24 week(s) 13617 12249
Extra week (24+) 541 484
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~240
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
11 week(s) 6564 6267
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CPE) A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~376
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
12 week(s) 7005 6501
Exam fee ~240
additional night compulsory (27.04-17.07)
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
12 week(s) 7005 6501
Exam fee ~250
additional night compulsory (04.07-25.09)
Cambridge course (CPE) A B
12+1 week(s) 7222 6676
Exam fee ~376
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~240
additional night compulsory (04.04-12.06) + (04.07-11.09)
BEC Vantage Cambridge course A B
10+1 week(s) 6220 5923
Exam fee ~240
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10 week(s) 6003 5733
Exam fee ~280
additional night compulsory (04.04-12.06) + (04.07-11.09)
BEC Higher Cambridge course A B
10+1 week(s) 6220 5923
Exam fee ~280
IELTS course A B
2 week(s) 1515 1461
3 week(s) 2076 1995
4 week(s) 2637 2529
6 week(s) 3759 3597
8 week(s) 4881 4665
12 week(s) 7005 6501
16 week(s) 9209 8537
24 week(s) 13617 12249
Extra week (24+) 541 484
TOEIC course A B
6 week(s) 4089 3927
Exam fee ~150
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 hours/week) (per hour) 90
Extra night with host family 31
Extra night with host family, full board 34
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) (by credit card) 300
Internet in residence (per week) 10
Compulsory OSHC health insurance/course of more than 12 wks. (per month) 36
Airport transfer (on arrival) 99
Airport pick-up and drop-off 165
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +217/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (University Mansions) -27/w.
Host family/single room/full board +21/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (University Mansions) +165/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (River Front) (University Mansions) +10/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (River Front) (University Mansions) +230/w.
Residence/triple room/no meals (River Front (University Mansions)) -20/w.
Low/high season
Language
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