English College Handbook

 

 

 

General English
CRICOS Course Code 050685G

Students can enroll in General English for as little as 4 weeks or as long as 52 weeks! The course develops students¡¯ skills and fluency so that they can live comfortably in an English-speaking country and communicate with English speakers (both native and non-native) around the world.

The course is available at all levels.


English for IELTS
CRICOS Course Code 050687E

The English for IELTS course prepares students for the exam so that they can obtain the score needed for entrance to tertiary courses in English-speaking countries.

The course develops key skills for the exam, especially academic reading and writing, as well as expanding useful topic vocabulary and teaching exam strategies and techniques.

The course is open to students with an intermediate level of English or above.


English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
CRICOS Course Code 050686F

THE EAP course covers a wide range of language and study skills in order to prepare the student for successful study in an English-speaking tertiary environment. Students learn note-taking, essay-writing and seminar presentation skills, as well as research and critical thinking, and develop an awareness of the academic culture of English-speaking universities.

The course is open to students with an intermediate level of English or above.


Preparation Course for the Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
CRICOS Course Code 050689C

This 12-week course equips students with the specific skills and strategies needed to successfully undertake all five exams in the First Certificate: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Use of English. The course includes a thorough review of key English structures and develops students¡¯ confidence through regular practice tests. Coursebooks are supplemented by teacher-developed materials based on authentic current texts from the mass media.

The course is open to students with an intermediate level of English or above.


English for Business
CRICOS Course Code 050690K

The English for Business Course prepares students for either entry to a Business course or for work in an English-speaking business environment. Students learn vital business communication skills, including telephone English and presentation skills, and key vocabulary used in the workplace, as well as study skills needed for successful completion of a Business or other vocational study course. Teachers use a range of current and authentic materials to create a realistic and relevant context for learners.

The course is open to students with an intermediate level of English or above.


English for High School
CRICOS Course Code 050688D

This course prepares younger students for study in an Australian High School. It combines general English skills work focused on topics of interest to younger learners with study skills, an introduction to Australian culture, and orientation to the types of task and text which they will encounter in a secondary education environment. English-teaching materials are supplemented by texts from high school curricula.

The course is open to students from Beginner to Intermediate level.


 

 

 

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