Study English
There are five main types of English courses taught in Australia:
General English
English for Academic Purposesh
English for Specific Purposes
Secondary School Preparation
Examination Preparation
These courses focuses on the development of communication skills, particularly speaking and listening. The levels range from: beginner, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced.
These courses will prepare students for study at an English-speaking university or a vocational institute.
These courses focus on practical English for specific course areas, including English for Business, Aviation, or Tourism.
These courses will develop students English for entry into an Australian secondary school.
These courses will prepare students for English language proficiency examinations, including the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Cambridge 1st and Advanced Certificate.
Students can enrol in English language courses at any time of the year. Full-time courses range from 4 weeks to 48 weeks. Students should expect to spend about 25 hours a week studying, including time spent in class and studying on their own.
English courses all run for 20 or 25 hours per week. Schools generally offer one timetable however there are some schools now offering morning, afternoon and evening classes. English courses range from $170 – $425 per week depending on:
- the country the student is from - the length of the course - the type of course (e.g. General English, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Certificate etc) - the school (e.g. High – low quality)