General English
Duration: Up to 50 weeks
Class size: Maximum 18 students
Delivery: Face-to-face 20 hours per week
Intakes: 30 Oct, 2023 followed by every 10 weeks
Levels: Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
Course accreditation: TEQSA
CRICOS CODE: 113561E
Available to: International students
Enrolment fee $250 , material and textbook fee $300, and weekly tuition fee $250
Course Overview
The purpose of the General English course is to provide students with a strong, well balanced knowledge and application of the English language. It is taught in a fun and practical manner which will engage the students. The course provides opportunity for students to learn, make errors, receive feedback and engage in authentic, functional and practical conversational settings. Students will study speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The course will help to prepare them to use daily English outside the classroom or to move on to further English study.
The General English course provides students with authentic experiences and provides ample opportunity to practise and master the language. As students improve their English language skills, they are able to move up to the next stage. The course is designed with 50 standalone yet scaffolding units which are taught over 50 weeks and allows students join at any week. The formative and summative assessments are conducted during each unit and students who join at any time are not disadvantaged for missing the previous unit.
The General English course can be used as a ‘stepping stone’ or ‘English preparation program’ for students wanting to enter the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course who do not have an Intermediate level of English. Such students are able to enter the General English course and study in Elementary/Pre-Intermediate levels and improve their English. Once such students attain an Intermediate level, they will have met the minimum entry requirements to commence EAP.
Education Level Requirement
There is no minimum education level to enter this course.
English Language Requirement
For more information on admission requirements, refer to the admission policies in the Admissions Framework.
| GE Level Equivalence | ENTRY – IELTS General Training Test | EXIT – IELTS General Training Test Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
|
GE1 – Elementary |
2.0 |
3.0 |
|
GE2 – Pre-Intermediate |
3.0 |
4.0 |
|
GE3 – Intermediate |
4.0 |
5.0 |
|
GE4 – Upper Intermediate |
5.0 |
6.0 |
|
GE5 – Advanced |
6.0 |
6.5 |
Age Requirement
Students need to be over 18 years old on enrolment day to enter this course.
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English for Academic Purposes
Duration: Up to 30 weeks
Class size: Maximum 18
Delivery: Face-to-face 20 hours per week
Intakes: 30 Oct, 2023 followed by every 10 weeks.
Levels: EAP–1 Intermediate, EAP–2 Upper Intermediate and EAP–3 Advanced
Course accreditation: TEQSA
CRICOS CODE: 113562D
Available to: International students
Enrolment fee $250 , material and textbook fee $300, and weekly tuition fee $250
Course Overview
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is delivered from Intermediate to Advanced levels (10 weeks a level). It focuses on a range of academic skills, with the goal of preparing students to successfully perform in a number of academic and professional English language contexts. During the course, you will be engaged with different, exciting topics and practise speaking and giving presentations, listening and following lectures, reading academic and formal texts, writing essays and research reports, grammar and a range of relevant and useful vocabulary.
Education Level Requirement
There is no minimum education level to enter this course. However, students intending on gaining direct entry into a higher education course on completion of EAP will need to meet the entry requirements for that course.
English Language Requirement
For more information on admission requirements, refer to the admission policies in the Admissions Framework.
| EAP Level | ENTRY – IELTS Academic Test | EXIT – IELTS Academic Test Equivalence |
|---|---|---|
|
EAP1 – Intermediate |
4.0 |
5.0 |
|
EAP2 – Upper Intermediate |
5.0 |
6.0 |
|
EAP3 – Advanced |
6.0 |
6.5 |
Number of weeks of EAP study with IELTS/PTE score
| IELTS Academic Result | Number of Weeks of Study for 6.0 | Number of Weeks of Study for 6.5 |
|---|---|---|
|
4.0 |
20 weeks |
30 weeks |
|
4.5 |
15 weeks |
25 weeks |
|
5.0 |
10 weeks |
20 weeks |
|
5.5 |
5 weeks |
15 weeks |
|
6.0 |
|
10 weeks |
Why choose our English program?
Our Teachers
Highly experienced and qualified
OUR PROGRAM
Designed for efficient learning progression
Our Method
Inclusive classroom culture
SMOOTH TRANSITION
Move seamlessly to your higher education studies
Competitive Advantage
Develop language skills for listening, study and social interaction
Study In Sydney
Join our expert-led classes with international peers at our Sydney campus
Successful completion of EAP 2 enables direct entry into Excelsia undergraduate programs while EAP 3 enables direct entry into Excelsia postgraduate programs except for Master of Teaching (Secondary), Master of Counselling, Master of Social Work (Qualifying) and Doctor of Philosophy (Organisational Leadership)
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