ELICOS
Course Information
Our ELICOS programs have been designed for students who require English language training before commencing there studies in Australia, pursuing further studies or for an easier integration into the English Speaking Community. We have students from all over the world approximately 20- 25 different nationalities studying with us.
We offer many extra activities outside the classroom on a weekly basis where students have the opportunity to practise their newly learned English skills. Some of the activities we offer are:
- City tours
- Speaking clubs
- Coffee club
- Excursions to the Great Ocean Rd, Philip Island, the Melbourne Zoo, the movies etc
Our tutors are qualified and experienced teachers who come from all over the world. They can help you learn the language and study skills you will need to help you succeed in an English learning and community environment.
Flexible Learning
Our ELICOS Course durations depend on your personal goals. You rare required to study20 hours per week-these 20 hours per week are split up into blocks from Monday to Friday.
| Course name: | General English Elementary |
| Course description:
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The aim of this course is to help students learn important English phrases, greetings.spelling and fundamental grammatical concepts. This course familiarizes students with expressing needs and wants in English, to give simple requests and to use questions in order to acquire new information especially in everyday use. It is designed to assist students with listening comprehension and speaking through skills and strategies including vocabulary appropriate conversations.
• Speaking (Including vocabulary appropriate conversations) • Pronunciation • Vocabulary Development • Listening Skills • Grammar Structure |
| Entry requirements: | Minimum 18 years of age on enrolment day |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| English entry requirements:
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Elementary = No English entry requirements.
Pre intermediate = Elementary level of English Intermediate = Pre intermediate level of English Upper intermediate = intermediate level of English IELTS level of English – intermediate level of English |
| CRICOS Course Code: | 098004G |
| Modes of study: | Face-to-face in class |
| Assessment methods:
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Assessment will vary every week and may include reading or writing or listening or speaking tests, oral presentations, role plays, writing summaries, writing dialogues etc. |
| Holidays breaks: | 1 week |
| Total course duration: | 15 weeks |
| Weekly course fee: | $170 |
| Weekly material/textbook fee: | $89 |
| Enrolment fee: | $250 |
| Timetable: | Course timetables can vary from morning, afternoon or evening. Contact us to find out the current timetable for each course. |
| Course award: | All students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their course |
| Course name: | General English Pre-Intermediate |
| Course description:
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The Pre-intermediate course is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge demonstrated bylearners with anElementary-level command of the English language. The content and outcomes are oriented towards providing learners with the foundation that will be required to succeed at higher levels.
• Speaking Skills • Functional Language • Interactive Skills • Analysing AudioNisual Material • Listening and Reading Material |
| Entry requirements: | Minimum 18 years of age on enrolment day |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| English entry requirements:
|
Elementary = No English entry requirements.
Pre intermediate = Elementary level of English Intermediate = Pre intermediate level of English Upper intermediate = intermediate level of English IELTS level of English – intermediate level of English |
| CRICOS Course Code: | 098005G |
| Modes of study: | Face-to-face in class |
| Assessment methods:
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Assessment will vary every week and may include reading or writing or listening or speaking tests, oral presentations, role plays, writing summaries, writing dialogues etc. |
| Holidays breaks: | 1 week |
| Total course duration: | 15 weeks |
| Weekly course fee: | $170 |
| Weekly material/textbook fee: | $89 |
| Enrolment fee: | $250 |
| Timetable: | Course timetables can vary from morning, afternoon or evening. Contact us to find out the current timetable for each course. |
| Course award: | All students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their course |
| Course name: | General English Intermediate |
| Course description:
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The Intermediate course takes knowledge and skills that can be demonstrated by learners at a Pre-intermediate level. and introduces more advanced concepts to build on this foundation. Upon completion of this course, learners will have developed skills and knowledge on the fundamental skills in English: Listening, speaking, reading, writing and pronunciation
• Communication Skills • Using phrases and collocations • Active learning and researching skills • Utilising grammar and vocabulary • Integration of reading and writing |
| Entry requirements: | Minimum 18 years of age on enrolment day |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| English entry requirements:
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Elementary = No English entry requirements.
Pre intermediate = Elementary level of English Intermediate = Pre intermediate level of English Upper intermediate = intermediate level of English IELTS level of English – intermediate level of English |
| CRICOS Course Code: | 098006F |
| Modes of study: | Face-to-face in class |
| Assessment methods:
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Assessment will vary every week and may include reading or writing or listening or speaking tests, oral presentations, role plays, writing summaries, writing dialogues etc. |
| Holidays breaks: | 0 week |
| Total course duration: | 14 weeks |
| Weekly course fee: | $170 |
| Weekly material/textbook fee: | $89 |
| Enrolment fee: | $250 |
| Timetable: | Course timetables can vary from morning, afternoon or evening. Contact us to find out the current timetable for each course. |
| Course award: | All students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their course |
| Course name: | General English Upper Intermediate |
| Course description:
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The Upper Intermediate course will help learners to build upon knowledge and experiences gathered previously, this course will develop on the key areas such as writing styles, reading comprehension, listening for meaning and speaking coherently, this course will also prepare you for moving onto other courses within thecollege and into further study. It embraces the digital age through new texts, enhanced features and design with rich andvaried video content regarding culture.
• Understanding of global issues • Internet Research • Interactive Exercises • Activities that reflect the reality of the 21st century • In depth grammar revision tasks and theory • Extending an established vocabulary |
| Entry requirements: | Minimum 18 years of age on enrolment day |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| English entry requirements:
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Elementary = No English entry requirements.
Pre intermediate = Elementary level of English Intermediate = Pre intermediate level of English Upper intermediate = intermediate level of English IELTS level of English – intermediate level of English |
| CRICOS Course Code: | 098011J |
| Modes of study: | Face-to-face in class |
| Assessment methods:
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Assessment will vary every week and may include reading or writing or listening or speaking tests, oral presentations, role plays, writing summaries, writing dialogues etc. |
| Holidays breaks: | 0 week |
| Total course duration: | 10 weeks |
| Weekly course fee: | $170 |
| Weekly material/textbook fee: | $89 |
| Enrolment fee: | $250 |
| Timetable: | Course timetables can vary from morning, afternoon or evening. Contact us to find out the current timetable for each course. |
| Course award: | All students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their course |
| Course name: | IELTS |
| Course description:
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The International testing System (IELTS is an international standardised test of English Language proficiency for non-native English Language speakers.
This IELTS course will equip youwith essential skills and strategies needed to successfully undertake the test with confidence. This course will provide the necessary practice in all areasofthetest: reading, writing, listening and speaking. It will focus on the skills and techniques required to successfully pass the test by helping you to familiarise with thevarious test formats and to build test taking strategies. Participants will practice different language task-types through a variety of activities, lectures, role-play and assignments. Interactive practice activities are provided for extra practice on those skills and strategies on topics common for the IELTS such as the environment, the arts, media, science and technology, health, energy, education, transport and urbanisation. |
| Entry requirements: | Minimum 18 years of age on enrolment day |
| Start dates: | Every Monday |
| English entry requirements:
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Elementary = No English entry requirements.
Pre intermediate = Elementary level of English Intermediate = Pre intermediate level of English Upper intermediate = intermediate level of English IELTS level of English – intermediate level of English |
| CRICOS Course Code: | 098009C |
| Modes of study: | Face-to-face in class |
| Assessment methods:
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Assessment will vary every week and may include reading or writing or listening or speaking tests, oral presentations, role plays, writing summaries, writing dialogues etc. |
| Holidays breaks: | 6 week |
| Total course duration: | 16 weeks |
| Weekly course fee: | $170 |
| Weekly material/textbook fee: | $89 |
| Enrolment fee: | $250 |
| Timetable: | Course timetables can vary from morning, afternoon or evening. Contact us to find out the current timetable for each course. |
| Course award: | All students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their course |
