General English Course

Duration: The total number of hours is dependant on the student’s progress; whish is assessed throughout the course. (Nominal duration 10 weeks)

Study Type: 20 contact hours per week 8.45am – 2.30pm (Mon-Thurs) or 4.00pm – 8.30pm (Mon – Fri)

Course Aim: Each course aims to improve overseas’ students’ general English level, once the course has finished, students should be ready to enter the next class. The general English classes also form a basic for students on to more specialized areas such as IELTS test Preparation, English for Academic Purposes, TOEFL etc.

Testing: On entry into the college the student will take a placement test, which determines their English level and the class to wish they are best suited. Students will be given progress test to help them evaluate their performance is also monitored and further recommendations are made on areas requiring attention and ways further progress could be made. Throughout a course, students are tested on Speaking, Listening, reading and Writing.

Levels:  Elementary
              Pre-Intermediate
              Intermediate
              Upper-Intermediate
              Advanced

Completion: On completion of their English course students are awarded a certificate, which grades their language level in the four key language skills as well as their classroom performance. The grades relate to detailed descriptors explaining the student’s capabilities and learning needs.

Enrolment Fee Payment: Upon Registration

Course Delivery Location: Level 3, 3 Waverley Street, Bondi Junction 2022

Commencement Date: Any Monday except Public Holiday

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