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Course name and proficiency level

Course Name: General English

Proficiency Level

  • Elementary (10 weeks study)

  • Pre-Intermediate (10 weeks study)

  • Intermediate (10 weeks study)

  • Upper-Intermediate (10 weeks study)

  • Advanced (10 weeks study)

Course duration

The complete General English course total duration is of 58 weeks (including break). There will be 2 weeks of break between each proficiency level (usually week 11 and 12, except during Christmas closure).

For General English:

Total Course Duration: 58 Weeks (Including break)

Duration of the course: 50 Weeks (without break)

Break: 2 Weeks between each proficiency level (usually week 11 and 12, except during Christmas closure)

Contact hours per week: 20 hours

Total hours per week: 20 hours classroom-based (face-to-face) and 5 hours of unsupervised self-study per week.

Entry Point: First day of every Week (Every Monday)

Course purpose

Purpose

The purpose of the General English (GE) program is to meet the basic communication needs of the learners. It aims at developing basic English language skills, in order for the learners to gain social skills that are necessary to meet communication and cultural needs while travelling and participating in community contexts in Australia and other English-speaking countries.

Objectives

It can be assumed that all students entering the GE course have the common objective of giving the first steps to learn English start communicating in this one. During the course they will focus on the four key skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Also, to gain accuracy and pronunciation by daily practices integrated with class practices. It is a great opportunity to develop the communication skills by taking part in classroom activities with other students and focus on vocabulary building.

Entry Requirements

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English language requirement: Prior to enrolment, students may wish to evidence of prior English knowledge and skills by taking up an assessment to determine which level is the most appropriate for the student. This approach will also allow the staff to identify any special needs. Student willing to take the complete General English ELICOS course (all 5 levels), do not require previous knowledge of the English language. However, for those who do have previous experience, they can summit the results of previous examinations (IELTS or equivalent) to demonstrate their aptitude for the upcoming course, these may also be used for academic purposes. For most of the levels there is the need to meet minimum English level requirements as listed in the table below.

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General English (Elementary level) - no previous experience


General English (Pre-Intermediate level) - Proficiency scores equivalent to:

  •     CEFR    A1-A2    

  •     IELTS    3.5    

  •     PTE ACADEMIC    24    

  •     TOEFL    25    

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General English (Intermediate level) - Proficiency scores equivalent to:

  •     CEFR    B1    

  •     IELTS    4    

  •     PTE ACADEMIC    27    

  •     TOEFL    31    


General English (Upper-Intermediate level) - Proficiency scores equivalent to:

  •     Other VET Courses

  •     CEFR    B1-B2    

  •     IELTS    4.5    

  •     PTE ACADEMIC    30    

  •     TOEFL    32 

   
General English (Advanced level) - Proficiency scores equivalent to:

  •     CEFR    B2    

  •     IELTS    5    

  •     PTE ACADEMIC    36    

  •     TOEFL    44    

    
Age requirements:
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of enrolment

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