English Language Programs

Gain the skills and proficiency needed so you can speak, read, write and listen in English and excel in your chosen field. We are here to improve your skills in an English-speaking academic environment.

 

Why study with us?

 

  • We carefully assess your English before you commence your General Academic English and/or English for Academic Purposes course.
  • Our courses were voted the best English program in Australia in 2020 by the English Language Barometer (ELB).
  • We are recognised through our English Australia membership.
  • You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced English language teaching professionals who have helped design the courses.
  • We offer a variety of assistance and counselling services for international students to help you achieve your goals.
  • You will enjoy individual attention with our small class sizes, and you’ll be assessed weekly to monitor your progress.
  • We have a range of extracurricular activity programs for you to access, with a variety of activities tailored to enhance the after-class student experience.

Program Benefits

 

  • Your contact hours are generally 20 per week and class sizes are a maximum of 18.
  • We aim to make learning fun! You will improve your language skills including speaking, writing, reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary while learning about Australia in an engaging way.
  • You will cover essential academic skills such as group and team collaboration, critical and creative thinking, research and academic integrity and presentations, that will benefit your future studies.
  • Upon successful completion, you will be able to communicate with confidence and obtain the essential language skills necessary for academic study in Australia.

Program Snapshot

 

This table shows the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores required for our General Academic English and English for Academic Purposes programs and the amount of time most students take to reach the required scores.

General Academic English (GAE) -Leads up to EAPEnglish for Academic Purposes (EAP)
CRICOS Course Code †094050A069098D
IntakesDates are available throughout the year for 10 and 5 weeks prior to EAPDates are available for 10 weeks prior to main course orientations, e.g., FSP, DT & PMP
Duration5 weeks10 weeks
FeesView fees here
CampusAdelaide and Melbourne
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† English Language programs, GAE and EAP are registered under the Kaplan CRICOS 03127E.

Study Duration

ENGLISH LEVEL IELTSRECOMMENDED DURATION FOR
FOUNDATION STUDIES PROGRAM,
DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM EXTENDED
AND PRE-MASTER’S PROGRAM*
IELTS 5.0 (one band 4.0 min, one band 4.5 min, two bands 5.0 or higher)20 weeks
IELTS 5.0 (two bands of 4.5, two bands 5.0 or higher)15 weeks
IELTS 5.0 (one band 4.5 min, three bands 5.0 or higher)10 weeks
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Note: All applications will be assessed on an individual basis. For Pre-Master’s Program, English language requirements will depend on the master’s program and academic qualifications. For all other programs, other entry criteria may apply. Please ask us for details.

* Only available to the Pre-Master’s Program with a length of two semesters/trimesters.

ENGLISH LEVEL IELTSRECOMMENDED DURATION FOR
DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM STANDARD
AND DEGREE TRANSFER PROGRAM ACCELERATED
IELTS 5.0 (one of speaking or writing 4.5 min, one of speaking or writing 5.0 min, reading and listening 5.0 min)20 weeks
IELTS 5.0 (one of speaking or writing 5.0, one of speaking or writing 5.5, one of listening or reading 4.5, one of listening or reading 5.0)15 weeks
IELTS 5.0 (one of speaking or writing 5.0, one of speaking or writing 5.5, reading & listening 5.0 min)10 weeks
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Adelaide University: CRICOS Provider Number 04249J

Last updated: Friday, 19 Jul 2024
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