English Language

Designed and taught by highly qualified and experienced English language teaching professionals, the quality of our course is recognised through its English Australia membership and National English Language Teaching (ELT) Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) endorsement. Your level of English is assessed before you begin your general Academic English course so that your study duration is matched to your particular needs.

The College’s English language program concentrates on developing the skills you will need to become a successful and confident language user. Emphasis is placed on improving your general language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will study a variety of topics which are interesting and fun, and relevant to students studying in Australia.

You are assessed regularly with weekly reviews, reading and writing tasks, speaking and presentations, and ongoing testing. Participation and your classroom use of English are also taken into consideration. Your program is based in the classroom with some excursions and activities which take you out into the community to use the language you have learnt.

Students are required to complete the recommended program duration according to their current English level. The table illustrates likely study duration based upon an English score.

All applications will be assessed on an individual basis. IELTS or an equivalent score in an alternative English test is required.

Upon successful completion of General Academic English students will be able to communicate with confidence and obtain the essential language skills necessary for academic study in Australia.

In the 2020 Australian English Language Barometer (ELB), which surveyed 15,000 students, the University of Adelaide College is ranked 1 for Overall Student Satisfaction in Australia. The College also ranked 2 in the areas of Arrival (orientation and pre-arrival information) and Living (campus environment, extra-curricular activities, accommodation) and ranked 3 for Learning (teaching and curriculum). The ELB is part of the International Student Barometer (ISB), the global benchmark for international student experience.

Benefits of the College English program:

• Learning is made fun! Improve your language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing while learning about Australia.
• Cover essential academic skills such as communication and collaboration, critical and creative thinking, research and presentations.
• You get individual attention with our small class sizes, and you’ll be assessed weekly to monitor progress.
• We offer a variety of assistance and counselling services for international students. You will be looked after.
• Take advantage of our extracurricular activity program with a variety of activities tailored to enhance after class student experience.
• On successful completion of the GAE program, you’re guaranteed entry to Foundation Studies, Degree Transfer and Pre-Master’s programs.