Course details

CRICOS course code: 907795B

Level of study: English Language

Summary

This course is an intensive 14-week English language program, designed to prepare international students to take the IELTS test. The aim of this course is to develop student’s English language ability and their ability to complete the IELTS formal test. The intended outcome is for students to possess and demonstrate the ability to achieve an overall IELTS band score of at least 6.0 in a formal IELTS test. Course structure: This IELTS Foundation course is designed to develop autonomous learning through student-centred activities with a focus on task-based learning and communication skills. The course is also designed to develop grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to use their English more confidently and with greater fluency. The core course content in this course is divided into 12 content topics. Each topic includes materials that address each aspect of ‘communicative competence’. Students are exposed to mock IELTS tests and conditions throughout the course. Feedback is provided on how to improve performance after each mock test. Entry Requirements: Students must be over 18 years of age at the commencement of course. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training organisation prior to course commencement. There are no Education level entry requirements for any level of this General English course. English Language entry requirements: To enter this course, applicants must demonstrate they possess English language ability equivalent to IELTS overall band score of 5.0. Students must undertake a JLC English Test on application to demonstrate their English language ability. Pathways: Students who achieve an English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0, may be able to access Advanced level English language courses at other registered ELICOS providers. Students who achieve an English language ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0, may be able to access employment opportunities where applicants must demonstrate they possess an English language ability at this level.

Click here for more details on this course.