Australian Technical College

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)

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English Language College Western Australia (ELCWA) is a brand new English Language College in Perth operating under the trading name “Perth Technical College Pty Ltd”. Under the ELICOS, ELCWA offers General English (GE) course that provides students with a strong, well balanced knowledge and application of the English language, which is taught in a fun and practical manner. It also provides students with authentic experiences and provides ample opportunity to practice and master the language. The course is specifically designed for overseas students learning English in Australia and has been interspersed with unique features that benefit students to get ready for further VET or higher studies as well as IELTS, PTE or other applicable English tests.

During the course, students are able to learn, make errors, receive feedback and engage in authentic, functional and practical conversational settings. Students will study speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation whilst preparing them to use common and daily English outside
the classroom or to move on to further study.

The course is delivered over 5 levels listed below with each level spanning over 10 weeks.

  1. Elementary
  2. Pre-Intermediate
  3. Intermediate
  4. Upper-Intermediate
  5. Advanced

Upon enrolment, students are tested and placed in their appropriate level for optimum learning. As students improve their English language skills, they are able to “Level Up” to the next level. Accordingly, the course is designed with 50 standalones yet scaffolding units which are taught over 50 weeks and allows students join at any week.

Course Duration:

  • The course duration is a total of 60 weeks including 50 weeks of study & 10 weeks of break/holidays.
  • The minimum enrolment period is 4 weeks.
  • The maximum duration of each level is 10 weeks followed by a 2-week break

Weekly Schedule:

  • 20 hours of face-to-face learning in class
  • Monday – Friday from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Entry Requirements:

  • Education Level Requirement:
    – There is no minimum education level to enter this course. Even if students have not completed High School, they can still learn English and support is provided to students with difficulties in spelling, grammar, vocabulary etc.
  • English Language Requirement:
    – The GE course starts at an Elementary level. Students will need an Elementary level at a minimum to enrol into the course (Not Beginner or zero English).
    – All applicants’ English levels will be confirmed before enrolment either via an IELTS test or equivalent taken less than 2 years ago, or via the ELCWA English Placement Test
  • Age Requirement:
    – Students need to be over 18 years old on enrolment day to enrol in the course.

Fees:

  • Enrolment Fee: AUD 250 (Non – refundable one off payment).
  • Resource Fee: AUD 25 per week
  • Tuition Fee: AUD 290 per week

Intake Dates

  • Weekly – Monday on each week