ELICOS COURSES
ELICOS is the common abbreviation for English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students.
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‘Overseas students’ are people who hold a student visa issued by the Australian Government.
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Overseas students choose ELICOS courses for a variety of reasons. For example, some students may want to improve their academic English skills to prepare for further studies. Others may want to focus on general English-language skills to expand their social and networking opportunities in Australia.
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Even if you already have a good grasp of English, attending a course can be a good opportunity to make the final leap in quality and obtain a language certification.
WHAT IS THE POINT OF OBTAINING A LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE?
A language certificate is useful if you want to invest in a long-term study program, such as a professional course or university that has a basic requirement of sufficient knowledge of English and a certificate.
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In addition, having a certificate is useful if you want to undertake a path of immigration. To apply for residence, a certificate in the language appropriate to the profession being pursued is required.
WHAT IS THE RIGHT ENGLISH COURSE FOR ME?
General English
This course develops your grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You can start at any level from Beginner to Advanced and finish at any exit point that suits your individual needs.​​​​​​​
IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.
Cambridge
Cambridge English Qualifications are a graduated series of exams designed to assess competency in English for learners of English as a second or foreign language.
Business English
Business English courses provide language instruction and training in business communication, including business correspondence, negotiations, formal presentations, informal networking, business vocabulary, report and proposal writing, reading for professional purposes.
TOEFL
Similar to IELTS, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, assesses your ability to both speak and understand English by analysing your English level in terms of reading, speaking, listening and writing.
PTE
PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad. It tests Reading, Listening and Speaking & Writing.
One advantage of this test is that you get your results very quickly; typically within 48 hours of taking the test.
Academic English
Academic English can be very different from the English you use every day.
In this course, you will develop skills in academic proficiency and literacy in English. You will find it easier to understand and participate in your university course.
TESOL – CELTA
These courses will qualify you to teach language and literacy skills to students from non-English speaking backgrounds.
TESOL is a professional course for those who wish to become English teachers.
CELTA and DELTA are the most advanced teacher training qualifications for teaching English as a second or foreign language.
