ELICOS General English
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Elementary to Advanced Level
ABOUT THE COURSE
The General English Courses (ELICOS) is designed to help international students in Australia to develop their English language skills for social interactions and future vocational (VET) courses. These programs focus on everyday language usage, grammar and the four main language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
The courses integrate these skills to improve students’ understanding of language forms, features, and functions. Students will also enhance their ability to analyse, respond to and create different types of texts typical of social interactions in Australia. Additionally, the courses will help students learn various learning strategies and styles.
ELICOS courses can also be used to prepare for further study in Australia, including in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, or for higher education entry requirements through English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Programs.
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Details
CRICOS Course Code
115159K
Location
Melbourne Campus
Delivery Mode
Face to Face and Self Study
Intake Dates
GE Levels
5 Level from Elementary to Advanced
Fees
Please see the Fees and Charges page or contact the campus directly!
Duration
Up to 58 Weeks*
(This course will be delivered as full-time study over the course of 58 weeks including 8 weeks of breaks/holidays. Duration may vary based on level of entry into the course)
Entry Requirement
There is no specific entry requirement for this ELICOS. This course is available to all international students as along as they can provide the evidence that:
- The Student must be 18 years or older at the time of course commencement,
- The Student has successfully completed the Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) and,
- AIA Placement Test (if taking the in-between levels) or/
- Prior to enrolment, students may wish to evidence of prior English knowledge and skills by taking up an assessment to determine which level is the most appropriate for the student. This approach will also allow the us to identify any special needs. Student willing to take the complete General English ELICOS course (all 5 levels), do not require previous knowledge of the English language. However, for those who do have previous experience, they can submit the results of previous examinations (IELTS or equivalent) to demonstrate their aptitude for the upcoming course, these may also be used for academic purposes.
Additional Information:
- What are the 5 levels?
Elementary (Level 1), Pre-intermediate (Level 2), Intermediate (Level 3), Upper Intermediate (Level 4) and Advanced (Level 5) - Who is this course for?
It’s for anyone who would like to improve their English in a general way! It covers English that is useful in everyday life. If you want to improve your English for university, higher education, TAFE or VET study and your English level is Intermediate and higher, then please see our ELICOS for Academic Purposes (EAP) course. - What will I learn on this course?
The course covers all areas of English: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. To help you with these skills, there will also be plenty of vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. We focus on the English that is most important to most people that is, real life English.
- Will there be any assessment?
There will be formative tests, and teachers will also give you marks for homework and class activities such as speaking. Assessment will help you to see your progress, so that teachers can find which areas to give extra attention to. All assessment is very supportive completely different from exams at school! - What do I get when I finish?
When you finish your course, we will give you a certificate and a report. This shows your grades and the levels you studied at.
| Levels | About the Level | Pathways | COURSES OFFERED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary (Level 1) | Level 1 is our lowest English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 3.5. | After successfully completing this course you can advance to General English level 2. | |
| Pre-intermediate (Level 2) | Level 2 is our pre-intermediate English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 4.5. | After successfully completing this course you can advance to General English level 3. | |
| Intermediate (Level 3) | Level 3 is our intermediate English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 5.0. | After successfully completing this course you can advance to Level 4 – upper intermediate. | |
| Upper Intermediate (Level 4) | Level 4 is our upper-intermediate English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5. | Successfully completing General English Level 4 allows you to advance to General English Level 5. | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) |
| Advanced (Level 5) | Level 5 is our advanced English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0 | After successfully completing EAP 5 allow you to enrol into VET courses, higher education, prepare the candidate to EAL levels. | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Entry to VET courses |
Assessment Tasks, Methods and Mode of Delivery
General English – Assessment Tasks and Strategies
The following methods, procedures and sources of instruments will be used for assessment, please note these are provided as a starting point only:
- Weekly Tests: The coursebook for each level has a series of tests associated with it, which generally cover grammar and vocabulary from the unit as well as reading and listening skills.
- Writing Portfolio: This will usually consist of writing activities connected with the theme of the week.
- Regular in-class Assessments: These allow for speaking skills to be assessed, and many also address the listening and reading outcomes
Methods of Delivery
A number of delivery methods will be adopted to ensure the content is communicated to the learners; these include but are not limited to:
- Audio/video materials, supervised work, identifying activities, matching, research, oral presentations, games, re-ordering activities, filling gaps, group work, role play, board activities, discussions, debates and analysis.
- These methods may differ on intensity according to the level and the goals set for each one of them. They are beneficial to engage learners in the learning process and encourage them to contribute in a meaningful manner.
Mode of Delivery
Each ELICOS level comprehends 250 hours over a 10-week period comprising 20 hours per week of classroom based (face to face) delivery and there is a 5-hour self-paced space for students to study during the week.
Opportunities will be taken to go out of the classroom, both physically through excursions which allow students to use English in real contexts, and virtually through the use of the internet and social media platforms.
FEES AND CHARGES
At AIA, we are committed to providing transparent information regarding our fees and charges to ensure that students have a clear understanding of their financial commitments. Our fees are structured to cover tuition, administration, and any additional services or materials required for your chosen course.
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