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Intensive English
Improve your English before you enter a NSW government high school.
Intensive English Courses in Schools
Study an intensive English course for up to 20 weeks at a NSW government Intensive English Centre (IEC).
Why study an intensive English course in an Intensive English Centre (IEC)?
Quick Improvement
- Improve your English through intensive English language tuition
Preparation for High School
- Learn about the Australian school system
- Learn English for high school subjects
- Learn English in a school environment
High Quality Teaching and Learning
- Learn English from university-trained English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers
- Study with your age group in small classes (maximum 18 students)
- Use computers, video and library facilities and modern language libraries
Are there any minimum requirements?
- You should have pre-intermediate level of English and satisfactory marks in English from your school.
How old do I have to be?
- You should be 12 years of age or older.
When can I start?
- Any week during an academic term up to the start of Term 4.
Where are the Intensive English Centres (IEC) in schools?
- Cleveland Street Intensive English High School (Sydney) Intensive English Centres in NSW government high schools throughout Sydney and Wollongong
Please note: You are placed at the IEC for your high school district.
TAFE NSW Intensive English Courses
TAFE NSW Institutes provide English Preparation for High School courses.
Why do a TAFE NSW Intensive English Course?
Preparation for High School
- Learn English used in the main high school subjects
- Learn about the Australian school system
High Quality Teaching and Learning
- Learn from university-trained teachers
- Learn using computers, video and library facilities, and modern language laboratories
Are there any minimum requirements?
- You should have pre-intermediate level of English and satisfactory marks in English from your school
How old do I have to be?
- At least 15 years of age
When can I start?
- Courses start every 5 weeks
Where are the TAFE NSW Intensive English Centres (IEC)?
- Sydney Institute (Ultimo campus)
- South Western Sydney Institute (Liverpool campus)
- Northern Sydney Institute (Crows Nest campus)
- Hunter Institute (Newcastle campus)