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General English

Our General English program is designed to prepare you for Certificate or Diploma studies at TAFE and develop your English skills for future employment. Entry is for beginners to advanced learners (5-50 weeks duration).

Intakes

Courses commence every five weeks.
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Courses at Ultimo and Newcastle commence every Monday during term.

Locations

The General English program is available at seven English Language Centres:

English Language Centre locations in Sydney:

  • Ultimo - Sydney Institute
  • Crows Nest  - Northern Sydney Institute
  • Liverpool  - South Western Sydney Institute

English Language Centre locations outside Sydney:

  • Kingscliff - North Coast Institute
  • Port Macquarie - North Coast Institute
  • Newcastle - Hunter Institute
  • Wollongong - Illawarra Institute

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Stages of study

1. General English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
    • Beginner to intermediate level (5-25 weeks)
    • Develops English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
    • Strong focus on pronunciation and vocabulary extension

    2. Certificate 3 in English for Further Studies

    • Intermediate learners (5-20 weeks)
    • Prepares you for Certificate or Diploma studies at TAFE NSW or for university
    • Depending on visa requirements for your nationality, you may also need to sit for an IELTS test

3. Advanced English

    • Upper intermediate to advanced learners (5-10 weeks)
    • Develops high level study skills
    • Prepares you for the IELTS test, interpreting diploma, or for working with English speakers
    • Available at selected English centres only

To meet English competency requirements for direct-entry into TAFE NSW Certificate and Diploma courses (except interpreting), you must complete at least the Certificate 3 in English for Further Studies.

Fees

English course length Tuition fees*
English only		 Tuition fees*
English + TAFE NSW Certificate / Diploma package
5 - 20 weeks $340 per week $300 per week
More than 20 weeks $320 per week $300 per week

* Prices apply for the 2008 calendar year to student visa holders.

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