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Other English Courses

TAFE NSW English Language Centres offer a wide range of English courses that provide specific language skills preparation.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

English Language Student
    • Full-time preparation course for further studies at Australian tertiary institutions
    • Focuses on academic writing, listening and note taking, reading comprehension, academic speech (for oral presentations and seminars) and integrated study skills
    • Also includes grammar, English for social purposes, vocabulary, pronunciation and computer literacy
    • Direct entry to some universities
    • Available at Ultimo (Sydney Institute), Kingscliff (North Coast Institute), Liverpool (South Western Sydney Institute), Port Macquarie (North Coast Institute) and Newcastle (Hunter Institute)

IELTS preparation

    • Develops language skills and prepares for the IELTS test

Cambridge examination course

    • Certificate of Proficiency (CPE)
    • Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
    • First Certificate (FCE)
    • Business English Certificate (BEC)
    • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) Preparation is offered as part of the 10 week BEC courses
    • Available at Newcastle (Hunter Institute) only

Special programs, short courses and study tours

For professionals, study tour groups, young people on a working holiday and students on a visitor visa, courses include:

    • English for Aircraft Maintenance
    • English Language Skills for the Health Care Profession
    • Occupational English Test (OET) Preparation
    • English for business, media studies and Australian life
    • General English (ESOL)
    • Cambridge examination courses (maximum 12 weeks full or part-time)
    • For details of special programs, please contact the English Centres directly

    English for High School Preparation

    Students aged 15 years or older can develop skills needed to study successfully in an Australian high school.

    Students study English language for key high school subjects as well as developing English competency through a study of themes relating to Australian culture and way of life. Students are also introduced to the Australian school system, teaching methods and learning practices.

    Successful completion of this program ensures direct entry to a NSW government high school or TAFE NSW Tertiary Preparation Certificate course. Courses commence every five weeks.

    Available at Ultimo (Sydney Institute), Liverpool (South Western Sydney Institute), Crows Nest (Northern Sydney Institute) and Newcastle (Hunter Institute).

    Tuition fee:

    • A$360 per student per week (20 weeks or less)
    • A$340 (more than 20 weeks)
    • A$350 (package fee with NSW Government High School program)

    Contact details

    Centres in Sydney

    Sydney Institute English Language Centre (SITEC)
    Ultimo
    Tel: +61 2 9217 4818
    Fax: +61 2 9217 4063
    Email: sit.englishcentre@tafensw.edu.au
    Website: www.sit.nsw.edu.au/elc

    TAFE English Language Centre (TELC)
    Crows Nest
    Tel: +61 2 9448 4517
    Fax: +61 2 9212 6721 / 9217 4060
    Email: telc@tafensw.edu.au
    Website: www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/TELC

    TAFE International Education Centre (TIEC)
    Liverpool
    Tel: +61 2 9827 8457
    Fax: +61 2 9212 6721 / 9217 4060
    Email: swsi.tiec@tafensw.edu.au
    Website: www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/students/international/tiec/tiec_overview.aspx

     

    Centres outside Sydney

    North Coast Institute English Language Centres
    Port Macquarie and Kingscliff
    Tel: +61 2 6588 2139
    Fax: +61 2 6588 2233
    Email: ncienglish@tafensw.edu.au
    Website: www.nci.tafensw.edu.au/international/study-english.htm

    NSW English Language Centre TAFE Hunter Institute
    Newcastle
    Tel: +61 2 4923 7382
    Fax: +61 2 4923 7781
    Email: hunter.englishlanguagecentre@tafe.nsw.edu.au
    Website: www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/international/elicos/Pages/default.aspx

    TAFE ELICOS Centre (TELICOS) Illawarra lnstitute
    Wollongong
    Tel: +61 2 4229 0585
    Fax: +61 2 4229 0164
    Email: inter.illawarra@det.nsw.edu.au
    Website: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au/page/support-for-students/international-student-services/elicos-centre

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