“
Before starting the
Advanced Diploma of
Accounting at TAFE SA
I needed to improve my
English skills. The EAP
course improved my social
communication skills. I am
now a lot more confident
interacting with my class
mates and lecturer.
”
Nghia Tran – Vietnam
GENERAL ENGLISH
TEACHING DURATION
from 5 to 40 weeks –
not including holidays
CRICOS CODE
064265A
COURSE TYPE
Non Award Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The General English courses are designed for
international students (i.e. student visa holders)
and holders of other temporary visas who wish
to improve their English. The courses aim to
develop students’ general English skills and
prepare them to be successful in interacting with
native speakers and teachers in Australia and
overseas with a focus on:
>> Developing your listening, speaking, reading
and writing skills from elementary to
advanced level
>> Improving your vocabulary
>> Improving your grammar
>> Developing your communication skills.
The course consists of 5 class levels:
>> Elementary
>> Pre-intermediate
>> Intermediate
>> Upper intermediate
>> Advanced.
The actual duration and cost for the individual
student will depend on the English level, goals
and pathways. A pre-course assessment and
interview will determine class placement. The
weekly cost of the course is only $350 (AUD) per
week. Whether you study for only 5 weeks or up
to 40 weeks you will only pay $350 (AUD) per
week. Courses commence weekly throughout
the year.
COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Elementary and above. Not beginners –
assessment on arrival for class placement.
FEES
(weekly tuition fee is $350. Total tuition fee/
duration will depend on your English level)
10 weeks
AUD $3,500
20 weeks
AUD $7,000
30 weeks
AUD $10,500
40 weeks
AUD $14,000
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC
PURPOSES
TEACHING DURATION
10 or 20 weeks –
not including holidays
CRICOS CODE
064266M / 073621M
COURSE TYPE
Non Award Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
courses are designed for upper intermediate level
International students who are planning to do
further study in a TAFE SA Award or university
course, and provide the necessary academic
English skills required for this purpose.
The course aims to prepare students to be
successful in interacting with native speakers
and teachers in TAFE SA Award courses and
also prepares them for study in other academic
institutions both in Australia and internationally.
Successful completion of an EAP course can
provide a direct pathway to most TAFE SA award
courses, and students who have successfully
gained a credit result in the EAP (20 weeks)
will satisfy the English language entry criteria
for award courses which require 6.0 IELTS or
equivalent entry.
The course has a focus on:
>> Developing high-level academic skills:
writing, listening and note taking, reading,
comprehension; research skills, academic
language for oral presentations and seminars,
study skills and group work
>> Developing grammar, topic pronunciation and
computer literacy
>> Developing your vocabulary for your future
award course.
COURSE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
EAP 20: A general or academic IELTS score
of 4.5 or equivalent, with a minimum of 4.5 in
all macroskills. EAP 10: Academic or general
overall score of 5.0 IELTS, with a minimum of
5.0 in writing, and 4.5 for listening, speaking
and reading or equivalent. Students with any
macroskill score below 5.0 will find it difficult to
reach the required level of English by the end of
this 10 week course.
FEES
10 week duration total tuition fee AUD $3,500
20 week duration total tuition fee AUD $7,000
“I do not have an IELTS (or equivalent) test
score and want to improve my English.”
“My IELTS (or equivalent) score is
4.5 - 5.0 and I want to Study a TAFE
SA Award Course and need 5.5.”
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TAFE SA | COURSE GUIDE 2015
