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General English

Material Includes
  • CRICOS CODE : 115440J
  • Course Duration : 70 weeks
  • FEES- Tuition : $18,000 ($300 per week over 60 weeks)
  • Materials : $350
  • Application : $250

General English Levels

Course Description

The General English course is designed to prepare students for conversation, everyday situations and daily interactions that take place when traveling or living in an English-speaking country.  Students learn and practice the four macro-skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in an interactive environment. Levels of difficulty increase over the duration of the course to assist students to develop their skills and to be more confident and fluent in English.

The course is structured into 6 levels (Starter, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced). Each of the levels has a duration of 10 weeks (the study period) and the course in total is 60 weeks. The specific outcomes for each level are detailed in the section of this curriculum document on course outcomes.

  • Delivery mode - Face to face classroom training with a combination of theory, practical and/or project assessments
  • Course Duration -70 weeks including 10 weeks of holiday periods.
  • Delivery locations - 859 High Street, Thornbury, VIC, 3071
Entry Requirements
International Students
  • Are over 18 years of age at time of enrolment
  • Must show completion of year 11 or equivalent (subject to the assessment and approval of Australian College of Trade Admission team)
  • Are motivated to undertake this course to progress to other vocational courses at Australian College of Trade (or other registered education provider).
Course outcomes

 Individuals will be able to undertake further study in VET or other higher education courses that require a minimum English level.

  • Education Pathways : As above.
Core units

The General English course is made up of 60 units of study, each of which is delivered over a week. All teaching and assessment is conducted in the classroom (20 hours a week).

Teaching methods include teacher directed and student-centered learning.  Delivery will be flexible taking into account the different learning styles, cultures and needs of students.  Macro-skills will be developed using communicative and integrated techniques. 

A combination of the following delivery methods will be used: presentations, discussions, role-plays, oral presentations, individual and group instruction, audio visual materials, web-based research, online activities and independent research. 

Students will use authentic materials, together with materials prepared specifically for language learning within the classroom.

  • Elective units : See as above.
Pre-requisites

There are no specific educational pre-requisites for entry into this course, as entry into this level is based on assessment of English language proficiency. 

Additional support

Australia College of Trade employs staff that are trained in providing first step support where a learner has either a physical or emotional need that requires resolution. The initial step where a learner seeks out support is at no cost to the learner. If a referral to a medical or other external expert is required, the costs will be as per the practitioner’s scale of fees.

  • Government funding options (if relevant) : No government funding for this course.
How to enroll/apply

Expression of interest to enrol as found at www.acot.vic.edu.au

Visit our campus, 859 High Street, Thornbury, VIC, 3071, and speak to one of our friendly staff regarding enrolment. 

Call or email on the contact details below to obtain more information regarding enrolment at Australian College of Trade.