Course Notes

• Students who need to exit this qualification with an IELTS of 5.5 (a Pass grade) will either need:
  a) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in all bands or equivalent and commence in Term 1 (January) or Term 3 (July) for 20 weeks.
  b) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and 4.5 in listening and speaking or equivalent and commence in Term 2 (April) or Term 4 (September/October) for 10 weeks.
• Students who need to exit this qualification with an IELTS 6.0 (a Credit grade) will either need:
  a) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and 4.5 in speaking and listening or equivalent and commence in Term 1 (January) or Term 3 (July) for 20 weeks.
  b) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and 5.0 in listening and speaking or equivalent and commence in Term 2 (April) or Term 4 (September/October) for 10 weeks.
• COURSE FOCUS
  -Developing academic skills: writing, listening and note taking, reading, comprehension, academic language for oral presentations and seminars, study skills and research skills
  -Developing grammar, pronunciation and computer literacy
  -Developing specific vocabulary for your future course
  -Improving your group interaction skills to work closely with other students in Australia or internationally.
  
  You will be continually assessed throughout the course, with regular feedback and timely intervention to ensure your English is always improving.
• LOCAL UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE OF TAFE SA ENGLISH PROGRAMS
  The English for Academic Purposes table demonstrates the EAP 20 or EAP Advanced result required for the various English proficiency entry requirements of the universities. The grade result = its equivalence to the IELTS scoring.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Note: TAFE SA course tuition and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the current year, course, tuition and other fees/costs for these years will apply once published. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to alter, amend or delete any fee, course, admission requirement, mode of delivery, duration or other arrangement without prior notice. If the study duration is extended beyond the period of the student’s visa the student will be liable for visa and related costs, eg medical examinations, OSHC and living expenses.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.