English Language (ELICOS)

Study English with CIT and pay only $280 AUD per week!

Develop your English for living, studying and working in Australia. CIT offers a friendly and supportive learning environment with helpful teachers and modern equipment.

All levels include social and conversational English skills. In higher course levels, there is a focus on the language and study skills you will need for further study in Australia.

Our students come from a wide range of countries and language backgrounds. This means you will have many opportunities to practise your English skills.

Why choose a CIT English course?

  • Highly experienced and supportive teachers
  • Pathways to further study at CIT or university
  • Small class sizes for personalised learning
  • Group work with a focus on communication
  • Highly diverse classes

Timetable

Monday: 9:00 – 3:00 (breaks 10:30am – 10:45am and 12:15pm – 1:00pm)
Tuesday: 9:00 – 3:00 (breaks 10:30am – 10:45am and 12:15pm – 1:00pm)
Wednesday: 9:00 – 3:00 (breaks 10:30am – 10:45am and 12:15pm – 1:00pm)
Thursday: 9:00 – 3:00 (breaks 11:00am – 11:15am and 12:15pm – 1:00pm)

  • Course Details
    Course/s

    English for Study and Life (Upper-Intermediate)
    CRICOS: 097545J | National ID: N/A

    ➜Entry: IELTS 5.0 | ➜Exit: IELTS 5.5

    English for Study and Life (Advanced)
    CRICOS: 097546G | National ID: N/A

    ➜Entry: IELTS 5.5 | ➜Exit: IELTS 6.0

    English for Study and Life (Academic)
    CRICOS: 097547G | National ID: N/A

    ➜Entry: IELTS 6.0 | ➜Exit: IELTS 6.5

  • Course Duration
    Duration

    10 weeks for each qualification with 20 contact hours per week.

  • Course Intake
    Intake

    4 November to 20 December 2024 (7 weeks)

    Two-week break

    6 January to 24 January 2025 (3 weeks)

  • Course Campus
    Campus

    CIT Bruce

  • Course Fees
    Fees*

    Tuition Fees:

    Special offer: $280 per week*

    Extra Fees:

    Application: $120 (paid once for each applicant)

    Textbooks: $55 per course

  • *Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small tuition and material fee increases may occur annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. Fees are subject to change.

  • Course Subjects

    English for Study and Life (Elementary)

    • Elementary Reading and Writing
    • Elementary Speaking and Listening

    English for Study and Life (Pre-Intermediate)

    • Pre-Intermediate Reading and Writing
    • Pre-Intermediate Speaking and Listening

    English for Study and Life (Intermediate)

    • Intermediate Reading and Writing
    • Intermediate Speaking and Listening

    English for Study and Life (Upper-Intermediate)

    • Upper-Intermediate Reading and Writing
    • Upper-Intermediate Speaking and Listening

    English for Study and Life (Advanced)

    • Advanced Reading and Writing
    • Advanced Speaking and Listening


    Electives: complete 1 subject

    • Grammar (subject to sufficient student numbers)
    • English for Study and Life (Advanced)
    • Advanced Reading and Writing
    • Advanced Speaking and Listening

    English for Study and Life (Academic)

    • Academic Reading and Writing
    • Academic Speaking and Listening


    Electives: complete 1 subject

    • Grammar (subject to sufficient student numbers)
    • English for Study and Life (Academic)
    • Academic Reading and Writing
    • Academic Speaking and Listening
  • Likely Job Outcome

    These courses prepare students for further study at CIT or university, or to return to jobs in their country of origin that require a proficiency in English language.

  • Teaching Methods and Assessment

    Our teachers are professionally qualified, enthusiastic and very helpful. They provide interactive classes which encourage participation and promote self-confidence. The teachers use a variety of modern teaching methods including classroom delivery, lectures, tutorials, discussion groups, computer assisted learning, portable electronic devices and online materials to deliver courses.

    CIT has modern facilities for teaching and learning which include classrooms, lecture theatres, libraries, 24 hour computer laboratories, study centres, flexible learning centres and individual tutorial assistance, as well as friendly informal conversation groups.

    Students will be assessed using both formal and informal methods. These include observation of role-plays and pair work, interviews, presentations, practical exercises, portfolios of written work, written tests, reports and observation of group and class work. Assessment tasks will be contextualised and realistic.

  • Pathways to Further Study
    • Successful completion of English for Study and Life (Upper Intermediate) is recognised as the equivalent of IELTS 5.5.
    • Successful completion of English for Study and Life (Advanced) is recognised as the equivalent of IELTS 6.0.
    • Successful completion of English for Study and Life (Academic) is recognised as the equivalent of IELTS 6.5
    English for Study and Life (Pre-intermediate)
    ➜Entry IELTS 4.0
    10 weeks
    PLUS
    English for Study and Life (Intermediate)
    ➜Entry IELTS 4.5
    10 weeks
    PLUS
    English for Study and Life (Upper Intermediate)
    ➜Entry IELTS 5.0
    10 weeks
    PLUS
    English for Study and Life (Advanced)
    ➜Entry IELTS 5.5
    10 weeks
    OR
    English for Study and Life (Academic)
    ➜Entry IELTS 6.0
    10 weeks