General English (Beginner to Advanced) - 72 Weeks

CRICOS Course Code: 117138K

Course Overview
The purpose of the General English course is to provide students with a strong, well balanced knowledge and application of the English language. It is taught in a fun and practical manner which will engage the students. The course provides opportunity for students to learn, make errors, receive feedback and engage in authentic, functional and practical conversational settings.

Students will study speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and the course will prepare them to use common and daily English outside the classroom or to move on to further English study.

The General English course is delivered over 6 levels

• Beginner level

• Elementary level

• Pre-Intermediate level

• Intermediate Level

• Upper Intermediate Level

• Advanced Level

with each level spanning over 10 weeks. Intake is every Monday and upon arrival, all students are tested and placed in their appropriate level for optimum learning.

General Information about the Course

• Learning Mode: 20 hours face to face on campus learning per week.

• Course duration: The course duration is a total of 72 weeks (60 weeks of study + 12 weeks of holidays).

• Course entry requirements:

  • Education Level Requirement: There is no minimum education level to enter this course.

  • English Language Requirement: There is no English Language requirement to enter this course. As the course starts from a very low entry level, students with limited or no English are able to join. All students need to complete the AEC English Placement test on their first day in order to ascertain the student’s current English level. Once testing is complete, students are advised of their level.

  • Age Requirement: Students need to be over 18 years old on enrollment day to enter this course.

• Study Level: 6 Levels (Beginner level, Elementary level, pre-intermediate level, Intermediate Level, Upper Intermediate Level, Advanced Level) - with each level spanning over 10 weeks.

• Attendance: A minimum of 80% attendance is required (for student visa holders).

• Level Completion: 10 weeks

• Course Progress: A minimum of 50% or greater must be achieved in assessments to demonstrate satisfactory course progress (for student visa holders).

• Timetable: Course timetables can vary from morning, afternoon or evening.

• Assessment Methods: Formative and summative assessment apply at all levels of learning.

• Course Award: All students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their course.