ELICOS Advanced (5 weeks)
specialising in English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students

 
 

Traineeship option available
Course Code
: 
EAD05 
CRICOS Code: 044635A 
Centre:
International Student Services - ELICOS
Location:
Elgar Campus,
Study Area: English as a Second Language (ESL) 
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Duration

2010 information

  • Our classes run in 10-week blocks with intakes approximately every 5 weeks throughout the year.
  • Students study in class for 22 hours per week.
  • Students have an additional 2 hours per week in the Independent Learning Centre.


Class size:
Average class size: is 16, maximum 18.


Class times:
Students attend classes 5 days per week for 10 weeks:

  • 8.45am - 1.00pm, 2 days per week
  • 1.00pm - 5.15pm, 2 days per week
  • 8.45am – 1.00pm, and 2.00pm-4.00pm, 1 day per week
  • An additional 2 hours per week scheduled in the Independent Learning Centre for self or directed study.

Intake dates

2010 Intake dates
Summer School
4 January - 29 January


Term 1
28 January - 5 March (5 weeks)
4 March - 9 April (5 weeks)
Term break


Term 2

15 April - 21 May (5 weeks)

20 May - 25 June (5 weeks)

Term break


Term 3

8 July - 13 August (5 weeks)

12 August - 17 September (5 weeks)

Term break


Term 4

30 September - 5 November (5 weeks)

4 November - 10 December (5 weeks)

What does this course involve?

This course is only available for International Students. In this course you will develop your English language skills by listening, speaking, reading and writing in English.


Language skills are developed using communicative and integrated techniques. Specific skills such as grammar and vocabulary are contextualised, and lead to authentic language practice.


Classes use teaching materials which have been specially prepared for the English language classroom, and wherever possible authentic materials. These include language textbooks, CDs, computer software, newspapers, and videos. Only English is spoken in the classroom!

Entrance requirements

Applicants for all ELICOS courses must be a minimum of 18 years of age before arrival in Australia.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants for all ELICOS courses must be a minimum of 18 years of age before arrival in Australia.


Elementary course
English language skills assessed as:

  • elementary entry-level by Box Hill Institute, OR
  • IELTS overall bandscore of 3.5 (Academic)


Pre-intermediate course

English language skills assessed as:

  • pre-intermediate entry-level by Box Hill Institute, OR
  • IELTS overall bandscore of 4.0 (Academic)


Intermediate course

English language skills assessed as:

  • Intermediate entry-level by Box Hill Institute, OR
  • IELTS overall bandscore of 4.5 (Academic)


Upper-Intermediate course

English language skills assessed as:

  • upper-intermediate entry-level by Box Hill Institute, OR
  • IELTS overall bandscore of 5.0 (Academic)


Advanced course

English language skills assessed as:

  • advanced entry-level by Box Hill Institute, OR
  • IELTS overall bandscore of 5.5 (Academic)

Special admission requirements

None

Cost

2010 costs - $AUD290 per week

  • 5 weeks - $AUD1,450
  • 10 weeks - $AUD2,900
  • 20 weeks - $AUD5,800
  • 30 weeks - $AUD8,710
  • 40 weeks - $AUD11,600
  • 50 weeks - $AUD14,500

Additional enrolment fees:

  • per year service and amenities fee
  • 10 per week materials fee

What employment opportunities will I have?

It allows you to upgrade your English language skills for:

  • Further studies at TAFE institutes and universities
  • Business purposes
  • Personal development

What further study options will I have?

Inbound International students wishing to enter Box Hill Institute courses at both Certificate and Diploma level need to study at either upper-intermediate or advanced level in Term 2 or Term 4, and be assessed as meeting the English language requirements for vocational study.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus,
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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