ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
ELICOS - 089714G General English
Open up a world of possibilities and learn how to communicate effectively in the English speaking world.
The ELICOS – 089714G General English course is designed to provide skills and knowledge in the use of the English language for general purposes. The course also includes academic elements, however its focus is becoming effective communicators in English. The Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced modules provide students the opportunity to focus on particular areas of English relevant to the student’s interest.
Study ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) in Canberra with supportive, practical, face to face classes. You will have the opportunity to study with others from across the globe in a multicultural environment.
What Will You Learn?
Listening
Develop listening skills through conversations, listening tests, music and media.
Writing
Develop writing skills through writing sentences, paragraphs, summaries, articles, letter, reports and essays.
Vocabulary
Develop your vocabulary skills through studying a variety of topics and themes each day. Through reading and listening, you will also learn lots of new and helpful words.
Reading
Develop reading skills through news articles, textbooks, reading tests, stories and personal reading programs
Grammar
Develop grammar skills each day through our fantastic course textbook. Teachers will also help explain rules and give you lots of practice.
Speaking
Develop speaking skills through conversations, discussions, presentations, debates and roleplays.
Pronunciation
Develop your pronunciation skills through practicing and learning international phonetics and spelling. Obviously you will also practice your pronunciation with lots of speaking!
How Will You Learn?
Projects
Complete individual projects and assignments.
Research
Research a range of literature, words and topics.
Audio/Visual
Watch and listen to a variety of resources, including CDs, YouTube and movies.
Activities
Increase skill level through practical skill activities.
Presentations
Watch and present a variety of presentations.
Discussions
Participate in interactive group discussions.
Participation
Active participation in small classes.
Course Fees
Elementary
10 Week Module
$2,900
+ plus application fee
Plus $100 resources fee per module
Pricing for International Students
Discounts apply for study of 4 or 5 modules
Pre-Intermediate
10 Week Module
$2,900
+ plus application fee
Plus $100 resources fee per module
Pricing for International Students
Discounts apply for study of 4 or 5 modules
Intermediate
10 Week Module
$2,900
+ plus application fee
Plus $100 resources fee per module
Pricing for International Students
Discounts apply for study of 4 or 5 modules
Upper-Intermediate
10 Week Module
$2,900
+ plus application fee
Plus $100 resources fee per module
Pricing for International Students
Discounts apply for study of 4 or 5 modules
Advanced
10 Week Module
$2,900
+ plus application fee
Plus $100 resources fee per module
Pricing for International Students
Discounts apply for study of 4 or 5 modules
Course Information
Semester Dates
Campus Semester Dates:
Semester 1
Term 1: February – April
Term 2: April – July
Semester 2
Term 3: July – September
Term 4: October – December
Current Timetable
Please contact the college for the current timetable.
*Timetable will be subject to change each term/semester
How to Pay
- PaytoStudy – International payments only
- Bank transfer or deposit – Domestic payments only
- Over the Phone – Mastercard/Visa
- In Person – Cash or Mastercard/Visa/EFTPOS
*All fees are in Australian dollars
Bank Transfer Details (Domestic payments only)
Bank Name: St George Bank Limited
Account Name: Unity College Australia Incorporated
Account Number: 001584968
Branch Number: 112908
Branch Address: 60 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City, ACT, Australia
*Identify student details in transaction description: Student ID (if available) + Surname + Given Names
ELICOS Brochure
Download the brochure for ELICOS English as a Second Language here: