Study General English (ELICOS) in Perth
Our General English (Beginner to Intermediate) course (Course CRICOS Code: 098010K) will help you develop language skills for real life situations – like speaking and conversation. We will help you develop the confidence to live, travel or work in Australia. You will graduate with real-world English skills you can use anywhere.
ELICOS
Course CRICOS Code: 098010K
Accredited course – Non-AQF Award
Course Duration
This course is being delivered over 10-weeks study for each level. There are two levels for General English ( Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate). Students must participate in training and assessment for a minimum of twenty (20) hours a week face to face. This is being conducted over three (3) days per week with approximately seven (7) hours of study per day. Students who are unable to meet course progress, may use the breaks to do catch up classes and additional one on one support.
Course Fees
Tuition Fees: $180 per week
ELICOS (Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate) Levels
Career Opportunities
This qualification allows you to explore your educational and employment opportunities while gaining an insight into industry requirements.
Pathways Into the Qualification
You may enter the qualification through a number of entry points.
If you have not taken an IELTS, PTE, TOEFL,…. we will conduct a PCBT English test if you arfe not exempted for entry to this course.
Pathways From the Qualification
This qualification is designed for those wanting to enter into a Vocational Education and Training course such as a Certificate III or IV. You must have minimum year 11 high school certificate if willing to proceed to Certificate level courses at PCBT or elsewhere.
Who Can Apply:
All nationalities from offshore and onshore applying for Student Visa 500.
All nationalities with a Student visa, Tourist visa, Work & Holiday Visa, Working Holiday Visa, Business or Investment Visas, and Dependents of Work Visa Holders.
who are 18 years of age and above at the time of course commencement.
Study and Assessment mode
This course is delivered on face-to-face classroom based. Assessments are through observation, written and verbal tests, projects, portfolios and case studies. PCBT provides a range of support for students. We have great facilities with a student recreation area, library and computer lab. The course includes a range of incursions and excursions linked to curriculum where students can practice their skills in the real world. Additionally, the school has a range of support staff including teachers, multilingual student support officers, counselling and academic leadership from the English Academic Manager and Principal.
Entry admission requirements
This course is designed for students wanting to study in Australian on an International Student Visa. Students will need to provide evidence of the following:
- Proof of reaching 18 years old at the time of course commencement date
- IELTS 3.0 or higher or equivalent (Students without evidence may take a placement test. There are no other entry requirements as your English will be tested on arrival and you will be placed in the appropriate level.). Students must demonstrate that they possess the appropriate level of English to enter the course level they are applying to enrol in. Students must sit a Placement Test. Based on the test results, students will be offered a place at Pre-Intermediate or Intermediate Level.
The pre-requisites for this course are as follows. English requirements at the beginning and end of each course are expected to align to the following: English level requirements Entry Level Exit Level General English Level Duration CEFR* IELTS* CEFR* IELTS* General English (Elementary) 10 weeks A2 3.5 B1 4.0 General English (Pre-Intermediate) 10 weeks B1 4.0 B1 4.5 General English (Intermediate) 10 weeks B1 4.5 B2 5.0
What will I be studying?
Each level is designed to be studied over 14 weeks, two five-week terms and two study breaks. Each level (Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, and Intermediate) cover a range of areas including writing, listening, speaking and reading.
Each week will compose three days study from 8:30am to 4:40pm. Activities may include:
- Skills extension (Listening, speaking, reading and writing)
- Core learning (tutorials, formative activities)
- Incursions and excursions
- Portfolio development
- Unit tests, progress tests and reviews
Assessment will occur weekly to ensure that you are progressing in your English development. Summative assessments will take place at the end of each term to mark your progress.
English requirements at the beginning and end of each course are expected to align to the following:
| English level requirements | Entry Level | Exit Level | |||
| General English Level | Duration | CEFR* | IELTS* | CEFR* | IELTS* |
| General English (Elementary) | 10 weeks | A2 | 3.5 | B1 | 4.0 |
| General English (Pre-Intermediate) | 10 weeks | B1 | 4.0 | B1 | 4.5 |
| General English (Intermediate) | 10 weeks | B1 | 4.5 | B2 | 5.0 |
Sample Class Timetable
Elementary
| Unit code | Unit name | Study duration | Study days | Time |
| ELI-ELE-1 | ELICOS Elementary Part 1 | 5-week | Mon, Tue, Wed | 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Holiday | – | 2-week | – | – |
| ELI-ELE-2 | ELICOS Elementary Part 2 | 5-week | Mon, Tue, Wed | 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Holiday | – | 2-week | – | – |
Pre-Intermediate
| Unit code | Unit name | Study duration | Study days | Time |
| ELI-PI-1 | ELICOS Pre-Intermediate Part 1 | 5-week | Thu, Fri, Sat | 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Holiday | – | 2-week | – | – |
| ELI-PI-2 | ELICOS Pre-Intermediate Part 2 | 5-week | Thu, Fri, Sat | 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Holiday | – | 2-week | – | – |
Intermediate
| Unit code | Unit name | Study duration | Study days | Time |
| ELI-I-1 | ELICOS Intermediate Part 1 | 5-week | Wed, Thur, Friday | 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Holiday | – | 2-week | – | – |
| ELI-I-2 | ELICOS Intermediate Part 2 | 5-week | Wed, Thur, Friday | 8.30am-4.30pm |
| Holiday | – | 2-week | – | – |
Sample Weekly Timetable
| Times | Monday (Elementary) / Thursday (Pre-Intermediate) / TBA (Intermediate) | Tuesday (Elementary) / Friday (Pre-Intermediate) / TBA (Intermediate) | Wednesday (Elementary) / Saturday (Pre-Intermediate) / TBA (Intermediate) |
| 08.30 –10.00 | Skills Extension Listening/ Speaking | Skills Extension Listening/ Speaking | Skills Extension Reading/Writing |
| 10.00-10.15 | Break | ||
| 10.15 – 12.15 | Unit Test/ Progress Test and Review | Skills Extension Reading/Writing | Core learning from course textbook including formative activities |
| 12.15 – 13.00 | Lunch Break | ||
| 13.00 – 15.00 | Core learning from course textbook including formative activities. | Core learning from course textbook including formative activities and excursions. | Core learning from course textbook including formative activities |
| 15.00 – 16.40 | Supervised Self-Study Independent Learning Centre | Supervised Self-Study Independent Learning Centre | Supervised Self-Study Independent Learning Centre (Portfolio Check) |
Apply Online
Enquire Admissions:
Call: 08 9202 1003
Email: admissions@pcbt.wa.edu.au