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• Study Tour

  Type of course General English

  Name of course Study Tour

  Timetable Consult one of our agencies

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  Overview

  ELSIS can design a high-quality, on or off campus program of English language classes and recreational activities to suit the individual needs of your group. Lessons are especially designed for short-term educational visits with class sizes of 10-15 students. The lessons are interesting and fun, and encourage you to speak in English. They are connected closely with the afternoon activities, so you can apply what you learn in class to real life situations.

  
  

  Our Study Tour teachers are native English speakers, with University degrees and specialist TESOL qualifications. They are highly qualified and experienced professionals, who provide the highest standards of English language training.

  
  

  You can stay with our carefully selected Australian homestay families, or we can arrange alternative accommodation such as boarding houses or hotels.

  
  

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• General English

  Type of course General English

  Name of course General English

  Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes

  Start Start every Monday

  Overview

  Our General Intensive English course is recommended as a first step in language learning. For those just starting out with English, General Intensive English gives you a solid grounding in grammar and you improve your social and functional communication.

  
  

  General Intensive English is practical and uses everyday situations in which to improve your communicative skills. Cultural situations are learned and students learn a lot of new vocabulary as well as idioms and colloquialisms. It is also a lot of fun.

  
  

  Why Study the General Intensive English Course in Sydney with ELSIS?

  
  

  • One to one lesson (Every Friday)

  
  

  • Great nationality mix (ELSIS is always proud of our great mix of students)

  
  

  • Flexible timetable (Morning, Afternoon and Evening classes)

  
  

  • Start every Monday

  
  

  • Progress test every 6 weeks

  
  

  Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced

  duration Consult one of our agencies

• English for Academic Purposes

  Type of course English for Academic Purposes

  Name of course English for Academic Purposes

  Timetable Consult one of our agencies

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  Overview

  Students who wish to enroll EAP will have as their specific study objective to join a college or university for further study. The focus of the EAP course is develop the skills areas in English which will be required to study alongside native speakers in mainstream course areas.

  
  

  EAP I will meet English language requirements for colleges and other RTO private colleges offering VET (Vocational Training) courses. Students will need to reach a level consistent with 5.5 IELTS.

  
  

  Students entering the EAP course at level 2 will be seeking a pass at IELTS 6.0+ in order to enter a tertiary course of their choice. Students graduating from this course will have a level consistent with their achieving a level in IELTS, which is at least 6 for graduates of EAP 2.

  
  

  What you learn in EAP?

  
  

  • Helps you read and understand academic texts

  
  

  • Prepares you for the culture of a university or college

  
  

  • Shows you how to write an essay and report which is suitable for university or college in an English-speaking country

  
  

  • Shows you how to reference texts correctly and how not to plagiarize

  
  

  • Shows you how to give a successful presentation and how to conduct a follow-up discussion

  
  

  • Gives you the confidence to perform at college or university level

  
  

  Minimum enrolment: 6 weeks

  
  

  Course duration: 12 – 24 weeks

  
  

  Course hours: 20 hours per week

  
  

  Levels: Upper Intermediate and Advanced

  
  

  Entry requirements: Upper Intermediate level and above

  
  

  Levels offered Upper Intermediate and Advanced

  duration 12 – 24 weeks

• Business English

  Type of course Business English

  Name of course Business English

  Timetable Consult one of our agencies

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  Overview

  The course aims to improve students’ ability to communicate in English in a wide range of business situations. The course will develop the communication skills needed to succeed in business and will enlarge knowledge of the business world. Students will become more fluent and confident in using the language of business and this should increase their career prospects whether in Australia or elsewhere.

  
  

  Minimum enrolment: 4 weeks

  
  

  Course duration: 2-72 weeks

  
  

  Course hours: 20 hours per week

  
  

  Levels: Intermediate

  
  

  Entry Requirements: Intermediate level and above

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate level and above

  duration 2-72 weeks

• Cambridge Exam Preparation

  Type of course Cambridge Preparation

  Name of course Cambridge Exam Preparation

  Timetable Consult one of our agencies

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  Overview

  Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses in Sydney are excellent if you need a formal English language qualification. It is recognised by employers, colleges and universities (especially in Europe and South America). The classes prepare you for the examinations which are conducted by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

  
  

  The Cambridge PET course is an introduction to the Cambridge examinations for those students not quite ready for the First Certificate. It prepares students for the international examination which is held three times a year. You will receive a solid foundation in intermediate-level grammar and learn to develop your skills in the four macro skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

  
  

  The Cambridge FCE course is our most popular Cambridge course. It prepares students for the international examination. You will receive a solid foundation in grammar and learn to develop your skills in the four macro skills of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. The test is broken down into five components:

  
  

  • Listening Comprehension

  
  

  • Speaking

  
  

  • Reading

  
  

  • Writing

  
  

  • Use of English

  
  

  The Cambridge CAE is an intensive course for students who can speak and write English fluently and confidently and who want to further develop their skills. The exam consists of five papers – reading, writing, listening, speaking and use of English – and is an internationally recognised qualification. This is an excellent course for students who already possess a high ability in English and want the challenge of honing their skills.

  
  

  Minimum enrolment: 10 or 12 weeks

  
  

  Course duration: 10 or 12 weeks

  
  

  Course hours: 20 hours per week

  
  

   

  
  

   

  
  

  LEVELS

  
  

  PET - Intermediate

  
  

  FCE - Upper-Intermediate

  
  

  CAE - Advanced

  
  

  Entry requirements: Intermediate level and above

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate, Advanced

  duration 10 or 12 weeks

• IELTS Preparation

  Type of course IELTS Preparation

  Name of course IELTS Preparation

  Timetable Consult one of our agencies

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  Overview

  This is a examination preparation course which prepares students for the internationally recognised International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. The course includes authentic IELTS-style examinations which students take every 3 weeks of the course.

  
  

  Successful results in the IELTS examination can lead to entry to Vocational or to University courses, as well as certain classes of Australian immigration visas. The IELTS examination tests students in four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Results are given for each skill on a scale from 0 to 9 at steps of half a band, with 9 being the highest level, together with a similarly scaled overall score averaged from the four skills. Entry requirements for tertiary courses vary from course to course with Certificate and Diploma courses generally requiring a band level of 5.5 or 6, and university courses generally requiring 6.5 or above..

  
  

  Minimum enrolment: 4 weeks

  
  

  Course duration: 12 – 24 weeks

  
  

  Course hours: 20 hours per week

  
  

  Entry requiremtnes: Intermediate level and above

  
  

  Levels offered Intermediate level and above

  duration 12 – 24 weeks