CRICOS 0100973
English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
Open for International Students who want to study abroad in Australia
Course Description
South Sydney College’ ELICOS course (English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students) caters for all levels, from beginner to advanced.
At SSC, we pride ourselves on focusing not only on the four key macro skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, but also on the advanced development of grammar and vocabulary.
Students will have access to support services, computer laboratories, and social and language activities to enhance your multicultural learning experience in Australia.
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Why Study english with South Sydney College (SSC)
At SSC, our goal is to make your learning experience in Sydney as rewarding and practical as possible by giving you premium resources and excellent student support.
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What You Will Learn
Whatever your English level, our course will give you the confidence and skills you need to communicate in English successfully.
Our General English students will:
- Study Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-intermediate, and Advanced levels
- Improve vocabulary in a variety of interesting topics
- Gain confidence and motivation in speaking English
- Understand the reason behind common errors and how to fix them
- Improve pronunciation and intonation
- Develop and refine speaking ability
- Have weekly assessments and individual feedback
This course is fully aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and provides fortnightly formative assessments for students to evaluate their progress regularly.
Download the free course infopack to view the full course outline and study levels.
Entry Requirements
Students must be at least 16 years old to enrol in this course. You are not required to have any previous knowledge of English, as you can start at Elementary level.
If you are not yet 18, additional requirements need to be be met, please click here to learn more.
Course Duration & Delivery
This course is designed to be completed in 72 weeks total (12 weeks per level) with 20 hours of study time each week.
Classes are held face to face in the SSC campus in Sydney, Australia. We have new enrolments every Monday, meaning you can begin your English studies at any time of the year!
Course Fees
Standard weekly tuition fees for ELICOS courses is $275 AUD. Enquire now to get latest costs and class schedules.
How to Apply as an International Student
Enrolment applications for this course are open year-round for all International Students!
To apply now or ask about enrolment requirements, send us a message and our student coordinators will send you a free application guide with complete course information such as schedules, lesson outlines, and fees.
We will also assist you in applying for your Student Visa and submitting requirements to the Australian Government.
Apply Now & get a free course infopack
Have a question about studying in Australia, applying for a Student Visa, or how to enrol in a course?
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- Complete course information
- Student visa application guide
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