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Students
Tuition Fee
AUD 499
Weekly
Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
5 weeks
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
English | Foreign Language | Linguistics
Area of study
Langauges
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 499
About Program

Program Overview


General English Program

Overview

The General English Program is designed for students focused on the development of foundational language skills, so that you can feel comfortable and fully prepared to commence studies in English.


Key Information

Duration

Minimum 5 weeks


Intake Dates

Every 5 weeks
Subject to availability


Campus Location

Melbourne


2025 Fees

A$499 per week


Course Overview

The General English Program is offered at La Trobe University’s Melbourne Campus.
The classes are held 4-days a week, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm.


Build Confidence with Foundational Language Skills

The General English Program is designed for students focused on the development of foundational language skills, so that you can feel comfortable and fully prepared to commence studies in English.


As part of the course, you can look forward to social excursions and recreational activities that will help you use conversational English in a relaxed setting, allowing you to build up your confidence.


The Course Focuses On:

  • Core communication skills, including reading, writing and listening
  • Development of vocabulary and grammar skills
  • Enhancement of computer skills

Entry Requirements

Your Starting Point Will Depend on Your IELTS Score

Entry Level IELTS TOEFL (iBT) PTE Academic Exit to
GE 3 / EFS 3 4.5 (Writing score no less than 4.5) 34 (Writing score no less than 12) 30 (Writing score no less than 30) -
GE 4 / EFS 4 5.0 (Writing score no less than 5.0) 40 (Writing score no less than 14) 36 Foundation Studies, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business Analytics, Diploma of Cybersecurity, Diploma of Information Technology
GE 5 / EFS 5 5.5 (Writing score no less than 5.5) 55 (Writing score no less than 16) 42 (Writing score no less than 42) Diploma of Bioscience, Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of Health Sciences, Diploma of Media and Communications, Diploma of Psychology, Undergraduate courses
EFS 6 6.0 (Writing score no less than 6.0) 75 50 (Writing score no less than 50) Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses

Course Dates

ELICOS Cycles Orientation Class Period Term Breaks & Public Holidays
Cycle 1 2 January 2025 6 January - 7 February 27 January, Australia Day
Cycle 2 6 February 10 February - 14 March
17 March - 21 March, Cycle Break
Cycle 3 20 March 2025 24 March - 2 May 18 - 22 April, Easter Period, 24 April, Non Teaching Day, 25 April, ANZAC Day
Cycle 4 1 May 2025 5 May - 6 June
Cycle 5 5 June 2025 10 June - 11 July
14 July - 18 July, Cycle Break
Cycle 6 17 July 2025 21 July - 22 August
Cycle 7 21 August 2025 25 August - 25 September 26 September, Grand Final Day
29 September - 3 October, Cycle Break
Cycle 8 2 October 2025 6 October - 7 November 4 November, Melbourne Cup Day
Cycle 9 6 November 2025 10 November - 12 December
End of Year 15 December - 31 December, Term Break

Course Fees

A$27,944 (for 56 weeks) at a cost of A$499 per week plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of A$220.


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