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TAFE NSW International
Information for international students interested in studying at TAFE NSW Institutes
English courses TAFE NSW offers a range of intensive English language courses at government-owned and operated English Language Centres across NSW. TAFE NSW English Language Centres offer you courses which will offer advantages: improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills prepare you for your TAFE NSW or university studies increase your employment opportunities flexible start times a choice of locations affordable fees highly-qualified and experienced teachers There's a wide range of English language courses available for international students.
General English English Language Programs Course Number: 6545 CRICOS Code: 069146A This course is for students who want to improve their general English language proficiency, to travel in Australia or to communicate with native speakers in social or work situations. It develops basic grammar, speaking and listening, reading and writing as well as the skills and confidence to communicate in English. Entry level
Beginner to Advanced
Course length
2 to 50 weeks depending on your English level
Locations
TAFE NSW English Language Centres in Sydney:
Liverpool (South Western Sydney ) Meadowbank (Northern Sydney ) Ultimo (Sydney ) TAFE NSW English Language Centres outside Sydney:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) (North Coast) Kingscliff (North Coast) Newcastle (Hunter) Wollongong (Illawarra ) Intakes
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Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages Course Number: 10750 CRICOS Code: 096138K National Code: 10590NAT This course is designed for students who want to develop their English skills to an Intermediate or IELTS 4.5 level. You will acquire a range of English language and vocabulary structures to enable you to speak, listen, read and write in a variety of routine contexts. In addition you will improve your English pronunciation and grammar. Entry level
Beginner to Intermediate
Course length
5 to 30 weeks depending on your English level
Qualification
Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages
Locations
TAFE NSW English Language Centres in Sydney:
Blacktown (Western Sydney ) Liverpool (South Western Sydney ) Meadowbank (Northern Sydney ) TAFE NSW English Language Centres outside Sydney:
Kingscliff (North Coast) Intakes
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Certificate III in Advanced English for Further Study Course Number: 10752 CRICOS Code: 096140E National Code: 10593NAT This course is for students who want to communicate more effectively with native speakers at work or in social situations, or who want to prepare to study in TAFE NSW or at an Australian university. It builds on academic English skills and includes researching, assignment preparation and essay writing. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for direct entry into TAFE NSW vocational programs if they meet the relevant academic requirements. Entry level
Intermediate approximately 4.5 in all areas of IELTS
Course length
20 to 35 weeks depending on your English level
Qualification
Certificate 3 in Advanced English for Further Study
Locations
TAFE NSW English Language Centres in Sydney:
Blacktown (Western Sydney ) Liverpool (South Western Sydney ) Meadowbank (Northern Sydney ) Ultimo (Sydney ) TAFE NSW English Language Centres outside Sydney:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) (North Coast) Kingscliff (North Coast) Port Macquarie (North Coast) Wollongong (Illawarra ) Intakes
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Certificate 4 in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course Number: 11994 CRICOS Code: 082393K National Code: 10226NAT This course prepares students for advanced study at TAFE NSW or at an Australian university. Advanced level students will develop academic English skills including academic reading and writing, and seminar presentations. Most universities in NSW accept the EAP course. Visit Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) website - English Language Proficiency for futher information. Entry level
Intermediate to Advanced
Course length
20 to 35 weeks depending on your English level
Qualification
Certificate 4 in English for Academic Purposes
Locations
TAFE NSW English Language Centres in Sydney:
Blacktown (Western Sydne y) Liverpool (South Western Sydney ) Meadowbank (Northern Sydney ) Ultimo (Sydney ) TAFE NSW English Language Centres outside Sydney:
Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) (North Coast) Kingscliff (North Coast ) Wollongong (Illawarra ) Port Macquarie (North Coast) Intakes
See calendar
TAFE NSW English Language Centre locations The six English Language Centres are located throughout Sydney and regional NSW. English Language Centres in Sydney: Blacktown , Liverpool, Meadowbank , Ultimo . English Language Centres outside Sydney: Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC), Kingscliff, Newcastle , Wollongong .
TAFE NSW English Language Centres session dates New students can start on Monday of any week, although at some centres, sessions start every five weeks. Go to the calendar page for session dates.
How long should I study English? The length of time your English course will depend on your English proficiency at the time of entry, your progress during the course and the entry requirements for the course that you wish to study afterwards. The table below indicates estimated course length. Note that these are estimates only and will vary for individual students. Current IELTS score
English level
Estimated study time in weeks
Estimated equivalent IELTS score
English Language Program (CRICOS Code: 069146A) and Certificate II in Routine English for Speakers of Other Languages (CRICOS Code: 096138K) 1.0
Beginner
50 weeks
3.0
3.0
Elementary
40 weeks
4.0
4.0
Pre-Intermediate
10 weeks
4.5
Certificate III in Advanced English for Further Study (CRICOS Code: 096140E) 4.5
Mid-Intermediate
20 weeks
5.5-6.0
5.0
Intermediate
10-15 weeks
5.5-6.0
Certificate 4 in English for Academic Purposes (CRICOS Code: 082393K) 5.5
Upper Intermediate
20 weeks
6.5
6.0
Advanced
15 weeks
6.5
A Typical week in an English class Based on students study English for 20 hours per week Monday