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116312J GENERAL ENGLISH

116312J General English — AIST
Course Information

116312J General English

Provider NameAustralian Institute of Science & Technology
RTO Code30645
CRICOS Code03677G
CRICOS Course Code116312J
LocationMelbourne Campus - Suite 1, Level 6, 341 Queen Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Sydney Campus - 406/2-8 Brookhollow Ave, Sydney (Norwest), NSW 2153
Adelaide Campus - Level 4, 118 King William Street Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
Delivery ModeClassroom and mandatory structured self-study
Duration70 weeks
Study Load20 hours/week in the classroom
Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements

There are no specific educational pre-requisites for entry into this course, as entry into this level is based on assessment of English language proficiency.

For more details visit our website: www.aist.edu.au

Students will be assessed by Australian Institute of Science Technology at orientation using the Oxford Placement Test and an interview.

They will then be placed in the appropriate class level as follows:

S
Starter
Students who have none or very little English.
A1
Elementary
Students assessed as matching CEFR A1 descriptors.
A2
Pre-Intermediate
Students assessed as matching CEFR A2 descriptors.
B1
Intermediate
Students assessed as matching CEFR B1 descriptors.
B2
Upper Intermediate
Students assessed as matching CEFR B2 descriptors.
C1
Advanced
Students assessed as matching CEFR C1 descriptors.

Age requirement: 18 years and above.

General English Course Infographic
Recognition

Course Credit

If you have existing qualifications or possess skills, knowledge, and experience that are relevant to your desired course of study, you have the option to apply for recognition of these through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning. Detailed information regarding this process can be found in our International Student Handbook, which is accessible at https://aist.edu.au.

Please note that if your application for course credit is approved, it will have an impact on both your course fees and the duration of your studies. We will communicate any changes to fees or course duration resulting from the granted credit to you in writing. Additionally, you will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment reflecting the updated information. For any inquiries or concerns regarding course credit, please contact us through email and our landline number.

Financials

How Much Does It Cost?

  • Tuition fees: Please refer to fee booklet.
  • Enrolment fee: Please refer to fee booklet.
  • Material fee: Please refer to fee booklet.
  • Please refer to the fee booklet for details on any additional costs applicable to your enrolment.
  • A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements will be provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
  • It is mandatory to pay all course fees in full and on time. Failure to do so may result in the cancellation of your enrolment.
  • Before arriving in Australia, it is a requirement to obtain Overseas Health Insurance Cover.
  • The Australian Institute of Science & Technology provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can contact any of these providers to inquire about costs and arrange your health insurance coverage.
  • The International Student Handbook outlines additional costs associated with living in Australia. It is essential to review these costs carefully in relation to your budgeting.
  • For further information, you can visit: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Study Options

Course Structure

The General English course comprises 60 units of study, each delivered over one week, covering all language macro-skills through communicative and integrated techniques.
QualificationLengthCode
General English70 weeks116312J
CEFR Class Levels

Placement Levels

S
Starter
Students with none or very little English language knowledge.
A1
Elementary
Students matching CEFR A1 level descriptors.
A2
Pre-Intermediate
Students matching CEFR A2 level descriptors.
B1
Intermediate
Students matching CEFR B1 level descriptors.
B2
Upper Intermediate
Students matching CEFR B2 level descriptors.
C1
Advanced
Students matching CEFR C1 level descriptors.
Enrol in the General English Program

Contact our admissions team or download the enrolment form to commence your application.

Download Enrolment Form