The Certificates in ESL ( I to IV) enable participants to develop the abilities necessary for effective use of written and spoken English in Australia. These Certificates also provide preparation for students needing to advance to further studies.

We aim to make students confident and competent in their use of English outside of the College, at both Vocational and Higher education levels. Importantly, the four macro skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking are supported by the learner’s increasing ability to develop analytical skills to aid language learning.

Students will be expected to communicate in English both in and out of the classroom in order to accelerate comprehension and verbal skills. Students are strongly advised to make maximum effort to implement classroom learning in real life situations in order to enhance language proficiency.

The normal teaching day consists of four formal class sessions plus directed home study where students are expected to review material presented in class.

- Certificate I in ESL (ACCESS)
- Certificate II in ESL (ACCESS)
- Certificate III in ESL (Further Study)
- Certificate IV in ESL (Further Study)

Short and integrated courses available to all students, international and local include:
  • ELICOS - intensive general English course
  • IELTS preparation course - 4 or 8 week program
  • TOEIC preparation course - 4 or 8 week program
  • Boost your English classes - short length classes for people visiting or staying in Melbourne who want to improve their English

ESL Cert III

Certificate III Further Study of the ESL Frameworks comprises of 9 units ie.7 core units and 2 elective modules.

Study Skills Unit (3)
  • Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio
  • Listen and take notes for research
  • Use language learning strategies and study skills
Speaking and Listening Unit (2)
  • Give oral presentations for further study
  • Participate in a range of interactions for further study
Reading and Writing Unit (2)
  • Read and write straightforward texts for research purposes
  • Analyse and produce a range of straightforward texts relevant to further study
General Units or Electives (2) 30 - 100 hours
  • Recreational studies eg. golf
  • Study and research skills – Australian History
  • Work related units eg. First Aid
  • Computing skills

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