Important Note:
Students under the age of 18 are not enrolled in Canterbury Language Academy's Elicos Courses.

General English | Academic English | Program Dates | Program Fees

GENERAL ENGLISH
[CRICOS Code 053695C]

Our General English course is intended for students wishing to learn English for a variety of different purposes. All four macro-skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening will be studied and an options program allows students to pursue their interests in the areas of work, study and leisure.

There are no requirements for entry to this course. Students will be tested on arrival and placed in the level which is most suitable for their current proficiency.

Students can begin their course on any Monday and the four levels are offered in 10 week blocks.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Delivery of the course will emphasise adult learning styles. Teaching and learning strategies will take into account different learning needs, educational backgrounds and preferred learning styles of students. Course delivery methods will include classroom instruction, Computer Assisted Language Learning, individual group projects, class presentations and discussions, study visits and self-paced learning.

Students will be assessed through regular progress testing, teacher assessment and self assessment through a weekly review session.

Typical Week Timetable General English

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ACADEMIC ENGLISH
[CRICOS Code 052248A]

Advanced English for Academic Study (EAP) 10 – 40 weeks 25 hours per week

Levels: Preliminary, 1, 2 and 3

Canterbury Language Academy Advanced English for Academic Study (EAP) program is designed to prepare international students with the English necessary for success in Australian tertiary education. The course concentrates on those aspects of English which students will meet in colleges and universities and develops these in the context of such areas as IT and Business.

Students will be exposed to teaching methodologies currently in use in Australia which may be different from those that they are familiar with in their home education system. With a strong research and project focus, the course aims to develop students' English language skills within the Australian cultural context.

A stimulating electives program provides variety and interest whilst ensuring that students receive their full 20 hours as face to face teaching.

Each level places an importance emphasis on the development and practice of Study Skills including:

• Academic Reading and Writing

• Listening and Note Taking

• Library and Research Skills

• Academic Vocabulary Extension
  
  

Typical Week Timetable AEAS (EAP) 1/2

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Intake dates	General English Every Monday EAP-6 times per year
Public Holidays	New Year - 1 Jan	Queen's Birthday - 8 Jun
	Australia Day - 26 Jan	Labour Day - 5 Oct
	Good Friday - 10 Apr	Christmas Day - 25 Dec
	Easter Monday - 13 Apr	Boxing Day - 26 Dec
	Anzac Day - 25 Apr	Christmas Holiday - 27 Dec
Note: EAP Preliminary (IELTS entry 4.5 or 5.0 going to CBC or business college)
EAP 1 (IELTS entry 5.0 joining the USQ after completing 20 weeks of English)
EAP 2 (IELTS entry 5.5 joining the USQ after completing 10 weeks of English)

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