Course Overview

About This Course

The Beginner, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced Levels to General English Course is an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) program offered by ASHT Pty Ltd (trading as Alliance College). The course covers multiple proficiency levels — Beginner, Upper-Intermediate, and Advanced — within the field of Language and Literature, and is delivered in English over 72 weeks.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Suite 2, Level 4, 187 Thomas St, Sydney Haymarket, NSW

421-423 Elizabeth St, SURRY HILLS, NSW 2010

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

No specific entry requirements are listed on the CRICOS registry page for this course.
The course is designed for students at Beginner, Upper-Intermediate, and Advanced levels of English proficiency.
This is a Non-AQF Award (ELICOS) course and does not require prior formal qualifications.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What levels of English does this course cover?

This course covers three proficiency levels: Beginner, Upper-Intermediate, and Advanced, providing a comprehensive pathway for students to develop their English language skills across all stages.

How long is the General English course and what does it cost?

The course runs for 72 weeks. The tuition fee is AU$21,600, with a non-tuition fee of AU$1,080, bringing the estimated total course cost to AU$22,680.

Where is the course delivered?

The course is delivered at three locations operated by ASHT Pty Ltd (Alliance College): the Haymarket Campus at Suite 2, Level 4, 187 Thomas St, Sydney NSW; a South Australia campus; and Level 1, 115 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000.

Is this course a nationally recognised qualification?

No, this is a Non-AQF Award course classified under ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students). It falls within the broad field of Society and Culture, with a detailed field of ELICOS, and does not confer an Australian Qualifications Framework qualification.

Does this course include a work component or qualify for Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course does not include a work component. It also does not qualify for extended Post-Study Work Rights, as eligibility requires a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor, Masters or PhD) with a duration of 92 weeks or greater — criteria this ELICOS course does not meet.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $48,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $82,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $82,000 to $105,000 per year

Career Paths

ESL / ELICOS English Language TeacherEAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) TeacherTESOL Teacher (primary, secondary, or adult education)English Language Program CoordinatorStudent Support Officer (English language school)

Key Skills

Spoken English fluency and conversational confidenceAccurate English grammar and sentence structureVocabulary development for everyday and professional contextsEnglish reading comprehension across a variety of text typesWritten communication including emails, letters, essays, and reports

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