Course Overview

About This Course

The General English course is designed to prepare students for conversation, everyday situations and daily interactions that take place when travelling or living in an English speaking country. Students learn and practice the four macro-skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in an interactive environment. Levels of difficulty increase over the duration of the course to assist students to develop their skills and to be more confident and fluent in English.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

UPPER MOUNT GRAVATT

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General 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.
It is anticipated that a majority of students will have completed Year 10 or equivalent.
Students will be assessed by Aventia Institute at orientation using the Oxford Placement Test and an interview, and then placed in the appropriate class level.
Students who have none or very little English will be placed in the Starter class level.
Students who are assessed as having English that matches the descriptors for A1 on the CEFR level will be placed in the Elementary class level.
Students assessed as having English that matches the descriptors for A2 on the CEFR level will be placed in the Pre-Intermediate class level.
Students who are assessed as having English that matches the descriptors for B1 on the CEFR level will be placed in the Intermediate class level.
Students who are assessed as having English that matches the descriptors for B2 on the CEFR level will be placed in the Upper Intermediate class level.
Students who are assessed as having English that matches the descriptors for C1 on the CEFR level will be placed in the Advanced class level.
Age requirement: 18 and above.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the General English course and how is it structured?

The General English course is 60 weeks in total and is structured into 6 levels: Starter, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced. Each level has a duration of 10 weeks (the study period).

How will I be placed into the correct level of the General English course?

Students will be assessed by Aventia Institute at orientation using the Oxford Placement Test and an interview. Based on the results, they will be placed in the appropriate class level corresponding to their English proficiency, ranging from Starter (little to no English) through to Advanced (C1 on the CEFR scale).

What is the CRICOS code for the General English course at Aventia Institute?

The CRICOS Course Code for the General English course at Aventia Institute is 106951E.

What skills will I develop in the General English course?

In the General English course, students learn and practice the four macro-skills of listening, reading, writing and speaking in an interactive environment, with levels of difficulty increasing over the duration of the course to assist students to develop their skills and to be more confident and fluent in English.

What can I study after completing the General English course?

Successful completion of the General English course may allow the student to study other ELICOS courses such as English for Academic Purposes, or Vocational Education and Training or Higher Education courses.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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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 $55,000 to $70,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $80,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Aged Care WorkerCommunity Services Support WorkerHealthcare Administrative AssistantMedical ReceptionistPatient Services Officer

Key Skills

Spoken communication in professional healthcare settingsActive listening and comprehension of medical and workplace instructionsReading and interpreting health-related documents and materialsWriting professional emails, reports, and case notes in EnglishGrammar accuracy and sentence construction for workplace use

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