Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Elementary
Level 1 is our lowest English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 3.5. After successfully completing this course you can advance to General English level 2.
Pre-intermediate
Level 2 is our pre-intermediate English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 4.5. After successfully completing this course you can advance to General English level 3.
Intermediate
Level 3 is our intermediate English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 5.0. After successfully completing this course you can advance to Level 4 – upper intermediate.
Upper Intermediate
Level 4 is our upper-intermediate English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5. Successfully completing General English Level 4 allows you to advance to General English Level 5 or English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Advanced
Level 5 is our advanced English level - students completing this level have an English ability equivalent to IELTS 6.0. After successfully completing this level you can enrol into VET courses, higher education, or prepare for EAL levels.
Common Questions
The five levels are: Elementary (Level 1, equivalent to IELTS 3.5), Pre-intermediate (Level 2, equivalent to IELTS 4.5), Intermediate (Level 3, equivalent to IELTS 5.0), Upper Intermediate (Level 4, equivalent to IELTS 5.5), and Advanced (Level 5, equivalent to IELTS 6.0). Each level spans 10 weeks and comprises 250 hours of study.
Assessment includes Weekly Tests covering grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening skills; a Writing Portfolio consisting of writing activities connected with the theme of the week; and regular in-class assessments that address speaking, listening and reading outcomes. Teachers will also give marks for homework and class activities such as speaking.
When you finish your course, AIA will give you a certificate and a report. This shows your grades and the levels you studied at.
Yes. ELICOS courses can be used to prepare for further study in Australia, including in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, or for higher education entry requirements through English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Programs. Students who complete Advanced Level 5 can enrol into VET courses or higher education.
Students willing to take the complete General English ELICOS course (all 5 levels) do not require previous knowledge of the English language. However, for those who do have previous experience, they can submit the results of previous examinations (IELTS or equivalent) to demonstrate their aptitude, and an AIA Placement Test is required if taking in-between levels.
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