Course Location and Department

Collingwood Campus

Vocational Pathways Department

Course Description

NMIT offers ELICOS courses at all levels from beginner (elementary) to advanced (English for Academic Purposes). Studies concentrate on development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills as well as an introduction to Australian society, computer studies and vocational orientation.

All students are assessed prior to commencing the course and placed in a class appropriate to their needs.

Classes are Monday to Friday from 9am-3pm, with 25 contact hours per week (21 hours English and 4 hours Computer Assisted Language Learning).

Career Opportunities

Move to a more advanced English language course. Commence a formal study program at NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE) or another institution.

Course Duration

Minimum of 5 weeks with the exception of English Study Skills.

Course Commencement Dates

Year 2006

Summer School 2006
9 January - 3 February

Semester 1 - 2006
30 January - 3 March
6 March - 7 April
24 April - 26 May
29 May - 30 June

Semester 2 - 2006
17 July - 18 August
21 August - 22 September
9 October - 10 November
13 November - 15 December

Year 2007

Summer School 2007
8 January - 2 February

Semester 1 - 2007
29 January - 2 March
5 March - 6 April
23 April - 25 May
28 May - 29 June

Semester 2 - 2007
16 July - 17 August
20 August - 21 September
8 October - 9 November
12 November - 14 December

Entrance Requirements

Length of course is subject to English competence determined by a recognised test e.g. IELTS/ TOEFL or by assessment after arrival.

Course Fee

$AUD 290 per week

Application Procedures

How to Apply (including forms).

Pathways to Further Study

Move to a more advanced English language course. Commence a formal study program at NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE) or another institution.

Links

Student Services
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