General English (Beginner to Upper Intermediate) (1-60 Weeks)

AIBT’s ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) courses focus on an active-learning approach and our students take a more dominant role in the classroom. They are given tasks where the teacher acts as a facilitator and communication is based on students giving opinions and reasons for those opinions. Why Study ELICOS: Teachers - All English teachers at AIBT are highly qualified and experienced in teaching English under strict TESOL guidelines. All teachers are experts in English language teaching and will get to know you well. If you are worried about your English language development, your class or your study plans, your teacher will be there to help guide you towards success. The teachers actively engage students of all cultural backgrounds with a range of activities designed around real life practical situations; English Only Policy - All classes are taught with an English-Only Policy. This is to ensure that all students maximise their opportunity to learn and practise their English skills. The English-Only Policy has been established to assist you in making the most of your English language practise time, and develop confidence in a supportive environment whilst at AIBT; Student Support - Medical insurance arrangement, Orientation program, Study support, Recreation activities, (Tours, BBQ’s, Australia Zoo, Aboriginal Experience etc); Flexible Start Date - Students may choose to commence any Monday during the term to fit individual study plan schedules. Potential Pathways: Taking the General English (Beginner to Upper-Intermediate) Course will improve your English proficiency and you will receive a certificate detailing your level and duration of study. The entry level of General English (Beginner to Upper-Intermediate) Course and the approximate number of weeks required to achieve an English proficiency (IELTS Scores are an approximation) are shown below. Entry Level Requirements: Students who have a valid IELTS Scores of less than 4.5 (or equivalent), will have to take a Placement Test and be placed in a Beginner or Elementary level based on their test results; Students who have a valid IELTS Scores of 4.5 or above, will be placed in the equivalent level based on their test results; Students who have not taken an IELTS test (or equivalent), will have to take a Placement Test and be placed in the appropriate levels based on their test results.