If you want to study in Australia or simply improve your everyday English you can find the right course at Victoria University (VU). At our English Language Institute (ELI) we offer a variety of courses at different levels. These include:

• General English (GE)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) for TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate preparation
• Customised Study Tours including English for Overseas Teachers and English for Health Professionals

General English (GE)

For students with beginner to intermediate levels of English the General English course will help you:

• improve your English language for everyday use
• develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing
• develop the required English language proficiency to gain entry to an English For Academic Purposes course 

For further information please refer to the entry requirements for GE.

IELTS preparation

General
Offered at a lower intermediate level, the General IELTS preparation course is for students who want to gain an IELTS 7 in the general model and develop work-related skills to gain relevant work experience in Australia.

Academic
Offered at upper-intermediate level for students preparing to sit the IELTS, the Academic IELTS preparation course will help you improve your general level of English proficiency, become familiar with the IELTS format and improve your IELTS test-taking strategies.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Designed for students with an advanced level of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course. The EAP stream consists of the following courses:

• Intermediate
  Students will be introduced to basic academic language skills and given an insight into Australian academic culture.
• Upper Intermediate/Advanced
  For students who want to further develop their academic language skills and study a TAFE course at VU.
• Direct Entry University Preparation 2 (UP2)
  For students with an advanced level of English who wish to enrol in a VU undergraduate course. You must meet VU's undergraduate entry requirements to enrol in this course. 
• Direct Entry University Preparation 1 (UP1)
  For students with an advanced level of English who wish to enrol in a VU postgraduate course. You must meet VU's postgraduate entry requirements to enrol in this course.

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Customised Study Tours

Victoria University (VU) offers a wide range of personalised study tours for international students, industry, educational institutes and government groups. We design customised courses so you can develop English language proficiency in your area of interest or expertise while experiencing Australian culture. Some study tours we organise are:

For overseas teachers
Offered at a range of levels the English for Overseas Teachers of English course can include English Language extension, instruction and practice in teaching methods and course delivery and evaluation. It is for teachers who want to:

• teach English in their own country
• gain entry into postgraduate Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at VU
• gain professional development

For Health Science students and professionals
Offered subject to demand, the English for Health Sciences course is at an upper intermediate level. It will prepare you for further study or employment in the health sciences area.

Study Tours at VU - This brochure includes information on customised study tours, including locations, courses and contact details.

Make an enquiry

Contact ELI directly

Phone: +61 3 9919 1175
Email: eli@vu.edu.au

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