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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

General English Program (35 Weeks)

  • Non-Award

General English at QUT College is a great way to improve your English for school, work and everyday life.

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
35 weeks full-time
Course Code
062077K
Study Mode
In person

About this course

Highlights
Highlights
  • Suitable for a range of English levels starting from Elementary to Advanced.
  • Learn the core skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening while increasing fluency and accuracy.
  • Develop confidence to communicate successfully both socially and professionally.
  • Prepares you for English for Academic Purposes programs (EAP 1 or EAP 2).
  • Study curricula approved by national accreditation and QUT College Teaching and Learning Committee.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. You'll take a placement test on your first day to determine which level of English class you should be studying.

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

What you will learn

You will develop your proficiency through presentation and practice of relevant language content and skills in small classes (maximum 18 students). There will be interactive task-based student-centred activities in both simulated and authentic contexts.

Levels

We have five General English levels:

  1. Elementary
  2. Pre-intermediate
  3. Intermediate
  4. Upper-intermediate
  5. Advanced.

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine which level of English is right for you.

Sessions

Our General English program runs from 5 to 45 weeks. Each level consists of two five-week sessions which is why it is recommended that students study a minimum of 10 weeks of General English to complete the full level.

Schedule

You will spend 25 hours per week in class.

  • 20 hours will be face-to-face with your class teacher.
  • 5 hours will be studying at your own pace with teacher supervision in Guided Independent Learning (GIL).
  • 8:30am - 1pm AEST. Please note times are subject to change.
Course dates

We have 9 start dates a year. Check here for our program start dates.

Assessments

Class tests group work and class participation help you meet the learning objectives of your program and to monitor your progress in reaching these objectives.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. This will detail the length of study attendance percentage and your exit level.

Program outcomes

Studying General English at QUT College is a great way to help you:

  • prepare for further study (e.g. EAP IELTS PTE)
  • improve your job prospects
  • gain confidence in using English
  • improve your spoken and written fluency and accuracy
  • learn about and practice different types of reading - and the strategies for each
  • practice listening to and improve your understanding of native and non-native English speakers
  • identify and work on problem areas with your English language proficiency
  • expand your vocabulary and grammar
  • practice English in a variety of contexts including informal conversations/activities as well as in formalised test situations.

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
79.5%
Overall satisfaction
81.2%
Skill scale
59%
Teaching scale
87.8%
Employed full-time
$68k
Average salary