General Academic English
English Language Preparation for Academic Study In Australia
- Your first step towards success at University starts with good English communication
- Become a confident speaker of English
- Programs taught by qualified and experienced teachers of English as a second language
- Accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS)
The General Academic English program (GAE) is designed to develop your English language skills in preparation for successful entry into your mainstream academic program of study.
The College’s English language program concentrates on developing the skills you will need to become a successful and confident language user. Emphasis is placed on improving your general language skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will study a variety of topics which are interesting and fun, and relevant to students studying in Australia.
You are assessed regularly with weekly reviews, writing tasks, practice tests and an end of program exam. Participation and your classroom use of English are also taken into consideration. Your program is based in the classroom with some excursions and activities which take you out into the community to use the language you have learnt.
Key Facts
2013 Bradford College – General Academic English Program Overview
| English level | Recommended GAE Duration | ||
| FSP/DTE | DTS | DTX | |
| IELTS 4.5 overall (two bands of 4.0 and one band of 4.5) or equivalent |
30 weeks | Not available | Not available |
| IELTS 4.5 overall (three bands of 4.5 or higher) or equivalent |
25 weeks | Not available | Not available |
| IELTS 5.0 overall (no more than one band of 4.0) or equivalent |
20 weeks | Not available | Not available |
| IELTS 5.0 overall (no more than two bands of 4.5) or equivalent |
15 weeks | Not available | Not available |
| IELTS 5.0 overall (no more than one band of 4.5) or equivalent | 10 weeks | Not available | Not available |
| IELTS 5.5 (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent |
5 weeks | Not available | Not available |
| IELTS 5.5 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent |
Not required | 10 weeks | 15 weeks |
| IELTS 5.5 overall (Speaking OR Writing band 5.5 or above) or equivalent |
Not required | 5 weeks | 10 weeks |
| IELTS 5.5 overall (Speaking and Writing band 5.5 or above) or equivalent |
Not required | Not required | 5 weeks |
| IELTS 6.0 overall (all bands 5.5 or above) or equivalent |
Not required | Not required | Not required |
| Intakes | Correspond with chosen FSP or DT program entry | ||
| Contact hours | 20 hours per week | ||
| Class size | Average 15 | ||
All applications will be assessed on an individual basis. IELTS or equivalent score on an alternative English test is required.