English Language Program – Study in Australia

The English Program provides students with the language skills required for successful study at the University of Adelaide. Bradford College English Language Programs are delivered under the CRICOS Provider Number 02426B.

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

Programs

If no IELTS score is supplied	40 weeks
IELTS 4.5 overall (two bands of 4.0 and one band of 4.5) or equivalent	30 weeks
IELTS 4.5 overall (three bands of 4.5 or higher) or equivalent	25 weeks
IELTS 5.0 overall (one band of 4.0 or 4.5 in two bands) or equivalent	20 weeks
IELTS 5.0 overall (one band of 4.5) or equivalent	15 weeks
IELTS 5.0 overall (all bands 5.0 or above) or equivalent	10 weeks
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent	5 weeks

All applicants will be assessed on an individual basis.

Contact Hours

20 hours per week

Special Features

Class sizes - approximately 15

Intakes

Start dates correspond with your entry dates for your chosen Bradford College program. Please visit the Fees and Dates page for specific dates.

Location

The Bradford English Program is available in the Bradford College premises. Students have access to a computer suite and student common room. A recreation program is provided by the Student Services section of the College.

Fees

$340 per week
It is recommended that you purchase an English-English paper dictionary.