General English
Start your university-level studies off strong by boosting your English language skills.
The General English program is designed for students focused on the development of foundational language skills, so that students can feel comfortable and fully prepared to commence studies in English.
As part of the course, students can look forward to social excursions and recreational activities that will help them use conversational English in a relaxed setting, so they can build up their confidence.
The course focuses on:
- Core Communication skills, including reading, writing and listening
- Development of vocabulary and grammar skills
- Enhance of computer skills
Our General English course is offered at La Trobe University's Melbourne Campus.
Campus Information
Melbourne campus
La Trobe University, Sylvia Walton Building Bundoora VIC 3086
Intakes
- Jan
- Feb
- March
- April
- July
- Aug
- Oct
- Dec
- Nov
- Dec
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Develop your career skills
Casual or part-time work is a great way to earn some money while studying. It’s also a way to gain work experience that looks great on your CV when you are seeking employment after you graduate. Employers look favourably on students who can demonstrate their time management skills and willingness to work. The supplemental income doesn’t hurt either!
Getting some work experience under your belt can greatly improve your chances of finding employment upon graduation. Equally important, working allows you to build on those soft skills that are critical to every working role – including teamwork, organisation, communication and problem solving.
Before you start, however, it’s important to consider how much time you will be able to commit to work without it interfering with your studies. If you are an international student, you must also adhere to the working hour limits attached to your student visa. This means knowing when your deadlines are and when to cut back on shifts.
Whether you’re a local or international student, make sure you are familiar with the laws outlining what conditions and pay you are entitled to.
How to find work during your time in Australia
There is nothing better than a bit of extra money so you can experience all Melbourne has to offer!
There are a number of casual and part-time roles available in Melbourne. The average wage for this type of work is $8 to $28 per hour, depending on your age and the days you are working. Weekends and Public Holidays generally pay more.
These roles include:
- Administration – medical clinics, businesses or schools
- Hospitality – cafes, bars or restaurants
- Retail – department stores or supermarkets
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Entry level
GE 3 / EFS 3
IELTS
4.5 (Writing score no less than 4.5)
TOEFL (iBT)
34 (Writing score no less than 12)
PTE Academic
30 (Writing score no less than 30)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Short Courses and Summer Schools
- Duration: 01 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
2495 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: N/A