General English
Stanley College’s General English course provides students with the opportunity to develop useful English language and literacy skills which they can use to undertake a variety of English language skills tests, further their education and training and actively participate in an English speaking community. The aims of this course are to:
Improve general proficiency of students in their knowledge and understanding of English, in the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Improve student’s general every-day usage of English in different contexts, including in the community and workplace. Provide students with strategies to participate in learning activities outside of the classroom, to actively participate in further study and learning contexts. To enable students to study toward a specific goal- whether it be to participate in the IELTS, TOEIC, Cambridge FCE or other applicable tests.
Duration: 4 weeks up to 75 weeks
Campus Information
PERTH CITY CAMPUS
171 James Street Perth, WA 6003
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 15
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
Joining Stanley College as an academic or professional staff member will give you the opportunity to carve a rewarding career in a highly flexible and friendly environment.
We provide much more than just a workplace. Here it’s a place where you can be inspired to achieve great things, a place where you can collaborate and work with other enthusiastic and committed people.
We pride ourselves on being supportive, flexible and relevant to the real world. With a vibrant working environment, we provide excellent benefits and terrific career development opportunities. We celebrate diversity in our workforce, recognise and value, the knowledge and skills that a diverse range of employees bring to the workplace.
PSW Opportunity
Psw 2 yrs
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency:
There is no minimum English requirement for entry to General English.
Course level will be assigned upon completion of the Stanley College placement test. Below is the alignment of English Language proficiency on the CEFR to course levels in the Stanley College placement test:
- Beginner – A0 CEFR
- Elementary – A1 CEFR
- Pre-Intermediate – A2 CEFR
- Intermediate – B1 CEFR
- Upper Intermediate – B2 CEFR
- Course Code: 097701B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Short Courses and Summer Schools
- Duration: 01 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
1160 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A