General English (5 week)
The General English course at VU English is for international students with beginner to intermediate levels of English.
This course will help you develop the English language skills for:
- everyday use
- speaking, listening, reading and writing
- entry into the English for Academic Purposes course.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING GENERAL ENGLISH
- Rapid progress in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
- Written progress report every 5 weeks.
- Take part in various programs and clubs.
- Use VU English textbooks and materials.
- Receive a university certificate when you graduate.
You will study a range of subjects, including:
- accommodation
- education
- festivals and cultural celebrations
- food and cooking
- health and wellbeing
- living in Melbourne
- travel and transportation.
Campus Information
City Flinders
City Flinders Campus is a modern building in the centre of Melbourne’s busy central business district (CBD) You could be studying courses as diverse as osteopathy and business at this campus. It is opposite Melbourne’s grand Flinders Street Station, the Yarra River and the Southbank precinct. The campus is a perfect location for transport, shopping, food and cafes, or to hold a special event at our our Convention Centre.
Intakes
- Jan
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- March
- May
- June
- July
- Aug
- Oct
- Nov
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 |
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
Indian School Certificate (issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations)
- Completed with an overall average of at least 60% average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language).
All India Senior School (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education)
- Completed with an overall average of at least 60% average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language).
Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate from State Board
- Completed with an overall average of at least 65% average of a minimum of 4 core academic subjects (excluding local language). Qualifications are assessed on an individual basis.
VU English Placement Test
- Course Code: 059112E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Month 07 Days
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Total Tuition Fee:
2200 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A