Southbank English Language Centre
Established in 1987, Southbank English Language Centre has helped thousands of students enter higher education programs through Southbank Institute.
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If you want to learn English, our ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) programs are the answer. These intensive programs enable you to quickly reach your English goals, whether for international communication, studying in formal programs in Australia or obtaining the English language skills to help get a job.
Whatever your goal, one of the following programs will suit your needs:
- General English (Levels 1-6 Beginner to Advanced)
- Preparation programs for Cambridge exams
- IELTS Preparation classes
- EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Level 1
You can study for any length of time from a minimum of 2 weeks. Our ELICOS programs offer you up to 30 hours of tuition per week - more than you need to fulfill your student visa obligations. You study 25 hours face-to-face with your class teacher and choose from a wide range of electives to suit your own study needs.
If you
want to move to formal study and don't want to take an IELTS test, you can take our popular EAP 1 program. If you successfully complete this program, you can get direct entry into one of our diploma or certificate programs without taking an IELTS or TOEFL test (you may need some other non-language qualifications to enter).
Another possibility is an ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Rating). Becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to IELTS, ISLPR testing is available on campus for direct entry into formal Southbank Institute programs as well as to many other tertiary institutions around Australia.