General English (ELICOS)
ELICOS · 4 weeks – 1 year (rolling intakes)
ELICOS — English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students — are accredited English programs offered by Australian providers. They’re commonly studied as preparation for a main qualification (an “ELICOS package”), or as standalone study for visitors and students seeking to improve their English.
What’s covered
- Listening, speaking, reading, and writing across general and academic contexts
- Vocabulary and grammar appropriate to learner level
- Australian English in everyday and academic settings
- IELTS, PTE, or Cambridge English exam preparation in some streams
Visa pathway
Students can apply for the Subclass 500 student visa to study an ELICOS course on its own or as part of a packaged study plan. Many universities and TAFEs offer conditional admission contingent on completing a specified ELICOS level.
Entry requirements
Most providers accept students from beginner through to advanced levels and place students into classes based on a placement test on arrival.