CRICOS Course Code: 117568K
General English Course
(Elementary to Intermediate)
Course Details
ACCHS is a great place to study English in Australia. We have English courses for students of every level. Students learn to speak with fluency and accuracy developing the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The General English course focuses on communication activities in functional and situational contexts. The classes are theme-based providing relevant practice which can be applied outside the classroom.
Small class sizes ensure that our friendly teachers (all of whom have native speaking proficiency in English) are able to attend to the needs of each individual student.
- Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
It usually takes 12 weeks to cover one level of English.
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 18 years of age
English Entry Requirements
- No minimum English requirements
Placement Test
Students will be given a comprehensive written and oral placement test to do prior to arrival at the school or on their first day to find the most suitable class for them.
Mode of Delivery: Face to face on campus for 20 hours/wk + 10 hours/wk self-study per week
Duration: 36 weeks
Materials include text books, audio-visual materials, and authentic texts such as newspapers. The appropriate text will be advised and distributed at the commencement of study depending on placement test results.
This course provides students with the opportunity to master the language skills for working and living in Australia. Students get the opportunity to learn English in Sydney at an English language school with a reputation for practical activities, applied learning and outstanding results.
Hours and Timetable
20 hours in small class groups running from Monday to Friday 08:30am – 12:45pm (Morning Shift) and 01:15pm – 05:30pm (Afternoon Shift). In addition, we run free activities and outings most days after class in the afternoon and/or Friday morning.
Sample Timetable for ELICOS program
(*The timetable activities are subject to change upon students’ needs and curriculum requirements)
| Time/Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Listening and Speaking | Reading and Speaking | Writing and Speaking | Integrated Skills | Weekly Test |
| 08:30am - 10:30am | |||||
| 10:30am - 10:45am | Tea Break | ||||
| Session 2 | Listening and Pronunciation / Online Practice | Speaking and Vocabulary / Online Practice | Speaking & Language Use | Revise and Check | Practical English / Excursion |
| 10:45am - 12:45pm | |||||
| Non-compulsory after class activities 13:30pm - 14:30pm | Conversation / Pronunciation workshop | Writing/reading workshop | Study Help | Job skills workshop | Grammar workshop |
| Time/Day | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-compulsory before class activities 11:00am -12:00pm | Conversation/ Pronunciation workshop | Writing/reading workshop | Study Help | Job skills workshop | Grammar workshop |
| Session 1 | Listening and Speaking | Reading and Speaking | Writing and Speaking | Integrated Skills | Weekly Test |
| 13:15pm - 15:15pm | |||||
| 15:15pm -15:30pm | Tea Break | ||||
| Session 2 | Listening and Pronunciation / Online Practice | Speaking and Vocabulary / Online Practice | Speaking & Language Use | Revise and Check | Practical English / Excursion |
| 15:30pm - 17:30pm | |||||
Find Out More
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