General English

Highlights

• Suitable for a range of English levels starting from Elementary to Advanced.
• Learn the core skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening while increasing fluency and accuracy.
• Develop confidence to communicate successfully both socially and professionally.
• Prepares you for English for Academic Purposes programs (EAP 1 or EAP 2).
• Study curricula approved by national accreditation and QUT College Teaching and Learning Committee.

You will develop your proficiency through presentation and practice of relevant language content and skills in small classes (maximum 18 students). There will be interactive, task-based, student-centred activities in both simulated and authentic contexts.

Levels

We have five General English levels:

1. Elementary
2. Pre-intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. Upper-intermediate
5. Advanced.

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine which level of English is right for you.

Sessions

Our General English program runs from 5 to 45 weeks. Each level consists of two five-week sessions, which is why it is recommended that students study a minimum of 10 weeks of General English to complete the full level.

Schedule

You will spend 25 hours per week in class.

• 20 hours will be face-to-face with your class teacher.
• 5 hours will be studying at your own pace with teacher supervision in Guided Independent Learning (GIL).
• 8:30am - 1pm AEST. Please note times are subject to change.

Course dates

We have 9 start dates a year. Check here for our program start dates.

Assessments

Class tests, group work and class participation help you meet the learning objectives of your program and to monitor your progress in reaching these objectives.

Why choose this course?

If you want to improve your English for school, work and everyday life, or if you want to study at QUT but your IELTS score is below 5.0, then General English is a great place to start.

As a General English student you will:

• learn the core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
• develop confidence to speak fluently in English with other people
• increase your vocabulary
• perfect your pronunciation
• participate in cultural studies, including field trips and excursions
• receive a personalised progression report every five weeks.

Careers and outcomes

You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. This will detail the length of study, attendance percentage and your exit level.

Program outcomes

Studying General English at QUT College is a great way to help you:

• prepare for further study (e.g. EAP, IELTS, PTE)
• improve your job prospects
• gain confidence in using English
• improve your spoken and written fluency and accuracy
• learn about and practice different types of reading - and the strategies for each
• practice listening to and improve your understanding of native and non-native English speakers
• identify and work on problem areas with your English language proficiency
• expand your vocabulary and grammar
• practice English in a variety of contexts including informal conversations/activities as well as in formalised test situations.

International admission requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. You’ll take a placement test on your first day to determine which level of English class you should be studying.

International application details

Submit an application for study through the QUT Application Portal or via an authorised QUT representative, such as IDP. You will need to pay an application fee of AUD $100 and submit your high school completion certificate, academic transcripts and records, English language proficiency test results, reason for study (Statement of Purpose), and passport identity page. Students who are currently completing Year 12 in Australia must apply through QTAC. See the full application steps on the QUT website: qut.edu.au/international/apply

Starting month

January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October, November