RMIT English Worldwide Programs

What programs does RMIT English Worldwide offer?

Academic English

RMIT English Worldwide has 50 years' experience in writing English materials and delivering tailored training and testing solutions. We have specific expertise in validated and secure assessment that measures learning outcomes. Our services prepare students and professionals to use English with confidence.

RMIT English Worldwide has a proven record of developing English language programs for different industries and subject areas. We can customise English courses to meet your specific requirements. Choose from industry and professional English courses, teacher development courses or academic English courses. Our programs offer face-to-face delivery, self-directed online learning and various forms of assessment to ensure learner progress.

Study with us
Studying at RMIT English Worldwide Melbourne is the first step in your journey to academic success at RMIT and other universities.

Our English language intensive courses for overseas students, referred to as ELICOS, are specially designed for students like you, and you will be joining students from all over the world. Your tutors are experienced in teaching the language and study skills you will need at university.

Placement testing
RMIT English Worldwide reserves the right to conduct a placement test on arrival to assess your level of English. This may affect the duration of your English course if the result shows you need more or fewer weeks than originally offered. This, in turn, may affect timely entry into future courses. IELTS results are valid for 12 months for entry in to an RMIT English Worldwide program.

CELTA

What is CELTA?
The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, known as CELTA, is the most widely recognised pre-service qualification in the world for teachers of English to speakers of other languages.

CELTA is accredited and administered by Cambridge English Language Assessment, part of the University of Cambridge. Once you have completed the course and met the assessment criteria for all written and practical assignments, you will receive a CELTA qualification. (Please note that to teach in Australia, you also need to have a degree.)

CELTA is for people with little or no previous teaching experience. It opens the door to exciting opportunities to teach English all over the world. When you enrol in CELTA with RMIT English Worldwide, we work with you to develop your:

skills and confidence in language teaching and classroom management
awareness of the English language
familiarity with methods and materials for developing English language proficiency in adult learners.

Course structure
The CELTA course comprises:

nine teaching practice lessons (total 6 hours)
two one on one meetings with the tutor to check your progress
four written assignments.

There are a maximum of 18 candidates per class. The class is divided into three groups of six candidates for teaching practice. Candidates give their teaching practice lessons to international students at two different levels of English language proficiency.

RMIT English Worldwide offers both full time and part time CELTA courses.

Full time CELTA course
The full time course is extremely intensive. Classes are held from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for 5 weeks.

Wednesdays are non contact days. Candidates are expected to use Wednesdays for private study and to attend two 2 hour sessions observing experienced teachers running a class. Wednesdays also replace public holidays.

This is a sample timetable.

8.30–10.00 am   Workshop 1
10.00–10.15 am   Break
10.15–11.30 am   Workshop 2
11.30 am –1.00 pm   Lunch break
1.00–3.00 pm   Teaching practice
3.15–4.00 pm   Feedback on teaching practice
4.00–5.00 pm   Lesson preparation/consultation with tutor
Candidates are also expected to spend 3 to 4 hours on study and lesson preparation each day.

Part time CELTA course
Part time courses are held from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays for 15 weeks. Tuesdays replace public holidays. Workshops and input sessions are held on Monday nights and teaching practice and feedback on Wednesdays.

Free English Classes
RMIT English Worldwide runs free English classes* for prospective students or those who need to improve their English. Classes are suitable for Pre Intermediate and Upper Intermediate levels and are run by CELTA teachers. Students can enrol at any time during the course.

Full-time classes run from 1.00 to 3.00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Courses start in February, June and November and go for 5 weeks.

Part-time classes run from 6.00 to 8.00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Courses run from March to June and from August to November over 15 weeks.

*Please note a A$20 registration fee applies. Refer to the CELTA course dates and fees for exact dates.

Prepare for CELTA
Do our Grammar Fundamentals short course first. Comprising four evening classes over two weeks, this course will help you brush up on grammar terminology and work out what skills you need to develop.
Be prepared to be very busy when the course starts. People who have studied CELTA say, ‘You won’t have time to do anything else’. Believe them. It’s true. If you want to do the full time course, you won’t even have time for a part time job. If you cannot take time off work, then do the part time course.
Let your friends and family know you’ll be busy. Suspend your gym membership, tell your book club you’ll be absent etc.
Get organised. Make sure you have all the books and stationery you’ll need.
Set aside a space at home where you can prepare lessons in peace.
Talk to someone who has done a CELTA course. It helps to hear other people’s stories and get their advice.

IELTS

What is IELTS?
IELTS is the international English language testing system. It’s the world’s most popular English language test for tertiary education, work and migration purposes. In a global partnership of language experts, IDP: IELTS Australia, the British Council and Cambridge English Language Assessment co-created IELTS.

Why IELTS?
Millions of IELTS tests are taken each year in over 140 countries for study, work and migration purposes. Over 10 000 organisations including universities, immigration authorities and professional bodies recognise IELTS, which means it helps you reach your study and career goals faster.

IELTS is the only internationally recognised English language test where the speaking section of the test is held with an examiner in a private room so you will not be interrupted. Our examiners are fully qualified and follow rigorous global IELTS standards and are regularly monitored and re-certified.

IELTS content is developed by an international team of experts that do extensive research to ensure the test is fair and unbiased for all, regardless of nationality, gender, lifestyle or location.

PTE Academic

What is PTE Academic?
Study abroad or apply for a visa with Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic. PTE Academic is the world’s leading computer-based test of English for study abroad and immigration. PTE Academic is the English test trusted by universities, colleges and governments around the world. You can use the PTE test to prove your English ability for university and college admissions or as part of a visa application.

Why PTE Academic?

Fast results

PTE Academic delivers fast, accurate, objective results. With PTE Academic, results are typically available within five business days, and you can book your test as little as 24 hours in advance.

Flexible test dates

PTE Academic offers flexible test sessions, at times and dates that suit you. Our Test Centre is located at:

RMIT University Building 108, Level 10, 235–251 Bourke Street

Accepted worldwide
PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of universities and colleges worldwide as proof of English proficiency, as well as by the Australian Government for visa applications.

Find out more about who accepts PTE Academic and how it can help you study or move abroad on the official PTE Academic website.