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Australia is one of the most advanced countries in the world in the area of Technical and Further Education (TAFE). Unlike the United States, TAFE in Australia is generally considered a terminal education rather than the first two years of a four year degree. Often programs include an apprenticeship period.
To learn more, visit the government web site on TAFE.
We are compiling a listing of TAFE web sites in Australia. Feel free to surf the suggestions below:
You also have the opportunity to learn English in Australia . Many of the Universities in Australia have english as a second language programs, many of which are vital to take if you are interested in pursuing a higher degree in Australia, and english is not your first language.
There are many English Language Courses for overseas students to choose from, all of which are accredited by the Australian government. The colleges teach at various levels, ranging from beginners to advanced with approximately 10 - 15 students per class. Class work averages about 25 hours a week and may include some extra study time outside of the classroom. Housing during the course is usually in a homestay, hostel, hotel, or on or off campus residences. Most colleges require students to be at least 17 years of age to be enrolled.
Many of the colleges also concentrate on English skills in conversation and comprehension for work in your own country or for travel. These classes are known as "General English" courses or "Vacation" courses because they usually fall between summer and winter vacations and last anywhere from one week to four weeks.
The following schools are all AEO member institutions which offer ELICOS
classes. They are listed by state and the tuition is in Australian dollars.
A more complete listing of International schools is available upon request.
Institution |
Term Begins |
Course Duration |
Tuition |
Australian Capital Territory
| Australian National University | every month | 5 - 40 Weeks | $265 a week |
New South Wales
| Australian Catholic University | Jan / Dec | Varies | $265 a week |
| Macquarie University | Feb/May/Aug/Nov | 10 weeks | $258 a week |
| University of New South Wales | Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct | 10 - 40 weeks | $275 a week |
| University of Sydney | Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct | 10 weeks | $250 a week |
| University of Technology, Sydney | Monthly execpt June/Dec | 5 - 50 weeks | $1450 / 5 weeks |
Queensland
| Bond University | every Monday | contact school | $240 a week |
| Queensland University of Technology | Monthly except Mar/Jun/Oct | 6 - 48 weeks | $1320 / 6 weeks |
| University of Queensland | Jan/Apr/Jul/Sept | 10 weeks | $2600 |
South Australia
| University of South Australia | varies | 6 - 10 weeks | $240 a week |
Tasmania
| University of Tasmania | Jan/Feb/Arp/Jul/Oct | 6 - 10 weeks | $250 a week |
Victoria
| Australian Catholic University | Monthly except May/Oct/Dec | 4 - 40 weeks | $240 a week |
| La Trobe University | 5 weekly | 5 - 45 weeks | $258 a week |
| Monash University | Jan/Feb/May/Jul/Oct | 5 - 10 weeks | $240 a week |
| RMIT University | Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct | 10 weeks | $2500 |
Western Australia
| Curtin University of Technology | Jan/Feb/Apr/Jul/Oct | 10-40 weeks | $2300 |
| Edith Cowan University | every 4 weeks | 4 - 40 weeks | $230 a week |
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
Anutech English Language Center
GPO Box 4
Canberra, ACT 2601
Phone: 61 6 6249 0597
Fax: 61 6 6249 5664
NEW SOUTH WALES
Australian Catholic University
ELICOS Unit
40 Edward Street
North Sydney, NSW 2059
Phone: 61 62739 2395
Fax: 61 6 2739 2342
Macquarie University
Centre for English Language Teaching/Research
Macquarie, NSW 2109
Phone: 61 2 850 7673
Fax: 61 2 850 7849
University of New South Wales
Institute of Languages
Locked Bag No 96
Randwick, NSW 2052
Phone: 61 6 2385 0339
Fax: 61 6 2399 5420
University of Sydney
Centre for English
Sydney, NSW 2006
Phone: 61 6 2351 4245
Fax: 61 6 2351 4761
University of Technology, Sydney
Insearch Language Centre
PO Box K 1206
Haymarket, NSW 2000
Phone: 61 6 2281 4544
Fax: 61 6 2281 4675
QUEENSLAND
Bond University
Overseas Marketing Manager
Gold Coast, QLD 4229
Phone: 61 7 5595 1111
Fax: 61 7 5595 4062
Queensland University of Technology
International Relations Unit
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane, QLD 4001
Phone: 61 7 3864 3142
Fax: 61 7 3864 3529
The University of Queensland
TESOL programs
St Lucia, QLD 4072
Phone: 61 7 3365 6720
Fax: 61 7 3365 6599
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
College of English
454 North Terrace
Adelaide, SA 5000
Phone: 61 8 8232 0335
Fax: 61 8 8223 7206
TASMANIA
University of Tasmania
English Language Center
GPO Box 252C
Hobart, TAS 7001
Phone: 61 3 6220 2526
Fax: 61 3 6220 2525
VICTORIA
Australian Cathloic University
ELICOS Centre
412 Mount Alexander Road
Ascot Vale, VIC 3032
Phone: 61 3 9373 3555
Fax: 61 3 9373 3486
La Trobe University
Language Center
Kingsbury Drive
Bundoora, VIC 3083
Phone: 61 3 9479 2417
Fax: 61 3 9479 3676
Monash University
English Language Center
Normanby House
100 Normandy Road
Clayton, VIC 3168
Phone: 61 3 9905 5621
Fax: 61 3 9905 5274
RMIT Center for English Language
480 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: 61 3 9639 0300
Fax: 61 3 9663 8504
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Curtin University
International English
GPO Box U 1987
Perth, WA 6001
Phone: 61 8 9351 2393
Fax: 61 8 9351 3186
Edith Cowan University
International English Center
Goldsworthy Road
Claremont, WA 6010
Phone: 61 8 9442 1402
Fax: 61 8 9442 1451
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