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Foundation of General English
- Gold Coast, Australia
- 0.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A face-to-face General English course for students at Elementary to Advanced level, Taught on the Sydney CBD campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying General English can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- General English Specialist
- General English Associate
Curriculum
- Level-based classes (Elementary
- Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper Intermediate
- Advanced) built around speaking
- Listening
- Reading and writing outcomes. Teaching is communicative
- Using pair and group work
- Textbook tasks
- Videos
- Role plays and games
- With ongoing assessment and a formal test each week.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum age 16
- No academic qualification published. General English has no minimum English level
- Entry level is set by a placement test.
Accepted academic background
No academic qualification published, Entry by English level, Minimum age 16, No minimum English level for General English (beginners below CEFR A2 asked to contact the school).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the course
- Start dates and fees and /apply/fees/). Apply online at or through an official agent
- A thank-you email confirms submission. Arrange Overseas Student Health Cover (/apply/insurance/) and see payment information (/apply/payment/). Apply for the Australian student visa through the government if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,680, $25,480 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | GELI Gold Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | General English |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 12 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.25 years.
Tuition is $30,680, $25,480 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.

