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English Language Intensive Course for

Overseas Students (ELICOS)
International students 

This course is not available to local students.

EL-ELICOS2

 English Language

 Colombo, Hawthorn
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Improve your English skills at Swinburne.

Our English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) is

designed to help you improve your English language skills in preparation to
study or to progress your career.

Swinburne offers two types of English language courses: General English and
English for Academic Purposes.

General English is designed to improve your language skills for day-to-day

situations. It can also prepare you for further English language studies.

English for Academic Purposes is designed to teach you the language skills
needed to study at university. It can help you meet the minimum English
language entry requirements for entry to your chosen course at Swinburne.

When you choose ELICOS at Swinburne, the content and length of your course
will be personalised to your existing English language skills. Our aim is to help
you meet your goals. Course duration is between five and 60 weeks and courses
begin every five weeks. ELICOS students have access to self-guided and online
learning resources, participate in group projects and excursions, and have
access to student clubs.

Information sessions
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Find out how you can meet us in your home country or in Australia.

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 Every international student application is considered for a scholarship

Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a
scholarship of up to 30% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry
requirements.

Duration
5 Week/s (duration ranges 5 to 50 weeks)

Intakes
Colombo (March, July, October)

Hawthorn (January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October, November) - View
application and start dates 

CRICOS code
0102124

Fees
A$460 (per week for 2023)*

 The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for
the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However,
please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each
semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All
fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

 Course information in detail

- Course detail and course structure.

Course description

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at

Swinburne offers two types of course: General English and English for Academic
Purposes.

General English, Levels 1–3 (Elementary to Intermediate)

General English prepares you to join our English for Academic Purposes
programs. It is designed to improve your overall English language skills for day-
to-day situations in an Australian context. Through a range of activities, this
program will help you improve your writing, reading, listening, speaking,
pronunciation and grammar knowledge.
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English for Academic Purposes, Levels 3–5 (Intermediate to Advanced)

English for Academic Purposes is designed to prepare you for direct entry to
your chosen course Swinburne University of Technology by helping you meet
the minimum English language requirements for the course. The program
focuses on academic language, critical thinking and academic literacy skills and
aims to enhance your success in your chosen course.

ELICOS courses start every five weeks and range in duration from five to 60
weeks.

e-Learning and the Swinburne College Student Hub

All ELICOS students have access to the Swinburne College Student Hub at
Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus. The hub offers many resources to help develop
your e-learning, language and research skills.

Independent learning and research skills are an important part of university

study. As part of your English language course, you will spend a minimum of five
hours each week developing independent e-learning skills.

You will be offered access to free workshops and tutorials at the Swinburne
College Student Hub and 24-hour library access to further improve your
language skills.

You can complete the e-learning component of your course on our online
learning management system, Canvas, from home or anywhere with a reliable
internet connection.

Class timetable

There will be morning and afternoon classes Monday to Friday.

Contact hours

25 hours per week (including 5 hours e-learning)

Entry to a Swinburne course

Students studying English for Academic Purpose may be eligible to transfer to

their chosen Swinburne course, provided they meet the minimum English
language entry requirements.

 International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-
time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to
international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on

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a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia
who hold a student visa.

Course structure

General English

Levels GE1 to GE3

General English programs are designed to help you improve your overall English
language skills. Through a range of communicative activities, you can improve
your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, as well as grammar,
vocabulary and pronunciation.

Studying General English at Swinburne offers you the chance to maximise your
fluency, confidence and independence in English.


Fun, communicative, interactive classes

Maximise fluency, confidence and independence

Course books and in-house designed, high-quality material

Practical English skills – based on projects
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Assessment every five weeks

English for Academic Purposes

Levels EAP3 to EAP 5

English for Academic Purposes aims to develop the English language skills
needed to help you succeed at university. The program focuses on:


preparing assignments

taking notes and writing

communicating in multicultural environments

making presentations

improving your vocabulary.

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes programs are designed to prepare

you meet the minimum English language entry requirements to enter your
chosen Swinburne course, including Foundation Year, vocational education
certificates and diplomas, UniLink diplomas, bachelor degrees, master degrees
and PhD courses.

At advanced levels of study, classes are separated into undergraduate and

postgraduate students. Classes may also be streamed according to students’
chosen discipline of study. 
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
Exposure to authentic, current and global videos and documentaries
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Access to current and informative written and online texts

Scientifically supported materials, teaching and learning strategies
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Innovative use of technology
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Assessment every five weeks

Maximum Academic Credit

Students that demonstrate the appropriate English level upon an entrance

exam, may receive credit against relevant units

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Course fees and requirements
- Fees and course prerequisites.

Course fees

A$460 (per week for 2023)*

Prerequisites

Evidence of English proficiency is necessary for students wishing to undertake

further studies at Swinburne after their English language course. Students who
do not have evidence of English proficiency can opt to sit an English Placement
Test, either at Swinburne or online at any Swinburne Representative office. 

IELTS or equivalent
 
Level Approximate entry level

Advanced (EAP) IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent

Upper-intermediate (EAP) IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Intermediate IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Pre-intermediate IELTS 4.5 or equivalent

Elementary        IELTS 3.5 or equivalent

 
English placement test

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Our English Placement Test (EPT) is ideal for you if you do not have an IELTS or
other approved international English language test score. You will need to
complete an English placement test as part of your application to study at
Swinburne.
 
You can sit this test free-of-charge on Tuesday morning (10.30am) or Thursday
afternoon (2.30pm) at our Hawthorn campus or online at any Swinburne
representative office. However you must request a booking through Admissions
at least 3 days prior to the test. You will then be sent confirmation of the test
date and time.
 
The test measures all skills and will take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Based on your results, we will recommend the number of weeks you will need
to complete to enter into your chosen course.
 
Swinburne reserves the right to conduct a placement test on arrival (or in the
first week of your study) to assess all students' 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 may, in turn, affect timely entry into future
courses. 

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry

Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)
Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

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