TAFESA English Language Services (ELS) is part of TAFESA Adelaide South, which in turn is part of TAFESA. ELS has been South Australia's premier and largest English language centre for over 50 years. Our main campus is in Rundle Mall and our other centres and community classes are conveniently located throughout the metropolitan and country areas of South Australia.
ELS is a South Australian government institution and is an accredited Registered Training Organisation. It is also funded by the Australian Federal Government to deliver the national Adult Migrant English Program through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Our Courses and Services
ELS courses suit beginner, intermediate and advanced students and are nationally accredited and approved. We offer
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English courses for migrants and refugees
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assistance in finding jobs
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vocational preparation courses for people who want to study at University or TAFE or work in a specialised area such as hospitality, information technology, aged care, hairdressing, financial services or other areas
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accredited teacher and tutor training
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counselling and referral services
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home tutor and distance learning services
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settlement and support services which provide information about life in Australia
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a number of special facilities such as modern computer suites, free Internet access, a comprehensive library, childcare services, and student lounges where students can relax and meet each other.
Courses are held in the classroom, at a distance (including online), at home (with the help of a tutor) or through studying in the library (with the help of a qualified teacher). Students may study at times to suit them, day or evening.
Our Quality
ELS has a national and international reputation as a provider of high quality English language and literacy programs. In addition ELS has developed a large number of English language, employment related and vocational learning materials for use in the classroom and at a distance. Most of these materials may be licensed or bought at reasonable rates.
Teaching staff at ELS are highly qualified (many have Masters degrees) and friendly, and most have 10 to 20 years experience teaching English language.
ELS regularly wins major national and state contracts to provide English language and employment courses for adult migrants and refugees.
Our Clients
Major clients include:
Corporate
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Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
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Commonwealth Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)
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South Australian Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST)
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Job Network Providers
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South Australian Migrant Resource Centre
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Adult Community Education Providers
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Workcover (for language assessments)
Other
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adult migrants and refugees
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others requiring advice on or development of English language, including employment and vocational programs and people from other language backgrounds.
TAFE SA English Language Services recognises all Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications or statements of attainment issued by any other registered training organisation. It is committed to excellence and develops special courses, programs and materials to suit clients' needs.