TAFE SA’s ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) program is specifically tailored for international students. Courses can be studied as stand alone (English only) or packaged with one of our TAFE SA award courses or university courses in Adelaide. Courses are available for students on a variety of visas, such as student visa, tourist visa, working holiday visa and a range of other temporary visas.
ELICOS courses comprise 2 course types: General English and Academic English and will develop your English skills for:
Ruth, Boxia, Julia and Gurjot all studied English for Academic Purposes and they share their experiences on how they became self-confident and successful in the classroom.
Listen to our students explain why they recommend TAFE SA as the first choice for people who want to learn English.
With a few English language courses to choose from, selecting the best one for your needs can be confusing. Enquire now for help with ELICOS courses.
If you are an international student, you can undertake short courses to assist with your English language and academic success in your course, whether you are a TAFE SA student or studying with another provider. They can be studied at the same time as your course as they are part-time, usually 2.5 hours per week, in the evening.
The table below demonstrates the EAP 20 or EAP Advanced result required for the various English proficiency entry requirements of the universities. The grade result = its equivalence to the IELTS scoring.
Sam begun his journey in Adelaide with a 10-month ELICOS course at TAFE SA. He then continued his studies in hospitality at Le Cordon Bleu, focusing on Restaurant and Catering Management. After graduation, he gained valuable experience working for various businesses and restaurants.
Now, Sam is the proud owner of Cutboy Knife, a thriving business with two stores in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. Cutboy Knife specialises in selling cooking knives and kitchen equipment, offering services such as knife sharpening, engraving, and woodworks for knife covers, handles, and boxes.
Reflecting on his education, Sam shares, "TAFE SA is well-respected in the hospitality industry and offered a great pathway to university through its English program. Everything I learnt from there, including accounting, marketing, and management, I use in my business every day. It is the core success of my business."
For international students considering their next study option, Sam advises, "If you want to be a part of the hospitality world, Adelaide is the place to be. It's rich in food culture and a beautiful, multicultural city. I see a lot of potential there and wish to return for business in the future."
Join us in celebrating Sam's inspiring journey and success!
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