English Language Centre

Improve your English

Located in modern facilities in the heart of Adelaide, TAFE SA’s English Language Centre (ELC) offers affordable, intensive English language programs tailored to international students. You do not have to be going on to study a TAFE SA course to study at our Language Centre.

If you are an international student on a student visa, a working holiday visa or tourist visa, TAFE SA intensive English language courses will develop your English skills for:

Fun and travel
Study at TAFE SA or university
IELTS testing
Future employment

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Choosing the right course

With many English language courses to choose from, selecting the best one for your needs can be confusing. Enquire now for help with ELICOS courses.

Courses for International Students

Course Name	Intake Year	CRICOS Code	TAFE SA Code
General English 40	2018	064265A	BR00001
English for Academic Purposes 20	2018	064266M	BR00003
Advanced IELTS Preparation	2018	074846G	BR00005
English for Academic Purposes Advanced	2018	086001K	BR00006
Certificate IV in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)	2018	095649F	AC00086

Why study English with us?

Highly qualified, experienced and friendly staff
Affordable fees
Conveniently located in the heart of Adelaide
Small classes and individual attention from highly qualified teachers
Only government-owned English Language Centre in South Australia
Flexible start times
Clear pathways to TAFE SA and universities in Adelaide
Opportunities to sit in on TAFE SA classes
Access to the TAFE SA library with extensive English language and online resources

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Semester Dates for English Courses

All courses commence on the dates listed below with the exception of the General English course which commences every Monday during the term.

	Semester One	Semester Two
2018	Term 1: 29 January – 6 April Term 2: 30 April – 6 July	Term 3: 23 July – 28 September Term 4: 8 October – 14 December
2019	Term 1: 28 January – 5 April Term 2: 29 April – 5 July	Term 3: 22 July – 27 September Term 4: 7 October – 13 December

Goal IELTS Level

IELTS Score				Recommended Course	Weeks
Have		Need		Recommended Course	Weeks
2.5 - 4.0	>	4.5	>	General English	10 - 30
4.5	>	5.5	>	EAP 20	20
5.0	>	6.0	>	EAP 20	20
5.0	>	5.5	>	EAP 20	10
5.5	>	6.0	>	EAP 20 or EAP Advanced (Part 1)	10
5.5	>	6.5	>	EAP 20 or EAP Advanced (Part 1 and Part 2)	20
6.0	>	6.5	>	EAP Advanced (Part 2)	10
5.0 - 6.0	>	5.5 - 7.0 (or higher)	>	Advanced IELTS Preparation	10 - 20
6.0	>	7.0	>	EAP Advanced (Part 1 and Part 2)	20
6.5	>	7.0	>	EAP Advanced (Part 2)	10

Local University acceptance of TAFE SA English programs

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 20

University of South Australia: Students who have successfully gained a credit result in the TAFE SA English for Academic Purposes (20 weeks) are assumed to have the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.0.

University of Adelaide: Students who have successfully completed the TAFE SA English for Academic Purposes (20 weeks) are assumed to have the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.0.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced

University of Adelaide: Students who have successfully completed the TAFE SA English for Academic Purposes (20 weeks) are assumed to have the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5.

University of South Australia: Students who have successfully gained a P result or higher in the TAFE SA English for Academic Purposes Advanced are assumed to have the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5.

Video: international English studies student

Hoa is from Vietnam. When he first arrived in Australia he was shy and lacked confidence. Through studying English at TAFE SA, he started to believe in himself, became self-confident and can now communicate with others without any difficulties. Listen to Hoa explain why he recommends TAFE SA as the first choice for people wanting to learn English.