English Language Intensive Course

  Australia

• Queensland: 
Hervey Bay

Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months and 1-2 years
Dates: Semesters: February to June, July to December. Flexible (academic year holiday periods apply)

Description: At Wide Bay Institute of TAFE you will study the Preliminary English, Certificate I in Spoken and Written English, Certificate II in Spoken and Written English, Certificate III in Spoken and Written English and/or Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English.

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE's English Language programs enable you to reach the English language levels required for formal studies in Australia and/or gain English language skills to improve employment prospects in your own country and for the English language skills required for holiday travel in Australia.

All English language programs are offered full time with 25 hours of classes each week. Class sizes average 10 students with a maximum of 18 students. An open and friendly approach to learning is adopted in order to ensure you are able to achieve your full potential. Hervey Bay campus delivers a full-time English language program. English is also available part time at Gympie, Maryborough and Bundaberg campuses catering to non-student VISA holders only.

Assessment:
You will be assessed upon entry to Wide Bay Institute of TAFE to determine the most suitable level for you to begin your English language studies. As you progress through the program you will undertake formal tests conducted in the classroom. Only after you have successfully completed these tests can you progress to the next level.

Highlights: Program Features:
- Weekly intakes every Monday
- Flexible entry and exit
- Small classes for individual attention (average 10 students)
- A mix of students from different countries
- Programs can be tailored to meet the individual student's needs
- Expert staff (Teachers etc)
- Use of computer labs, internet services and email
- Well equipped campus
- Regular excursions
- Excellent resources including a fully staffed Research and Information Centre.

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE's English Language program includes many excursions and activities where you will have the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the region as well as practice your English language skills through interacting with the community.

Examples include:
- visiting World Heritage listed Fraser Island
- turtle hatching
- Gold Coast visit
- Whale watching
- calm water swimming, and
- shopping trips and much more.

Cost in US$: AUD 295 per week

Application Fee - AUD 175.00
Airport reception and transfer to Wide Bay Institute of TAFE - AUD 130.00
Homestay accommodation - AUD 200.00 per week - Fees must be paid directly to the Homestay provider.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of up to 14

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Wide Bay Institute of TAFE's Mission Statement: We aim to provide you with a highly valued experience and we are committed to: Offering you a training program that suits your needs and meets your expectations; Providing you with the information you need, when and where you need it; Making your enrollment as simple as possible; Ensuring your training is high quality, timely, relevant and current to industry needs; Providing professional staff to support you in all aspects of your training program, with a focus on: Courtesy; Respect; Consideration; Listening and responding to your feedback.

Year Founded: 1995