Prior to selecting the most appropriate “English Language Course”, you should examine the table below which will guide you to determine your level of English on the basis of International Testing Systems (IELTS, TOEFL).

On arrival at your school, you will be assessed and placed in a class suitable for your needs.

Level

ISLPR

IELTS Scores

TOEIC

TOEFL

TOEFL (CBT)

Elementary

ISLPR 1-/1

N/A

50-300

0-300

0-40

Lower Intermediate

ISLPR 1/1+

IELTS 2-4

300-500

300-425

40-113

Intermediate

ISLPR 2

IELTS 4.5-5.0

500-600

425-475

113-150

Upper Intermediate

ISLPR 2+/3

IELTS 5-6

600-700

475-525

150-195

Advanced

ISLPR 3+

IELTS 6-8

700-800+

525-575+

195-233+

 

Academic Link International Education Services proudly represent Australia’s and New Zealand’s leading Institutions. The information below is a brief guide about ELICOS Centres in Australia. For more information please contact us.

Holmesglen Institute of TAFE is a large government institution located across three campuses in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It is one of Australia's leading polytechnics and is committed to the provision of high quality , offering more than 600 courses to 50,000 students. From Apprenticeships, through to Certificates, Diplomas, Graduate Certificates and Degrees, you are bound to find the right course for you. Holmesglen offers a variety of English Language Courses for Overseas Students and those who are:

    • Beginner to Intermediate Level Courses

Stage 1-Elementary

Stage 2-Pre Intermediate

Stage 3-Intermediate

Stage 3-Intermediate (Business English)

    • Advanced Level Courses
    Advanced General English
    English for Work (Office)
    English for Further Study/Academic English
    • English for Health Professionals
    • English for Engineers
    • English for IT

The Institute provides a complete range of support services to assist international students who must live away from home to study.

To visit School’s web-site: www.holmesglen.vic.edu.au

 

GEOS-Melbourne College of English

GEOS Corporation was founded in Japan in 1973 with the goal of furthering international communication through English language education. The name GEOS embodies this ideal: GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES & SERVICES. The college is conveniently located in the heart of the city, surrounded by a wide variety of department and retail stores, restaurants, bistros and cafés, specialty stores, banks, post offices and other service outlets.

GEOS Melbourne offers Superlink Programs which allow students to study in two or more GEOS colleges in Australia and New Zealand. If you study a total of 20 weeks or more, the school will pay for the airfare between destinations. Students can study any full time program they wish at these destinations. For example, study ten weeks in Melbourne then ten weeks in Auckland, New Zealand and The school will pay the airfare.

The other English Language Programs offered by Geos Melbourne:

    General English

    Cambridge

        • FCE (First Certificate in English)
        • CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
      English for Further Study
Young Learners ProgramPrivate Tuition Study Tours

To visit School’s web-site: www.geos-mce.vic.edu.au

AMES

Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) is  Australia's largest provider of specialist, multicultural language and employment services. With the assistance of Government contracts, AMES successfully educates and services over 30,000 people every year.

As a not-for-profit organisation, AMES reinvests its resources to increase the range and quality of its services to new Australian residents, their families, international students and the community.

AMES International offers you a variety of English language courses and further study options, including:

International (Accredited) courses - General English, English for Academic Purposes, English for Business, English for Secondary School and Preparation for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Pathways to Further Study - including Information Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Hairdressing, Teacher Education and Secondary Schools

Short Courses and Study Tours - for Teachers of English, Professionals, Government Officials, Secondary/Tertiary Students and International Visitors and Travellers

Secondary Study Skills Workshops  - increase your skills in essay writing, oral presentations, exam preparation and much more…….

To visit School’s web-site: www.ames.net.au

CIC crest

Cambridge International College Melbourne

Cambridge International College is located in the centre of Melbourne and is close to universities, shopping, restaurants and public transport.

CIC offers courses in English, International Business, Multimedia and Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Pre-press). The English Language Studies’ programs enable participants to develop their proficiency in English as an International Language, extend their English before undertaking further studies at the College, or at an Australian University, or prepare for internationally recognised English Language examinations.

CIC also offers TOEIC, IELTS, FCE, CAE and BEC preparation courses.

To visit School’s web-site: www.cambridgecollege.com.au

The Melbourne Language Centre (MLC) specialises in English Language Courses at all levels- beginner to advanced – for personal, work, travel or further study purposes. MLC delivers courses of study and services which provide students with the best possible environment to achieve their English language goals and enjoy the experience of living in Melbourne to the fullest.

MLC has three centres in Melbourne, each specifically designed to provide the best possible learning and living environment for the programs offered at each. The General English and English for Academic Purposes programs are conducted at the City Campus which is centrally located on the corner of Flinders Lane and Elizabeth St.

The High School Preparation Program is conducted at the Carlton Campus ( 252 Lygon Street, Carlton) and also at the Box Hill Campus (9-11 Ellingworth Parade, Box Hill).

To visit School’s web-site: www.melblang.com.au

 

Carrick Institute of Education's General English classes are offered at various levels for students from an Elementary to Advanced level. Students are guided through the use of a class text and extensive use of communicative materials including video, CD ROMs, Virtual Language Lab and graded readers.

Each of these levels of ELICOS follow a main course book using additional resources such as video, the Virtual Language Lab, graded readers, CD ROM based applications, Internet based language resources and print media resources.

The latest communicative materials and methodologies are used and student progress is regularly monitored through task based assessment and progress checks. At the end of the program, students are awarded an Carrick Institute of Education Certificate of Attendance and an Achievement Report which indicates the completion level.

To visit to School's web-site : www.carrickinstitute.edu.au

The University was established in July 1998 under a Ministerial Order of the then Minister of Education.

Melbourne University Private is listed on the Register of Authorities, which is empowered by the Australian federal government to accredit post-compulsory education and training courses.

Melbourne University Private’s academic profile is focussed in its three schools: Enterprise, International Development and Applied Language Studies. The three schools of Melbourne University Private have distinct aspirations which inform both their operation as academic faculties, and their existence as self-funding business entities. The aim is to bring together academic and commercial objectives, and the creation of an environment in which they can not only coexist but build on one another.

Hawthorn English Language Centre - Melbourne has been offering full-time intensive English language programs to international students since 1986. It is one of Australia's oldest and largest English language centres. The Centre is located on the Hawthorn campus of Melbourne University Private in the attractive, leafy suburb of Hawthorn, just eight kilometres from the city centre.

Hawthorn - Melbourne provides students with a supportive and friendly learning environment and personal attention and care from its dedicated teachers and support staff.

Hawthorn - Melbourne specialises in preparing students for successful study at Australia's high schools, TAFEs and universities. It also offers a full range of programs to students who need English skills for other career or personal goals. It has first class study and leisure facilities. The Centre is also an award-winning IELTS testing facility.

Hawthorn - Melbourne is located on the Hawthorn campus of Melbourne University Private. The suburb of Hawthorn is a peaceful and attractive residential area only eight kilometres from the centre of the city. Hawthorn is very close to some of Melbourne's most popular shopping and restaurant districts.

The campus is well served by public transport. It is easy to reach the city centre and neighbouring suburbs by train, tram or bus. A bus service to neighbouring suburbs is available from the campus. Train and tram services to the city and suburbs are only a short walk away.

To visit School’s web-site: http://www.hawthornenglish.com