English for Further Studies
English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes)
Not confident you’ll be ready to study in a new language? This English program gives students additional English support through the development of their academic and language skills.
In this program, students are equipped with all the tools they need to thrive in an Australian academic setting. They’ll learn self-study techniques, become familiar with lecturer expectations, and get a better understanding of all the different forms of academic coursework.
This is achieved through:
- Library and project research
- Academic reading, listening and note taking
- Presentations and public speaking
- Academic essay and report writing
- Critical thinking and analysis
The English for Further Studies course is offered at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus, and can be packaged with your academic course into a single offer letter.Study English in Melbourne
If you’d prefer to study in Sydney, your academic course can also be packaged with an Academic English course delivered by Navitas English. All you have to do is indicate on your application form that you are interested in enrolling in an ELICOS program in Sydney.
English courses
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes.
Students studying English have access to the Independent Learning Centre (ILC), student advisory and support services, computer and language laboratories, field trips and excursions, cultural studies, and language and social activities which allows them to experience the full Australian University life. English language students also have access to and use of La Trobe University's campus facilities.
There are two shifts for English language programs:
| Shift 1 | 9.00 to 11.00am | 1.00 to 3.00pm |
| Shift 2 | 11.00am to 1.00pm | 3.00 to 5.00pm |
Note: You must be available for either shift.
Students can participate in the free Learner Support Sessions to enhance their skills. These sessions may include:
- Academic Writing
- Conversion with La Trobe University Students
- English through drama
- IELTS preparation
- Listening through song
- Paraphrasing and summary writing
- Reading Skills
- Ready for work
- Speaking Skills
- Using the Media to learn English
- Vocabulary for academic writing
Fees
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Levels and Outcomes
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English for Further Studies Entry requirements
| English Level | IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson's | Exit to |
| EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | 34 | 30 | - |
| EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | 40 | 36 | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
| EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | 55 | 42 | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | 75 | 50 | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
English program dates
Course dates 2020
| Terms | Start date (placement test) | Classes start | End of 5 weeks | Public holidays/ study breaks |
| T1 | 2 January | 7 January | 7 February | 27 January (Australia Day) |
| T2 | 6 February | 10 February | 13 March | - |
| T3 | 12 March | 16 March | 24 April | 10 – 14 April (Easter) 25 April (Anzac Day) |
| T4 | 23 April | 27 April | 29 May | - |
| T5 | 4 June | 9 June | 10 July | 8 June (Queen’s Birthday) |
| T6 | 9 July | 13 July | 14 August | - |
| T7 | 20 August | 24 August | 25 September | - |
| T8 | 1 October | 5 October | 6 November | 3 Nov (Melbourne Cup) |
| T9 | 5 November | 9 November | 11 December | - |
| Xmas Break | 24 Dec – 31 Dec |
Course dates 2021
| Terms | Start date (placement test) | Classes start | End of 5 weeks | Public holidays/ study breaks |
| T1 | 7 January | 11 January | 12 February | 26 January (Australia Day) |
| T2 | 11 February | 15 February | 19 March | - |
| T3 | 18 March | 22 March | 30 April | 2 – 6 April (Easter) 7 & 8 April (Non‐Teaching days) 25 April (Anzac Day) |
| T4 | 29 April | 3 May | 4 June | - |
| T5 | 10 June | 15 June | 16 July | 14 June (Queen’s Birthday) |
| T6 | 15 July | 19 July | 20 August | - |
| T7 | 26 August | 30 August | 1 October | - |
| T8 | 7 October | 11 October | 12 November | 2 Nov (Melbourne Cup) |
| T9 | 11 November | 15 November | 17 December | - |
| Xmas Break | 24 Dec – 31 Dec |
More programs
- English Programs
- English for Further Studies
- General English
- Foundation Programs
- Foundation Studies for Business, IT and Humanities
- Foundation Studies for Engineering and Computer Science
- Foundation Studies for Health and Life Sciences
- Undergraduate Programs
- Diploma of Bioscience
- Diploma of Business
- Diploma of Engineering
- Diploma of Health Sciences
- Diploma of IT
- Diploma of Media and Communication
- Diploma of Psychology
- Postgraduate Programs
- Postgraduate Enabling Program - Business
- Postgraduate Enabling Program - IT