English language 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 student advisory and support services, computer laboratories, field trips and excursions, cultural studies, and language and social activities which allow them to experience and live the Australian university life. English language students also have access to all of La Trobe University's campus facilities.

Students can participate in the free Learner Support Sessions to enhance their skills. These sessions may include:

• Academic writing
  
• Conversation 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

Download our ELICOS flyer to find out more about our programs and why we are such a great option for students.

Download our ELICOS (Spanish version) flyer.

"I really enjoy my time in class with my teachers and classmates. I've studied all the skills required for university. I learn something new every day, even from new students. I have learned some great tips on things like writing and structuring essays from them. In return, I have helped them with some useful things I have learned during my time here. We collaborate and help each other. We work really well together – it is like we’ve known each other years! Each person brings their own ways of thinking which has positively changed the way we think." - Ibrahim Hassan A Aljedany