The General English program is designed for students focused on the development of foundational language skills, so that you can feel comfortable and fully prepared to commence studies in English.
As part of the course, you can look forward to social excursions and recreational activities that will help you use conversational English in a relaxed setting, allowing you to build up your confidence.
Our General English course is offered at La Trobe University's Melbourne Campus.
ELICOS classes are currently scheduled from 11:00am-1:00pm & from 1:30pm-3:30pm (Australian Eastern Standard time - AEST).
| Terms | START DATE(Orientation) | Classes | Student’s Study breaks & Public holidays |
| 1 - 6 January (Break) | |||
| Term 1 | 5 January | 9 January – 10 February | 26 January, Australia Day |
| Term 2 | 9 February | 13 February – 17 March | |
| Term 3 | 16 March | 20 March – 28 April | 7 - 13 April, Easter break 25 April, Anzac Day |
| Term 4 | 27 April | 1 May – 2 June | |
| 5 – 9 June (Break) | |||
| Term 5 | 8 June | 13 June – 14 July | 12 June, Queen’s Birthday |
| Term 6 | 13 July | 17 July – 18 August | |
| 21 – 25 August (Break) | |||
| Term 7 | 24 August | 28 August – 28 September | 29 September, AFL Final |
| Non-Teaching | 2-6 October (Break) | ||
| Term 8 | 5 October | 9 October – 10 November | 7 November, Melbourne Cup Day |
| Term 9 | 9 November | 13 November – 15 December | |
| Xmas Break | 18 – 31 December (Break) |
A$26,320 (for 56 weeks) at a cost of A$470 per week plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of A$220.
For further details about the General English program, contact one of our representatives.