10 weeks
Melbourne
A$4,999 for 10 weeks
CRICOS 079023G
Advanced IELTS Preparation Program is offered at La Trobe University’s Melbourne Campus.
The classes are held 4-days a week, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm.
The Advanced IELTS Preparation Program is an intensive IELTS Test and Academic Preparation language course offered at La Trobe College Australia. The curriculum, assessments and teaching and learning materials are informed by the latest developments in TESOL theory and practice.
The program is a 10-week course delivered across 20 hours of embodied English language learning. The course is split across two modules: Module A, weeks 1 – 5 and Module B, weeks 6 – 10.
| Entry level | IELTS Entry level | TOEFL (iBT) | PTE Academic | Exit to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE 3 / EFS 3 | 4.5 (Writing score no less than 4.5) | 34 (Writing score no less than 12) | 30 (Writing score no less than 30) | - |
| GE 4 / EFS 4 | 5.0 (Writing score no less than 5.0) | 40 (Writing score no less than 14) | 36 | Foundation Studies, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business Analytics, Diploma of Cybersecurity, Diploma of Information Technology |
| GE 5 / EFS 5 | 5.5 (Writing score no less than 5.5) | 55 (Writing score no less than 16) | 42 (Writing score no less than 42) | Diploma of Bioscience, Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of Health Sciences, Diploma of Media and Communications, Diploma of Psychology, Undergraduate courses |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (Writing score no less than 6.0) | 75 | 50 (Writing score no less than 50) | Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses |
| ELICOS Cycles | Orientation | Class Period | Term Breaks & Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2 January 2025 | 6 January - 7 February | 27 January, Australia Day |
| Cycle 2 | 6 February | 10 February - 14 March | |
| 17 March - 21 March, Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 3 | 20 March 2025 | 24 March - 2 May | 18 - 22 April, Easter Period, 24 April, Non Teaching Day, 25 April, ANZAC Day |
| Cycle 4 | 1 May 2025 | 5 May - 6 June | |
| Cycle 5 | 5 June 2025 | 10 June - 11 July | |
| 14 July - 18 July, Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 6 | 17 July 2025 | 21 July - 22 August | |
| Cycle 7 | 21 August 2025 | 25 August - 25 September | 26 September, Grand Final Day |
| 29 September - 3 October, Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 8 | 2 October 2025 | 6 October - 7 November | 4 November, Melbourne Cup Day |
| Cycle 9 | 6 November 2025 | 10 November - 12 December | |
| End of Year | 15 December - 31 December, Term Break |
A$4,999 for 10 weeks at a cost of A$499 per week plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of A$220.
Students applying for ELICOS only can do so by using our online application portal.
Please read our ELICOS Direct Application Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to submit an application.
