English & PTE

English

080115D – General English Program

(Elementary / Pre-Intermediate / Intermediate / Upper Intermediate)
Course Code: 080115D

Duration:

4 weeks – 60 weeks

Hours:

20 hours per week

Course Description:

This course will teach you how to develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing for everyday use of English. You will practice and improve your English skills by interacting with your teacher and classmates.

There are regular assessments in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar so you know how you are progressing.

This course aims to improve English language in a range of content areas. These include:

– English for social interaction
– English for employment
– English for study, research and technology

The program also prepares students for more specialized programs such as: English for Academic Study.

Entry Requirements:

Applicant must be 18 years of age or above. There are no other entry requirements as your English will be tested on arrival and you will be placed in the appropriate level.

The levels are Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate.

Delivery Mode:

Face to Face

Fees

The tuition fee for General English program is $230/week.

Please contact the campus location for the latest pricing.
Sydney: 02 9267 3040
Brisbane: 07 3186 6449
022758E – English For Academic Study

Course Code: 022758E

Duration:

4 – 24 weeks
Each level consists of three 4-week modules; students may enrol for as many of these modules as they require up to a maximum of 24 weeks.

Course Description:

This course covers academic English: the English you will need for further study. It includes speaking, listening, writing and reading, including listening to lectures, speaking in tutorials, giving presentations, reading academic texts and writing essays and reports. To help you with these skills, there will also be plenty of vocabulary and grammar to help you succeed in your future course.

The course aims to develop:

– General English language skills
– Subject-specific vocabulary across a range of disciplines
– Research and Study Skills to an advanced level, so that the learner can confidently participate in the Australian ‘academic culture’ and successfully negotiate all aspects of research and enquiry-based learning

Assessment Methods:

Continuous assessment is used. Your teachers will give you marks and feedback for the projects you do, as well as for work in class and for homework. You will also have a weekly test covering reading, listening or writing. This assessment helps you to see your progress, and also helps the teachers see which areas to give extra attention to. Feedback from assessments is part of learning: your teacher will help you to improve for the next task.

Entry Requirements:

Applicant must be 18 years of age or above. Evidence of an Intermediate level of English or higher: for example, having reached Intermediate level in General English.

Please contact us if you have questions.

Delivery Mode:

Face to Face

Fees

The tuition fee for English for Academic Study is $250/week.

Please contact the campus location for the latest pricing.
Sydney: 02 9267 3040
Brisbane: 07 3186 6449

PTE Courses

096939K – PTE-Academic Full Time Course

At QIBA, we believe that people learn best when their learning activities match real life and that the best way to learn something is to do it. Thus, you will complete tasks that are similar to exam tasks, while your teacher helps you with skills and strategies to do these. You will also practice the language, including grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation and spend a lot of time speaking with other students, because this will help you to learn effectively.

This course covers skills and strategies that will help you in the PTE-A test. It also deals with vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation that you likely to need in order to complete the PTE – A Exam.

Course Name	PTEA Exam Preparation Course
Course Aims	To improve English Skills
Course Length	4-24 weeks
No of hours	20hrs/week
Course Fee	$230/week
Material Fee	4 weeks : $50 5 – 11 weeks: $100 12 weeks and more: $150

Entry Requirements

Age 18 or over
Evidence of an Intermediate level of English or higher: for example, a valid IELTS certifcate indicating an overall band score of 5.0, or having reached Intermediate level in another course at QIBA. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Delivery Mode: Face to Face

Assessment Method:
We use continuous assessment at QIBA. You will receive marks and feedback for regular simulated PTE-A practice tests, and also for regular homework that helps you to continue to learn outside class hours and thus use your time well. The purpose of assessment is for you to see your progress, and so that teachers can find which areas to give extra attention to. All assessment is very supportive! Feedback from assessment is part of your learning: your teacher will help you to improve for the next task.

Intake Dates: Every Monday

Class Location

QIBA Sydney CBD Campus
Level 7 114-120 Castlereagh St
Sydney NSW 2000

Class Location

QIBA Brisbane CBD Campus
Level 2 108 Margaret Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

PTE – Academic Part Time Courses

PTE Express – 2 Weeks
$399

8 classes inc. all 4 modules
2 assessment sessions

PTE Standard – 4 weeks
$499

16 classes inc. all 4 modules
4 assessment sessions

PTE Unlimited – 6 months
$699

Unlimited classes until desired score is achieved
Unlimited assessment sessions

Contact us directly for more information about our Part Time courses.
pte@qiba.edu.au

Sydney: 02 9267 3040
Brisbane: 07 3186 6449