General English 

IIA’s General English courses are designed to give you the confidence and skills to help you communicate fluently and accurately in a wide range of everyday situations. Our teachers are committed to helping you reach your personal, professional and academic goals.

- Duration: 2-50 weeks

- Intake Dates: Every Monday

- Enquiry Requirement: None however a pre-test prior to the commencement date.

- Key Features: Timetable
  • 20 contact hours per week.
  • 3 Intensive Flexible Learning options:

• Optional supervised self study before or after class.

- Key Features: Course Programs
  • 5 Levels: Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-intermediate, Advanced
  • Skill development classes for Elementary and Pre-Intermediate levels focusing on Survival English

     in addition to Core studies to help new students adapt to living in Australia. 
  • 5 Different elective classes per week for Intermediate to Advanced classes in addition to Core

     studies maximize student progress and flexibility. 
     Electives: Public Speaking / Business Communications  / Writing and Grammar 
                    Listening & Pronunciation  / World Events & Culture    / IELTS
  • Classroom excursions (monthly) E.g. Art gallery, library & Farmers markets balancing classroom

     theory with real life practice.
  • Average class size 12-14 students with a great nationality mix
  • Computer-Aided Language Learning is conducted once a week.

- Key Features: Academic Staff
  • Experienced teachers from a range of English speaking nationalities
  • Focused towards student needs and personal goals in a supportive atmosphere

- Key Features: Testing
  • Major testing every 4 weeks, with individual interviews and feedback
  • Weekly Consolidation Test (every Monday)
  • Great flexibility for level promotion

- Key Features: Student Support
  • Offered in addition to course program
  • Practical skills workshops:  Resume writing and cover letter writing.
  • Academic skills workshops:  Grammar revision and speaking class
  • Qualified counselling staff to assist with student issues.

- Key Features: Student Activities
  • Regular activities catering to all budgets including free IIA events such as Bbq’s, sports events and much more.

- Additional Skills Packages
  • General English +  Job skills
  • General English +  pathways
  • General English +  Corporate and self development seminars

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