Learn English with TAFE NSW
Improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and be prepared for future study, your dream job and your life in Australia as a speaker of English.
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- Download and complete the application form
- Scan and email the application for with supporting documents to intadmissions@tafensw.edu.au
Why study English with us?
Teachers
Our teachers are experts, combining their industry experience with a friendly approach to teaching that offers you a comprehensive, supportive learning experience.
Flexible start-date
New students can start on Monday of any week. Some centres start their sessions every five weeks.
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Locations
TAFE NSW has four English Language Centres, located in key areas across New South Wales.
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Improve your English language proficiency for travel and study in Australia or to communicate with English speakers around the world.
This course develops your grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. You can start at any level from Beginner to Advanced and finish at any exit point that suits your individual needs.
Successful completion at Advanced level will enable direct entry to TAFE NSW courses with an entry requirement of IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5).
The tuition fee is payable in advance. Your letter of offer from TAFE NSW will explain payment details.
Fore more information visit our International fees page.
Course duration:
2 - 50 weeks (20 hours per week)
Start date:
New students can start on Monday of any week. Some centres start their sessions every five weeks. Visit the English Language and Cambridge English Course Calendar for up-to-date session times.
TAFE NSW will help you meet the English entry requirements of your chosen Vocational or Higher Education course.
- Studying English with TAFE NSW offers you guaranteed entry into any of TAFE NSW’s courses offered to international students. This includes 150 vocational qualifications (Certificates to Advanced Diplomas)* and 10 Bachelor Degrees
- TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes is accepted by several Australian higher education providers, including Western Sydney University and Central Queensland University, as meeting the English entry requirements for degrees on offer.
*except for Diploma of Nursing, which requires an IELTS or OET test
- Download and complete the application form
- Scan and email the application for with supporting documents to intadmissions@tafensw.edu.au
This course will improve your English language proficiency and academic strategies for successful participation in academic and Higher Education courses in Australia.
The course has flexible exit points so you can leave when you have achieved the level of proficiency required for your next course of study.
The entry requirement for this course is IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Students who have successfully attained Upper Intermediate level (CEFR B2) at a TAFE NSW English Language Centre are admitted into the English for Academic Purposes program.
Successful completion of English For Academic Purposes course will enable direct entry to TAFE NSW courses with an entry requirement of IELTS 6.5 (with no individual band less than 6.0).
Course duration: 5 - 20 weeks (20 hours per week)
The tuition fee is payable in advance. Your letter of offer from TAFE NSW will explain payment details.
Fore more information visit our International fees page.
Course duration:
5 - 20 weeks (20 hours per week)
Start date:
New students can start on Monday of any week. Some centres start their sessions every five weeks. Visit the English Language and Cambridge English Course Calendar for up-to-date session times.
TAFE NSW will help you meet the English entry requirements of your chosen Vocational or Higher Education course.
- Studying English with TAFE NSW offers you guaranteed entry into any of TAFE NSW’s courses offered to international students. This includes 150 vocational qualifications (Certificates to Advanced Diplomas)* and 10 Bachelor Degrees
- TAFE NSW English for Academic Purposes is accepted by several Australian higher education providers, including Western Sydney University and Central Queensland University, as meeting the English entry requirements for degrees on offer.
*except for Diploma of Nursing, which requires an IELTS or OET test
- Download and complete the application form
- Scan and email the application for with supporting documents to intadmissions@tafensw.edu.au
Testimonials
Stories of people inspired by TAFE NSW to change their life.
Nana Ishikawa
If you think learning English can be boring, you should study here. Our classes are lively and engaging all the time. It made my school life richer and more fun.
Yuen Mei Kuen Joey
My teachers were friendly and patient. They helped me so much. I strongly encourage others to enrol at TAFE NSW.
Jinyong Kwon (Jin)
I improved my English skills instantly, because the curriculum is very thorough and the teachers are excellent. It included writing skills, like how to write an essay and how to write the citations…
Locations
TAFE NSW has four English Language Centres, located in key areas across New South Wales.
Contacts
TAFE NSW Newcastle
TAFE NSW Ultimo
TAFE NSW Wollongong
TAFE NSW Kingscliff
