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You can learn English in Australia as part of a
formal course that prepares you for accredited levels English
language recognised by education and immigration authorities
around the world. Alternatively, you can do a short course to
improve your English language skills while visiting Australia as
part of a holiday.
Students from more than 50 countries come to
Australia every year to take advantage of our world leadership
in English language courses.
About 20 per cent of all international students in
Australia enrol in English language training. The numbers of
overseas students undertaking English language training in
Australia grew by an estimated 22 per cent in 2000, as more
people chose an Australian institution as their preferred
English language provider.
These
are specifically for people who come to Australia to study
English either for educational purposes or for other reasons.
The Australian system of English language training is known as
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
There are a range of courses including General English; English
for Special Purposes; Vacation Courses; and Examination
Preparation. The starting dates of courses are fairly frequent
and they generally run from 4 to 10 weeks. |
