English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)

Course structure

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) at Swinburne offers two types of course: General English and English for Academic Purposes.

Class timetable

There will be morning and afternoon classes Monday to Friday.

Contact hours

25 hours per week (including 5 hours e-learning)

General English (Levels GE1 to GE3)

General English programs are designed to help you improve your overall English language skills. Through a range of communicative activities, you can improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

Studying General English at Swinburne offers you the chance to maximise your fluency, confidence and independence in English.

• Fun, communicative, interactive classes
• Maximise fluency, confidence and independence
• Course books and in-house designed, high-quality material
• Practical English skills – based on projects
• Assessment every five weeks

English for Academic Purposes (Levels EAP3 to EAP 5)

English for Academic Purposes aims to develop the English language skills needed to help you succeed at university. The program focuses on:

• preparing assignments
• taking notes and writing
• communicating in multicultural environments
• making presentations
• improving your vocabulary.
   

Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes programs are designed to prepare you meet the minimum English language entry requirements to enter your chosen Swinburne course, including Foundation Year, vocational education certificates and diplomas, UniLink diplomas, bachelor degrees, master degrees and PhD courses.

At advanced levels of study, classes are separated into undergraduate and postgraduate students. Classes may also be streamed according to students’ chosen discipline of study. 

• Exposure to authentic, current and global videos and documentaries
• Access to current and informative written and online texts
• Scientifically supported materials, teaching and learning strategies
• Innovative use of technology
• Assessment every five weeks.
   

Maximum Academic Credit

Maximum Academic Credit

Students that demonstrate the appropriate English level upon an entrance exam, may receive credit against relevant units.