VNGEN General English

VU course code: VNGEN | CRICOS: 059112E | Level of study: Short course (non-award)

Duration

1000 hours

Delivery mode

In person

Fees

AU$530 per week + $200 enrolment fee

Course fee is subject to change.

Location

City Campus

Applications closed

Overview

Improve your overall English skills to become a confident English language communicator.

The General English course is for students with beginner to intermediate levels of English. This course will help you develop English language skills for everyday speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Our placement test will help us place you in a class that's right for you.

When you study General English at VU, you will:

see rapid progress in your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
receive written progress report every 5 weeks
have the opportunity to join various programs and clubs
access VU English textbooks and materials
receive a university certificate when you graduate.

After completing this course, you can move into studying English for Academic Purposes.

: Achieve your full potential with The Learning Hub, which helps you develop your confidence, academic ability, and study skills.
Benefit from in-person mentoring and study sessions, along with a range of digital learning modules that you can access anytime.
Get help from our online, 24/7 support service to polish your assignments before you submit, and receive guidance on writing, referencing, maths and more.
Read more about The Learning Hub

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course.

Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Course structure

General English is offered across five levels. Levels are described in terms of language ability in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and IELTS in order to be consistent with industry standards. The levels of the course are:

Level 1-GE1 (elementary/ CEFR A1/IELTS 3 or equivalent),
Level 2- GE2 (pre intermediate/CEFR A2/IELTS 3.5/4.2 or equivalent)
Level 3-GE3 (Intermediate/ CEFR A2+/B1/IELTS 4/5 or equivalent)
Level 4-GE4 ( Upper Intermediate/CEFR B1 IELTS 5 or equivalent
Level 5-GE5 ( Advanced/CEFR B1+/B2 IELTS 5.5+ or equivalent

Flexible entry and exit arrangements are possible. Students are assessed prior to commencing the course and are placed in a level in accordance with their language ability. Students can progress to a higher level of the course once outcomes at a particular level have been met. Students can also articulate into one of the following level 4 courses once GE 3 outcomes have been met: English for Academic Purposes and English for BULATS .