English Courses in Sydney, Australia

UNSW Institute of Languages, Sydney:
Study English at University of New South Wales Institute of Languages. Located in Randwick, southern Sydney since 1966, the UNSW Institute of Languages is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious language centres (UNSW – Australia's leading international university - is ranked in the top 50 universities in the world). We provide one of the most extensive ranges of English language courses, corporate training and testing services in Australia. We also customise and deliver English language courses to suit particular needs of international and non-native English speakers.

Comprehensive English Language Courses

Academic English Courses for College & University
Our Academic English courses are exactly what you need to acquire the English language skills that are so vital for university studies. All courses are taught by our team of experienced, professional teachers, and include computer laboratory lessons using the Internet and other computer-assisted learning materials.

Academic English (AE)
Academic English courses are designed for students intending to enrol in university, University Foundation Studies, matriculation or TAFE College courses. Academic English is offered at 3 levels depending on the student's English proficiency.

University English Entry Course (UEEC)
The University English Entry Course is a UNSW direct English entry course designed for students with a very high general English proficiency who wish to prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate academic courses

IELTS Test Preparation (ITP)
The full time IELTS Test Preparation course is offered in two 5-week modules. It is an intensive course designed to prepare matriculation, undergraduate and postgraduate students for external university English tests and for academic study.

Cambridge Exam Preparation
The Cambridge Exam Preparation courses prepares students for the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) and Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examinations which test students proficiency in reading, writing, English in use, listening and speaking.

Tertiary Orientation Program (TOP)
The Tertiary Orientation Program is for students who have met their university entry English requirement but would like a more in-depth orientation to UNSW and consolidation of skills in their Academic English. It provides a more sophisticated coverage of skills expected for successful study at university, and makes the transition to university study a more comfortable and successful experience.

Pre-Foundation Year English (PFY)
The Pre-Foundation Year English course prepares students for entry into UNSW Foundation Studies (UFS). Students who successfully complete this course will satisfy the English entry requirement for UFS to complete their enrolment into UNSW Foundation Studies programs.

English for Work
Equip yourself for workplace success, travel and international communication by improving your English communications skills with one or more of our courses.

General English
Our General English program is structured to provide exactly what you need to improve all your English Language skills, but especially speaking and listening and for any situation.

English for Business Communication
The English for Business Communication course is for people with intermediate to advanced level English. It is specifically designed to develop your spoken and written skills if you work in business, or are planning to do so. These courses also provide an excellent preparatory course if you wish to study in a business course in Australia. Lecturers from UNSW and speakers from the private business community present sessions on specific areas covered during the program.

English for Law
English for Law is an effective, interactive 10-week course designed to provide students who have a background in law with the experience and skills necessary to sit the International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) exam successfully, while also developing their general English skills in a legal context. After completing this course you may wish to incorporate an internship with a local Sydney-based law firm.

English for Medical Professionals (OET)
Our English for Health Professionals (OET Preparation) are suitable for overseas trained health professionals who need to study English in a medical context in order to improve their communication skills to pass the Australian Medical Council's Occupational English Test (OET) and to ultimately achieve professional registration to practice in Australia. Courses focus on developing language skills in the Australian medical context including preparation for the OET.

TOEIC Test Preparation
The Institute conducts the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) for business English purposes, with preparation provided within the intermediate English for Business Communication Course.

Tour Guides Language Proficiency Test
The Language Proficiency Test for Tour Guides is for people interested in becoming tour guides and for those who are already working as tour guides and are seeking accreditation in a language other than English. The Institute of Languages conducts language tests for Tour Guides in over 40 languages.

PEAT Preparation for Overseas Trained Teachers
Our PEAT Workshops offers training to overseas qualified teachers who are intending to sit the PEAT test. This series of workshops is held over the four Saturday mornings preceding most of the PEAT tests. Each workshop concentrates on a different language skill assessed in the test: reading, writing, listening and speaking.