GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
General English classes are available from Beginner to Advanced levels and comprise 23 hours* of English language tuition per week delivered in six week modules throughout the year. The Academy’s comprehensive syllabus ensures that the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing are covered every day in context. The main features of the General English Course are: • Specialised oral communication focus. • Many language levels to ensure complete satisfaction. • Interactive, student-centred teaching style. • Latest texts supplemented with authentic materials. • Movement between classes occurs regularly according to progress. • Regular progress counselling on students’ academic performance. • Regular assessments and formal reports issued every 12 weeks. • Opportunity to emphasise/practise skills during afternoon ‘Performance’ sessions. SPECIAL FOCUS STUDIES Available as two 1.5 hour sessions every Tuesday and Thursday, the Special Focus Studies classes allow students to focus their studies on a particular skill or area of need or interest from the choices available in any given 6 week module. Special Focus choices include: • Oral Communication • English for the Workplace • Academic Skills Preparation • Business English Communication • Pronunciation Enrichment • English through Music • Grammar Enrichment • English through Conversation • Vocabulary Usage • Reading	Course Summary Start Dates Jan 2 , Feb 11, Mar 25, May 6, Jun 17, Jul 29, Sep 9, Oct 21, Dec 2, Jan 6 (2014) Note: students may commence any Monday, however the full Academy Orientation Program will only occur on the dates indicated above. Hours Per Week 23 Hrs/week (29 lessons) Levels Beginner to Advanced Course length 2 to 48 weeks Class size Average 14 Requirements None Fees Enrolment fee: A$200 or A$210 (Student Club Card) Tuition fee: A$375/wk (01 - 11 weeks) A$370/wk (12 - 23 weeks) A$365/wk (24 - 35 weeks) A$360/wk (36 - 48 weeks) * A full time English course is made up of 23 hours of study (20 hours of compulsory study plus 3 hours of optional Special Focus Classes or Self Study. (Equivalent 29 lessons/wk)