English for Academic Purposes - Elementary to Advanced

Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) offers a comprehensive English language program designed to enhance students' English skills for a variety of reasons. Some students need to improve their English for career or work purposes while others may aim to develop the language skills to undertake further study whether in Australia or elsewhere. Our curriculum caters to all proficiency levels, from beginners to advanced students pursuing higher education. We foster an engaging and supportive classroom environment to ensure rapid improvement. To ensure students are placed at the appropriate level, they will take a short placement test before their first class.

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Course Overview

Cricos Code

083251E

Campus

✓ Adelaide

Intakes

February, April, July and October
Rolling intake available

Duration

20 contact hours per week

Applicants

✓ Available for all students

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face

Fees

Tuition Fee

$350 per week

Other Fee

Enrolment Fee (non-refundable): $300
Material fee: $10 per week

Academic Requirements

AIBT Entry Test

Pathway

This program can also be used as a pathway to the Adelaide Institute of Higher Education (AIHE) if you have not met the minimum English requirements for the program.

Individual Goal

To help you achieve your personal language goals, we can tailor our program to best suit your needs. For instance, we offer customized preparation for IELTS, PTE, and other English language proficiency tests.

Summary of Levels: Elementary to Advanced

Level	Proficiency Level	Description	CEFT Level
Elementary	Basic User	Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at satisfying the needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows, and things he/she has. Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.	A1 - A2
Pre-Intermediate/ Intermediate	Independent User	Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.	B1 - B2
Upper Intermediate/ Advanced	Proficient User	Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors, and cohesive devices.	C1 - C2

For more information about the levels refer to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Using the CEFR: Principles of Good Practice (cambridgeenglish.org)

Apply for Admission

AIBT has a range of courses and qualifications. The application process can differ depending on whether you are a domestic or international student, whether unemployed or working, a school student or graduate.

If you are unsure how to apply then please get in touch at: info@aibt.edu.au | 8212 0990 | AIBT Facebook page