Completed Year 11 of a 12-year school system.
Beginner (Currently not offered)
Official IELTS* score 3.0 or below
UPC English Placement Test (EPT) with a grade below 20%
Elementary
Official IELTS score 3.5
UPC EPT with a grade from 20% to 30%
UPC Beginner level with a Pass grade or higher
Pre-intermediate
Official IELTS score 4.0
UPC EPT with a grade from 31% to 50%
UPC Elementary level with a Pass grade or higher
Intermediate
Official IELTS score 4.5
UPC EPT with a grade from 51% to 60%
UPC Pre-Intermediate level with a Pass grade or higher
Upper Intermediate (English for Academic Purposes – EAP1)
Official IELTS score 5.0
UPC EPT with a grade over 61%
UPC Intermediate level with a Pass grade or higher
The English for Higher Education Study (EHES) program is accredited by NEAS Australia and approved as an ELICOS course by ASQA. It is for students who want to maximize their language learning and practices during their preparation for college or university studies. The program aims at providing students with different opportunities, in and out of the classroom, to learn daily language at the lower levels (Levels 1-4) and move to academic English for higher education study (Level 5).
The course focuses equally on all skills, i.e. Reading, listening, writing and speaking, and the lessons are divided among the various skills. The weekly modules of our own curriculum put special emphases on vocabulary, grammar and pronunciations. Many different themes such as ‘Working Life’ and ‘Life Stories’ will also provide opportunities to learn the local culture and society.
Teachers will include various learning activities, inside and outside the classroom, to ensure the highest involvement and interaction of the students. Ultimately, the assignments and assessments will demonstrate the students’ improvement in their English language skills.
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You will be able to perform specific skills after completing each level.
1. Beginner Level (Currently not offered)
use basic grammar
write alphabet and simple words
use key vocabulary
learn skills to deal with simple social situations
2. Elementary Level
read short texts and develop vocabulary
write simple paragraphs
interact with others: listen, ask questions and communicate personal information and everyday needs
3. Pre-Intermediate Level
give and receive instructions, ask for clarification
read moderately difficult texts including instructions and texts with diagrams
read for relaxation and entertainment
write paragraphs which cohere
deal with different genres
read, understand and extract information from short texts
understand Australian systems & culture
4. Intermediate Level
deal with more complex communication for problem solving in everyday life
listen and comprehend a range of complex situations
write paragraphs dealing with factual material and expressing opinions
read, understand and interpret longer texts
5. Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes
communicate information on the everyday and deal with academic topics abstracts
read and understand texts of a more academic nature and deal with more complex abstraction
make classroom presentations
write short essays and discussion texts
Internal pathway – Each student works at their own speed and moves forward when the assessments are satisfactory.
VET and higher education pathways – All VET colleges and a large number of Australian higher education providers accept UPC English results for entering into their courses.
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OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
