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English for Higher Education Study
English for Higher Education Study

English for Higher Education Study

  • ID:UPC610008
  • Level:English
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60
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

Completed Year 11 of a 12-year school system. 

English Requirement

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

Course Information

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  

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

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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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year

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