Learn English for life and further study
Study English language with a course at UQ's Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE)
The General English (GE) course is excellent if you want to advance your English language for everyday life, and for further study for your university journey.
What you will learn:
- Develop your confidence with the English language
- Understand and participate in conversations and discussions
- Speak with fluency, accuracy and clarity
- Read with greater speed and understanding
- Express yourself in writing
Course modules
• Build your vocabulary so that you can express yourself
• Become an effective communicator in English.
• Express yourself clearly and precisely.
Sample timetable
Class structure:
- 20 contact hours per week
- Access to additional online and self-directed learning resources
- You may be placed in a morning or afternoon session based on your course and class level.
- Up to 18 students per class
| Morning session (8:15 am - 12:45 pm) |
Afternoon session (1:00 pm - 5:30 pm) |
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| Monday - Friday | Monday - Friday | ||
| Class | 8:15 am - 10:15 am | Class | 1:00 pm - 3:00pm |
| Break | 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Break | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
| Class | 10:45 am - 12:45 pm | Class | 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Entry requirements
GE is suitable for pre-intermediate to intermediate level students. It has two entry points - IELTS 4.0 or 4.5 (or recognised equivalent)
Click here to see entry requirements
Computer / Laptop
We recommend that you bring your own laptop for classes on campus. For online classes, you must have your own computer and internet access.
Testing
Your teachers will provide informal feedback throughout the course. Formal tests on speaking, writing, reading and listening are held at the end of every 5-week session. Read more about assessment and certification.
Learn more about General English
ICTE student, Pichaorn from Thailand, tells us about her experience in the General English Course and the different activities available at ICTE.
Student testimonials
- 10 June 2020
- 12 May 2020
- 1 May 2020
- 24 April 2020
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General English
Length: From 5 to 45 weeks.
Dates: Classes start every 5 weeks. Check for course start dates
Fees: Tuition fees will vary depending on course duration. Learn more
Entry criteria: IELTS 4.0 to IELTS 4.5
Levels: 2 levels
Hours per week: 20 hours in face-to-face or online class
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Related courses
To develop English skills for a specific purpose, you may progress to:
Apply for General English
If you have an IELTS (or other recognised) test result, please include a copy with your application.
Questions
You may also find answers to your questions in our information for new and current students.
Enquiries can be emailed to admissions@icte.uq.edu.au.
Contact us with any questions or concerns - we're here to help.