Box Hill Institute of TAFE – English Language Centre
May 19, 2010
Box Hill Institute is one of Australia’s premier, multipurpose TAFE institutes that prides itself on its ability to deliver a broad range of vocational education and training services. The Institute has been acknowledged as Victoria’s No. 1 TAFE Institute in 2004 and 2005.
The Institute has four main campuses located within easy reach of Melbourne’s central business district. Box Hill Institute boasts a proud record of innovation in teaching and has outstanding facilities.
The Institute’s commitment to provide the best facilities is underpinned by the $19.5m Elgar Development, which was opened in 2005.
Box Hill Institute offers over 400 full-time and part-time courses covering a wide range of subject disciplines and delivery methods, as well as around 300 short courses. All courses provide students with a variety of pathways to employment, promotion and further tertiary study.
Now delivering TAFE degrees in Applied Music, Computer Systems (Networking), Hospitality Management and Biotechnology & Innovation, the Institute has more than 35,000 student enrolments each year with an increasing number coming from overseas.
Leading TAFE Provider
Box Hill Institute is Australia’s leading Technical and Further Education (TAFE) provider of tailored national and international quality training services for government and industry.
The Institute offers a range of travel scholarships for its students and staff to study and work overseas. A number of students have participated in the Box Hill Institute’s Global Scholarship Program offered through the Institute’s linkages overseas with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and Kirkwood Community College.
These attributes, combined with Box Hill Institute’s business and community partnerships, are driving the Institute to maintain its status as a leading global educator.
ELICOS – English Language Centre
Box Hill Institute’s Centre for ELICOS aims to equip students from non-English speaking backgrounds with the English skills required to further develop and utilise their skills and qualifications.
What we do
The Centre for ELICOS delivers a range of English as a Second Language (ESL) programs to both migrant and international students.
Our areas of expertise include:
* English assessments
* ESL programs
* Provision of concurrent study support
* ELICOS (Intensive English Language Courses for Overseas Students).
Migrant students can enrol in one semester full-time English courses. These courses are offered at different levels and their purpose is to prepare students to enter post-secondary education (TAFE or university) or to access the Australian workforce.
International full-fee paying students can enrol in intensive English language classes that are offered at six levels, ranging from elementary to advanced. There are nine intakes each year. The aim of these classes is to prepare students to enter mainstream courses at Box Hill Institute in a variety of areas including business, art and design, hospitality and tourism.
Our facilities
Our facilities are up to date and include computer rooms and a language laboratory.
Location
General Enquiries
For any information regarding courses and services available to international students please contact Box Hill Institute.
Telephone: + 61 3 9286 9425
Fax: + 61 3 9286 9334
Email: international@bhtafe.edu.au
Visit Box Hill TAFE English Centre website
Mailing Address:
International Student Services
Box Hill Institute
Private Bag 2014, Box Hill
Victoria, Australia 3128
Location: Elgar Campus
Buidling E9.103
465 Elgar Road
Box Hill
Hours of operation: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday – Friday
Excluding Public Holidays



