The Language Centre offers individuals a full range of courses, including General English, Business English, English for Further studies, Professional Communication and English for High School Preparation.

The EFS course prepares students for entry to undergraduate and postgraduate study.

On satisfactory completion of the course, students will have met English language entry requirements of La Trobe University.

Our reputation is based on our professional staff, care for students, up-to-date facilities, and continual re-investment in resources, facilities and staff development.

Our Melbourne campus is situated thirty-five minutes from dynamic Melbourne’s CBD.

The Centre is on a 200 hectare parkland University campus, where our students can join a rich life of study, sport and recreation.

Students have access to university facilities such as the library, medical centre, counselling services, swimming pool and cinema. Accommodation for students is available in dormitories on campus and in home stays with Australian families.

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) includes General English, Business English and English for Futher Studies.

Students studying English have access to the Independent Learning Centre (ILC), Student Advisory service, computer and language laboratories, field trips and excursions, cultural studies, and language and social activities, to explore and live the Australian experience.

About

La Trobe University was established in 1964. It is one of the largest government universities in Australia, with more than 26,500 students. The University has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and research, and every year attracts more and more students from around the world. In 2005 more than 3,000 international students from more than 60 different countries studied at La Trobe University.

La Trobe University has three campuses with courses for international students. The main campus is at Bundoora in Melbourne, with about 18,000 students. The campus at Bendigo has around 4,000 students.

Living in Melbourne

Climate

Victoria is located in the south-east corner of Australia and enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons: spring (September to November), summer (December to February), autumn (March to May) and winter (June to August). Spring is mild and sunny with temperatures ranging from 10