Southbank English Language Centre
May 19, 2010
Established in 1987, Southbank English Language Centre has helped thousands of students enter higher education programs through Southbank Institute.
If you want to learn English, our ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) programs are the answer.
These intensive programs enable you to quickly reach your English goals, whether for international communication, studying in formal programs in Australia or obtaining the English language skills to help get a job.
The Southbank Institute is the leading TAFE institute in Queensland, Australia. We have over 30 000 enrolled students, making us Queensland’s largest institute for learning.
Located in the heart of Brisbane on the beautiful Brisbane River, we are only a short walk to Brisbane’s Central Business District (CBD) and inner city areas.
Our three campuses are close to everything – cultural and entertainment facilities, sporting venues, city centre and public transport.
* Southbank campus
* Kangaroo Point campus
* Morningside campus
International Students
Every year, many international students choose to study the wide variety of programs we have available here at Southbank Institute.
We also offer international students unprecedented pathways to university and degree programs. If you complete a diploma with us, you may be entitled to enter directly into a university degree with credit.
Whatever your goal, one of the following programs will suit your needs:
* General English (Levels 1-6 Beginner to Advanced)
* Preparation programs for Cambridge exams
* IELTS Preparation classes
* EAP (English for Academic Purposes) Level 1
You can study for any length of time from a minimum of 2 weeks. Our ELICOS programs offer you up to 30 hours of tuition per week – more than you need to fulfill your student visa obligations. You study 25 hours face-to-face with your class teacher and choose from a wide range of electives to suit your own study needs.
If you want to move to formal study and don’t want to take an IELTS test, you can take our popular EAP 1 program. If you successfully complete this program, you can get direct entry into one of our diploma or certificate programs without taking an IELTS or TOEFL test (you may need some other non-language qualifications to enter).
Another possibility is an ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Rating). Becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to IELTS, ISLPR testing is available on campus for direct entry into formal Southbank Institute programs as well as to many other tertiary institutions around Australia.
Pathways to University
Graduates of Southbank Institute programs may gain credit from Universities for their diploma or advanced diploma studies. We have built links with many universities to give you more options for further study.
The university links may allow you to:
* gain credit towards a university degree program after completing a Southbank Institute diploma
* acquire multiple qualifications at diploma and degree levels
* purchase a single visa package so that you do not need to reapply to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) to complete further study in Australia
Living in Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and is known as Australia’s most liveable city. Brisbane offers you clear skies, warm sunny days and mild nights creating a tropical ambience perfect for soaking up Brisbane’s outdoor lifestyle.
Brisbane has the excitement and diversity of a big city combined with the relaxed pace of life and benefits of living in a friendly, safe, and multicultural city.
Brisbane is a gateway to many of Queensland’s finest tourist destinations, including the Great Barrier Reef and islands of Moreton Bay. Brisbane is only one hour’s drive from the famous Gold Coast and theme parks like Sea World, Dreamworld and Movieworld. To the north are the Sunshine Coast and the beautiful heritage-listed beaches and rainforests of Fraser Island.
Location
General Enquiries
Ph: +61 7 3244 5100
Fax: +61 7 3244 5588
Postal Address
66 Ernest Street
(Locked Mail Bag 111)
South Brisbane Queensland 4101
Australia
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