Train to teach English

English for Teaching

English for Teaching courses prepare you to teach English to non-native speakers, either in your home country or abroad. Courses vary, with options focused on teaching adults, children, or both.

  • How to teach English to non-native speakers
  • Effective classroom communication
  • Techniques for teaching children or adults

English for Teaching providers

There are 7 ELICOS providers offering English for Teaching courses. Contact a provider today to learn more about studying in Australia.

ELICOS English for Teaching

English for Teaching is a specialised ELICOS programme for aspiring or practising educators who need confident, accurate classroom English. You’ll develop the language for giving instructions, checking understanding, managing behaviour, eliciting and correcting, modelling pronunciation and intonation, and writing clear lesson aims and feedback. Many students take it after General English or alongside academic pathways such as EAP.

Australia is an excellent place to study: safe, multicultural cities and regional centres provide authentic chances to practise with learners from around the world. Providers offer high teaching standards, modern facilities and supportive services, so you can focus on classroom language, lesson planning and assessment skills that translate directly to real schools, language centres or English-medium programmes. If your goals change, you can pivot into ESP or targeted Exam Preparation.

On our English for Teaching page, you can compare 7 providers side by side to find your best fit. Review course prices, minimum IELTS entry scores, location, accommodation offerings and study duration in one place, then enquire directly with your chosen provider—saving time and helping you choose with confidence.

Courses.com.au is an independent education resource listing 4,000+ nationally or industry recognised courses and mapping pathways to 3,000+ job roles. Start at the ELICOS homepage to explore the full suite—General English, EAP, ESP, Study Tours and Exam Preparation—and match your study choice to your teaching ambitions.