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ELICOS in Melbourne

Browse Melbourne-based training providers offering English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), all of which are internationally recognised.

Choose from six types of courses

Explore Melbourne’s ELICOS courses, each tailored to specific English language goals:

General English

Ready to speak English with confidence? General English courses help you improve conversation skills for travel, work, and daily life. Courses range from beginner to advanced levels.

  • Improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing
  • Build everyday vocabulary and grammar
  • Gain confidence in social and travel situations
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Providers 93 Providers
Estimated fee From $170 per week

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Planning to study at an Australian school, TAFE, or university? English for Academic Purposes (EAP) helps you build the language skills needed to study in English.

  • Academic reading and writing skills
  • Listening and speaking for classroom participation
  • Study strategies for understanding lectures and assignments
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Providers 49 Providers
Estimated fee From $180 per week

English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

Planning to study or work in law, health, business, tourism, or teaching? ESP develops practical English skills for professional and academic use in these fields.

  • Practical English for your profession or study
  • Speaking and writing for real-world situations
  • Vocabulary and communication skills specific to your field
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Providers 4 Providers
Estimated fee From $220 per week

Exam Preparation

Planning to sit an English test for work or study? Exam preparation courses help you build the skills and strategies needed for tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge English.

  • Test-taking strategies and time management
  • Speaking, listening, reading, and writing practice
  • Familiarity with test formats like IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge
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Providers 31 Providers
Estimated fee From $170 per week

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
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Providers 1 Provider
Estimated fee From $3,450 per week

Study Tour

Looking to add some English learning to a trip to Australia? Study Tours mix General English with fun activities like sports, sightseeing, cultural experiences, and professional workshops.

  • Everyday English for travel and conversation
  • Speaking and listening in real-world settings
  • Cultural insights through hands-on activities
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Providers 2 Providers
Estimated fee Unknown