English for work, travel or personal reasons
Our English courses are not just for people wanting to go to university. We know there are lots of reasons that you may want to improve your English, and we will help you achieve your goals.
Overview
You can start at Griffith English Language Institute with any English proficiency level and study for the period suited to your own purposes. You will be placed in a class between Level 1 and Level 6 based on our placement test taken before you commence your course, or your proficiency test result if you have one.
If you are placed in Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, you will develop language skills for everyday communication: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, and pronunciation. At Levels 5 and 6, you will further improve your communication skills and also practise skills that will be useful for work or further study.
Course features
Hours per week
20 hours of face-to-face learning in class, 4 hours a day with a break, plus an additional five hours of independent learning specially designed to add to the week’s classroom lessons.
Class times
Gold Coast: Class times are 9am - 1:30pm
Brisbane City: You will be placed in a class 8:30am -1pm or 1:15pm-5:30pm depending on your class level.
Independent learning
After class you can continue to practise English using specially developed independent learning plans.
Griffith English Test
You can take our free online test to find out your commencing class level in the program.
General English CRICOS 013051D
Class sizes
Class sizes are small so you receive personal attention from your teachers and can progress quickly through your studies.
Learning outcomes
Develop language skills for everyday communication: speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary, and pronunciation.
Start date
Classes start every five weeks and you can study for as long as you wish.
Fees
Your tuition fees will vary depending on the number of weeks you are enrolled.
Activities
You can use your free time to take advantage of after-class workshops, activities, the Australian lifestyle and opportunities to work around your study schedule.
Sample timetable
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication |
| 1 hour | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Language for communication | Grammar and Vocabulary |
| Break | Break | Break | Break | Break | |
| 1 hour | Language for communication | Listening and speaking | Writing | Reading | Listening and speaking |
| 1 hour | Current Affairs | Reading | Class reader | Listening and speaking | Spelling and pronunciation |
Further study
If you decide that you would like to apply for a Griffith University degree, Study Abroad or Exchange program, or Griffith College diploma at a later date, you will already be on the pathway to undertake further study.