10 weeks
Every 5 weeks
Subject to availability
Melbourne
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A$499 per week
English for Further Studies is offered at La Trobe University’s Melbourne campus and can be packaged with your academic course into a single offer letter. The classes are held 5-days a week, Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm.
Not confident you’ll be ready to study in a new language? The English for Further Studies program is designed for international students with ambitions to succeed in an Australian academic setting.
In developing your academic and language skills, you’ll learn self-study techniques, become familiar with lecturer expectations, and get a better understanding of academic coursework.
| Entry level | IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | PTE Academic | Exit to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE 3 / EFS 3 | 4.5 (Writing score no less than 4.5) | 34 (Writing score no less than 12) | 30 (Writing score no less than 30) | - |
| GE 4 / EFS 4 | 5.0 (Writing score no less than 5.0) | 40 (Writing score no less than 14) | 36 | Foundation Studies, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business Analytics, Diploma of Cybersecurity, Diploma of Information Technology |
| GE 5 / EFS 5 | 5.5 (Writing score no less than 5.5) | 55 (Writing score no less than 16) | 42 (Writing score no less than 42) | Diploma of Bioscience, Diploma of Engineering, Diploma of Health Sciences, Diploma of Media and Communications, Diploma of Psychology, Undergraduate courses |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (Writing score no less than 6.0) | 75 | 50 (Writing score no less than 50) | Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses |
| ELICOS Cycles | Orientation | Class Period | Term Breaks & Public Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2 January 2025 | 6 January - 7 February | 27 January, Australia Day |
| Cycle 2 | 6 February | 10 February - 14 March | |
| 17 March - 21 March, Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 3 | 20 March 2025 | 24 March - 2 May | 18 - 22 April, Easter Period, 24 April, Non Teaching Day, 25 April, ANZAC Day |
| Cycle 4 | 1 May 2025 | 5 May - 6 June | |
| Cycle 5 | 5 June 2025 | 10 June - 11 July | |
| 14 July - 18 July, Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 6 | 17 July 2025 | 21 July - 22 August | |
| Cycle 7 | 21 August 2025 | 25 August - 25 September | 26 September, Grand Final Day |
| 29 September - 3 October, Cycle Break | |||
| Cycle 8 | 2 October 2025 | 6 October - 7 November | 4 November, Melbourne Cup Day |
| Cycle 9 | 6 November 2025 | 10 November - 12 December | |
| End of Year | 15 December - 31 December, Term Break |
A$21,457 (for 43 weeks) at a cost of A$499 per week plus a non-refundable enrolment fee of A$220.
For further details about English for Further Studies, contact one of our representatives.
Students applying for ELICOS only can do so by using our online application portal.
Please read our ELICOS Direct Application Guide for step-by-step instructions on how to submit an application.
