English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
ObjectivesCQUniversity provides various English language intensive courses for overseas students to cover all requirements, from general English to International English Language Testing System (IELTS) testing and preparation for formal degree studies. The CQUniversity Language Centre at Rockhampton is an official IELTS test site.
Academic titleEnglish Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
Course description
About ELICOS
To be eligible for admission to CQUniversity's university degree programs, in addition to academic prerequisites, international applicants for all programs are required to have an acceptable level of competence in writing, reading, speaking and understanding English. If you are unable to meet these requirements, CQUniversity can provide access to English language preparation prior to commencing formal degree studies at many of its campuses.
CQUniversity boasts two language centres in Rockhampton and at the Gold Coast campus.
All English programs provide excellent language tuition in an environment conducive to learning. The well-equipped language centres cater specifically for those students who require additional language experience in order to prepare them for undertaking university studies at CQUniversity by providing them with pathway options into undergraduate programs.
The CQUniversity Language Centre, on the Rockhampton campus, offers year-round intensive English language programs in two areas of language study: general English and academic preparation.
Career Opportunities
ELICOS studies in Australia can be the first step in entering formal academic studies or can be completed just for the high quality English language teaching provided.
Program Structure
CQUniversity's Language Centre offers courses year round, with starting points every week. Courses cover two main areas of language study: general English and academic preparation. All courses include 25 hours of tuition per week with highly qualified and experienced teachers of English as a second language. Progress is assessed regularly and all students receive a Certificate of Course Completion.
The following English language courses are offered by CQUniversity's Language Centre at the Rockhampton campus.
English for Academic Purposes
This course is designed for students who wish to study at TAFE or University in Australia.
English for Academic Purposes (CQUniversity Direct Entry)
This course aligns with the start of university terms so students who meet all requirements of this course can gain direct entry to CQUniversity without needing to sit a further IELTS test.
Introductory Academic Program
This is a full-time intensive course designed to fully prepare students for tertiary study in Australia and, in particular, at CQUniversity.
General English Program
This course focuses on developing conversational skills through speaking, listening, reading and writing activities.