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Grow your English Language proficiency through the SCU College General English (GE) program. This program will help you develop your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while focusing on communicative English. Grow your skills while putting them into practice in real-world contexts.
Our GE classes may be mixed-level ability:
- Pre-intermediate English (CEFR A2 – B1)
- Intermediate English (CEFR B2)
- Upper-intermediate English (CEFR B2+)
- Advanced English (CEFR C1).
When can I start?
It depends on your current level of English. GE programs are based on individual requirements and can be 4 to 50 weeks in duration. Generally, classes start on Mondays (except at Easter, Christmas and session breaks) as listed below:
| 2024 ELP Breaks | 2025 ELP Breaks |
|---|---|
| Monday 18 December 2023 - Monday 01 January 2024 | Monday 23 December 2024 - Sunday 05 January 2025 |
| Monday 22 April 2024 - Sunday 28 April 2024 | Monday 21 April 2025 - Sunday 27 April 2025 |
| Monday 12 August 2024 - Sunday 18 August 2024 | Monday 11 August 2025 - Sunday 17 August 2025 |
| Monday 23 December 2024 - Sunday 05 January 2025 | Monday 22 December 2025 - Sunday 04 January 2026 |
| 2024 Public Holidays | 2025 Public Holidays |
|---|---|
| Monday 01 January 2024 | Wednesday 01 January 2025 |
| Thursday 26 January 2024 | Monday 27 January 2025 |
| Friday 29 March 2024 | Friday 18 April 2025 |
| Monday 01 April 2024 | Monday 21 April 2025 |
| Tuesday 25 April 2024 | Friday 25 April 2025 |
| Monday 06 May 2024 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY) | Monday 05 May 2025 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY) |
| Monday 10 June 2024 (Lismore Campus ONLY) | Monday 09 June 2025 (Lismore Campus ONLY) |
| Monday 07 October 2024 | Monday 6 October 2025 |
To study your GE program you will need to be on a tourist, working holiday or student visa. Class attendance is closely monitored as per the Attendance Policy for ELICOS Programs</a >.
What will I study?
All General English classes include:
- 20 hours of face-to-face tuition per week from experienced and qualified TESOL teachers
- 5 hours of independent self-study
- Computer access during and after class
- Formative and summative class assessment
- Access to library, computer laboratories and other university facilities
- Program completion documents.
Successful completion of the General English program may lead to enrolment in the Undergraduate Qualifying program or Career Start. Please contact us for entry levels for specific programs.
What will it cost?
2024 Tuition costs:
- $460 per week for 15 weeks or less (20 hours face-to-face tuition + 5 hours self-study) *
- $250 enrolment fee (non-refundable).
*$420 for 16+ weeks in 2024.
2025 Tuition costs:
- $460 per week for 15 weeks or less (20 hours face-to-face tuition + 5 hours self-study)*
- $260 enrolment fee (non-refundable)
*$420 for 16+ weeks in 2025
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Enquire today to discover the possibilities with Southern Cross University.
Contact SCU College
| Dean, SCU College - Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Quality) | SCU College team |
|---|---|
| Professor Thomas Roche | Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour |
| T: +61 7 5589 3366 | T: +61 7 5589 3366 |