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English language programs
Academic English programs
(CRICOS course code: 059941A)
USC offers Academic English programs at intermediate or upper intermediate levels.
Our NEAS accredited programs are taught by experienced, TESOL-qualified English language teachers.
Find out all you will need to know about USC's Academic English programs.
Read and understand the student rules, policies, procedures and guidelines. A plain English summary of the University’s refund policy and procedures can be found at refund of fees for English Language Program students.
You should also read and understand the conditions of enrolment.
Entry requirements
| Academic English programs |
Entry requirements |
DEEP Stage 1 (Intermediate)
IELTS Preparation / Intermediate |
One of the following (or approved equivalent):
- Overall IELTS score of 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each subtest) or
- Paper based TOEFL 500 TWE 3 (or equivalent) or
- Internet based TOEFL (IBT) 59
|
DEEP Stage 2 (Upper Intermediate)
IELTS Preparation / Upper Intermediate |
One of the following (or approved equivalent):
- Overall IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest) or
- Paper based TOEFL 525 TWE 3.5 or
- Internet based TOEFL (IBT) 69
|
All students are required to complete a comprehensive level test on arrival at USC, even if English test results have been supplied.
Tuition fees *
| Academic English Programs |
2011 tuition fees |
2012 tuition fees |
| DEEP Stage 1 (Intermediate) |
A$330 per week |
A$330 per week |
| IELTS Preparation/Intermediate |
A$330 per week |
A$330 per week |
| DEEP Stage 2 (Upper Intermediate) |
A$330 per week |
A$330 per week |
| IELTS Preparation/Upper Intermediate |
A$330 per week |
A$330 per week |
An additional application fee of A$150 applies to all English Language Program applications. The fee is payable once per application (extensions exempt).
Notes
- * Tuition fees are reviewed each calendar year. The fee you must pay for a given semester is that which has been approved by USC for the calendar year within which the semester falls.
- The increase in tuition fees from one calendar year to the next will be no more than 10 percent.
- All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
- Tuition fees quoted do not include visa application fees.
- Program details are subject to change.
- For semester dates refer to the academic calendars.
- Refer to the Student Fees and Charges Policy for information about administrative fees that may apply.