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General English classes focus on improving all aspects of your English and in particular your communication skills, fluency, and confidence. 

This is our popular full-time course which allows you to improve your all-round English combined with areas of individual focus according to your needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

Sydney

Australia

English Language Company (ELC)

English

Elementary

Intensive General English - Sydney

Morning

Intensive Course

“Active8-Accelerate” is based on standards developed by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). 
In our CORE classes you will learn English in a variety of contexts to improve your communicative confidence. In our “Active8” classes, you will focus on each language skill and system individually, according to your specific weaknesses and strengths. 

CRICOS Code: 076222B 
Duration: 1 to 71 weeks (depending on visa) 
Course Start Dates: You can start the Intensive General English course any Monday. 
Excluding public holidays and school closure periods (click here) 
Campus: Available at our Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses. 
Mode of Study: On-campus 

Course Description: 
Beginner to Advanced (6 Levels) 
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and Homework Review 
10 weeks per level 
Daily coursebook-based core lessons followed by afternoon Active8 skill and system based lessons 
Access to a variety of teachers and teaching styles 
Weekly revision tests and structured teacher feedback 
Students progress through levels as their abilities improve 
Students are provided with coursebooks in accordance with coursebook entitlements 

Entry Requirements: 
Beginner English language level or above
Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa 
Age: 16 and over

Gold Coast

Browns English Language School

Beginner

Intensive General English – Beginner to Advanced - Gold Coast

General English classes focus on improving all aspects of your English and in particular your communication skills, fluency, and confidence. 

This part-time course is ideal for students who want to have more free time to explore Sydney.

Semi Intensive General English - Sydney

General Course

Our EAP program will improve your academic English and study skills. Course materials and assessment reflect the type of activities and learning environment students experience in a degree or academic study program, such as attending lectures, note-taking, writing extended essays, reading academic texts, giving presentations and participating in group discussions. 

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program prepares international students for vocational or university study in Australia and other contexts where English is the language of instruction. 

The course aims to develop student awareness, knowledge and skills in the use of English as the language of teaching and learning in a vocational and/or university environment. 

Learning activities will focus on writing, reading and listening, grammar and vocabulary development, oral presentation skills, research skills and web literacy. There will be an emphasis on the development of critical literacy and critical thinking throughout the course. 

By engaging in such activities, students will gain increased understanding in using English to communicate in academic contexts at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. 

Duration: 1-71 weeks (depending on visa) 

Recommended Course Start Dates*: 
16th January 2023 
27th March 2023 
5th June 2023 
14th August 2023 
23rd October 2023 
*Starting any Monday within the first three weeks of the recommended start date. Excluding public holidays and school closure periods 

Campus: Available at our Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses. 

Mode of Study: On-campus 
CRICOS Code: 080398K 

Course Description: 
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Self-study/Project work/Assessment Tasks 
10 week modules 
Daily Academic lessons based on Academic Language and Academic Skills with a focus on Task production 
Pathway into selected Australian universities and colleges 
Regular academic progress checks, counselling and reporting in conjunction with the BROWNS Academic Journal 

Entry Requirements: 
Intermediate English language level or above 
Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa 
Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test 
Age: 16 and over

Intermediate

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Gold Coast

Academic

Brisbane

Intensive General English – Beginner to Advanced - Brisbane

General English classes focus on improving all aspects of your English and in particular your communication skills, fluency, and confidence. 

This course is ideal for students who need to make very fast progress in a short time. It combines group study of General English with one-to-one lessons individually designed for you as well as your choice of English Extras.

Premium English - Sydney

Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is the best preparation for students wishing to study English at an Australian university or college. The course blends IELTS preparation and important academic skills. Whether you want to gain entry to your course via one of ELC’s direct entry agreements or by taking the IELTS examination, this program will ensure you are ready to succeed. 

This is our popular full-time EAP course, which allows you to improve your academic English skills and prepare for study and exams. It combines a focused academic major class with the chance to choose from our range of Special Focus Modules.

English for Academic Purposes - Sydney

Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is the best preparation for students wishing to study English at an Australian university or college. The course blends IELTS preparation and important academic skills. Whether you want to gain entry to your course via one of ELC’s direct entry agreements or by taking the IELTS examination, this program will ensure you are ready to succeed. 

This option is ideal if you need to prepare very intensively and need individual support in specific skills or language areas. It combines group study with one-on-one lessons designed to fulfill your specific needs.

Premium English for Academic Purposes - Sydney

This course is designed for students who need to use English effectively in both general and business environments. Gain a competitive advantage in your career and increase your employment prospects. 

This course is ideal for students who wish to improve their all-around English combined with a specific focus on business.

General + Business English - Sydney

Business

Our Primary School Preparation Course (PSP) will help your child become confident users of English. The course is aimed at children wishing to move into an Australian Primary school, and would like to start school with a better level of English, or for children who are coming to Australia for a holiday and would like to learn English during their stay. 

Primary School Preparation students will learn through an engaging, stimulating, hands-on experience with materials suited to your child's developmental stage. Each level focuses on learner outcomes (language skills development, literacy and literature, web and numeracy) through English, Literature, Pronunciation, CLIL, Creative Arts and also YLE exam practice. 

Literature is vital for developing Reading and writing skills, but also vocabulary, grammar and creative and critical thought development. Our PSP classes include use of graded readers which will help them learn how to read, respond, explore and apply learnt concepts. 

Pronunciation is taught through a program used and delivered throughout Australian Primary Government Schools (THRASS). This program teaches learners about letters, speech sounds and spelling choices of English. The initial stages of the each level will commence using sight words. These are the most common words in English and are the most important words in learning to read and write. 

Every day, an hour is dedicated to English through subject specific topics, or Content Language Integrated Language (CLIL). This includes English through Mathematics, Science (such as biology, animal behaviour and plants), Geography (such as maps, natural landscapes, climate and environment), ICT and Physical Education. There are also three classes per week of Creative Arts, which incorporates visual art, music, drama, song and dance. 

Each level will also include samples from the very popular YLE exams. We can also facilitate your child to do this exam through our partners. 

Duration: 1 to 41 weeks, depending on the level, age of your child and visa type 

Campus: This course is available at: Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses 

Course Description: 
Monday to Friday 
20 hours in class per week plus 5 additional hours linked to the BROWNS Accelerate program which includes learner centered review and language activities completed off campus 
Age-specific outcomes and teaching techniques 
Each level is ten weeks in duration 
A coursebook is used in addition to subject specific materials 
Consolidation through continuous practice and review <h4>

Regular progress reports</h4>
Entry Requirements: 
Beginner English language level or above 
Appropriate for age turning 6 years old up to 12 years old
Student visa , Visitor visa or Dependent visa 
Mode of Study: On-campus 
CRICOS Code: 094632A <h4>

ASSESSMENT &amp; START DATES</h4>
Progressive Assessment 
Progress is determined by formative assessment, achievement of learner outcomes and self-assessment. Students are given 1-5 stars at the end of each week based on performance in each skill area (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), but this focusses on encouragement rather than passing and failing. In addition, each week there 7-10 "can-do" statements in line with aims and outcomes and the children grade themselves based on objectives, giving them a sense of accomplishment; a motivating factor in learning. 

Start Dates 
Students can commence studies at BROWNS on any Monday*, however students are encouraged to commence on the following start dates (20 week program): 
20th February 2023 to start school in Term 3, 2023 
15th May 2023 to start school in Term 4, 2023 
21st August 2023 to start school in Term 1, 2024 
Indicative only. Students may be permitted to start on any Monday as approved by the Head Director of Studies. 
* Term dates are for Education Queensland International (EQI) schools. Independent and Catholic school dates may vary slightly.

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