SELC Courses

SELC has many programs to choose from - see the individual page links for more information about each course. Many students start in General English and then decide to move on to other courses.

If you already know what you'd like to study, tell us your preferred option on the enrolment form.

Course Length

You can choose to study for whatever period best suits you.

SELC open all year round with entry dates every 4 weeks.

General English	2 - 52 weeks
English for Academic Purposes	2 - 36 weeks
English for Business Communication	2 - 24 weeks
English for Customer Service Communication	4 or 8 weeks
Cambridge Test Preparation	10 or 12 weeks
High School Preparation	2 - 52 weeks

See Enrolment section for full information about dates and fees.

Class Times

All SELC classes run on the same timetable and have 23 hours of classroom lessons per week

* Friday afternoon (Lesson 3) week 1-3: 13:30 - 14:45
* No lesson Friday afternoon week 4 (Lesson 2: 11:00 - 12:15)

Face to Face Teaching: 92.5 hours/ 4 weeks
Weeks 1-3: 23.5 hours
Week 4: 22 hours (no lesson Friday afternoon)

Assessment

All students sit a placement test on their first day. This will test your listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. We will use this test to help us place you in the correct class for your English level.

Every 2 weeks we will give you a test based on your course work to see how you have progressed. Following the test, you will have individual counselling with your teacher who will provide feedback on your academic performance. We will use the tests and the recommendation of your teachers to place you in your class for the next term.

When you complete your studies at SELC, we will give you a certificate showing:

length of study
your English level
your attendance rate
your class performance
skills assessment

Your teachers assess your English level in each of the 4 main skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Your performance mark is based on your participation in class.

Self Study

Self study (or Self-Access) at SELC is supervised afternoon study, between 3:15 - 4:30pm (Monday to Thursday).

Students have access to the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) and can use computers, listening facilities, borrow books, watch DVDs and do their own study/homework. Students have free access to all facilities and just need to make a booking to use a computer. There are also teachers available to help students who have any questions.

ALL ABOUT THE ILC...
What is it and what's in it?
All your questions answered here

Further Study in Australia

Thinking about further study in Australia? SELC can help you. We have an Academic Counselling service to assist our students with their further study options.