English Schools
8 GREAT REASONS TO STUDY IN PERTH!
International students can enjoy a fantastic beachside lifestyle in the vibrant city of Perth while improving their English.
English Language Schools in Perth (also known as ELICOS - English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) provide courses to suit any student's needs, including:
- general English programs
- preparation courses to enter colleges or universities
- specialised preparation courses for internationally recognised qualifications such as IELTS or Cambridge exams
- study tour programs
- English plus special interest programs, for example Business English
Students will need a visa to study in Australia. On a tourist or working holiday visa, a student can study for up to 12 weeks. Students who want to study English for more than 12 weeks will need a student visa.
Most schools will admit students every Monday. Many schools also set starting dates for specific courses and have an orientation day to welcome students.
At the end of an English course, there are different English proficiency tests that evaluate a student's level of English. Many schools use their own tests or students can choose an internationally recognised test. The most popular are the IELTS exam or TOFEL test. Most universities in English-speaking countries will require students to pass one of these tests to study at their university, although some institutions will use their own proficiency tests.
Visit the Perth Education City website for a list of English language schools in Perth.
