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General English

Improve your English skills for everyday use at a pace that suits you. 

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on +61 2 4239 2330 or submit an online enquiry form.

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

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Call UOW College Future Students on +61 2 4239 2330

For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
International
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • UOW College Intake 1 2024
  • UOW College Intake 2 2024
  • UOW College Intake 3 2024
  • UOW College Intake 4 2024
  • UOW College Intake 5 2024
  • UOW College Intake 6 2024
  • UOW College Intake 7 2024
  • UOW College Intake 8 2024
  • UOW College Intake 1 2025
  • UOW College Intake 2 2025
  • UOW College Intake 3 2025
  • UOW College Intake 4 2025
  • UOW College Intake 5 2025
  • UOW College Intake 6 2025
  • UOW College Intake 7 2025
  • UOW College Intake 8 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 069912A
UOWCA: 1940

Overview

The General English program allows you to improve their English skills for everyday use, work or leisure at a pace that suits you.

You’ll have the option of five levels of study, each with a strong focus on core skills such as listening, reading, writing and speaking.

You will learn English in real world scenarios including language for social, travel, work, professional and academic situations. Grammar and vocabulary will be set within realistic situations, while reading and writing tasks are designed for practising new language.

General English gives you the opportunities to acquire and practise your language skills in a communicative and interactive language environment, including excursion activities. There are 20 hours of formal lessons per week.

This course is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. You will receive a quality education at our English Language Centre, a proud member of English Australia, accredited by TEQSA and quality endorsed by NEAS Australia.

This course is accredited by TEQSA and delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).

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Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

  • English Language Requirements

    English Studies 1 (Beginner)

    Overall IELTS 3.0 or lower

    English Studies 2 (Elementary)

    Overall IELTS 3.5

    English Studies 3 (Pre-intermediate)

    Overall IELTS 4.0

    English Studies 4 (Intermediate)

    Overall IELTS 4.5

    English Studies 5 (Upper Intermediate/Advanced)

    Overall IELTS 5.0 or higher

More detail

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

    This course has various intakes throughout the year at our Wollongong, Liverpool and Sydney CBD campuses. Key dates for English language courses are available on the UOW College website.