English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students International Career Groups
Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module:
The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS Score = 9 Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
IELTS Score = 8 Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
IELTS Score = 7 Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
IELTS Score = 6 Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
IELTS Score = 5 Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
IELTS Score = 4 Limited User
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
IELTS Score = 3 Extremely Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
IELTS Score = 2 Intermittent User
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
IELTS Score = 1 Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
IELTS Score = 0 Did not attempt
No assessable information provided.. Candidate may have failed to sit for the test.
The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS Score = 9 Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
IELTS Score = 8 Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
IELTS Score = 7 Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
IELTS Score = 6 Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
IELTS Score = 5 Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
IELTS Score = 4 Limited User
Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
IELTS Score = 3 Extremely Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
IELTS Score = 2 Intermittent User
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
IELTS Score = 1 Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
IELTS Score = 0 Did not attempt
No assessable information provided.. Candidate may have failed to sit for the test.
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are designed for upper intermediate level International students who are planning to do further study in a TAFE South Australia Award course, and provide the student with the necessary academic English skills required for this purpose. The course also aims to prepare students to be successful in interacting with native speakers and teachers in TAFE Award courses.
The English for Commercial Cookery and Bakery course (ECCB) is designed for International students at an upper intermediate level of English who wish to improve their English skills in order to gain entry to Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or Bakery. The course also aims to prepare students to be successful in interacting with native speakers and teachers in award courses in TAFE SA.
The General English (GE) courses are designed for International students (ie student visa holders) and holders of other temporary visas who wish to improve their English for a variety of purposes. The courses aim to develop the students’ general English skills and prepare them to be successful in interacting with native speakers and teachers in Australia.
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This Industry Group information was last modified : 29/08/2008 12:47:51 PM
The information was accurate at the time of publication. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.
