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Choose the right course

The main courses offered in Australia are outlined below. Please visit our Find a College & Course page to search which courses are offered by English Australia member colleges.

Learner Goal		Course
travel or do casual work in an English speaking country		General English (GE) generally has a focus on informal and formal spoken English and general communicative skills.
improve general proficiency so you can access higher level courses		General English (GE) generally has a focus on informal and formal spoken English and general communicative skills.
study in an Australian school, vocational college or university		Secondary/High School Preparation (S/HSP), English for Academic Purposes(EAP). Usually based on the spoken and written English you will need for further study.
take an exam such as IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge First Certificate		Exam preparation course with a combination of general skills and knowledge development plus exam orientation and practice.
learn the spoken and written English needed for a specific context		An English for Special Purposes (ESP) course such as English for Business, English for Health Professionals, English for Hospitality etc. Usually based on the spoken and written English you will need for that particular context.
teach English in schools in your own country		English for Teaching - many types including TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; EfTC (English for Teaching Children). Most will include a practicum.
have a short holiday and study English for a short time with a group		Study tour - a combination of General English with sporting, social, tourist or cultural activities