Improve your English language skills

'I chose to study the General English program to improve my English language skills before pursuing a Master of Business at QUT. I would 100% recommend QUT to future students, as the university offers ample support and activities for international students. The teachers are highly skilled, hardworking, and detail-oriented, which enhances my learning experience.'

Odontuya Dorjnyam, Mongolia
General English graduate

Pathway to a QUT degree

'I took the General English program at QUT College before starting my IT course, and I highly recommend this to all international students. These classes helped me adapt to the QUT campus in advance and meet wonderful friends. During the course, I created many cherished memories, which gave me the enthusiasm and confidence to begin my IT studies.'

Sue Jeong, South Korea
General English graduate, Master of Information Technology student
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Improve your English language skills

'I chose to study the General English program to improve my English language skills before pursuing a Master of Business at QUT. I would 100% recommend QUT to future students, as the university offers ample support and activities for international students. The teachers are highly skilled, hardworking, and detail-oriented, which enhances my learning experience.'

Odontuya Dorjnyam, Mongolia
General English graduate

Pathway to a QUT degree

'I took the General English program at QUT College before starting my IT course, and I highly recommend this to all international students. These classes helped me adapt to the QUT campus in advance and meet wonderful friends. During the course, I created many cherished memories, which gave me the enthusiasm and confidence to begin my IT studies.'

Sue Jeong, South Korea
General English graduate, Master of Information Technology student

Highlights

Highlights

  • Suitable for a range of English levels starting from Elementary to Advanced.
  • Learn the core skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening while increasing fluency and accuracy.
  • Develop confidence to communicate successfully both socially and professionally.
  • Prepares you for English for Academic Purposes programs (EAP 1 or EAP 2).
  • Study curricula approved by national accreditation and QUT College Teaching and Learning Committee.

Why choose this course?

If you want to improve your English for school, work and everyday life, or if you want to study at QUT but your IELTS score is below 5.0, then General English is a great place to start.

As a General English student you will:

  • learn the core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening
  • develop confidence to speak fluently in English with other people
  • increase your vocabulary
  • perfect your pronunciation
  • participate in cultural studies, including field trips and excursions
  • receive a personalised progression report every five weeks.

 

Explore this course

What to expect

You will develop your proficiency through presentation and practice of relevant language content and skills in small classes (maximum 18 students). There will be interactive, task-based, student-centred activities in both simulated and authentic contexts.

Levels

We have five General English levels:

  1. Elementary
  2. Pre-intermediate
  3. Intermediate
  4. Upper-intermediate
  5. Advanced.

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine which level of English is right for you.

Sessions

Our General English program runs from 5 to 45 weeks. Each level consists of two five-week sessions, which is why it is recommended that students study a minimum of 10 weeks of General English to complete the full level.

Schedule

You will spend 25 hours per week in class.

  • 20 hours will be face-to-face with your class teacher.
  • 5 hours will be studying at your own pace with teacher supervision in Guided Independent Learning (GIL).
  • 8:30am - 1pm AEST. Please note times are subject to change.

Course dates

We have 9 start dates a year. Check here for our program start dates.

Assessments

Class tests, group work and class participation help you meet the learning objectives of your program and to monitor your progress in reaching these objectives.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

You will receive a certificate upon completion of the course. This will detail the length of study, attendance percentage and your exit level.

Program outcomes

Studying General English at QUT College is a great way to help you:

  • prepare for further study (e.g. EAP, IELTS, PTE)
  • improve your job prospects
  • gain confidence in using English
  • improve your spoken and written fluency and accuracy
  • learn about and practice different types of reading - and the strategies for each
  • practice listening to and improve your understanding of native and non-native English speakers
  • identify and work on problem areas with your English language proficiency
  • expand your vocabulary and grammar
  • practice English in a variety of contexts including informal conversations/activities as well as in formalised test situations.

 

Course articulation

Progression to English for Academic Purposes

From General English you can progress into English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) or English for Academic Purposes (EAP 2). These programs will prepare you for entry into a Foundation, Diploma or QUT degree programs.

To progress you will need to pass the on-campus EAP entry test with the required score.

Details and units

Requirements

Course code
QE05
CRICOS code
062077K
Delivery
  • Kelvin Grove
Duration
5 weeks full-time
Entry
Entry
January, February, March, May, June, July, August, October and November

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. You’ll take a placement test on your first day to determine which level of English class you should be studying.

Minimum English language requirements

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025 fees

2025: $416 per teaching week

FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for

Centrelink payments

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