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General English Stream

Deakin University English Language Institute

This course is only available for international students?International students are students who intend to study, or are currently studying, in Australia and are temporary residents of Australia, permanent residents of New Zealand, or residents or citizens of any other country.

Entry requirements for

Burwood
This course is only available for international students?International students are students who intend to study, or are currently studying, in Australia and are temporary residents of Australia, permanent residents of New Zealand, or residents or citizens of any other country.
English requirements Other evidence of English language proficiency View entry requirements
Academic requirements Course-specific academic requirements apply.
Campus
  • Burwood
Duration 5 weeks – 45 weeks
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Accredited English language institute

Average class size of 15

25 years of English teaching experience

Why choose Deakin

If you want to improve your English language skills for your personal development, our General English programs are just right for you. At Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI), we have 8 levels of General English (Beginner to Advanced)

In General English, you will:

  • learn English for everyday situations
  • communicate with people in the classroom and in real situations on class excursion projects
  • learn to speak accurately and clearly
  • improve pronunciation and fluency
  • extend your vocabulary
  • continue to develop cross-cultural communication skills
  • use English to help you enjoy living in Melbourne and Australia.

Level: Beginner– Advanced

  • Everyday English skills

    Develop your speaking, pronunciation, fluency and vocabulary while building confidence to communicate in everyday situations in Australia.

  • Progress at your level

    Start at a level matched to your English skills, with eight levels from beginner to advanced as your skills develop.

  • Experienced English teachers

    Study in small classes with highly qualified, experienced teachers, giving you more opportunities to practise English and engage with classmates.

  • Dedicated learning support

    Use the Independent Learning Centre, language resources and teacher assistance to continue developing your skills outside class.

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Support throughout your studies

At Deakin, support goes beyond the classroom. Access academic, wellbeing and social support, plus university services and facilities while you study English.

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Course structure

In General English you will study for 20 hours per week plus 5 hours of self-study in the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) with a teacher available to guide and support you.

To move from one General English level to the next, you need to pass the main assessment tasks of your current level with an overall score of 55 per cent.

 

General English Pathways

A General English student is eligible to transfer to the EAP pathway if they pass their General English class at the GE 5 level.

Assessment

Assessment in each course takes a variety of forms, including written research assignments, debates, class projects, class tests and oral presentations.

Are you a current student? For course information that applies to the year you started your degree, visit the handbook.

All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements

When can I start?

When you study depends on your course, location and available intakes. Check the table to see when you can start and how study is offered throughout the year.

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2026 INTAKE DATES

INTAKE ORIENTATION START DATE     END DATE     
1 5 January 5 January 6 February
2 5 February 9 February 13 March
3 12 March 16 March 17 April
4 16 April 20 April 22 May
5 21 May 25 May 26 June
6 2 July 6 July 7 August
7 6 August 10 August 11 September
8 17 September 21 September 23 October
9 29 October 2 November 4 December

2027 INTAKE DATES

INTAKE ORIENTATION START DATE     END DATE     
1 7 January 11 January 12 February
2 11 February 15 February 19 March
3 18 March 22 March 23 April
4 22 April 27 April (Tuesday) 28 May
5 27 May 31 May 2 July
6 8 July 12 July 13 August
7 12 August 16 August 17 September
8 23 September 27 September 29 October
9 4 November 8 November 10 December
Deakin code
X067B
CRICOS code?Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
028769J Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong)

View detailed course and unit information in the Handbook

There is no academic entry requirement for General English courses. Placement into all DUELI classes is based on the results of the DUELI Placement Test or other approved test.

Entry requirements

There are eight General English (GE) levels offered at DUELI. General English Elementary (GE 1) is a 10-week program. However, you can exit after five weeks with an overall score of 55%. GE 2 and above are 5-week programs. To progress to the next GE level, you need to achieve an overall score of 55%.
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you must be able to demonstrate the following to enter each level: IELTS Score* Level 2.5-3.0 GE 1 Elementary 1-2 3.5 GE 2 Pre-Intermediate 1 4.0 GE 3 Pre-Intermediate 2 4.5 GE 4 Intermediate 1 5.0 GE 5 Intermediate 2 5.5 GE 6 Upper-Intermediate 1 6.0 GE 7 Upper-Intermediate 2 6.5 GE 8 Advanced * Please note: entry level IELTS score based on your overall score

Admissions information

Learn more about Deakin University's English Language Institute and the wide range of programs available to develop your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.

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Applications can be made directly to the University through StudyLink Connect - Deakin University's International Student Application Service. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the How to apply web page.

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