Entry requirements
You will be required to undergo an initial pre-training assessment on the first day of class to determine which course level you are best suited to.
FCE: Successful completion of General English (Upper Intermediate Level), IELTS 5.0 or ISLPR 2 on all skills or satisfactory results in a TAFE Queensland ELICOS Placement Test
CAE: Successful completion of 6 weeks Cambridge Preparation FCE, IELTS 5.5 or satisfactory results in a TAFE Queensland ELICOS Placement Test
Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place. TAFE Queensland has entered an agreement with Union Institute of Language (UIL) to facilitate the provision of the welfare services (fees apply).
Resources Required
It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
Need to know
A one-off application fee of $150 also applies.
Material fees (Cambridge FCE and CAE only):
$110 6 weeks
$220 12 weeks
$330 18 weeks
$440 24 weeks
$550 30 weeks
$660 36 weeks
Cambridge FCE and CAE are delivered in 6 week blocks. Due to this delivery structure and highly intensive nature of the course, students are required to purchase a new set of materials for each 6 week block.
The material fee covers a text book and workbook along with associated electronic resources, the exact combination varies depending on the level within the course. It also includes any additional materials provided by the teacher. These materials are essential to allow students to complete class work, homework and additional personal study.
International Important Information
View the English Language Program calendar