Cambridge Preparation FCE and CAE

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), Academic IELTS 5.0 or satisfactory results in a TAFE Queensland ELICOS Placement Test.

CAE: Successful completion of 6 to 12 weeks Cambridge Preparation FCE, 12 weeks of IELTS Preparation (IELTS 1), 12 weeks of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Academic 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.

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 and Adobe Acrobat Reader. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

A one-off application fee of $150 also applies.

Material fees:

$150     1-6 weeks
$300     7-12 weeks
$450     13-18 weeks

The materials fee is charged in advance at the rate of one fee per 6 weeks of classes. This is the standard rate of progression through a level for the majority of students. If a student progresses at a faster rate or moves from FCE to CAE or into IELTS Preparation or English for Academic Purposes, they may be required to pay an additional materials fee for the additional set of materials required for the new class. Students are always advised of this prior to moving classes.

International important information

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