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General English
Beginner → Advanced
Build everyday speaking, listening, reading and writing. Flexible start dates, weekly progression.
🗣️English Language Study · ELICOS
Build yourEnglish. Openevery door
Whether you need to improve your general English, prepare for IELTS, or meet a university entry requirement - Edvise finds the right English program at a CRICOS-registered school in Australia.
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane - we'll match the city and the school to your level, budget and timing.
📍Sydney CBD · NSW
ELICOS
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Levels mapped
📋What we cover
Everything
handled
You focus on getting fluent. We match the school, run placement, plan your visa and map the pathway to whatever comes after English.
- General English programs (beginner to advanced)
- IELTS, TOEFL and PTE exam preparation
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - university pathway
- Placement test + level recommendation
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane school selection
- Duration estimate based on your level + target score
- Pathway planning into your next course
- Student Visa 500 coordination
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📚Program types
Four flavours
of English
Different programs serve different goals. We help you pick the one that actually moves you toward what you want next.
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IELTS / PTE Prep
Score-driven
Hit the band score you need for visa, university or migration. Practice tests, exam strategy.
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EAP
University-bound
English for Academic Purposes. Pathway course recognised by Australian universities for direct entry.
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Business English
Workplace ready
Presentations, emails, meetings, professional vocabulary. Good for WH visa holders entering Australian workplaces.
🚦How it works
From level test
to fluent
Tap any step to see what actually happens at that stage.
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English level assessment
We assess your current level (or review your existing test results) to set the right program length.
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School and program selection
We compare CRICOS-registered schools in your preferred city: location, class size, price, cohort vibe.
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Enrolment and visa
We handle the enrolment paperwork, your CoE, OSHC, and the Student Visa 500 application.
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Pathway planning
Every week of English connects to what comes next - a degree, a diploma, a trade, or settling into a new city.
💬Got questions?
The five we
hear every week
Most students arrive with the same questions. Here's the short version.
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What is ELICOS?
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students - CRICOS-registered English programs that qualify for a Student Visa 500.
Visa requirements→⏱️
How many weeks will I need?
Going from intermediate to IELTS 6.5 usually takes 20-30 weeks of intensive study. We give you a realistic estimate based on your level.
Level test→🧭
Can I combine English with a vocational course?
Yes - many students start with ELICOS then transition into a diploma or university pathway. We plan the sequence from day one.
See pathways→🌏
Which city has the best English schools?
Sydney and Melbourne have the widest selection. Brisbane and Perth are more affordable. We'll match the city to your goals and budget.
Compare cities→🎯
Do I need a minimum English level to enrol?
No - ELICOS courses accept students at beginner level and up. You're placed in the right class after a quick assessment at the school.
Start now→💼
Can I work while studying English?
Yes - Student Visa 500 holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight when course is in session. Your school can advise on local opportunities.
Work rights guide→✨Why Edvise
Why students
choose us for English
- We match school to level - not just location
- Realistic duration estimates, not optimistic ones
- Sydney-based humans, fluent in five languages
- Pathway planning built in from week one
- We handle the visa paperwork ourselves
- Honest school feedback - the good, bad and tired
Ready to start?
Let's find your
English program
Send us your level (or your last test result) and we'll come back with a 2-school shortlist plus a realistic study plan.