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Grow your English Language proficiency through the SCU College General English (GE) program. This program will help you develop your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills while focusing on communicative English. Grow your skills while putting them into practice in real-world contexts.
Our GE classes may be mixed-level ability:
- Pre-intermediate English (CEFR A2 – B1)
- Intermediate English (CEFR B2)
- Upper-intermediate English (CEFR B2+)
- Advanced English (CEFR C1).
When can I start?
It depends on your current level of English. GE programs are based on individual requirements and can be 4 to 50 weeks in duration. Generally, classes start on Mondays (except at Easter, Christmas and session breaks) as listed below:
| 2026 ELP Breaks | |
|---|---|
| Monday 22 December 2025 - Sunday 04 January 2026 | |
| Monday 20 April 2026 - Sunday 26 April 2026 | |
| Monday 10 August 2026 - Sunday 16 August 2026 | |
| Monday 21 December 2026 - Sunday 03 January 2027 |
| 2026 Public Holidays | |
|---|---|
| Thursday 01 January 2026 | |
| Monday 26 January 2026 | |
| Friday 03 April 2026 | |
| Monday 06 April 2026 | |
| Saturday 25 April 2026 | |
| Monday 04 May 2026 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY) | |
| Monday 08 June 2026 (Lismore Campus ONLY) | |
| Monday 05 October 2026 | |
To study your GE program you will need to be on a tourist, working holiday or student visa. Class attendance is closely monitored as per the Attendance Policy for ELICOS Programs</a >.
What will I study?
All General English classes include:
- 20 hours of face-to-face tuition per week from experienced and qualified TESOL teachers
- 5 hours of independent self-study
- Computer access during and after class
- Formative and summative class assessment
- Access to library, computer laboratories and other university facilities
- Program completion documents.
Successful completion of the General English program may lead to enrolment in the Undergraduate Qualifying program or Career Start. Please contact us for entry levels for specific programs.
What will it cost?
2026 Tuition costs:
- $460 per week for 15 weeks or less (20 hours face-to-face tuition + 5 hours self-study)*
- $270 enrolment fee (non-refundable)
*$420 for 16+ weeks in 2025
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Enquire today to discover the possibilities with Southern Cross University.
Contact SCU College
| Dean, SCU College - Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Quality) | SCU College team |
|---|---|
| Professor Thomas Roche | Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour |
| T: +61 7 5589 3366 | T: +61 7 5589 3366 |