General English

COURSE DATES AND FEES FOR 2011 - CLICK HERE 

COURSE DATES AND FEES FOR 2010 - CLICK HERE  

General English (full-time) 
25 hours per week, including the Friday afternoon activity. Elementary to Advanced level. Course length up to 60 weeks. The interactive methods of the General English classes extend into specialist elective classes in the afternoon. Students have the opportunity to practise their acquired skills in real life situations. 

Electives

Academic English 
Combined with General English, this is an afternoon elective for full time students. Minimum Intermediate level required. Students apply the language skills learnt in the morning to help prepare for further academic study. Topics such as report writing, research and note-taking skills are an important part of the elective. (Students may have the opportunity to use IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC material). 

English for Business 
Combined with General English, this is an afternoon elective for full time students. Minimum Intermediate level required. This course introduces students to key business concepts and the language of the business world, including meetings, negotiating and telephoning.

Listening and Speaking
Combined with General English, this is an afternoon elective for full time students. Minimum Intermediate level required. This elective further develops vocabulary and the skills of listening and speaking.

General English (part-time) 
15 hours face-to-face teaching per week. All visas except student visa. Elementary to Advanced level. Based on a communicative teaching approach, which focuses on quickly developing effective skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

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PATHWAYS TO FURTHER EDUCATION

An English language course at P.I.C.E. followed by Year 11, Year 12 or Foundation program, Diploma, Undergraduate or Postgraduate education is your Pathway to academic success and career choice.

At P.I.C.E. we work closely with Senior High schools, Canning College and Tuart College, as well as Murdoch University,  Edith Cowan University and Curtin University.  For students interested in vocational training, we have pathways with TAFE, Sterling College, PIBT and PIWA.