Our curriculum and teaching pedagogy reflect how students will experience learning in Australian schools. Entry requirements Students undertaking the English Language Preparation for Australian Primary or Secondary schools must be between 10 and 17 years of age and be able to show an adequate level of academic progress in schooling in their own country. Course runs for 20 weeks. The amount of time needed to complete the course is dependent on the skills of the student at the time of arrival at Avalon College. Some students may achieve school entry in less than 20 weeks. Modes of Study Full boarding, full time courses on campus. Beginner Level - Students successfully completing this course will be able to: – engage in simple face-to-face conversations on familiar topics in known situations – comprehend simple directions related to classroom and everyday situations – respond to basic questions and ask for clarification if they are unsure – follow simple instructions and demonstrate complete comprehension of basic texts – construct and apply plans from learned models for a variety of text types – apply learned grammar and vocabulary to express their opinions more effectively. Assessment methods A balanced range of oral, aural, reading and written assessment is used to track student progress. Certification - A Certificate of Completion is issued on the successful completion of the course studied. Tuition: 25 hours per week face to face teaching.