At Hawthorn-Melbourne, we can help you create the right course combination for your learning goals and your English language level.
General English courses cater to all English level of learners and classes range from beginner through to advanced.
Students in General English upper intermediate (IELTS 4.5), may choose to move to our academic English or English for Business classes. At the end of each level, you will have the opportunity to discuss your progress with your teacher and together choose your next course of study.
Before your first day of class you will sit an English test to make sure you are in the right class for your English proficiency level. This process ensures you are enrolled in a class that is both challenging and effective in improving your English.
The table below shows the minimum entry requirement for each course.
View the course progress chart below.
| Course | Minimum English level | Prepares you for |
|---|---|---|
| General English | Beginner to advanced. | English for Academic Purposes 1 Working holiday Travel English at work |
| English for Academic Purposes | EAP1 IELTS 4.5 (writing 4.5, no band less than 4.0) TOEFL iBTR 32 (writing 12, reading 2, listening 2, speaking 11) PTE-Academic 30 (writing 30 with no communicative skill below 24) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. EAP2 IELTS 5.0 (writing 5.0, no band less than 4.5) TOEFL iBTR 35 (writing 14, reading 3, listening 3, speaking 13) PTE-Academic 36 (writing 36 with no communicative skill below 30) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | English for Academic Purposes 2 IELTS Preparation Diploma Foundation |
| English for High School 1 | Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate level of English AEAS test results Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | High School in Victoria |
| English for High School 2 | Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English AEAS test results Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | High School in Victoria |
| IELTS Preparation | IELTS 5.5 (writing 5.5, no band less than 5.0) TOEFL iBTR 46 (writing 18, reading 4, listening 5, speaking 14) PTE-Academic 42 (writing 42 with no communicative skill below 36) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) IELTS test |
| Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) | IELTS 6.0 (writing 6.0, no band less than 5.5) TOEFL iBTR 60 (writing 21, reading 8, listening 7, speaking 16) PTE-Academic 50 (writing 50 with no communicative skill below 42) Suitable level in the Hawthorn-Melbourne Placement test. | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program Preparation (UMELBP Prep) | IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) TOEFL iBTR 46 + writing 14, speaking 14, reading 4, listening 5 PTE-Academic 50 with no communicative skill below 42 | Certain courses at University of Melbourne |
| University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP) | This varies depending on University of Melbourne faculty. UMELBP Entry Requirements | Certain courses at University of Melbourne |
| English for Business | Upper Intermediate to Advanced level of English | English in a professional or business environment. |
