TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Elementary English Language Skills Course

Student and teacherESOL courses are for adults from different backgrounds who have extremely limited English language skills. As a student on this ESOL course you will learn to listen, speak, read and write in English. There is an interview prior to commencement to ensure that this is the right adult education course level for your English language ability. Please contact your campus about this before you enrol. Completion of this English course will enable you to participate in the wider Australian community, do further study or progress in your career, potentially giving you the option of eventually teaching English overseas. Once you have completed this course, you may wish to continue learning by enrolling in ESOL (Access) Certificate I.

Campuses, Important Dates, Study Options and Timetables

Hunter TAFE offers this ESOL course at six campuses. Course dates, timetables and study options are campus specific. Select your preferred campus from the list below for details.

Cessnock

Address:
Darwin Street Cessnock NSW 2325
Postal Address:
PO Box 366 Cessnock NSW 2325
Tel:
02 4993 0400
Fax:
02 4993 0442

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Day
6hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 1:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
8hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Cessnock campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 6hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Cessnock campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 8hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Glendale

Address:
Frederick Street Glendale NSW 2285
Postal Address:
PO Box 138 Cardiff NSW 2285
Tel:
02 4979 1600
Fax:
02 4979 1666

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
5hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Glendale campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 5hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Gosford

Address:
Cnr Henry Parry Drive & Margin Street Gosford NSW 2250
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 23 Gosford NSW 2250
Tel:
02 4348 2222
Fax:
02 4348 2359

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Day
6hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday and Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
10hrs/Week
1 Years		 Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 6hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Wednesday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Gosford campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 10hrs/Week, 1 Years
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a post beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Maitland

Address:
Cnr New England Highway & Ferraby Drive Metford NSW 2323
Postal Address:
PO Box 104 East Maitland NSW 2323
Tel:
02 4930 2888
Fax:
02 4930 2959

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 2
2012		 Flexible
16hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English. Students can attend classes on a full time or part time basis depending on their personal circumstances (from a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 16 hours per week).

Further delivery information is available on this course
Maitland campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Flexible, 16hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English. Students can attend classes on a full time or part time basis depending on their personal circumstances (from a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 16 hours per week).

Further delivery information is available on this course

Newcastle

Address:
Maitland Road Tighes Hill NSW 2297
Postal Address:
Locked Bag 45 HRMC NSW 2310
Tel:
02 4923 7222
Fax:
02 4923 7292

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Day
12hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Delivery Information

Class times may vary depending on student selection. Timetable will be confirmed at enrolment.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
10hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a Beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 12hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 2:30pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Delivery Information

Class times may vary depending on student selection. Timetable will be confirmed at enrolment.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Newcastle campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 10hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English and are at a Beginner level. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Wyong

Address:
Porter Street Wyong NSW 2259
Postal Address:
PO Box 486 Wyong NSW 2259
Tel:
02 4350 2222
Fax:
02 4350 2247

Course Availability

Semester Study Options How to Enrol Proposed Timetable Information Session Fees & Charges Important Information
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Day
3hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday 9:00am to 12:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 1
2012		 Part Time Day
6hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 12:00pm This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Further delivery information is available on this course
Semester 2
2012		 Part Time Day
6hrs/Week
18 Weeks		 Local Campus This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.		 Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 3hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 1, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 6hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable: Monday and Tuesday 9:00am to 12:00pm
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Further delivery information is available on this course
Wyong campus
Semester: Semester 2, 2012
Study Options: Part Time Day, 6hrs/Week, 18 Weeks
How to Enrol: Local Campus
Proposed Timetable:
Information Session:
Fees & Charges: This offering is fee exempt.

Please be aware that there may be additional TAFENSW fees and other related charges.
Important Information: Local Entry Requirements

This course is for adult migrants and refugees whose first language is not English. Participants may be newly arrived or have been in Australia for a long time.

Delivery Information

The course assists participants to live in the Australian community, get a job, do better in their job and/or undertake further study at TAFE or University. They will learn how to listen, speak, read and write in English.

Further delivery information is available on this course

Course Codes

Course Code:10753
National Course Code: 10084NAT

How To Enrol

To enrol in this course you need to attend an information/enrolment session. Enrolment details may vary from campus to campus. Click on the campus you are interested in to find out the date, time and location of the session you need to attend.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal educational requirements for this course. The course is designed for students with minimum English language proficiency of International Second Language Proficiency Ratings (ISLPR) 0, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)1.

Prior Learning

For further information please refer to the Recognition area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Career Pathways

For further information please refer to the Career Pathways area of the Hunter TAFE website.

Disclaimer

Courses will run subject to resources and demand. For the latest information, check with the appropriate campus, as course availability is subject to review and change.

Contact Us

You can request further information on this course or speak to a Customer Service Officer by calling
131 225 (within NSW) or
02 4923 7425 (outside of NSW) or
+612 4923 7425 (International).