Melbourne Language Centre is one of the largest and most respected providers of English language courses in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on providing high quality programs, delivered by qualified and experienced teachers.
• Melbourne Language Centre has modern facilities and a pleasant learning environment.
• Melbourne Language Centre has three convenient central locations:
• City Campus – Located in the bustling CBD of Melbourne
• Carlton Campus – Two kilometres from the city in the academic precinct of Melbourne
• Box Hill – Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne located near many of Melbourne’s top independent Private Schools
CRICOS Code: 00071G
English for Academic Purposes
EAP is specifically designed to prepare international students for their continuing tertiary studies. Whether it is for entry into a Certificate, Diploma or Bachelor course, EAP will give you the necessary English language skills to succeed in your chosen area of study.
EAP provides three modules of study. Students may study each module exclusively, or move between the modules according to their needs.
Intensive IELTS Module:
This module is for students who need to improve their IELT score quickly. It includes a whole day dedicated to IELTS practice tests and reviews, so students know exactly what is required of them in the exam and will be well prepared. The module also includes classes that will help students when they go to university.
Academic Module:
This module is designed to improve students ability to succeed in an academic environment. Presentation skills, essay writing, and comprehensive listening tasks, all give MLC students the best advantage when they go on to study at an Australian University.
Pathway to your future
MLC has many established pathways into the tertiary education sector, including Universities, TAFEs and private institutes. EAP graduates are able to meet the English language entry requirements for Certificate, Diploma, Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses – in many cases without further need for language proficiency testing.
English For Health Professionals
This program will be of significant benefit to overseas health professionals wishing to improve their English language skills and gain advanced specialist instruction and experience in a range of fields. We also provide a specialist course designed to prepare students for the Occupational English Test (OET).
Occupational English Test (OET) Preparation Course
The Occupational English Test (OET) for overseas health professionals assesses the English language skills of all health professionals wishing to study in, migrate to and work in Australia. It assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. People wishing to work in Australia in any area of medicine or healthcare, including veterinary work, are required to take the OET and can benefit from the OET preparation course.
In order to help you prepare for the important OET test, Melbourne Language Centre offers the OET Preparation program. This provides students with a thorough knowledge of English in a medical context and medical terminology, and pays specific attention to the language skills needed by Healthcare professionals. The OET Preparation Course is for students who:
• Wish to sit the OET as part of the process of becoming registered to practice in Australia
• Wish to return to their home country with a stronger ability in medical related English
• Wish to go on to further study in a medical field at University in Australia
OET students are also able to take part in all other electives provided in the General English and English for Academic Purposes programs, including IELTS Preparation classes, pronunciation, writing, listening, vocabulary building, phrasing verbs and TOEIC preparation classes.
General English
This course focuses on teaching students the type of English which is needed for everyday life in Australia and also serves as a stepping stone to the study of English for Academic Purposes.
English for High School Preparation
The High School Preparation Program is offered through Melbourne Language Centre at the campus in Carlton and at Box Hill, one of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Courses can be arranged from two weeks to forty-eight weeks. Some students enrol in short courses during their own school vacation period, but most enter a longer program which is specifically designed to prepare them for secondary schooling in Victoria. It is possible to start a programme at any time of the year. The school operates throughout the year and is open during the normal school holiday period.
High Schools Curriculum
The curriculum at Stott’s Colleges High School is specially designed with international students in mind, to ensure you get a competitive edge into tertiary entry. The range of subjects offered reflects a focused pathway to success.
• Stott’s Colleges offers VCE and VCAL courses for Years 11 and 12
• VCE Victorian Certificate of Education
• VCAL Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning
VCE & VCAL
VCE & VCAL are accredited government courses in Victoria and are both university pathways that allow student entry into tertiary studies. VCE Years 11 & 12
Victorian Certificate of Education
Cricos Course Code 032533F