General English 40
TAFE South Australia
Priority 1 (Fastest)
Sufficient school places|Visa Approval Time: 1-2 weeks for fast visa approval
Data updated: 2025-11-13
2026
- Total Tuition Fee16,080 AUD
- Fee Per Week402 AUD
- Course Duration40 weeks
- Last Updated07-11-2025
Overview
Introduction
Our General English courses are designed for international students and other temporary visa holders looking to improve their English for personal or professional development. You can study this course by itself (stand-alone) or as part of a package with another ELICOS or TAFE SA course. The course will be tailored to your individual needs, depending on your level of English, goals and study pathway, and will focus on: - Developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills - Improving vocabulary and grammar - Developing communication skills - Introduction to Australian culture and accent You can start your study weekly, with a short pre-course assessment and interview to ensure you are enrolled at a level that suits you.
Key Dates
2025
2026
2027
School Application Steps
Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.
- 1
Prepare Materials (School Application)
- Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
- If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
- Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
Documents for Adult Applicants
- 2
Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)
- Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
- School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
- Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
- Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
- 3
Submit School Application
- Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
- Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
- After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
- 4
Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC
- The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
- Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
- 5
Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)
- Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
- Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.
School Level
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
Course Campuses
- SA
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