PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is designed to prepare international students for the General and Academic Training Modules of the test. The course focuses on assisting students to practice examination techniques, as well as to develop the necessary skills required to achieve the desired PTE score. Independent learning and research skills are built into the course to introduce participants to the conventions of tertiary study (higher education/university) in Australia. Individual study plans are developed for each students to work on personalised areas of improvement to achieve their study goals.
PTE (Pearson Test of English)
CRICOS Course Code: 097482G
Course Duration/Fees
Full-time: Minimum enrolment 4 weeks for a stand-alone course
(Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week + self-study component. Full Time studies requires
students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week)
Tuition Fees: $200 per week
Application Fees: $250
Resources Fee: $20 per week
Testing fee: $50 applies for students studying less than 10 weeks, if they choose to sit for a mock test
A full mock PTE test is included in the program for all students studying 10 weeks or more.
Timetable: 4.30am to 10pm Monday to Thursday
The delivery methods for this course include
- Face-to-face learning through flexible delivery options, adjusted to suit different learning styles and needs of students.
- Learning takes place through a combination of authentic materials and specifically prepared learning experiences including lectures & tutorials, discussions, role-plays, presentations, guest lecturers, individual and group activities, web-based research, online activities and shared experiences.
Entry Requirements
Course available for those 18 years and over.
English Entry Requirements: Students entering this course will require a level of English which allows them to understand and attempt the tasks required in preparation for the PTE test. In order to be placed in this course, students will be required to either:
- achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS placement test conducted by KCBT
- provide evidence of existing English proficiency level (via an internationally recognised testing score) or recognised ELICOS level as deemed equivalent by KCBT
Intakes
Weekly – Please contact us for more details.
Compulsory Orientation Sessions: Students must attend the compulsory, comprehensive Orientation Session and Placement Test prior to being permitted to enter class. If a student misses the orientation session and is unable to provide an approved compassionate or compelling reason, the student will not be able to enter the class that week and will need to attend the orientation session the following week – please note, this will have an impact on the student’s attendance requirements
Course Content
PTE Academic preparation course (Intermediate Level)
Assessment
Assessments will be formative to assist in assessing progress and summative for a final assessment of the student’s ability (English Proficiency level). Assessment can take place through; in-class activities, formal and informal tests, revision quizzes, interviews, pair work and group work, research assignments and computer-based tasks.
Study Pathway and Career Opportunities
Students enrolling in this course will ideally have the specific study objective to attain a specific result in an internationally recognised certificate of English language proficiency, as evidence of their English level to either provide a pathway for migration purposes or to enter and complete a tertiary level course in a mainstream Australian tertiary institution.
Additionally, the English language skills obtained during this course will enable students to progress in their careers, improving their communication skills within an English-speaking environment.
