Centre for English Language Teaching

1. Academic English and Study Skills bridging course

The Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course has been designed for international students who want to study at UWA but do not have the required level of English language proficiency.

The program is also suitable for students with unconditional entry into UWA who want to improve their language proficiency and confidence before starting their university studies. The course helps students improve their English language skills to the level required by UWA.

The course includes:

• Organisation and language of various types of academic texts
• Knowledge of the language of the student's chosen discipline
• Understanding of Australian academic culture
• Analytical and reflective thinking skills for university life
• Dealing with plagiarism issues
• Capacity to be an autonomous learner
• Confidence to participate in academic situations

Duration and entry requirements

There's a 20-week program (from January to June or from July to December):

• IELTS 5.5 with no band score below 5.0
• Internet-based TOEFL 61
• Computer-based TOEFL 173
• Paper-based TOEFL 500
• Cambridge First Certificate in English with a C grade
• CELT General English Upper-intermediate with a B+ grade
• CELT English for Academic Purposes with a B grade
• CELT Business English with a B grade
• Other equivalent entry points will be considered

And a 10-week program (from April to June or from October to December):

• IELTS 6.0 with no band score below 6.0
• Internet-based TOEFL 77
• Computer-based TOEFL 210
• Paper-based TOEFL 540
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English with a C grade
• CELT General English Pre-advanced with a B+ grade
• CELT English for Academic Purposes at Pre-advanced with a B grade
• Other equivalent entry points will be considered