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English for Academic Purposes (Full-Time Afternoon)

ILSC Adelaide

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Course description

Focus on specific English skills needed to succeed in academic settings.
Study English specifically for academic purposes, choosing from a variety of classes designed to help you develop academic English skill sets. English for Academic Purposes classes are required for students taking ILSC’s University Pathway Program; however, any student can choose this study stream in preparation for learning in an English-speaking academic environment.

Why Choose English for Academic Purposes?

This flexible English for Academic Purposes study program allows students to adapt their English learning as they go, choosing courses that fit their level and study goals.
Prepare for success in any English-speaking Academic setting, including high school, college, TAFE, or university.
Teachers of our English for Academic Purposes classes have years of experience supporting students to achieve their academic goals.
Regular Student Progress Reports will help you track your progress and decide what classes to take next.
Choose new classes every 4-weeks.
Depending on your progress and goals, you may want to take the same class at a higher language level or choose something completely new.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
24 Feb 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025 and 29 Dec 2026
Classes per week
24 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
10 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

ILSC Adelaide does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 05:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Adelaide.

Class size

Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

ILSC's campus is centrally located steps from shopping, parks, galleries & more. Adelaide is ideal for a laid-back, culturally rich, yet affordable, English study experience. When you’re not in class, tour the city on a free city bike, relax on a stunning beach, grab a glass of wine in the Adelaide hills, or attend one of the city’s many festivals. There’s always something to see or do!

Discover Adelaide on your own, or join ILSC activities and volunteer opportunities to meet other students, connect with locals, and explore all that the city has to offer.

Year opened
2019
Number of classrooms
12

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ILSC Adelaide varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
10 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025

School location

ILSC Adelaide opened its doors in 2019 and is centrally located steps from shopping, parks, galleries & more. Our modern and fresh campus is designed to support your English learning journey in Adelaide. Study English in our bright, sunny classrooms, and borrow books from our library to improve your English even faster. Then keep practicing your conversation as you grab a coffee from our campus café, relax, and connect with other students in our fantastic open student lounge and kitchen spaces.

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Housing

ILSC Adelaide offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Half board (18 Years & Older)

254 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
254 €
Live with an Australian family
Are you looking for a home away from home? Be welcomed into one of ILSC’s Australian Homestay families and experience a supportive living environment in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Adelaide. Homestay provides a fantastic opportunity to practise your English conversation skills and experience Australian family life and culture.

IMPORTANT: Homestay Accommodations are not available to:
• Greystone College Australia students
• ILSC Australia Evening Schedule students

Homestay - Single room - Half board (Under 18 Years)

270 €
weekly
Age range: 13 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
270 €
Live with an Australian family
Are you looking for a home away from home? Be welcomed into one of ILSC’s Australian Homestay families and experience a supportive living environment in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Adelaide. Homestay provides a fantastic opportunity to practise your English conversation skills and experience Australian family life and culture.

IMPORTANT: Homestay Accommodations are not available to:
• Greystone College Australia students
• ILSC Australia Evening Schedule students
student-residence

Scape Waymouth Residence - Twin room - No meals

260 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 231 Waymouth St, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
Location: In the city center of Adelaide
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
260 €
Just 15 minutes' walk from ILSC, Atira Waymouth Street offers everything you need for a modern, comfortable student living experience. With bright and airy study and common spaces; a gym and cinema; plus fun social programming, staying at Atira will help you make new friends and expand your networks beyond the ILSC campus.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Adelaide based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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