Centre for English Teaching - University of Sydney Programs

• Global English

Global English (GE) is a unique course that builds the skills and confidence for successful social and professional communication in Australia and abroad.

Key benefits:

• Develop English language fluency and accuracy.
• Gain confidence and independence in your social and professional communication.
• Learn essential employability skills.
• Immerse yourself in the Sydney community and experience campus culture at a world-leading university.
• Build global connections and lasting friendships.

• University Direct Entry Course (DEC)

DEC is a tailor-made, quality assured program targeting your academic English and academic skills needs for studying at an Australian university. It has been developed in consultation with University faculties.

Key benefits:

• Gain entry to your degree course at the University of Sydney.
• Connect with the academic culture of the University of Sydney before your degree starts.
• Build resilience for success at university.
• Develop academic English language competence.
• Master 21st century skills for future employment.
• Build global and social peer networks.

• Advanced Skills for Academic Success (ASAS)

ASAS is an advanced academic skills course for high-performing international scholars preparing for postgraduate study at an Australian university.

Key benefits:

• Enhance your potential for academic success in your degree program.
• Develop University of Sydney ‘graduate attributes’.
• Master the academic skills required at university.
• Learn alongside high-achieving peers from around the world.

• English for Academic Purposes Teacher Training (EAPTT)

EAP Teacher Training is a professional program that develops knowledge and skills in the specialised area of English for Academic Purposes.

Key benefits:

• Extend your teaching skills and knowledge into the field of English for Academic Purposes.
• Apply current theory to teaching practice.
• Invest in your own professional development.
• Enhance your career prospects as a language teaching professional.

• English Language Teacher Training (ELTT)

English Language Teacher Training (ELTT) is an innovative professional development course that covers the latest theories and approaches to teaching English for speakers of other languages (TESOL).

Key benefits:

Refresh and update your English language teaching skills from experienced teachers at Australia’s leading university language centre.

• Benefit from the teaching and research experience of CET trainers.
• Explore current theory and best practice in the area of English Language Teaching (ELT).
• Become part of CET’s research community and make lasting professional connections.

• Graduate Academic Skills (GAS)

GAS is a high-level academic skills course that provides an introduction to the expectations and values of academic culture in an Australian university.

Key benefits:

• Transition successfully to university study in Australia.
• Develop core academic and research skills applicable across all fields of study.
• Become an active and independent learner.
• Participate in university life before degree commencement.
• Build lasting connections with peers.

• Intensive Test Preparation

Intensive Test Preparation (ITP) is an intensive English test preparation course for students who wish to undertake the IELTS test. It is also suitable for students who wish to qualify for entry into Direct Entry Courses (DEC).

Key benefits:

• Maximise your employment, migration and academic prospects by acquiring an internationally recognised test result.
• Learn effective test-taking skills and strategies.
• Increase your English language proficiency and confidence level.
• Improve current study practices to maximise your time and effort.
• Reach your target level and qualify for the Direct Entry Course (DEC).