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031670E General English

Lloyds International College
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Course description

This course aims to improve overseas student's general English level. Once the course has finished, students should be ready to enter the next class. The general English classes also form a basis for students to move on to more specialised areas such as IELTS Test Preparation. Students will develop their English languages skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as improving their pronunciation and knowledge of grammar.
This course is ideal for students who wants to expand their English communication skills and conversation skills in everyday situations and students who wish to develop their competencies before their further studies.
General English course is based on the popular Cutting Edge series of course books with supplementary tasks and materials that are designed to meet the student’s needs.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-72 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
08:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Evening session
05:15 PM - 09:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 15 students
Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

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

This course aims to improve overseas student's general English level. Once the course has finished, students should be ready to enter the next class. The general English classes also form a basis for students to move on to more specialised areas such as IELTS Test Preparation. Students will develop their English language skills through a range of tasks designed to develop their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening as well as improving their pronunciation and knowledge of grammar.
This course is for students who want to expand their English communication and conversation skills in everyday situations and students who wish to develop their competencies for further their studies.
General English course is based on the popular Cutting Edge series of course books with supplementary tasks and materials that are designed to meet the student’s needs.

Year opened
1999
Number of classrooms
18

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Lloyds International College varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

LIC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Thailand
21%
China
12%
Brazil
8%
Japan
8%
Poland
8%
Italy
7%
Malaysia
6%
Mongolia
6%
Colombia
5%
France
2%
Other
17%

School holidays

LIC 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
None

School location

Situated in the heard of Sydney, Townhall station is only 150m away, Lloyds International College is in the centre of the business and tourism area. Parks, cakes, libraries, shopping centres and major attractions such as Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour are just a shorty walk away. Travelling to Lloyds International College is easy from anywhere in Sydney. Train, bus and ferry stops are bery close by. Sydney is a multi-cultural city and apart from meeting people from many parts of the world, visitors enjoy a variety of cuisine in many cafes and restaurants.

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"Teaching good, admin. poor"

Patcharakulsuk Chanita, student from Thailand

Teaches good and location is excellant, classes were of a reasonable size for the course, activity was interesting.

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Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
15 Apr 2024 - 10 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"An experience unexpected! What a beautiful!"

Kyounghee Ho, student from Australia

I like skills how teach. Because the teacher fine to give to students a motivation why they want to learn English. The teacher was full of energy and wisdom. So I am very happy to know these people who I can connect again. The school location is good, near the train station.

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
30 Jan 2023 - 21 Apr 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Lloyds International College, Marketing Team at Lloyds International College responded to this review.
04 June 2023

Dear Kyoung Hee HO,

Thank you for taking your time to review and glad to know that your experience at Lloyds College was a great success! :) Thank you for choosing us for your English study and we wish you all the best for your future endeavors.

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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 Sydney 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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