Integrated English

 

course duration

Duration
5 to 45 weeks

 

 

dates

Dates
5-week sessions are run year-round
Date details

 

fees

Fees
$495/week
Fee details

 
 

entry criteria

Entry criteria
IELTS 3.5 to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent

Overview

Integrated English (IE) will improve your everyday and academic English skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. At higher levels, the course will help you prepare for the Academic IELTS test. You will have the opportunity to choose an elective class* as part of your course. Possible electives include Business English, Oral Communication Skills, and IELTS preparation. 
*Dependent on student numbers and course level

 

Who is this program for?

Integrated English is ideal for a wide range of abilities and goals. Study English for life, travel or preparation for further academic study.

Passing Integrated English assessment does not enable direct entry to UQ. You must complete an accepted English Language Proficiency (ELP) test, then apply to UQ or the UQC Foundation Program. 
 

What you will learn

Integrated English classes will help you:

  • Develop your confidence with the English language
  • Understand spoken English in conversations and lectures
  • Speak fluently, clearly and confidently
  • Express facts, ideas and opinions in writing, using correct and appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures
  • Apply a range of reading skills to understand and respond to written texts

 

Course modules

Integrated Skills

  • Practice reading, writing, listening and speaking in real-life situations
  • Build your grammar and vocabulary so that you can express yourself
  • Become an effective communicator in English.
  • Learn the language and style of English writing
  • Express yourself clearly and precisely

 

Electives*

*All elective offerings are dependent on student numbers and course level

Choose from:

  • Business English
  • Oral Communication Skills
  • IELTS Preparation
  • Teacher Training

 

 

Weekly schedule

4 Days of core classes

+1 Day of elective class

All IE students learn a core class:

  • Integrated Skills

From level 3 onwards, choose one from the following streams*:

  • General Stream
  • Academic Stream
  • Business Stream

Choose one from the following electives*:

  • IELTS Preparation
  • Business English
  • Oral Communication Skills
  • Teacher Training

*Depending on availability

 

There are 6 levels of Integrated English, with assessments at the end of every 5-week teaching session. The results of the
assessment may enable you to progress to the next level. Typically, students can expect to spend 10 - 15 weeks at each level.
From Integrated English Level 3, you have the option to choose a stream that suits your learning goals: General, Academic or Business.

Integrated English PrepGeneral Stream Prep*  
Integrated English 1General Stream 1*  
Integrated English 2General Stream 2*  
Integrated English 3General Stream 3*Academic Stream 3Business Stream 3
Integrated English 4General Stream 4Academic Stream 4*Business Stream 4
 Integrated English 5General Stream 5Academic Stream 5*Business Stream 5

* Offered every session. Other options are dependent on student numbers.

 

  • Package offer students must have an accepted English language test result. Note that the minimum requirement for a UQ package offer is IELTS 5.0 with no skill below 5.0
  • Unless stated otherwise, all UQ Package Offer lengths given below are for UQ degree programs that require minimum English language entry requirements of Academic IELTS OB 6.5 (no score less than 6.0) or equivalent. For UQ package offers for programs that require Academic IELTS higher than the minimum, see the information below.
  • English-only/non-package students can take the UQ College Placement test if they do not have an accepted English language test result.
  • Students with a jagged result profile may be placed at a higher or lower level depending on learning needs.

 

2025 Tuition fees ($AUD)

Please note: an AUD $250 enrolment fee applies when you enrol.

Enrolment lengthTuition FeesStudent Services
& Materials

Total Fees

5 weeks$2,475$150$2,625
10 weeks$4,950$300$5,250
15 weeks$7,425$450$7,875
20 weeks$9,900$600$10,500
25 weeks$12,375$750$13,125
30 weeks$14,850$900$15,750
35 weeks$17,325$1,050$18,375
40 weeks$19,800$1,200$21,000
45 weeks$22,275$1,350$23,625

 

 

2025

Session #Start dateFinish date
16 January7 February
217 February21 March
324 March24 April
428 April30 May
59 June11 July
621 July22 August
725 August26 September
87 October7 November
910 November12 December

 

2026

 

Session #Start dateFinish date
15 January6 February
216 February20 March
323 March24 April
427 April29 May
58 June10 July
620 July21 August
724 August25 September
86 October6 November
99 November11 December

 

Packaging Integrated English

Entry into the UQ College Foundation Program (UQ College Package Offer)

If you want to enter the UQ College Foundation Program, but do not meet the IELTS (or equivalent) entry requirement, you can apply for an English and Foundation Package. 

  • When you successfully pass Integrated English Level 3 with an overall grade of 4 and no skill below D, you can apply for the UQ College Standard Foundation Program. 
  • When you successfully pass Integrated English Level 4 with an overall grade of 4 and a C in Writing and no other skill below D, you can apply for the UQ College Accelerated Foundation Program. 

To apply for an English + Foundation Program + Degree Package Offer, please visit: https://plus.icte.uq.edu.au/apply_to_courses/Foundation.

 

Entry to UQ programs

For UQ programs that require Academic IELTS higher than 6.5 (no score less than 6.0) or equivalent

If your UQ program requires a Higher-than-minimum English requirement, you will be able to package an Integrated English program with your chosen UQ program. Once you complete your English program, you will need to complete a recognised English test to meet the UQ entry requirements.

  • 10 weeks of Integrated English + UQ Degree Package: OB no more than 0.5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. IELTS sub-band scores, no more than 0.5 band below the sub-band requirement.
  • 15 weeks of Integrated English + UQ Degree Package: OB no more than 0.5 band below the specified UQ program requirement. IELTS sub-band scores, no more than 1.0 band below the sub-band requirement.
  • 20 weeks of Integrated English + UQ Degree Package: OB no more than 1.0 band below the specified UQ program requirement. IELTS sub-band scores, no more than 1.0 band below the sub-band requirement.

For information on UQ Programs with higher-than-minimum entry requirements, visit English Language Proficiency Admission -Table 1- English Language Proficiency Requirements for Higher than Minimum ELP Programs.pdf (uq.edu.au)

 

 

 

 

contact hours

20 contact hours per week 

additional resources

Bring your own device (BYOD) to complete online coursework, assessment, and self-directed learning resources. See UQ College BYOD technical requirements here.

number

Up to 18 students per class

session times

Lessons are scheduled between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Student timetables will vary depending on courses selected.

 

Sample timetable

Monday - Friday

Morning session
8.15AM - 12.45PM
Class8.15 AM - 10.15 AM
Break10.15 AM - 10.45 AM
Class10.45 AM - 12.45 PM

afternoon session

Afternoon session
1.00PM - 5.30PM
UQ College ActivitiesVarious times

Testing

Your teachers will provide informal feedback throughout the course. Formal tests on speaking, writing, reading and listening are held at the end of every 5-week session.

The results of the assessment may enable you to:

  • move up to the next level of Integrated English
  • enter UQ’s Foundation Program

Integrated English test results cannot be used for entry to Bridging English or UQ. To transfer to Bridging English or to meet UQ English language entry requirements, students will need to achieve the required IELTS entry score or equivalent.

assessment

related courses

 

Related courses

From your Integrated English course, you may progress to:

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You can easily apply online yourself, or find an agent near you to help with your application. If you have an IELTS (or other recognised) test result, please include a copy with your application.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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