Integrated English

 

course duration

Duration
5 to 45 weeks

 

 

dates

Dates
5-week sessions are run year-round
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fees

Fees
$480/week
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entry criteria

Entry criteria
IELTS 3.5 to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
6 levels

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, Academic English Skills, IELTS, Pearson PTE-A and Tourism and Hospitality. 
*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 pathway into the UQ College Foundation Program. Integrated English is also suitable for students wishing to study in an English medium university and who need an IELTS score to enter.

Passing Integrated English assessment does not enable direct entry to UQ.
 

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, grammatical structures
  • Apply a range of reading skills to understand and respond to written texts

Entry to a UQ Program (UQ Package Offer) 

If you meet the academic requirements for entry to a UQ program but need to meet the English language entry requirements, you can apply for a UQ package offer. The UQ package offer includes:

  • An English course (Integrated English or Bridging English) designed to help you get to the level you need for entry into your UQ program, and 
  • a conditional place in your preferred program

The minimum IELTS score for a package offer is IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. See entry requirements below. 

To apply for a UQ English + Degree Package Offer, please visit: https://study.uq.edu.au/admissions

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 complete Integrated English Level 3, you can enter the UQ College Standard Foundation Program. 

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

Bring your own device (BYOD)

As a UQ College student, you will need to bring your own computer. This will allow you to fully participate in lessons, carry out self-study tasks and take computer-based assessments.

Prior to your study, you must ensure your device meet minimum specifications as outlined in our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. You will also need to complete a BYOD agreement as a part of your orientation.

Entry Requirements

  • Package offer students must have an accepted English language test result. Note 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 OB6.5 (no score less that 6.0) or equivalent. For UQ package offers for programs that require Academic IELTS higher than minimum see information at the end of Integrated English Level 5 section 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 dependent on learning needs

Integrated English Prep (non-package students only)

 Overall ScoreSub Scores
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)3.5                                 3.5                                          
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition)32S:9, L:5, R:5, W:11               
PTE Academic2323
Cambridge130130

Integrated English Level 1 (Non-Package Students Only)

 Overall ScoreSub Scores
UQ CollegeGrade of 4 in IE PrepNo sub-score lower than C
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)4.04.0
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition)36S:11, L:6, R:6, W:13
PTE Academic2929
Cambridge142142

Integrated English Level 2 (Non-Package Students Only)

 Overall ScoreSub Scores
UQ CollegeGrade of 4 in IE Level 1No sub-score lower than C
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)4.54.5
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition)46S:13, L:9, R:9, W:15
PTE Academic3636
Cambridge147147

Integrated English Level 3

 Overall ScoreSub Scores
UQ CollegeGrade of 4 in IE Level 2No sub-score lower than C
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)5.05.0
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition)56S:15, L:12, R:12, W:17
PTE Academic4242
Cambridge154154

Package Offer Length from Integrated English Level 3

  • 30 - 25 weeks of Integrated English + UQ Degree Package

Integrated English Level 4

 Overall ScoreSub Scores
UQ CollegeGrade of 4 in IE Level 3No sub-score lower than C
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)5.55.5
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition)70S:17, L:17, R:17, W:19
PTE Academic4949
Cambridge162162

Package Offer Length from Integrated English Level 4

Integrated English Level 5

 Overall ScoreSub Scores
UQ CollegeGrade of 4 in IE Level 4No sub-score lower than C
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)6.06.0
TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition)78S:19, L:19, R:19, W:21
PTE Academic6060
Cambridge169169

Package Offer Length from Integrated English Level 5

  • 10 weeks of Integrated English + UQ Degree Package

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

  • 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)

 

 

 

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Course modules

Integrated Skills

  • Practise 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
  • Academic English Skills
  • IELTS
  • Pearson PTE-A
  • Tourism and Hospitality
     

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Fees and dates

2024 Tuition fees ($AUD) (For offers made after 1 October 2023, for 2024  commencement)

Please note: an AUD $230 enrolment fee applies when you enrol.

Enrolment lengthTuitionStudent services & materials

Total

5 weeks$2,400$125$2,525
10 weeks$4,800$250$5,050
15 weeks$7,200$375$7,575
20 weeks$9,600$500$10,100
25 weeks$12,000$625$12,625
30 weeks$14,400$750$15,150
35 weeks$16,800$875$17,675
40 weeks$19,200$1000$20,200
45 weeks$21,600$1,125$22,725

2025 Tuition fees ($AUD) (For offers made after 1 July 2024, for 2025 commencement)

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

Enrolment lengthTuitionStudent services & materials

Total

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

 

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related courses

 

Related courses

From your Integrated English course, you may progress to:

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