General English (GE)

Checklist The minimum entry requirements for General English (GE) are:
  • Be over the age of 18
  • Some computer skills and the ownership of a Laptop and/or tablet to use in class
  • You must be able to speak and write a few basic words in English
  • Any visa which allows you to study in Australia, including student visa, working holiday visa and tourist visa (some visas may limit the total number of study weeks)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

The minimum entry requirements for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) are:
  • Be over the age of 18
  • Education level suitable for higher education. E.g. graduation from high school or a conditional letter of offer from a university
  • Computer skills and the ownership of a Laptop and/or tablet to use in class
  • Evidence of some English: for example, having reached Intermediate level in General English at SMEI or other ELICOS provider