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Study UC English Language Programs (CRICOS Code: 059330F) at the University of Canberra

A 10-week English Language Program, taught by the University of Canberra College (UC College), ANU Acton Campus, is available to ANU applicants to help strengthen their English language skills and meet ANU minimum English language requirement. 

 

Eligibility requirements

The English Language Program is available to applicants who satisfy the following criteria:

  • You will be at least 18 years old at the time of commencing the English Language Program.
  • You intend to commence at ANU in Semester 1, 2026.
  • You have received an ANU conditional offer on satisfying the University’s English language requirement. Any other conditions must be satisfied before applying for an offer to the English Language Program.
  • You have achieved one of the following results in an international English test:

Accepted tests and minimum scores

  • IELTS (Academic): An overall score of at least 6.0 with no band less than 5.5
  • TOEFL (internet based test): An overall score of at least 60 with the following minimum scores:
    • Writing: 18
    • Speaking: 16
    • Reading: 8
    • Listening: 7
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): An overall score of at least 50 with no communicative skill below 42
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced: An overall score of at least 169 with no band less than 162

How to apply

Step 1: Apply to UC English Language Program on or before 7 September 2025. Eligible applicants will receive an offer from the University of Canberra with a 10-week English Language Program.

Step 2: Follow the instructions in your offer letters to accept your offer to the English Language Program offer. Offers must be accepted, and full amount stated on the offer letter must be paid fully by 22 September 2025 unless places are filled in the program earlier.

Step 3: After accepting your offer, you will receive two Confirmation of Enrolments (COEs) from ANU covering the entire duration of your studies. These COEs will enable you to apply for a student visa that covers both the UC English Language Program and your ANU program.

Step 4: Lodge a valid student visa application (along with other documents outlined on the Department’s website. See: subclass 500 student visa) 

Step 5: You will receive an email containing information regarding the ELICOS Orientation & Enrolment from the University of Canberra College a few weeks before the ELICOS commencement date. You will need to ensure you arrive and are settled in Australia prior to the orientation date listed in your offer letter.

Step 1: Apply to UC English Language Program on or before 7 September 2025. Eligible applicants will receive an offer from the University of Canberra with a 10-week English Language Program.

Step 2: Via StudyLink, Follow the instructions in student’s offer letters to accept the offer to the English Language Program offer. Offers must be accepted, and full amount stated on the offer letter must be paid fully by 22 September 2025 unless places are filled in the program earlier.

Step 3: After accepting the offer, you and student will receive two Confirmation of Enrolments (COEs) from ANU covering the entire duration of their studies. These COEs will enable student to apply for a student visa that covers both the UC English Language Program and their ANU program.

Step 4: Lodge a valid student visa application (along with other documents outlined on the Department’s website. See: subclass 500 student visa) 

Step 5: Student will receive an email containing information regarding the ELICOS Orientation & Enrolment from the University of Canberra College a few weeks before the ELICOS commencement date. Student will need to ensure they arrive and are settled in Australia prior to the orientation date listed in their offer letter.

Step 1: Complete the application form and send it back to ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au along with the following information on or before 7 September 2025. 

  • the student’s current residential address, email address and phone number in the application form to allow us to process the application.

  • evidence of the student’s Academic record , English proficiency & passport for further assessment

Eligible applicants will receive an offer from the University of Canberra with a 10-week English Language Program. 

Step 2: Follow the instructions in student’s offer letters to accept the offer to the English Language Program offer and return completed Offer Acceptance Declaration form to ucc.admissions@canberra.edu.au. Offers must be accepted, and full amount stated on the offer letter must be paid fully by 22 September 2025 unless places are filled in the program earlier.

Step 3: After accepting the offer, you and student will receive two Confirmation of Enrolments (COEs) from ANU covering the entire duration of their studies. These COEs will enable student to apply for a student visa that covers both the UC English Language Program and their ANU program.

Step 4: Lodge a valid student visa application (along with other documents outlined on the Department’s website. See: subclass 500 student visa)

Step 5: Student will receive an email containing information regarding the ELICOS Orientation & Enrolment from the University of Canberra College a few weeks before the ELICOS commencement date. Student will need to ensure they arrive and are settled in Australia prior to the orientation date listed in their offer letter. 

Duration

UC English Language Program runs for 10 teaching weeks, commencing 10 November 2025 and ending 30 January 2026.

Cost

The 10-week UC English Language Program costs $520.00AUD per week, for a total cost of $5,200AUD. (*2025 fees)

Teaching location

UC English Language Program is taught at the ANU, ANU Acton Campus.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available at ANU. For advice on the application process, see

Offers of accommodation will typically only be made close to the start of the English Language program.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Class size limited to 18 students for enhanced student engagement.

20 hours per week.

If a student requires additional support and is placed on a performance plan after 5 weeks, they may be required to attend speaking club and study skills sessions. Additionally, they will receive an extra hour per week of guided study time outside the classroom, which is counted as additional support.

$520 per week (2025 fees)

Classes consist of two 2-hour lessons per day, separated by a 1-hour lunch break. Each lesson includes a 5-minute break after the first hour.

A student handbook will include the information on all assessments for each level.

No. Classes will be conducted in-person to enhance teaching quality and enrich the learning experience.

Yes. Around week 5 and in week 10.

A minimum score of 50% is required in all assessments and overall. For more details, please refer to the student handbook provided at the beginning of the course.

You must fulfill all conditions specified in the Australian National University’s conditional offer. For advice regarding your ANU offer, contact admissions@anu.edu.au.

You must meet the academic requirements for the ANU course, with English competency pending consideration (minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall and with at least 5.5 in each band).

The ELICOS course is accredited and well-developed, with an intervention process and support services in place to assist students in enhancing their academic performance.

You can choose to stay on UC’s on campus accommodation, ANU’s accommodation or source your own accommodation. 

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