ESL - English for Employment and Study

English for Employment and StudyAll our English classes provide:

  • Friendly learning situations
  • A focus on learner needs
  • Increased confidence and independent learning skills
  • Learning pathways
  • Qualified, experienced teachers
  • Nationally recognised curricula
  • Study centres with self-access materials to support learning
  • Online and computer-based learning.

Students are placed into a class according to their language level and learning needs.

At each level students will develop a range of skills for communicating in English, appropriate to their English level.

Courses Offered

These courses provide students with the English language and communication skills they need for further study in Australia or to enter the workforce, as well as for general day to day interactions in the community.

When and Where?

Full-time Classes

Full time Classes are held at CIT Reid. Class attendance is 14 hours per week, usually 4 mornings per week, plus 2 hours of flexible study using Study Centre or online resources. There are two 18-week semesters per year, commencing in February and July.

At each level students will develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as orientation to Australian culture and workplace expectations.

Part-time Classes

Part-time classes are held in the evenings at CIT Reid. Class attendance is 5 hours per week, plus 2 hours of flexible study using Study Centre or online resources. Currently, class times are:

  • Tuesdays - 5.45pm to 8.15pm (NB: These times are subject to change)
  • Thursdays - 5.45pm to 8.15pm (NB: These times are subject to change)

Part time day classes in Certificate 1 and 2 are available at CIT Gungahlin at the following times:

Contact Us

For more information contact:
T +61 2 6207 4800
F +61 2 6205 9599
E cit.vocational.college@cit.edu.au

Contact Us

General Enquiries

GPO Box 826 Canberra ACT 2601

+61 2 6207 3100

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