University of Sydney - Centre for English Teaching

The University of Sydney

English Teaching Excellence

The Centre for English Teaching (CET) is one of Australia’s finest English language centres. It has:

  • enthusiastic and committed teachers with extensive teaching experience

  • a caring environment to make your study a pleasant experience

  • an on-campus location in the heart of Sydney

  • membership of English Australia (EA) and fully accredited by NEAS

  • access to many University facilities

  • a host of services including counselling staff, computer facilities, free internet and email access, student library, orientation program and assistance with airport pickup and accommodation from our preferred providers.

Courses

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We place you into the class that best suits your level. Normal instruction for General English (EGP) and Academic English (EAP) programs is 20 hours per week. We offer multiple entry dates throughout the year. For more information please visit: www.usyd.edu.au/cet

General English Programs

  1. General English (EGP).
    EGP emphasises communication in everyday English. The focus is on speaking and listening. Your writing and reading skills will also improve.

  2. Cambridge EFL examinations preparation
    This program prepares you for two of the Cambridge EFL examinations. These are recognised worldwide for employment and study purposes. They are the FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Certificate in Advanced English).

  3. Professional programs
    TEFL professional development programs - combining English & TEFL. Special Purpose English program - English programs designed for professional groups.

  4. Study tour packages
    Programs combining English with education, cultural, industry or recreational activities.

Academic English and Study Skills

University of Sydney Classroom

  1. Academic English (EAP)
    EAP programs improve your English and academic study skills, whether you plan to study at the University of Sydney or elsewhere.

  2. Intensive Academic Writing (IAW)
    An intensive academic writing course for students with high English test scores who have not yet reached the required writing level for university entry.

  3. Intensive Entry Program (IEP)
    High level intensive program reinforcing academic and language skills.

  4. Graduate Academic Skills (GAS)
    A very high level intensive academic English course, for students who have reached a higher advanced level with at least the equivalent of IELTS 6.5, who may intend to study postgraduate programs.

Tests for University Entry

CET university entry test ( e-test). This is a test developed by CET and recognised by the University. We offer the e-test to students completing their academic language programs at the advanced or higher advanced level. If you pass the e-test and meet the necessary academic entry requirements, you can progress directly into your preferred degree at the University of Sydney. No further English test is needed.

IELTS

Sydney Opera House

The University of Sydney is an IELTS international testing centre. For test dates, registration details and preparation materials visit: www.usyd.edu.au/cet/ielts or www.ielts.org

How to Apply

Contact our admissions office or visit www.usyd.edu.au/cet

Please contact: Admissions Officer
Mail: Centre for English Teaching,
University of Sydney,
NSW 2006 AUSTRALIA

Telephone: + 61 2 9351 0706
Email: + 61 2 9351 0710
Internet: www.usyd.edu.au/cet
CRICOS: 01019C

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