Language and Communication Essentials is an English language course provided by The University of Western Australia's Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT). If you need to improve your English skills for a pathway program at UWA College, this course offers high-quality English language tuition in a supportive and friendly environment.

To meet UWA College's minimum English language requirements, there are two options for packaging your English language program at UWA CELT:

Option 1: If you've achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent, your language program can be packaged with your chosen UWA College pathway and UWA degree. This option gives you everything you need under a single study plan and visa, so you won’t have to take another approved English language test, like IELTS or TOEFL, upon completion.

Option 2: If your overall IELTS score is less than 5.0, you'll need a longer English language program to meet the requirements for entry into a UWA College pathway program. In this case, UWA College will provide you with two separate study plans, one for a stand-alone English language program and one for your packaged UWA College pathway and UWA degree. With multiple start dates throughout the year, you'll be able to finish your English language course in time to enrol in your UWA College academic program.

If you don't meet the language requirements to enter UWA’s degree programs directly, you'll need to apply for one of the other English language pathways offered by CELT:

• The Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course
• English for Academic Purposes Course and Examination.

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