International students
Your Australian study journey begins here
GITE welcomes international students to Melbourne with CRICOS-registered training, English language programs, and a friendly, dedicated student support team.
English · ELICOS
General English — from Elementary to Advanced
The General English (ELICOS) course is designed to develop students’ English language proficiency for everyday communication, further study and employment opportunities in Australia.
Learners study in a multicultural environment, providing opportunities to practise English with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- CRICOS
- 114960D
- Duration
- Up to 70 wks
- Levels
- Elem–Adv
- Fee
- $300/week
Placement assessment
A placement assessment determines your current English level and ensures the right class placement.
Multicultural classrooms
Practise English with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures in a supportive environment.
Pathway to further study
Completion may assist you in preparing for further vocational or higher education studies in Australia.
The application journey
Four steps to your offer
The international application collects your personal details, Australian and emergency contacts, residential status, visa information, USI, qualification preferences, language results, schooling and documents.
Choose your course
Select from GITE’s CRICOS-registered courses and nominate up to three qualification preferences.
Check requirements
Review English language requirements (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or CAE), schooling history and visa requirements via the Department of Home Affairs.
Submit your application
Complete the international student application form with your personal details, residential status, USI and supporting documents.
Receive your offer
Our admissions team reviews your application and contacts you about the next steps, including fees and OSHC.
Fees & charges
Know the costs up front
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (not refundable) | $500 |
| Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) | $57/month (provided by BUPA) |
| RPL fee (not refundable) | $300 per unit |
| Credit transfer fee | No charge |
| Repeat unit fee | $350 per unit |
| Assessment resit fee (3 attempts allowed) | No charge |
| Enrolment agreement variation fee | No charge |
| Bank transfer fee (international transactions) | $25 per transaction |
Students are entitled to 3 assessment attempts for each unit. If a student is unsuccessful after 3 assessment attempts they will be required to repeat the unit and pay the repeat unit fee. Students found to have cheated or plagiarised work will not be entitled to re-sit assessments; instead they will be required to repeat the unit and pay the repeat unit fee. More details are in the Student Prospectus and the Student Handbook.
Duration for domestic students may be subject to change.
Support services
Settling into Melbourne
Accommodation services
Outsourced — contact staff for details.
Airport meeting
Outsourced — contact staff for details.
Overseas Student Health Cover
OSHC available at $57/month, provided by BUPA. Single and family cover options.
Questions about arriving in Australia? Contact our admissions team at admissions@gite.edu.au.
CRICOS-registered
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ELICOS classroom — multicultural students learning English
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