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English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

English for Specific Purposes courses are suited to people looking to study or work in certain fields and professions. For example, there are ESP courses tailored to nursing, business, aviation and more.

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) providers

There are 18 ELICOS providers offering English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses. Contact a provider today to learn more about studying in Australia.

Australian National College of English
Melbourne VIC
From $220 per week
10 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Milestones English Academy
Melbourne VIC
From $350 per week
1 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Australian International College of Language
Gold Coast QLD
From $390 per week
1 weeks (17 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Impact English College
2 Locations
From $400 per week
5 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
ILSC Brisbane English Language School
Brisbane QLD
From $410 per week
1 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD
From $495 per week
5 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Deakin University
Melbourne VIC
From $495 per week
5 weeks
This data is not available.
Hawthorn-Melbourne
Melbourne VIC
From $525 per week
5 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Phoenix Academy
Perth WA
Price on application
6 weeks (23 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Elston Education & Training
2 Locations
Price on application
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
American College
Brisbane QLD
Price on application
20 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Charter Australia
Sydney NSW
Price on application
16 weeks (22 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
La Lingua Language School
Sydney NSW
Price on application
2 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Site Institute
Brisbane QLD
Price on application
10 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
SCOTS English College
2 Locations
Price on application
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Australian College of Agriculture and Horticulture
2 Locations
Price on application
5 weeks (21 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Lexis English Sydney
Sydney NSW
Price on application
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
English Language Company
Sydney NSW
Price on application
2 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide

ELICOS English for Specific Purposes (ESP)

Study outcome

English for Specific Purposes courses focus on the written and spoken English that is relevant to specific professions or academic areas. They equip students with the English skills they need to study or work in these areas.

What’s covered

ESP courses cover the written and spoken English that is specific to certain industries and professions. Courses include:

Course length

ESP courses range in length from five to 20 weeks, depending on the specific industry or profession.

Cost

The cost of ESP courses varies based on duration, education provider, and the specific professional focus. For example, an eight week Business English course might cost as little as $2800 while a 20-week English for Law course could cost $9200.

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) Courses by location

Further reading

How to select the right English language course for you

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The enrolment process explained.

Begin your English journey in Australia by selecting a course, enrolling, obtaining your visa, and arranging travel.

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