Get ready for an English exam

Exam Preparation

Exam Preparation courses are for those who need to sit an English language exam for work, visa, or education purposes.

Exam Preparation providers

There are 114 ELICOS providers offering Exam Preparation courses. Contact a provider today to learn more about studying in Australia.

Swan Institute Australia
Melbourne VIC
From $180 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Australian College Of International Studies
Sydney NSW
From $200 per week
22 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 4.50+

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
Strategix
Brisbane QLD
From $200 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Astley English College
Sydney NSW
From $210 per week
2 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
TrEd College
Sydney NSW
From $220 per week
60 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Australian National College of English
Melbourne VIC
From $220 per week
10 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Kingston International College
Perth WA
From $230 per week
2 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Native English College
Adelaide SA
From $250 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Whitsundays College of English
2 Locations
From $250 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Townsville International English School
Brisbane QLD
From $260 per week
11 weeks (14 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Riverton English Academy
Brisbane QLD
From $260 per week
30 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Queensland Academy of Technology
Brisbane QLD
From $290 per week
0 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Clinton English
Melbourne VIC
From $290 per week
36 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Burleigh Heads Language College
Gold Coast QLD
From $290 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Victory Institute
2 Locations
From $295 per week
24 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
The Business School
2 Locations
From $300 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
English Unlimited
5 Locations
From $300 per week
2 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Future Language School
Sydney NSW
From $300 per week
16 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
Shafston International College
3 Locations
From $300 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.
English Unlimited
4 Locations
From $300 per week
2 weeks (20 hours per week)
This data is not available.

ELICOS Exam Preparation

Study outcome

These courses are designed to prepare you to sit an English language proficiency exam by further developing your English skills and familiarising you with what is covered in the test.

What’s covered

Each course is specifically tailored to the exam that you will be sitting, and covers general English skills along with exam practice.

Exam preparation course are available for range of tests, including:

Course length

Most Exam Preparation courses take about 12 weeks to complete, but some comprehensive courses last as long as 50 weeks in total.

Cost

Short 10-week courses cost as little as $3600 while intensive 50-week courses command a price tag of $21,000.

Exam Preparation Courses by location

Further reading

How to select the right English language course for you

Australia, renowned for its natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes, also offers one of the world’s best English language programs, attracting international students to study and experience its vibrant English-speaking culture.

The enrolment process explained.

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

Explore the VISA options for your ELICOS courses in Australia.

Explore the visa options for your ELICOS course in Australia—from short-term Visitor Visas to long-term Student, Working Holiday, Training, and Guardian Visas—to find the perfect match for your study and travel plans.