THE COURSE
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Program
CrossTalk delivers two ESL Courses:
- Semester 1 – Beginner/Post Beginner English Course.
- Semester 2 – Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate English Course.
| General English Level | English Ability | Suitable for CrossTalk ESL Program? |
| Preliminary / Total Beginner | I do not speak any English. | No |
| Beginner | I can say and understand a few things in English. | Yes |
| Post Beginner | I can communicate simply, and understand familiar situations, but with some difficulty. | Yes |
| Intermediate | I can make simple sentences and can understand the main points of a conversation but need much more vocabulary. | Yes |
| Upper-Intermediate | I speak and understand reasonably well but still make mistakes, especially with unfamiliar situations, and sometimes people do not understand me clearly. | Yes |
| Advanced | I speak fluently and understand very well but sometimes have problems with unfamiliar situations and vocabulary. | No |
Dates
SEMESTER 1: Beginner & Post-Beginner Course
19 weeks starting mid-February*
Term 1: 9 weeks
Mid-semester Break: 2 weeks
Term 2: 11 weeks
SEMESTER 2: Intermediate & Upper-Intermediate Course
17 weeks starting mid-July*
Term 3: 10 weeks
Mid-semester Break: 2 weeks
Term 4: 6 weeks
* For specific dates please refer to the prospectus.
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Location
GLO College of Ministries, Sydney Australia.
| Mail: | PO Box 171, Riverstone, NSW 2765 AUSTRALIA |
| Address: | 15 Hamilton St, Grantham Farm, NSW 2765 AUSTRALIA |
| Phone: | +61 2 9838 1595 |
| E-mail: | gloadmin@glo.org.au |
Costs
Program Options:
There are two study options:
- Full Program: for students who can confirm enrolment for two full semesters.
- Partial Program: for students who can only enrol in part of the program.
Note: Students must choose one of the above options before enrolment. The details for the two options are as follows:
Full Program Tuition Fees:
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $7,600 Full 2-semester program. |
| Application Fee: |
AUD $250 (non-refundable). Note: inclusive of 1 airport pickup. |
| Learning Resources: |
AUD $50 Semester 1. AUD $400 Semester 2. (includes independent IELTS testing). |
| Excursion Fee: | Included in Course Costs. |
Partial Program Tuition Fees:
| Full Semester Fee: | AUD $3,800 per semester. |
| Partial Semester Fee: | AUD $225 per academic week (i.e. Monday to Friday), or part thereof. |
| Application Fee: |
AUD $250 (non-refundable). Note: inclusive of 1 airport pickup. |
| Minimum Training Duration: | 5 weeks. |
| Learning Resources: |
AUD $50 Semester 1. AUD $400 Semester 2 (includes independent IELTS testing). |
| Excursion Fee: | AUD $100. |
Entry Requirement:
All applicants are interviewed and assessed by a trainer before placement in a course. Acceptance is based upon availability, the applicant’s language level, and purpose for studying at CrossTalk.
Student Intake:
February, July.
Note: In some cases, students may be allowed to enrol in an ESL course after the semester has officially begun. Please contact the Riverstone Training Centre Administrator for further information.
Accommodation Options
CrossTalk students generally have 2 accommodation options:
- The College can provide basic accommodation within walking distance of the College, for a limited number of students.
- Otherwise, students are welcome to arrange their own accommodation.
Onsite Accommodation Fee:
AUD $150 per week
Note: This fee is inclusive of internet, utilities, and furnishings.
Note: This fee does not include food.
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