Curtin English

Curtin English is a language school at Curtin University that offers English language courses tailored to suit your needs.

Our language school has been operating for more than fifty years and has an outstanding graduation rate. The vast majority of our students successfully complete their courses and move on to university.

If you’re planning to study at Curtin University or Curtin College, your English courses can be packaged with your chosen undergraduate, postgraduate, or diploma program to streamline your student visa application and get you to university in one easy path.  

Study your way

Our classes are designed to be highly interactive; you’ll learn through active participation in collaborative exercises designed to challenge your thinking. You’ll also have access to Curtin’s vibrant, inclusive campus and facilities to help you make the most of your student experience.

General English is available to study face-to-face via Navitas English at their Perth CBD campus. Both Gateway English and English Language Bridging are available to study in-person on the Curtin University Perth Campus.

Your Curtin journey starts here

When you study with Curtin English, you are part of the Curtin community. Whether you study in-person or online, you’ll have access to the same university facilities and resources you get in your undergraduate or postgraduate course, including support services, the Curtin Library, and the Blackboard virtual learning platform.

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Our courses

Our courses are accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency and endorsed by NEAS.

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Explore Perth

There’s a lot to look forward to outside of the classroom, too. We organise activities and excursions to give you plenty of opportunities to explore Perth.

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Developing skills

Develop a wide range of skills to succeed in your studies, including academic literacy, critical thinking, study strategies, time management, and more.

Curtin English offers courses for all levels

Curtin English offers three pathways to improve your language proficiency to meet the English pre-requisites for entry to university or Curtin College.

1. General English

General English develops your language abilities so you have a strong foundation to work from. Upon successful completion, you will move into the Gateway English course.

IELTS: From 3.0
Pearsons: From 39
TOEFL: From 25

2. Gateway English

Gateway English helps you develop and apply your English language skills at a higher level before progressing to Curtin College or ELB, which is final pathway to enter Curtin University.

IELTS: From 5.0
Pearsons: From 48
TOEFL: From 40

3. English Language Bridging

English Language Bridging (ELB) prepares you for entrance to university by expanding the English academic skills you’ll use in your undergraduate or postgraduate course.

IELTS: From 5.5
Pearsons: From 54
TOEFL: From 52

Accepted English tests

To determine the right pathway for you, we will use your English proficiency test scores. We accept: International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson Test of English (PTE), Linguaskill and other valid English language tests.

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Unsure of your English level?

Assess your English for free with the Password test

Take the free, online Password test to assess your English level and find out which Curtin English program is right for you. You access the test through a Curtin-registered agent. Your agent will submit your test results with your Curtin English application. We’ll use your results to determine which Curtin English program you need to complete to gain entry to your chosen Curtin University course.

How to apply

Begin your application directly to Curtin by creating an account and logging into our online application portal to apply for an undergraduate or postgraduate program. 

When completing your application, you will be asked the following question: “Should you not meet the English language requirements for your course, would you like to be considered for a Curtin English pathway?”  

By responding yes, you will automatically receive a packaged offer with the required Curtin English pathway based on the English test results you submit during your application.  This is where you can submit your Password results or results from any of the accepted English tests.  You will only receive a packaged offer if a Curtin English pathway is required. 

If your would like to study our ELB course without a pathway to Curtin, you’re living overseas, and have not yet enrolled in studies in Australia, please enquire about the availability of our engaging online course.

Fees

Your Curtin English tuition fees must be paid in full by your payment due date outlined on your eInvoice or the Academic Calendar.

Our excellence is evident through our accreditations with TEQSA, membership in UECA and English Australia and endorsement by NEAS.

10 week core course

10 week advanced course