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English Language Bridging

The English Language Bridging (ELB) course prepares you for academic study at the undergraduate, postgraduate, or diploma level at university. Students can study ELB as a pathway to Curtin University.

Your Curtin English pathway to Curtin University – English Language Bridging

Your English language proficiency will continue to develop as you study on ELB, but you will also develop new academic literacies and other skills that will prepare you for success in your university or college studies.  Plus, you’ll get an early introduction to studying at Curtin by learning with the same tools and resources you will use in your undergraduate or postgraduate studies.  

The ELB course is for students with IELTS scores of 5.5 or higher who need to meet entry requirements for Curtin University or Curtin College programs that require an IELTS score* of 6.0 and above.
*or its equivalent on other recognised tests such as PTE or TOEFL

What you’ll learn

The English Language Bridging curriculum will teach you:

  • Curtin University systems
  • extended academic writing
  • critical thinking
  • seminar discussion skills
  • reading complex texts
  • summarising
  • effective listening and note taking
  • vocabulary and grammar
  • oral presentation skills
  • annotative bibliography
  • research skills
  • referencing
  • paraphrasing

Interactive classes

Our ELB course can be delivered both in-person and online. We offer our on-campus ELB course packed together with your chosen Curtin University course at vibrant Curtin Perth to students living in Australia. If you’re living overseas and have not yet enrolled in studies in Australia, please enquire about the availability of our engaging online course.

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.

There are three durations for this study mode: 2 weeks, 10 weeks, and 17 weeks. Contact hours are 20 hours per week with an expected additional 12 to 15 hours of self-study both individually or with your classmates.

Sample timetable

Course details

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Completion of the English Language Bridging program transfers you into your chosen undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma course at Curtin University.

The course duration you will need is assessed on your current English language proficiency test score and the entry requirements for your university or college program.

Requirements to pass

There is a range of different assessments during the course which will assess your skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening. The grade which you require to move on to the next stage of your learning will be stated in your letter of offer.

Course Dates

Fees

Duration2025 fees*
2 week courseA$5,496
10 week core courseA$6,386
10 week advanced courseA$6,964
16 week courseA$10,675
17 week courseA$11,313

Please note, an additional one time enrolment fee of A$290 is required per course.
*indicative fees – subject to change

Unsure of your English skill level? Curtin English can provide a free online placement test, known as Password, to determine your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This can be done through a Curtin registered agent or partner.

How to apply

English Language Bridging as a pathway to Curtin (In-Person) English Language Bridging as a pathway to Curtin (Online)

For questions on applying or the application process, contact us via our online web form.

Sample timetable

Sample timetable

How to apply

  1. Apply online using the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and follow the prompts. Or, complete the international application for admission form for your undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma program
  2. To apply for a Curtin English course, you must provide us with a copy of your passport photo page and English test scores like IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. If you do not have an English test score, you can request to take our online placement test called Password. However, if you are applying for a packaged visa the Department of Home Affairs may request to see a  test certificate which they recognise (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CAE, OET)
  3. Once you have completed the application form and gathered your required documents, you need to submit them through our online system.
  4. Our admissions team will review your application, the entry requirements for your course and your English test score
  5. If eligible, you will receive a conditional offer that packages your university or college course with the Curtin English pathway that you will need to complete.

How to apply

  1. Apply online using the ‘Apply now’ button on the relevant course page and follow the prompts. Or, complete the international application for admission form for your undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma program.
  2. To study as an online student, you must also complete the application form to study ELB Online
  3. To apply for a Curtin English course, you must provide us with a copy of your passport photo page and English test scores like IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. If you do not have an English test score, you can request to take our online placement test called Password
  4. Once you have completed the application form and gathered your required documents, you need to submit them through our online system
  5. Our admissions team will review your application, the entry requirements for your course and your English test score
  6. If eligible, you will receive a conditional offer that packages your university or college course with the Curtin English pathway that you will need to complete.

How to apply

  1. Complete the application form to study ELB Online without a package to Curtin University
  2. To apply for a Curtin English course, you must provide us with a copy of your passport photo page and English test scores like IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. If you do not have an English test score, you can request to take our online placement test called Password
  3. Once you have completed the application form and gathered your required documents, you need to submit them through our online system

Password test

Curtin English can provide an online placement test, known as Password, to determine your current level of English and then to plan your pathway. This is only possible if you are using a Curtin registered agent. The Password test is provided free of charge.

Request to take Password

1. Agents can request a Password Test on your behalf by contacting Curtin English via this form.

2. If you have problems contacting a representative/agent in your region, please contact us.

Password is not a proficiency test and cannot be used to meet the entry requirements of Curtin University mainstream courses.

*commencing 2024, subject to availability

10 week core course

The 10 week ELB core is designed to take students up to IELTS 6.0 (6.0). It will meet the English entry for students to enter undergraduate and postgraduate programs with that requirement. 

10 week advanced course

The 10 week ELB Advanced will qualify students to enter undergraduate and postgraduate programs which require IELTS 6.5  or higher.
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