Gateway English
Gateway English takes your intermediate-level knowledge of English and builds on developing and applying your skills at a higher level. We’ll introduce you to study management strategies and advance your language skills in academic settings.
This course is for students with an IELTS score of at least 5.0. After passing Gateway English, you will be ready for Curtin College or English Language Bridging, which is the final step before starting your studies at Curtin University.
What you’ll learn
The Gateway English curriculum will teach you:
- report writing
- essay writing
- pronunciation
- research skills
- oral presentation skills
- note taking
• critical thinking
• effective listening
• vocabulary and grammar
• communication in multicultural environments
Course details
Each Gateway English unit is 6 weeks in length : 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 18 weeks, and 24 weeks. Each course duration is offered full-time in person at Curtin’s Bentley campus.
Sample timetable
Course dates
Fees
| Number of weeks | 2025 fees* |
| 6 week course | A$3,482 |
| 12 week course | A$6,964 |
| 18 week course | A$10,446 |
| 24 week course | A$13,928 |
Please note, an additional one time enrolment fee of A$290 is required per course.
*indicative fees – subject to change
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.
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
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.