Develop your English language skills

Macquarie University’s English Language Centre (ELC) offers programs in general, professional and academic English that helps students improve their language skills.

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The English Language Centre (ELC) is an award-winning language centre located on Macquarie University's campus and with almost 30 years of experience in helping students improve their English.

The ELC offers courses for people who want to:

  • improve their English proficiency
  • improve their English to meet the English proficiency requirements at Macquarie
  • have a full offer to Macquarie but want academic English training first
  • improve their English for work
  • prepare for the IELTS course.

Studying at the ELC

The ELC contributes to Macquarie University’s commitment to supporting international students by providing the highest quality English language courses.

Some of the reasons to choose ELC:

  • It is accredited by the Australian government, is an active member of English Australia and University English Centres Australia (UECA) and has a quality endorsement from the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).
  • It has received over 10 national and institutional awards.
  • It offers five specialised Direct Entry programs to suit your needs.
  • Macquarie also has one of the largest IELTS Test Centres in Australia, which you can access as an ELC student.

To find out more, visit the English Language Centre (ELC) page.

Study tours at Macquarie

The ELC also offers study tours that cater to a wide range of group types, interests and sizes. These tours immerse participants in the Australian culture while offering a chance to experience life at Macquarie. This could be your first step towards studying at Macquarie University.

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