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RMIT English Worldwide has 50 years' experience in writing English materials and delivering tailored training and testing solutions. We have specific expertise in validated and secure assessment that measures learning outcomes. Our services prepare students and professionals to use English with confidence. RMIT English Worldwide has a proven record of developing English language programs for different industries and subject areas. We can customise English courses to meet your specific requirements. Choose from industry and professional English courses, teacher development courses or academic English courses. Our programs offer face-to-face delivery, self-directed online learning and various forms of assessment to ensure learner progress. |
Study with us
Studying at RMIT English Worldwide Melbourne is the first step in your journey to academic success at RMIT and other universities.
Our English language intensive courses for overseas students, referred to as ELICOS, are specially designed for students like you, and you will be joining students from all over the world. Your tutors are experienced in teaching the language and study skills you will need at university.
- Academic English Flyer (English)
- Academic English Flyer (简体中文 )
Placement testing
RMIT English Worldwide reserves the right to conduct a placement test on arrival to assess your level of English. This may affect the duration of your English course if the result shows you need more or fewer weeks than originally offered. This, in turn, may affect timely entry into future courses. IELTS results are valid for 12 months for entry in to an RMIT English Worldwide program.
Important dates
What you need to know
Attendance
You must keep your attendance above 80%. This is an Australian Government law. Your attendance is calculated according to the length of stay as written in your electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCOE).
Policies and procedures
Printing and photocopying
You can print and photocopy in the Student Lounge on Level 3 at these rates:
- A4 single-sided black and white = $0.10
- A4 single-sided colour = $0.50
- A4 double-sided black and white = $0.15
- A4 double-sided colour = $0.75
- A3 single-sided black and white = $0.20
- A3 single-sided colour = $1.00
- A3 double-sided black and white = $0.30
- A3 double-sided colour = $1.50
To start an account and top up your credit, go to www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/printing.
Shared Values Statement
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Honesty being truthful and sincere, acting with academic integrity. |
Equality being just, consistent and treating everyone fairly. |
Accountability taking responsibility for one's actions and inactions, and being proactive about one's learning. |
Respect observing the rights and feelings of others by treating each other kindly, with courtesy and sensitivity. |
Trust having faith in all members of the RMIT Training community. |
Enrol with us
Apply as an International Student
Permanent resident or Australian citizen
Course fees
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| Fees per week of study | $430 | $443 |
| Enrolment fee | $240 | $250 |
Note: Fees are listed in Australian dollars
Other fees
Airport pick-ups can be arranged for free. Conditions apply. Contact us for details.
Fees that apply for homestay placement need to be paid directly to the Australian Homestay Network by students or agents.
New student enrolment and orientation
When: 9:00-10:00am
Where: RMIT English Worldwide, Building 108, Level 6, 235-251 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Enrolment day checklist
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1x passport
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Recent English
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Students who know they will be enrolling late must email rewstudent.services@rmit.edu.au with details of their arrival.
Students who arrive late to enrol should go to Student Services (Building 108, Level 10). The last day you can enrol is the Monday of Week 2; however, by this time classes have been finalised and places will be limited.
Orientation
A compulsory orientation program for all new students is held on the day after enrolment. It takes about 3 hours.
On enrolment day, students will be told where and what time the orientation program will be held.
Exception: for the first course of the year, enrolment and orientation occur on the same day.
Other locations
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International Technology and Educational Cooperation Group (ITEC)ITEC works with educational institutions and organisations specialising in language training. It first partnered with RMIT English Worldwide in 2002, when it established the RMIT English Worldwide Bangkok campus in Thailand. RMIT English Worldwide Bangkok provides high quality English language preparation for Thai students who wish to go on to study abroad. The English for Academic Purposes program is the same as that offered at RMIT English Worldwide Melbourne and allows students to fully prepare themselves for further study in Australia while remaining in Bangkok. See their website for more details: http://www.rmitenglish.ac.th
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Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE)Founded in 1960, SUIBE consists of 12 faculties and offers joint degree programs with RMIT University. In partnership with SUIBE for over a decade, RMIT English Worldwide provides Academic English programs for second year students who are completing a diploma through the College of Business and works with faculty to ensure that first year students are fully prepared to enter these programs. See their website for more details: http://eng.suibe.edu.cn/
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Australia Education Management Group (AEMG)AEMG works with universities in China and Australia to facilitate joint degree programs. Partnering with RMIT English Worldwide since 2012, we work together to provide our Academic English programs at Chinese universities that offer a variety of disciplines, from business studies to mechanical engineering to early childhood teaching and animation and design. See their website for more details: http://www.aemg.com.au
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RMIT VietnamRMIT Vietnam offers English programs for students intending to study at an international university, and for teenagers wanting to excel in English. See their website for more details: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/english-programs
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